Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss
Baseball is back, sports fans. Why? Not because of any grab-ass practice games being played in sunny FLA, no sir. Because Hank Steinbrenner has launched …
Snow, With a Chance of Orsillo
It feels about 20 below right now in Boston, and there’s talk of yet another snowstorm later today (thanks, Snow Miser!). But in my heart, …
Ridin’ Big Papi Style
From Boston.com: “It was fun, but it was too cold, man,” Ortiz said. “It wasn’t a good idea but Tito forced me to do it. …
Jerry Remy Officially Sworn In as President of Red Sox Nation… and Your Heart
Admit it, part of the reason you hate winter is because he leaves you to face it alone. Off he goes, in his lear jet …
I’m the Epitome of Public Enemy
Lots of coverage of the Sox’ visit to the White House, including full video of the proceedings from Boston.com/NECN and some highlights of the President’s …
Still No Love For El Bencho
I don’t know why I keep finding these stories, but I do. I can’t wait for Millar’s response to this: Here is a story that …
Kyle Snyder Fell Off a Missile and Other Tales of the Red Sox at the White House
The Herald has a cool piece with some Sox players discussing what they plan to do during today’s meet-and-greet with the President, and their past …
The Tuesday Movies: Jonathan Papelbon Puts the FCC On Notice
After the Red Sox clinched the AL East and ALDS, fans watching the post-victory antics on NESN were treated to live shots of Jonathan Papelbon …
Mo Vaughn Memories (Some Not Involving Strippers)
The Red Sox just elected eight former players to the team Hall of Fame, including Mike Greenwell, Bill Lee (whom I once played shortstop behind …
Wanna be a Manatee?
For anyone that has ever complained about going to Fenway to watch a game, please read. Give me cramped, overpriced seats that face the wrong …
Sox Add Colon, Completing Sitcom Cast
Things seem to be going pretty well for the Boston Red Sox. They’re the defending World Series champs. They’re meeting with the President, dining with …
The Francona. Secured.
We begged. They listened. Terry Francona, 8-0 in World Series games he’s managed, has been signed to an extension. The Red Sox and Terry Francona …
The El Bencho Chronicles
Following the escapades of Kevin Millar for the 2008 season might just become a regular part of this blog. Head over to The Baltimore Sun …
Mike Timlin Could Make History in 2008
Today’s Herald points out that they’re aren’t a lot of players with five World Series rings who never played for the Yankees. In fact, there’s …
NESN Presents: "Ellsbury ‘n’ Elf": Spring Training Roomies!
And now, ladies, my rendition of KISS’ “God of Thunder.” ::swoon:: Dustin! What the f@#k is going on? It’s three in the morning! Chill. We’re …
We Miss You, El Bencho!
I gotta tell ya, I miss Kevin Millar. I trashed him at times while he was here for his ever-presence in the media and some …
Shakespeare’s "King Richard III" Rewritten to Include Updates from Red Sox Training Camp
[Act I, Sc. iv] Clarence: Where art thou, keeper? Give me a cup of wine. Second Murderer: You shall have wine enough, my lord. Josh …
Kevin Youkilis Will Kick Your Ass at Ping-Pong
Well, not yours specifically, but according to the guys at Comcast SportsNet, He Whose Beard Frightens Children and Animals has thrown down the ping pong …
For the Yanks, Dropping the 2004 ALCS to Boston Was a "Mortal Sin"
I like to think that the beginning of the end for the Yankees came when the team picked up A-Rod. But Jumpin’ Joe Torre thinks …
Dustin Pedroia’s Bad-Assery Knows No Limits
A couple days ago, I said that The Elf is pretty much the only member of the Red Sox who could convincingly pull off Joe …
Hank needs a hanky!
So Son of George isn’t happy with the Mitchell Report because it names too many Yankees and not enough Red Sox. Here’s an idea, stop …
The Tuesday Movies: The Red Sox Winning the World Series is Only Slightly Less Believable Than Polar Bears in the Desert and Ghosts
One of the cool things about LOST, ABC’s surreal drama about plane crash survivors on a weird-ass island, is how the Red Sox winning the …
Punk’d, Phillies Style
The Sox are known to keep a loose clubhouse. But apparently it ain’t nothing compared to how they roll in Philadelphia: The Phillies executed an …
Cockmaster Pedro
A lot was made a couple of weeks ago about Pedro being some kind of Master of Ceremonies at a cockfight in the Dominican Republic. …
Ask Not What Your Team Can Do For Tim Wakefield, Ask What Tim Wakefield Can Do For Your Team
I took a lot of grief for calling Timmeh the Face of the Franchise on that ESPN thingee, but I stand my ground; there’s no …
Julian Tavarez Has No Time for Your Silly Newspapers
When Julian Tavarez showed up at camp and was told he might have a shot at the fifth rotation spot, it was news to him. …
The Quotable Papelbon
You knew this already, but I’ll say it again: Jonathan Papelbon needs to be mic’ed 24/7, so that everything that falls from his lips is …
Like a Good Neighbor, Michelle Damon’s Ass is There
Sure, a lot of our heroes from that miraculous 2004 season have left this fair city. But fortunately for us, they don’t always stay gone. …
Jonathan Papelbon Loves Spring Training,Cruising and Kicking Your Ass
Best part of spring training? Quotes like this one from the Papel-Bot, as reported by Amalie: “Spring training’s always fun,” Papelbon said. “Spring training is …
Why Is Julian Tavarez Smiling?
a) Because he knows, deep down inside, the charges will be dropped. b) Because it’s Valentine’s Day. And when your heart is filled with love, …
Please Don’t Squeeze The Chairman
I think I figured this out: everyone’s lying. Throw ’em all in jail, in the same cell. They’ll work it out.
Five Things To Talk About This Spring
That’s right, spring. Just ’cause it’s cold enough to freeze your eyeballs (among others) here in Boston and we’re getting a little of the so-called …
The Shark Always Wins
When Jaws came out in 1975, the world had not been introduced to the likes of Mike Myers, Jason, or Freddy Krueger. And even after …
The Tuesday Movies on Monday: David Cone in a Men’s Room
I’m gonna be bogged down over the next few days with the job that actually pays my mortgage, so I’m handing the keys to Denton …