Giving Never Hurts
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all the fine folks who came out to the Lansdowne Pub last night for our Jimmy Fund Radio …
It’s About Helping People
The thing about cancer is that it doesn’t give a shit who you are or how old you are or who you know or how …
Heidi Watney, Captain of My Heart
I’m sorry, but this clip from NESN.com (via Dirt Dogs) of Heidi Watney chomping her gum in the background as The Elf speaks of his …
The Elf’s Back
And not a moment too soon. “Everyone in that clubhouse feels we can win,” Pedroia said. “We don’t need to prove anything to anybody. We’ve …
No Solace in Booze. Only wins!
So what if I’m still feeling the bitter taste of Friday night’s loss on my lips. I’m going down with this ship! So if you’re …
Like the Classic Spinal Tap Album, Jonathan Papelbon’s Performance Today Earns a Simple Two-Word Review
You see where I’m going with this, right?
One Step at a Time
After the 2004 ALCS, there’ll always be a place for Javier Vasquez at my Thanksgiving table. And last night, he was in a giving mood …
The End… or the Beginning?
Losing four straight to the Yankees ain’t gonna end our season, just like winning four straight doesn’t punch our ticket to the playoffs. But having …
See You In 2011, Bearded Genius
As if last night’s loss wasn’t buzzkill enough, word has just come down that the Sox will be without Youk for the rest of 2010. …
Josh Beckett Will Tear Your Still-Beating Heart from Your Chest, Douse It with A-1, and Feed It to Your Mother
Make note of tonight’s game on your calendars, folks. Because I have a feeling that it will be looked back on as “the game that …
Now Entering: Scenic Lowell!
Mikey Lowell gets the start tonight at first, as Youk hits the DL with a thumb injury. And if there’s any justice in the world, …
The Surviving Grady Podcast: Fascination of the Abomination
Last night’s loss showed that the guys do have some fight in ’em. But it was still a loss, so what the hell does it …
Ross Grimsley Loves You, But Not As Much As I Do
Denton’s haggling with his parole officer and I’ve been battling a nasty virus known as my job, so excuse our 24-hour absence. Also, please excuse …
That Thing You Do!
What can you say about a game in which one of the best parts was a post-game quote from Ortiz, discussing his dramatic-but-not-quite-enough ninth inning …
He’s Always a Damon to Me. Or Something Like That.
Because Red Sox fans apparently can’t make up their own minds as to who they love or hate, there’s been lots of “instructions” in the …
Open Letter to NESN’s Programmers
We couldn’t help but notice that ratings are down. That the Sox are no longer the sure thing they used to be. And that the …
There Will be Blood. Or At Least, We Hope, a Good Ass-Whomping
We hardly think of ourselves as trendsetters here at Surviving Grady, even though Denton was first on the “Sweats Bi Ebe” craze back in the …
Lack Luster!
Thank you, John Lackey, for turning it up to 11 and getting us one step closer to my dream of sweeping the Angels. Why you …
He’s Our Lackey Now.
I’ve never been a big fan of Jered Weaver. So I’m kinda sorta hoping that scrawny dink decides to carry over last night’s HBP shenanigans …
Victor Martinez, Deliver Us From Evil
Sweet Jesus, I just want to see a win. A sweet fix of victory to get me through the night and silence the drums. So …
Thank you, Red Sox Bullpen. Thank you… for Nothing.
After watching the boys split a series with the ass-awful Mariners, and drop the twelfth of their last eighteen games, I’m ready to propose that …
A Momentary Lapse of Reason
Eric Patterson. Dude. If there’s one thing that must be fixed in your brain it is that when a no-no is on the line — …
One Nation, Under Bill
After Clay got worked over in his first trip back to the hill, I tried to temper my expectations for Commander Kick Ass’ return. But …
Death Stare 2000!
See that guy in the photo above? That’s the guy I want to see on the hill tonight. The angry lad. The snarlin’ Marlin. Commander …
Red Sox Mystery Theatre Presents: “The Beltranian Candidate!”
::Somewhere in the bowels of Yankee Stadium:: So. Adrian Beltre. How are you? Fine. Just fine. Excellent. And you feel quite comfortable here amongst your …
Calling All Vipers, Snipers and Con Men. And John Lackey.
Tonight, if we wanna get on the path to redemption and not be embarrassed by the Mariners and the 1-9 Ryan Rowland-Smith, we can’t have …
How Dunkin Donuts and Wally the Green Monster Ruined My Summer
Coupla years ago, Dunkin’ Donuts introduced the lemonade Coolatta. Thing was like liquid crack for me, the perfect balance of sweet and sour, and way, …
On the Bright Side…
We knew Clay wasn’t going to just hop off the DL and back into kickassery. So at least he got the chance to shake off …
EVERREMY!
Hard to believe, but there was once a time when Jerry Remy wasn’t the Red Sox’ color analyst. In fact, with all due resepct to …
Losing Isn’t Pretty. Especially On The West Coast. In Extra Innings.
Awright, f$%k it. Everyone’s gonna pay the price for that one today. No way my boss gets 100 percent out of me. And one of …
Don’t Let It End This Way, Tim Wakefield
With Josh Beckett and Clay Buchholz coming off the DL, the Sox will need to make room in the rotation. Short of tying John Lackey …
Hey! Let’s Have a Fundraiser!
This year, to coincide with the WEEI/Jimmy Fund Telethon, Denton and I will be hosting a Surviving Grady fundraiser on Thursday, August 19 at 7:00pm …
Attention, Sox: Bill Murray Said It Best
The Sox have dropped 8 of their last 11 games. They were outscored 23-11 in their most recent series against the Rangers. They’ve got Kevin …
I Am John Lackey’s Smirking Revenge
I hear what they say. How Theo must’ve been taking hallucinogens when he signed me for barrels of cash. How I’ll be tits up by …
Handsome Boy Modeling School
I’ve been meaning to post something all week about our own Jerry and DO being named to GQ’s list of the best MLB broadcasters. But …