Papelbon Forced to Keep Pants On For At Least One More Night
All things considered, I’d rather just pay the regular price, thanks. On paper, this one was a no brainer. Josh Beckett. Commander Kick Ass himself. …
Down to the Wire
Here we go again. So close to first place we can taste it. And it’s a familiar and oh-so-delicious taste. Like a Cinnabon. Or an …
Here It Goes Here It Goes Here It Goes Again
The embarrassment of playoff riches we’ve enjoyed for much of the past few years can’t erase the lean years. The years when ’round these parts, …
Less Talk. More Clinch.
I’m not saying, even after yesterday’s loss to the Jays, that I’m ready to embrace the wild card. But I’d be lying if I said …
Where in the World is J.D. Drew?
How sweet it was back in May and June when J.D. Drew was playing every day and whacking the ball in and out of the …
One Day at a Time
Around here, in my shady, bullet-ridden apartment, we take things one day at a time. One game at a time. And even though the Sox …
Beware the Blue Jays’ Subliminal Tactics
See that advertisement the Jays have behind home plate? They’re not afraid to use it to tap into an opposing pitcher’s weakness. For instance, as …
Thank You, Twins!
There’s no shame in having someone else do your dirty work. So I had no problem cheering on the Twins as they did what the …
Schilling Is My Co-Pilot: A Red Rebuttal
Folks who’ve been reading this blog for some time have gotten to know a bit about me and Denton. He’s the straight-shooter. The guy who …
Schilling Speaks Out, Nobody Surprised
What is it about Curt Schilling that makes it impossible for him to keep his mouth shut? While stealing eight million dollars from the Red …
And I’ll See Your Red Label and I’ll Raise You One More / And You Can Pour Me a Cab, I Just Can’t Drink No More
Well, f@#k. That’s about all I can say, honestly. We attempted a grand liveblogging event, but Blogger decided to shit the bed around the fifth …
Liveblogging, Livedrinking: Which Wake is Up?
Which Wakefield will show up tonight? The guy who gets strung up by his jock in the first inning, or the guy who has batters …
Jonathan Papelbon: Not C-3PO
We’ve been referring to Papelbon as the Papel-Bot for some time now, simply because when the guy comes into a game, he’s like a goddam …
On the Bright Side, It’s Good to See Josh Beckett Channeling His Inner Josh Beckett
You know, back in the day, when a woman was ready to give birth, she got carted off to the maternity ward while the father …
Only One Team Can Be In First
The Boston Red Sox are in first place in the American League East.The Tampa Bay Rays are in first place in the American League East. …
Sox School Rays, Remy Schools Umps
Let’s get one thing straight: while the wild card is nice in a “she’s got a great personality” kind of way (and it’s certainly proven …
Joe Maddon Wants To "Go Freaky"
The Tampa Bay Rays got a bit ahead of themselves once this year, playing “Sweet Caroline” after sweeping the Red Sox at Tropicana back in …
Three Outta Four Ain’t Bad. In Fact It’s More Than I Expected.
First things first: we know Dustin Pedroia is something on the wee side, but, jesus, the AP photo above makes him look like a goddam …
Knocked Down, Made Small, Treated Like a Rubber Ball
After last night’s drubbing of the Jays, I thought maybe, just maybe, we might be able to hold our own against these invaders from the …
Can’t Shake Wake
Tim Wakefield is the most curious of beasts. One day, he can’t get his ass out of the second inning, surrendering flutterballs that hitters deposit …
1993 Called, They Want Their Manager Back
Is Cito Gaston that good, or was John Gibbons that bad? Under Gibbons, the Blue Jays were 48-50, on their way to another under-performing, disappointing …
Off-Day Recovery Room: Best Albums Ever!
We’re into the so-called “homestretch,” counting the moments until the Yanks are mathematically eliminated, gearing up for two big series against the spirit-crushing Blue Jays …
Remember.
Seven years ago, on a day much like today, the world as we knew it was changed forever. Sometimes it seems like it was just …
Jonathan Papelbon: Teenage Diva
Seriously, what kind of a world do we live in where footage of a teenage Jonathan Papelbon in drag doesn’t surprise me at all? But …
I Waited Five Hours For That?
The most feared words in the English language — next to “Look out! Wombats!” and “The Orpheum Theatre is proud to present REO Speedwagon” — …
Snatched From the Jaws of Victory
If one were to compare this game to a Paul McCartney song, you could say that the first seven-and-a-half innings were “Maybe I’m Amazed”–slow and …
The Battle For First Place
The Red Sox have a chance to take over the AL East with a win tonight over the Tampa Bay Rays. Somehow, it lacks the …
Next Stop Wonderland
After witnessing something that I thought I’d never see in my lifetime twice in four years, I wondered if I’d ever lose the manic edge …
It’s On, Like Donkey Kong
I had one plan when I went to work this morning: compile as much information as possible on the Red Sox/Rays history of brawling. Sure, …
Sox Set to Battle Rays for First Place, and Other Things You Never Thought You’d Be Hearing in September
Seriously, back in April, which of the following seemed a more likely scenario: 1) The Sox and Rays battling for an AL East title 2) …
The Woodshed Out Back Welcomes the Red Sox. Oh, and Red’s Back.
I had the pleasure of flying JetBlue yesterday on my way back to Boston. So I had one of those fancy, individual viewscreens funneling porno-free …
Not The Way I Would Have Written It
I’m not sure if it was the belly full of barbecue ribs and Pabst that stole my sleep last night or the performance the Red …
Red Sox Nation Loves Gregg Zaun!
Thanks to Gregg-with-the-double-G, a Red Sox win tonight cuts the AL East race to a razor-thin game-and-a-half. The Rays went up 4-3 in the top …
Return of the Ace
Bring on the playoffs. If there was any doubt about the health of Josh Beckett, he stomped it out last night. Knowing he was on …
Summertime Blues
It happens every year. You wait all winter, trudging through the snow, sliding around on icy roads and cursing the constant dark. You promise yourself …