Walk (off) This Way
Following the lead of teammate Kevin Millar from the previous night, Jason Varitek launched a two-run, game-winning homerun into the seats at sunny Fenway. If …
Remembrance
One of my sisters knew Bernie Logue, the Red Sox clubhouse cook who died earlier this week, and she attended his wake this evening in …
The Famous Final Scene
Is there anything cooler than the walk-off home run? After a couple of fielding errors by Millar had us screaming for the return of Nick …
All Your A’s Are Belong to Us
Whenever the A’s roll into town, I get the impression that the Sox view ’em in the same way that Spider-Man would view one of …
Found Calm
At la casa de Red, we uphold the sanctity of Mother’s Day. Specifically, we clean up our act, particularly when it comes to watching the …
Around The Horn
Blaine Neal couldn’t get out of an inning unscathed with an AK47 (preferred weapon of the enemy) and an army of angry gremlins. Keeping him …
Time Passages
Important Dates in Red Sox History… August 15, 2004: Does the date ring any bells? Think – maybe a forgotten birthday or anniversary? Was that …
Plug and Play
First of all, can I just say thank you to NESN for going above and beyond to keep Boston fans ass-deep in Red Sox programming? …
Five Questions
Just your basic, solid win as the Sox take their second in a row in Detroit, leapfrogging Toronto in the standings to claim second place …
A Call To Arms
George Steinbrenner tinkers with the Yankee line-up from his secret underground bunker. John Halama gives five solid innings in a spot start while Yankee millionaire …
Dmitri Young Breaks It Down For You
“Alright. I’ll say it. Your team is suckin’ wind. Barkin’ like a pack of dogs. I see it, y’all see it. And, yeah, it’s early, …
May Day
You know that feeling you get when you watch the movie Alien — the one that Ridley Scott did, not all that crap that followed …
April Showers
The Boston Red Sox (now with 40% less starters!) gave a preview last night of what they’ll need to do to survive the next few …
Hey, Don’t Sugar Coat It…
Bronson Arroyo on the Tampa Bay beanball fracas, from this morning’s NESN Sports Desk:Bronson Arroyo: “It’s part of the game. It’s like going into second …
Odds and Sod
48 hours without a game has siphoned away my last few ounces of mojo. So instead of an actual post, I’m just emptying my head …
Bad Timing, Bad Taste
So the Sox game is rained out. I’m thinking about what to write about, maybe drop a Henry Wadsworth Longfellow quote (into each life some …
Domo Arigato
Thanks to my internet wife, Annette, for pointing out that Surviving Grady [along with Boston Dirt Dogs] was listed as one of the Intern’s “Links …
Being Johnny Damon Still Does! Not! Suck!
Last night, as the ugliest Sox game since that 19-8 drubbing in the 2004 ALCS unfolded, I flipped over to MTV, eager for a little …
Identity Crisis
I’ve been noticing a disturbing trend as I watch this season’s games, including last night’s fugfest. I’m just too goddamn happy. Seriously. It’s bothering the …
Headhunter’s Ball
No doubt, Red Sox/Yankees is the greatest rivalry in baseball. But when it comes to brawls, Tampa Bay/Red Sox games are up there. You could …
When Sanity Slips
Later today, when the world finds proper axis, this will all look better. For now, either someone slipped me an LSD-laced brownie, or this is …
Losing Ugly
You just knew it, didn’t you? When the Kentucky-Fried jackass tried to throw the ball into the stands instead of third base, giving Tampa Bay …
Pulling Out Knots, Pulling In Residuals
I dig the long ball. Love those 10-0 blow-outs where the offense is all keyed up like Caine in Kung Fu, splintering stadium walls and …
Five Things About a 8-0 Win
1. First things first: David Wells squaring off against the best-hitting team in baseball. Coming in, I will admit, I wasn’t feeling the love. In …
Can’t Close The Deal
Worried yet? These are the type of losses that haunt me. An outstanding start from Arroyo, a couple of big homeruns against a former Cy …
Feast or…Feast
Another sparkling, sun-splashed day at Fenway Park, another offensive explosion, another win. Not to get over-confident, but isn’t this the way it ought to be? …
The Sky Falls and You Feel Like…
Back in February, when I was selected for the chance to purchase Monster seat tickets through redsox.com, I targeted games scheduled for months when, y’know, …
Manny Time
You knew it was coming, you just didn’t know when. When you see Manny Ramirez hitting .211 with no homeruns this “late” in the season, …
Slaughter Rule
First, as I type this, Survivor’s Greatest Hits is playing in the background. Amazingly, it contains 11 songs. All of them performed by Survivor. Go …
Surviving Fenway
Friendly Fenway, now being touted as “America’s Most Beloved Ballpark”, did not live up to either nickname last night. Anytime you have Red Sox-Yankees, the …
Losing Pretty
So we take a gulp, to the tune of 5-2. The offense couldn’t deliver the knock-out slap when Jaret Wright was on the ropes, and …
On Being A Fan
Sunshine, blue skies, banners, old-time players, flyovers, championship rings, old friends back in the park, the trophy. Monday was indeed a great day. Throw in …
These Are Happy Times
Admit it. You thought this had the markings of World War III. Our hated rivals in the house for the first time since the ALCS. …
We’re Born Again, There’s New Grass on the Field
I’ve never worked on Fenway Opening Day. From internships to getting-my-ass-through-grad-school gigs to “real” jobs, I’ve always kept the home opener a holy day of …
Worth 1,000 Words
…and none of them included “Good job, Boomer.” Six innings, six runs for Wells. No walks, but when you’re tossing meatballs right in the batters’ …