All posts on March, 2008

Well, that was interesting. Possibly the most surreal game I’ve ever watched. The stadium looked unfinished with metal towers jutting up in unlikely spots. The …

Yes, it’s something of a buzzkill to go back to grapefruit city after a couple actual games, but part of what will have me glued …

Everybody that reads this site knows of our love for all things Jim Rice. We loved watching him as a player, his tenacity remains unquestioned. …

You know that bit at the end of Guns ‘n’ Roses’ “Mr. Brownstone,” where Axl busts with a little “Yowza!“? That would be played every …

::answers phone:: Hello? Hey. Hey. Who’s this? So… you’re pretty good at handling that knuckler, huh? ::rubs his temples:: Mirabelli, what do you want now? …

Game two of the Japanese trip fell a bit short of the magic that was game one. Other than a Manzilla home run – which …

Now remember, Comcast, we have a deal: I overlook the fact that you guys are bleeding me dry for sporadic internet service and movie channels …

After providing most of the offense in the “breakfast classic” this morning, Manny actually spoke to the reporters. The quotable Manny talks about his $10,000 …

Folks, I’ve slept through meetings, weddings, funerals, movies, plays, flights, busrides, lectures, cookouts and, on at least three occasions, intercourse. But this morning — like, …

The Sox’ season officially opens tomorrow morning. As is our custom here at SG, we’re slipping into the mood with a little James Earl Jones, …

The Herald had this cool picture of Papi and a newly-minted couple in a Japanese hotel lobby: He was just walking along the lobby, headed …

Two more days and it’s on. Big Papi set the tone with a long ball yesterday, as did Mr. Drew. And if he gets any …

As the glorious Amalie points out, Manny ain’t just wishin’ and hopin’ the Sox pick up his options, he’s convinced it’s fait accompli. Almost like …

In response to my desperate plea for more info on The Pappet, the Boston K-Men sent me the following e-mail: The Pappet was created by …

Sorry Red, it’s official. As expected, MSG announced the hiring of Tina Cervasio, late of NESN, as a host/reporter for MSG and MSG Plus. She …

Josh: How’s everything going. Hope all’s well. Shit’s okay here. Keeping it real and whatnot. Anyway, Gamera tells me you’re not coming to Japan with …

Well, yesterday’s boycott drama was a nice distraction from the boredom that is spring training. The Sox should be landing in Japan any minute, but …

Details are still a bit sketchy but the bottom line is this: the Red Sox players took a stand to protect their “extended family” of …

First things first: In a semi-rebuttal to Denton’s post, I am an unabashed fan of Eric Wilbur’s blog, and actually enjoyed the post that was …

Is this serious? The Red Sox rivalry with the Yankees “in hibernation?” I’m not sure what secluded tropical island he’s been vacationing on during the …

He was the original “Dirt Dog.” And as you can see from the photo above, probably not someone you want to have catch you sneaking …

A few things about this video amaze me. First – did this really only happen five months ago? It seems like forever. Second – was …

Part of the angst that propels me through winter is the need — or, to put it more accurately, the creeping, crawling, wake-you-from-your-sleep desire — …

Jon Papelbon jumped headfirst into the Red Sox – Yankee rivalry earlier this spring, calling for Hank Steinbrenner to “stick to pencil-pushing.” Steinbrenner responded in …

I’ve never been shy about my love of Tina Cervasio, who wrestles daily with Amalie Benjamin for sole possession of my heart in cage matches …

Manny smashed his first spring training home run, a 400+ foot shot, lifting his average to .346 in the ’08 preseason. J.D. Drew also had …

As much as I craved the start of spring training after a long, cold, baseball-less winter…I’m done with it already. I’m bored. Beckett is running …

The Doug Mirabelli era has officially ended in Boston. At least until Kevin Cash starts having trouble handling the knuckler. And you think Dougie doesn’t …

Continuing yesterday’s throwdown, here’s more stuff you probably could have done without. Best Red Sox catcher ever: Fisk or Tek? Denton: First of all, Tek …

Remember Joe Girardi crying about the Rays being too aggressive in a spring training game? The comments came after a Yankee catching prospect, Francisco Cervelli, …

It’s honesty time, folks: sometimes Denton and I get drunk. And when we do, we usually hop in his car to find us a couple …

From Napoleon’s blog yesterday… In two random, unrelated events, a Japanese newspaper reporter arrived late for the game because his windshield was shattered by what …

So the other day I’m flipping the channels around and I land on this performance by Aaron Neville. And I think to myself, now there’s …

Well, Blogger is being cranky and won’t let me upload a picture. So just pretend there’s a pic of Captain Kickass with an angry scowl …

Is there nothing Jacoby Ellsbury can’t do? Dude can push over tires, torment his roommate, replace Coco in centerfield (perhaps). And now we learn that …