You know how I get through the offseason? Two words. Scarlett Johansson. The way she laughs in Scoop. The way she smiles in The Prestige. …

Late to the party with this one, but really enjoyed some of the Cakeman’s commentary on our fair city in Sunday’s Globe. “Loved that team,” …

Put down that croissant and go to the Phillies’ website. Check out the commercials they’ve created for the 2007 season. Specifically, “Locker Room” and “Doctor.” …

I don’t typically pay that much mind to the Oscars. When Scorsese didn’t win for GoodFellas and Pacino won for Scent of a Woman — …

In no particular order… The Haze. The Captain of My Heart. Always a classic. Always in style. Always inspiring that twisted dream with the 16 …

Count me among those who actually look forward to Manny’s annual Spring Training story. This year he’s gotta tend to his sick mom and/or be …

Here’s a parlor game I like to play with some of my ex-con friends. We sit around, get liquored up, and then name players who …

So I’m looking at the photo above and all that I keep hearing in my head is that theme song from The Mary Tyler Moore …

This is me putting my hands over my ears because it’s Spring Training and we all know that Spring Training brings a barrage of “where …

It’s quite simple. When reporters ask if you’d play for the Sox, simply reply: “You never know.” Nicely played, Mr. Rivera.

The 2007 Sox will be loaded with question marks — What if Schilling’s ankle falls off? Who’s the freakin’ closer? How long until the government …

It’s Valentine’s Day, and we’re giving the love to Coco Crisp. If there’s one player on the Sox’ roster primed for a comeback year, it’s …

Of all the stories that will come out of this year’s spring training, none will top the good vibes I feel seeing Jon Lester throwin’ …

Today is truck day. Which means we’re all one step closer to nights with Remy and DO. Afternoons with Timlin and Tavarez. Breakfast with Coco …

He’s a young, strapping, goodtime-seeking, sorority-house frequenting professional athelete who also plays the guitar. And now, as if that wasn’t enough, he’s got 25 million …

LOST returns tonight. I got on the train late — got the first two seasons on DVD and watched ’em over the past couple months …

Dirt Dogs and the Globe are doing a Most Beloved Red Sox Players of All Time thing, and it got me thinking… is there anyone …

‘Sup. Remember us? Now that this Super Bowl horsesh-t is over, we can focus on what’s truly important. We’ll be back before you know it, …

If you ever needed anything to get you psyched up for the start of the 2007 season, look no further than this Japanese beer ad …

The Mooninites almost single-handedly shut down Boston yesterday. I find this sickening and hilarious all at the same time.

Dave McCarty. Cult hero of the 2004 Red Sox. Part-time NESN commentator. Actually not-entirely-horrific pitcher when the situations called for it. And now we learn, …

NESN, the good folks who’ve brought us Hazel Mae, Remdawg and the Mentally Challenged Fisherman, are teaming up with the producers of Queer Eye for …

DAISUKE MATSUZAKA TO THE RED SOX: Not to be a homer, but this has to be considered one of the best off-season deals simply because …

As sacrilegious as it may seem, I must confess: I don’t watch football. So as people all around me scurry about, buying up quarter barrels …

Alec Baldwin in Glengarry Glen Ross. A role that should have won him an Oscar. Come to think of it, the film should have carted …

Ladies and gentlemen, I thought I had it. In the heat of yesterday’s scavenger hunt, in which faithful readers and incarcerated hipsters alike were asked …

In addition to Kelly’s Roast Beef sandwiches, Ortlieb’s beer and girls who drink Jaegermeister, I’m a sucker for photos of rock stars with baseball players. …

Let’s see. Earth Wind and Fire all cued up? Check. Seventy-five solid hours of Rice highlight footage loaded up in the DVD player and set …

My grandfather used to tell me, “You can never have too many women. And you can never have too much pitching.” Gramps knew his shit. …

And just like that ::finger snapping sound::, the Randy Johnson Era in NYC has ended. Thanks for the memories. And don’t call us. So this …

Worst thing about the end of the holiday season: A stark reminder of just how quickly things pass. Best thing about the end of the …

Back in the day, the USA Network used to carry this show called Night Flight, which ran from midnight till 3:00am or so and showed …

It may be the fact that I’ve been viewing the greatest! Christmas! gift! ever! and drinking stale Ortleib’s since last Thursday or that I’ve been …

When you’re Carlton Fisk, you don’t wonder where your next piece of tail is coming from. You simply sit back and wait for it. Anyway, …

I don’t follow the Bruins. In fact, I don’t watch any hockey. Seriously, I couldn’t tell a right wing from a buffalo wing. But I …