We Could Use a Bat. Manny’s Looking for DH Gig. You Don’t Suppose…?
According to NESN, Manny was toying with the idea of leaving LaLa Land for a knee-preserving role as a DH with an American League club …
An Earnest Appeal for No More Adrian Gonzalez Updates
Look, I was finally reaching the acceptance stage. Finally understanding that the chances of seeing Adrian Gonzalez in a Red Sox uniform anytime before the …
1986 Red Sox Yearbook Predicts the Future!
Thumbing through an old copy of the Sox’ 1986 yearbook and I had to pause when checking out Roger Clemens’ entry. Because the listing of …
Before Don and Jerry There Was… Mike and Kent?
This weekend, I stumbled upon another batch of old Red Sox year books and scorecards that my dad had bought back in the day, from …
Asking "Should Johnny Damon Wear a Sox Cap in the Hall of Fame?" is Like Asking "Should Jackie Chan Wear a Tux to Collect His Best Actor Oscar?"
Because neither of them, you see, have much of a chance of ever happening. At least not in any world I want to be a …
What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace, Love and Signing Josh Beckett Through 2015?
Remember that thing nerds like me used to say about the Star Trek films? How the even numbered ones were great and the odd numbers …
Failed Children’s Red Sox Book Titles
We love kid’s books. We love the Red Sox. But that doesn’t mean that these two great tastes will taste great together. Submitted for your …
Tim Wakefield Deserves a Starting Role, Loose Women and Free Beer for Life. In My Opinion, Anyway.
So in 2010, we’ll have Lackey, Beckett, Lester, Matsu and Buchholz. A pretty solid five-man rotation. But where’s Shakey Wakey, the guy who represents everything …
Hey I Heard Ya Missed Us We’re Back
Well, not quite yet. But in just thirty-six days. And not a bloody moment too soon, says I.
My Last Word on Jason Bay. For Now.
Although it makes for intriguing winter banter, I could care less about whether or not Jason Bay really needed the knee surgery he claims the …
Schilling’s Tweet Sparks Sox Twittergate
Yesterday, Curt tweeted something that was interpreted (at least by the Herald) as a hint at a comeback. Turns out, it wasn’t. But it got …
Off-Season, Off-Topic: Artie Lange Predicts Conan O’Brien’s Future
Say what you will about Artie Lange, the guy is clearly from the future. How else do you explain this clip from an early 2009 …
Top Five Pedro Martinez Moments
Yesterday, I was feelin’ kinda Pedro. So I jotted down a few notes regarding my favorite Martinez Moments. And here they are. 5. Crushing in …
At Long Last, Our Love of Red Sox Baseball and Landscaping Collide
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to feel Fenway’s grass under your feet but didn’t want to jump on the field mid-game or storm …
Daisuke Matsuzaka Embraces Open Communication With the Red Sox!
Okay. So. Open communication, Daisuke. That’s what we’re all about from now on. Agreed. No more surprises. Like leg injuries or whatnot. We’re upfront. Trust …
Jose Offerman, Grounded for Life
Following up on an earlier post… Clearing the way for his inevitable appearance on Celebrity Fit Club or Dancing With The Stars: The Angry Edition, …
Jose Offerman Continues Slow But Endlessly Entertaining Descent Into Lunacy
We kinda suspected that former Red Sox Jose Offerman was starkers when he attacked a pitcher with a bat during a minor league game a …
Martha Coakley Calls Schilling a Yankees Fan
We don’t get into politics much here at SG. Mainly because I’ve lost faith and interest in every elected leader since Martin Van Buren, and, …
Because We Can
SGers never fail to come up big when it comes to giving something back. So we were hardly surprised when reader/commenter extraordinaire Stacy told us …
Hideki Okajima Can Officially Afford the Large Fries
The Sox have come to terms with Hideki Okajima, locking in our third-favorite Japanese import (behind Rodan and Matsuzaka) for 2010 and giving him a …
John Lackey is Ready to Have a Beer With You
The John Lackey signing just keeps paying dividends for the Red Sox. We’re getting a top-notch pitcher who brings just the right amount of homicidal …
Open Letter from Red to Conan O’Brien
Since we’re in the “giving advice” mood, we’ll just keep going and offer this to Brookline’s own Conan O’Brien. Dude, screw The Tonight Show! Take …
Open Letter from Red to Mark McGwire
Mark, we knew this day was coming. The day you’d decide you wanted to come clean to shake off that bad karma, restore a tiny …
Last of the Hot Stove Cool Music Vids Featuring Kay Hanley and MC Youk
Okay, here are the last couple vids I shot at last Saturday night’s Hot Stove Cool Music show at the House of Blues. Up first …
David Ortiz Schools Jimmy Fallon
Big Papi was on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night, and gave the host an impromptu batting lesson. You can check it out below, …
In An Announcement Less Surprising Than Nathan Lane Coming Out of the Closet, Mark McGwire Admits to Steroid Use
From Chad Finn at the Globe: “I’m sure people will wonder if I could have hit all those home runs had I never taken steroids,” …
More Hot Stove Cool Music Vids, Starring Youk the Auctioneer and Theo Epstein on Guitar
As promised yesterday, here are a few more vids I shot with my ultra-shytey camera during Saturday’s Hot Stove Cool Music concert at the House …
Gammons, Youk and James Iha. Together at Last.
Still recovering from last night’s Hot Stove Cool Music show at the House of Blues. The show was great, featuring a guest appearance from Youk, …
Gone Gammons
The annual Hot Stove Cool Music concert is an all-day affair in SG land. First, we get out of bed, slip off our Gammons pajamas, …
Wanted: Your 2004 Red Sox Memories
Remember that time, right after the Sox won it all in 2004, that you and two pals dressed up as Chewbacca, a Roman Centurion and …
And Somewhere, Scott Cooper Says, "Hey, I Used to Play With That Guy!"
Congrats to one-time Red Sox Andre Dawson for being named to the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was born with the odds against him, or …
Adrian Beltre Will Literally Risk His Cojones for You
Just how tenacious is Adrian Beltre’s D? The dude doesn’t even wear a cup, all part of his plan to maintain peak “flexibility.” “I never …
Determined to Land at Least One Guy Named Adrian, Sox Sign Beltre
Folks like Gammons and Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports are reporting that the Adrian Beltre deal is done: One year at 9 mil with a …
Curt Schilling on My TV is a Sure Sign of Impending Spring
Yesterday, for the few hours I wasn’t downing pulled-pork sandwiches to soak up all the Jaegermeister in my bloodstream, I spent some quality time flipping …
At the Closing of the Year…
The winter of 1999 was a blur of bruised knuckles, stale beer and washed-out dreams. After the Summer of Pedro and the triumphant All-Star Game …