Your Right To Speak Has Been Revoked
Johnny Damon placed a full-page “Thank You” in the Boston Globe. Why do I get the feeling we are going to hear from him just …
You. Make. The. Call.
Twenty years ago the Patriots got their asses handed to them by Ditka and the Fridge. Sunday, I wanted to kick my own ass after …
Mr. Pibb and Red Vines Equals Crazy Delicious
According to recent reports, the Sox floated yet another trade for Manny Ramirez, this time asking the Angels to take the Manster in exchange for …
But I Was So Much Older Then…
Was just cleaning out some stuff when I found this photo… and I wanted to bask in its majesty once again. Of all my memories …
Remy Fix!
Instructions for use: 1. Click here. 2. Select either of the two Remy clips. 3. Turn on speakers. 4. Bask in the calming yet commanding …
Adventures in Manny-Sitting
Take a look at the picture. Enrique Wilson beating out an infield hit (error?) while Kevin Millar flops around like a beached seal. What could …
Big Bad Damon is Sweet Johnny Now
As previously mentioned [and as further proof that nothing in this world makes sense], Johnny Damon was a guest on yesterday’s David Lee Roth show …
It’s All Part of a Cosmic Unconsciousness
Remy here. A lot of people don’t realize what’s really going on. They view life as a bunch of unconnected incidents ‘n things. They don’t …
Meet The New Boss
What were you doing a year ago? Probably basking in the glory of a World Series win for your home team. Counting off the days …
Coco Town
Finally, it appears the deal is done. Coco comes to Boston, Manny Delcarmen stays. Props to the front office for making this happen. I’ve said …
We Have a Pool and a Pond. The Pond Would Be Good For You.
As the deal for Coco Crisp begins a slow dissolve, the irrational part of me wants to start banging my head against a wall. But …
Technical Difficulties
Sorry, folks. My laptop died at 1:00AM as I was writing a post for today. Then I couldn’t get to Blogger this morning. Then a …
At What Price Coco?
Just clearing my mind of a few things before I begin an early morning trek into a slightly powdery Boston: 1) The good folks in …
Celluloid Heroes
While we anxiously await the next thrilling Press Release from Yawkey Way, let’s remind ourselves that, despite yesterday’s snow, the smell and sounds of baseball …
Showing Full Sock: The Musical
Pending physicals seem to be all that’s standing between Coco Crisp’s arrival in Boston. As explained in today’s Globe, the trade has Boston sending Andy …
Fait Accompli… Maybe.
To hear the Great Mazzinga talk, Coco Crisp and Alex Gonzalez are Fenway-bound. The price? Guillermo Mota and Andy Marte. While Crisp batted second (behind …
Who’d Have Thought They’d Lead Ya Back Here Where We Need Ya
Give him some room, boys. Good Theo’s back. Great news, but the gelatinous, half-baked form in which it was plopped out in the streets intrigues …
Episode 615: Bronson Gets All the Love and What Are You Listening To Right Now?
“Our Man Brandon” is close to signing a three year deal worth about 11.5 million with the Sox. This is good news for music buffs, …
Wasn’t That a Time?
One of the problems with being a Red Sox fan in the early 21st century was Pedro Martinez. While the guy was most certainly nails, …
Attention Red Sox Players
Okay, see how Tom Brady has got himself a nice Hollywood girlfriend? I think it’s high time you guys stepped up to the plate as …
Football! You Bet!
As much as I’d love to spend time talking about the magic of The San Pedro Beach Bums, playoff football is the real subject. Saturday …
Step Two
The Mile High City. The Orange Crush. Thin air. Chop blocks. More thousand-yard rushers than broken blood vessels in Ted Kennedy’s face. For the Patriots, …
We Want the Airwaves
God knows there’s been a lot of spectacular baseball movies through the years, like Field of Dreams, The Natural, Bull Durham and Gorman Thomas vs. …
Lock Up Yer Phones!
The Sox signed hard throwin’, phone-punchin’ Julian Tavarez to a two-year deal, a move that instantly demotes Mike Timlin to “second most likely to chew …
Jim Rice Writes the Hall of Fame Voters
Dear Esteemed Panel of Voters: James Edward here. No, don’t let the photo fool you; I haven’t run off and joined the Chi-Lites. I’ve been …
Did You Hear, They Might Trade Manny!
The debate rages on. Bigger than Roe v. Wade and more talked about than Nixon-Kennedy. Trade Manny or keep him? Personally, I’m ready to move …
The Shirt Takes Six "D" Batteries. Everything Else is Powered By Pure Love.
It won’t be long until I see the Rem Dawg on my TV again. And I can’t bloody wait.
Step One
Tonight, football’s second season begins. For the fourth time in five years, the New England Patriots will be a part of it. The way they …
Everybody Wants Some!*
I gotta admit: I never listened much to the Howard Stern show. Although I did relish the way he’d prick the most inflated of celebrity …
Unused Q&A from Peter Gammons’ Online Chat
Carelessly edited out of yesterday’s dramatic event… Graham_of_Chelsea: Peter, any suggestions on how baseball can reel in the critical inner-city market? PeterGammons: I’ve consulted with …
Where In The World Is Boomer?
With all of the talk surrounding a possible Manny trade, Clemente and Arroyo being on the block and guys like Coco Crisp or Jeremy Reed …
Turn The Page
Happy New Year! Ringing in 2006 with Dick Clark and a chubby Mariah Carey was probably not the best way to start a year. It …
Nostalgia for Things I’ve Never Known
I’d like to kick off the new year by introducing you to my new favorite obsessions: The Red Sox’ 1966 and 1967 yearbooks. My dad …
Important New Year’s Eve Message from Ugie Urbina
“Enjoy yourselves, but be aware. No drinking and driving. No gunplay. Thank you.”
"Like the Time You Looked Into the Mirror/And Saw Someone Else Looking Back"
At the closing of the year, I always try to do something constructive: Learn a new skill, volunteer my talents to a worthwhile cause, offer …