Or, as it’s also known, the day Mike Timlin divides the gifts he’s received into two piles: “weapons I’m keeping” and “weapons I’m returning.” From …

Here’s hoping you feel like George Bailey today. And by that, I mean George Bailey at the end of It’s a Wonderful Life, basking in …

As another magical year here at Surviving Grady HQ draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to count my many blessings and …

“Consider: The economy is in the shitter and getting worse each day. The house you bought in 2005 is worth half of what you owe …

“I know that buying Christmas and Hanukkah gifts can be a bitch. So here’s something that will bring a smile to the wee folks on …

…will always be “David Ortiz and Dave Roberts Ruin 2004 for New York.”

Because you don’t want to slide into the holidays with your last signing being a dude named “Kelly” (which is second on the list of …

The Sox’ announcement that they’ve signed prodigal son Kelly Shoppach to a one-year deal seems to indicate the end of the Jason Varitek era in …

Okay, so the Red Sox have a manager and pretty soon, the people in charge will realize that making Daniel Bard a starter is a …

The latest SI has an interesting article on September 28, 2011, which the mag has dubbed the “best night ever” in terms of baseball excitement. …

Interesting to watch the reaction to the Bobby Valentine hiring. Some Sox fans seem outraged, others seem curious as to what kind of effect Bobby …

Welcoming Bobby Valentine… with a song by Bobby Valentine. Oh and keep your fake mustache handy. You may need it some nights to get out …

Anyone who wastes their precious time on this here blog knows I love me some Tim Wakefield. Need a go-to guy to eat up pointless …

Golf is a highly sophisticated game that has caught the attention of many sport enthusiasts, around the world. Unlike other games that involve a lot …

With all due respect to Justin Verlander — and seriously, I’m happy for the guy — seeing him win the AL MVP yesterday made me …

As if the MLB playoffs weren’t exciting enough, Bud Selig’s gone and amped up the action, making a number of sweeping changes to keep asses …

Name, please? George Lucas. Any baseball experience? None. But I work well with people and may or may not have banged Carrie Fisher back in …

Seriously, NESN? Seriously? The only thing that saved me from putting my Irish fists through the TV last September was the knowledge that through every …

Can I get your name, please? I am Lear. And your qualifications? I am the King of Britain. And father as well to three; the …

After the Red Sox clinched the AL East and ALDS back in 07, fans watching the post-victory antics on NESN were treated to live shots …

Word out of Philly is that Papelbon has signed on to be the team’s new closer. If that’s the case, I’ll miss the crazy bastard. …

Sure, we have a lot of great memories about guys who wore #11 for the Sox. Like the time Rico Brogna kicked the crap out …

The Sox are interviewing Gene Lamont for the vacant managerial position. Not sure if Fred Sanford would be willing to let him out of his …

Further proof that talking apes taking over the world might not be a bad thing: Jose Canseco will take on Lenny Dykstra tomorrow night in …

::Somewhere in suburbia:: Best thing about no longer managing is losing that Bigelow Tea contract. ::Pours himself a double bourbon:: There’s my little pre-game pick-me-up. …

Our Halloween safety tip for the day: Just because someone’s carrying a machete doesn’t necessarily mean they’re dressed as Ugie Urbina. Use caution. Meanwhile, Marco …

Our internet pal, Kate Spencer of Vh-1, sent us a tweet saying that we were her “spirit guide” during this interview with Billy Bob Thornton. …

Ben Cherington was officially introduced as the new Red Sox GM yesterday, immediately informing the masses that John Lackey, perhaps the worst thing to happen …

Officially part of the Cubs Regime, Theo took a full page ad in the Globe to thank local fans. The only thing that would have …

Seven years ago tonight, the Red Sox beat the Yankees in game seven of the 2004 ALCS, paving the way for the one thing I …

“My injury had nothing to do with a hernia and everything to do with, as team physicians classified it, ‘eating f#$kloads of ham.’” “I coveted …

I’ll confess that I haven’t watched a bloody second of the ALDS. Or the NLDS for that matter. But I’ll happily tune in tonight in …

Word around the campfire is that Teets Francona will be the first to take the fall for the Epic Collapse of 2011, with Sox ownership …

Think this one’s gonna break me? You’re wrong. I’ve lived through Bill Buckner. And Dave Stewart shutting us down. And Roger Clemens threatening Terry Cooney. …

I still remember the night the ball went through Buckner’s legs. Just a few minutes earlier, I was jumping around like a smacked ass. Waving …