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’ …
A Quick One
It’s fitting that this memorial message for Pope John Paul II was displayed on the screen before last night’s 6-5 win over the Jays. Before …
My Sports Desk Host is Like Whoa!
Ah, Spring is busting out all over. Seriously, though, the best part of NESN’s Fever Pitch Red Carpet Special Wednesday night was watching interview subjects …
Heartbreaking World if You Want it to Be
Renteria [Entering apartment]: Sorry I’m late. Did you tape “According to Jim”? Red Sox Nation [quickly shutting a drawer]: Edgar! You’re — you’re back. Renteria …
Don’t Look Back
I don’t know which is worse, the Sunday night, nationally-televised blowout or yesterday afternoon’s “tie-it-up-in-the-ninth-only-to-have-your-closer-blow-it” type of loss. Kind of like being asked to choose …
Afternoon Delight
With all due respect to Stacey Yamigura of Marshfield, the start of the baseball season is the world’s biggest tease. We spend all winter watching …