The Greatest Red Sox Press Conference I’ve Never Seen
“Citizens of my adopted homeworld, it is with great pride and pleasure that I accept the mantle of Manager of the Boston Red Sox. I …
Eight Years Later, Still Feels Like Yesterday
Holy schnikees, has it really been eight years since the Red Sox won the 2004 World Series? Since God finally smiled on us and gave …
Hoping to Keep the “Let’s Hire the Manager With the Losing Record” Magic Alive
When the Red Sox announced the hiring of Terry “Teets” Francona back in 2003, I was, to put it mildly, nonplussed. In the wake of …
Yankees Elimination Party Tonight
On August 1, the Yankees led the AL East by more than 6 games. But a shitty September saw them fighting right up to the …
Jeter Done for the Season, A-Rod Around for the Next Five Years
I’ve seen the Yankees and Red Sox hacking away at each other long enough to say that while I don’t care for the Bronx Bombers, …
Where Have You Gone, Dave Stapleton?
Hard to believe that it was 26 years ago tonight, on October 12, 1986, that I was hunkered down in front of a 22 inch …
Hooray for the Team That Cost Four John Lackeys
I’ve said this about a million times on Twitter, but I am tossing my support behind the Oakland A’s in this postseason, and I hope …
More Brilliant Suggestions for Next Red Sox Manager
Last month, I offered some brilliant suggestions as to who would make a fine next manager of the Boston Red Sox. Now that search is …
Bobby Valentine Named Official Scapegoat of the 2012 Disaster, Sent Packing
In a move that should be surprising to no one, the Sox officially sent Bobby V on his way today, severing ties with the manager …
The Chance to Be New York’s Worst Nightmare
So it all comes down to this. The last three games of the season. Absolutely meaningless for us. Absolutely critical for the New York Yankees. …
“Stay Down, You Bastards.”
Attention, 2012 Red Sox. Red here. You got anything left in the tank? Any semblance of a spark that could ignite a five run rally …
“Its All Part of the Plan…”
The Red Sox lost again yesterday, dropping their second straight in this series with the Orioles. The odds are good that they will lose again …
The Last Worthless Evening
As I cracked open my last cheap beer last night, with the Sox down by two in the bottom of the ninth, I thought, “Man, …
The Highlight of Last Night’s Game, Courtesy of Pedro Martinez, Kevin Millar and Tim Wakefield’s Hair
All the 2012 Sox did last night was keep hope alive for the Rays. But the 2004 Sox stole the show in the pre-game celebration …
For Those About to Leskanic, We Salute You
The Red Sox will be honoring the members of the 2004 team prior to tonight’s game. We hope the festivities are carried live on NESN. …
Because Too Much Wakefield is Never Enough
We can assume that Timmeh will be in the house when Fenway Park pays tribute to the heroes of the 2004 season prior to tonight’s …
It’s Alright, Don’t Think Twice, 2012 Red Sox
There have been several points in the 2012 season where, against better judgment, I thought the team might truly be heading for better things. Right …
The Surviving Grady Podcast: Red Sox Apocalypse With Special Guest Jen Royle
The 2012 Red Sox will officially end this season as a losing team. So what better way to try to drown out every last memory …
The Ellis Burks Glamour Shot Reminds You That It’s Okay to Play the Spoiler
Even though I’m made of 100 percent cardboard and raw sensuality, I hear a lot of shit. And lately, I hear people bitchin’ about how …
And With That, Tampa Bay Joins Andy Kaufman in the Great Beyond
The Red Sox haven’t done a whole lot of things right this season. But they’ve been pretty good at putting Tampa Bay out of their …
Tim Wakefield, Larger Than Life: An Interview with the Directors of “Knuckleball!”
The documentary film Knuckleball!, starring Tim Wakefield and RA Dickey, screens tonight at the Regal Cinema right ’round the corner from Fenway. To recognize, here’s …
That’s For 2008. And 2011. And Luke Scott’s Beard.
These days, Red Sox fans can count the things we’re looking forward to on one hand. There’s the last game of the season, which can’t …
The Road to Lastville
On September 16, 1992, the Red Sox were 66-80 on their way to becoming the worst Red Sox team of my lifetime. On September 16, …
Potential Post-Season Match-ups to Get Excited About
Oakland vs. New York Chicago and Youk’s beard vs. New York Tim McCarver vs. the auditory canal Adrian Gonzalez discount Red Sox jerseys vs. Carl …
Like 2004. Only Sadder.
Actually, it was nothing like 2004. Except for the fact that I was drunk. And yelling. That part was the same. Yes, tonight, I got …
Paul Giamatti and Other Brilliant Suggestions for New Red Sox Manager in 2013
If it’s safe to assume that Bobby V will be taking the dirt nap soon as far as being Red Sox skipper, it’s time to …
The Cashman-Headwarmer Dialogues: Rose-Tint My World, Keep Me Safe From My Trouble and Pain
The latest entry in the long-running series in which Brian Cashman discusses the current state of the New York Yankees. With his headwarmer. Headwarmer: Hey, …
Things I’m Looking Forward to More Than Tonight’s Red Sox-Mariners Game
My next beer. My next prostate exam. The next “Adam Sandler” film. Re-reading my collection of Hardy Boys mysteries while being belted with a chain. …
Kevin Millar & Charlie Sheen: Together At Last.
Or maybe it’s together again? Not sure. All I know is that watching the Red Sox has become as much fun as punching myself in …
The Horror… the Horror…
The 1992 Red Sox, widely documented here as the worst Red Sox team of my lifetime, were 61-72 on September 3, 1992. The 2012 Red …
Some Other Suggestions as to What Pedroia and Aceves Were Arguing Over
So during last night’s 45th straight loss (at least it felt like it), NESN’s cameras caught Alfredo Aceves and The Elf engaged in a dugout …
The Surviving Grady Red Sox Podcast: Tell Me When Did Things Go Wrong
Using scientific methods, including shouting lots of swear words loudly, Red and Denton attempt to determine if this 2012 Red Sox team is in fact …
Pro-Zach Nation
Zach Stewart, the dude we got for Youkbacca, makes his Red Sox debut tonight against the Angels after toiling in Pawtucket for a bit. Will …
I Stayed Up Late to Watch the Red Sox and All I Got Was My Nuts Stepped On
For a while there, I was in with both feet. After The Trade, I started thinking about a “reverse 2011” in which the team tears …
Now THAT’S the Josh Beckett I Remember…
Anyone worried that Josh Beckett would be born again hard with the Dodgers and pitch 3,576 scoreless innings while winning the NL Cy Young and …