From The Grassy Knoll
You may not have heard, but Curt Schilling issued an ultimatum to the Red Sox this winter. Schill demanded a contract extension for 2008 before …
Spring, Japanese Style!
Bring out the dancing girls, start the ticker tape parade on Yawkey Way, Orange Whips for everyone; the Matsuzaka era has officially begun. The Dice …
As If You Haven’t Been Counting Down the Seconds
Tonight, from what I understand, that new pitcher from Japan is starting for the Sox against Boston College. Can’t imagine anyone in New England will …
Hey I Heard Ya Missed Us We’re Back
Is there anything that Remy can’t cure? One sniff of that voice and the ice melts off my driveway, my Coleman grill sparks to life, …
I Said You Are A Lady. Perhaps, She Said, I May Be.
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. …
Surprisingly, No Mention of Our Smokin’ Hot College Chicks
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,” …
"Cue Shirtless Youk!"
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.” …
In Defense of Kelly Leak
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 — …
Ready For This?
The Daisuke era kicks off Friday night in a split squad game against Boston College. Gyro-man threw 103 pitches in a bullpen session earlier this …
A Bronx Tale
Joel Sherman reported the other day in the New York Post that Captain Intangibles and Mr. August are still not getting along in the Yankee …
My Spring Training Crushes
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 …
To Schill Or Not To Schill
Curt Schilling confirmed on WEEI this morning that he will indeed become a free agent. His decision was made final when he was informed by …
I Know You’ll Miss Me Blind
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 …
Would’ve Made a Great Yankee
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 …
Who Can Turn the World On With a Smile?
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 …
They Hung a Sign Up in Our Town. "If You Live It Up, You Won’t Live It Down"
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 …
Someday Never Comes
Watching “Walk Off Red Sox” yesterday got me jonesin’ for the real thing. It’s close, you can actually smell baseball out there. Seriously, it smells …
A Final "Thank You"
Former Red Sox closer and 2004 post-season hero Keith Foulke decided to hang up the glove yesterday, citing nagging elbow pain as the reason. Whether …
How to Ensure Yourself the Title of "Yankees Closer for Life"
It’s quite simple. When reporters ask if you’d play for the Sox, simply reply: “You never know.” Nicely played, Mr. Rivera.
Ladies and Gentleman, Your Sure Thing
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 …
I Hope Tomorrow You Find Better Things
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 …
It’s a Strong Man’s Game
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’ …
Yeah We Got a Great Big Convoy
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 …
Spring!
This is it. The week that puts the end of winter in New England in sight, and last year’s baseball season out of sight. Truck …
Scary Thoughts
There is a chance that if Barry Bonds starts the season hot – meaning he’s juicing in Spring Training to prepare – that he could …
She’s Living with You. But Thinking of Him.
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 …
Magic Revisited
Just when you thought you were going to escape a New England winter unscathed, the temperature plummets and here we are in another frigid February. …
"If You Wanted Me To Believe This, You Should Have Picked Somebody Else Besides the Red Sox"
LOST returns tonight. I got on the train late — got the first two seasons on DVD and watched ’em over the past couple months …
"The Man’s Done Enough…"
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 …
And Now This Important Message from Remy and D.O.
‘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, …
Da Bears
After the abomination that was the 1986 Superbowl, I never thought I’d say this; I hope the Bears win tonight. The Colts have become, to …
Almost Home
This is it, folks. We’ve just about survived another off-season and now it’s the stretch run until Truck Day, pitchers and catchers, and Spring Training. …
SWEET MOTHER OF AWESOME!
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 …
Baffler Meal
The Mooninites almost single-handedly shut down Boston yesterday. I find this sickening and hilarious all at the same time.
We’ve Told You 1,000 Times
Hard to believe, but yesterday was our 1,000th post at Surviving Grady! We’ve been around for almost 4 years, forcing our booze-induced opinions on Red …