In all honesty, I planned a richly-detailed analysis of the upcoming Sox-Orioles series and what it means to both teams. But then I found myself distracted by that goddam photo of Heidi Watney that I posted a couple days ago and before you know it, I was lost in fantasyland.

So in the interest of sparking some positive vibes, I figured I’d post a few more photos of the much-loved and long-gone former ladies of NESN. The ones who balanced out the Don Orsillo eye candy factor by giving us guys something to look at.

Hazel Mae
‘Nuf said.

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Krisily Kennedy
Krisily was only at NESN for what seemed a blip on the radar in 2004 (as immortalized in the shitty screencap I am presenting below). But then she showed up on TV’s The Bachelor and some other shows. We caught up with her for an interview a couple years ago.

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Amalie Benjamin
Technically a Globe writer but her appearances during Red Sox pre-games make her part of this exclusive club. Wore glasses, melted hearts. Was very likely terrified of me, thanks to posts like this.

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Tina Cervasio
If memory serves me, Tina came in after Hazel and we were instantly smitten. Luckily, our poker face is a lot better than Jonathan Papelbon, who couldn’t keep his eyes of Tina’s arse during a taped segment.

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Heidi Watney
With all due respect to the other ladies here, and to Jenny Dell, I classify all the NESN talent in two ways: “Heidi Watney” and “Not Heidi Watney.” The only NESN female to willingly participate in a Surviving Grady podcast, and we will forever love her for that. Also, for not telling the authorities about that time she found us in her pantry.

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Now if that doesn’t inspire the boys to a win, nothing will. ATTACK!