Let’s Do It Again
If Mark Bellhorn was a movie, he’d be Repo Man. If he was a band, he’d be Wilco. If he was a TV show, he’d …
Faithful
If you haven’t already read Faithful by Stewart O’Nan and Stephen King, what are you waiting for? The fact that the Sox are World Series …
Sentimental Hygiene
Just when we thought we couldn’t pack any more Dave Roberts love into this website… we’re packing in more Dave Roberts love. Because not a …
One Winner, One Record Holder
Instead of posting my top ten list of favorite dessert foods or an in-depth analysis of the Swedish steel industry, we’re switching gears and talking …
The Unthinkable
This week, Major League Baseball released the terms of a new substance abuse policy focused on performance enhancing drugs. For years there has been speculation …
Soundtrack to a Season
In November of 1977, Queen released their album News of the World. Just after Christmas the same year, it was certified platinum. To this day, …
My Summer Fling
Confession: I’m a winter soul. I love when it gets dark at 4:00 in the afternoon. Snow drifts up to my ass and my car …
I’ve Got 99 Problems…
…but Carl Pavano ain’t one. Actually, more like 39 problems. These are the thoughts that haunt my sleep: 1. Randy Johnson. 2. Randy Johnson’s haircut. …
Church of the Poisoned Mind
Call him Shank, call him CHB (Curly-Haired Boyfriend), call him inventor of the curse, or call him Bozo. Use whichever nickname you prefer, just don’t …
To Live and Die in L.A.?
EPSN and Dirt Dogs note that Derek Lowe is on the verge of signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Not surprisingly, Derek himself has no …
Big Red Letter Day
The big news for tonight’s Hot Stove Cool Music show at the Paradise, at least in my fevered brain, is that Theo Epstein will be …
You’ve Got Some Ball, My Friend
It’s official. Ball gate is on. And no, this isn’t some cheap reference to Michael Jackson’s legal problems. In a nutshell [d’oh!], Minty held on …
Hogg Tied, Assed-Out and Broken
It’s Friday morning, and after a night of barfights and gunplay [Thank you, Providence], we’re just gonna let this one devolve into a series of …
A Case For Rice
Cooperstown. The Baseball Hall of Fame. The final jewel in the crown for so many. The elusive dream for so many more. And what separates …
Exit Pokester
I’ll miss the Pokester. Although injuries and the emergence of The Bell as RSN’s new cult hero limited his playing time in 2004, he leaves …
Some Things That Occurred to Me as I Watched Game One of the 1975 World Series on NESN Last Night
This is the first time I’ve ever really sat and watched El Tiante pitch. Two words: F–king. Awesome. Best Red Sox player name ever: Dick …
Unbridled Megalomania
Okay. So. You’ve bought all of the DVDs, commemorative scrap books and Red Sox World Champion sweatshirts you could get your hands on. You’ve got …
Goodbye, 2004…
“Last year, when the Sox won the World Series…” I’ve been practicing saying that for a couple of days. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Yesterday, we …
At the Closing of the Year
First of all, f–k Randy Johnson and f–k the Yankees. I hope they sign Beltran and Griffey and Sosa and Clemens and Aquaman and install …
Dashblog Confessional
Before embarking on the journey to 2005 (Year 2 in Red Sox Championship time), even before professing my resolutions, I need to clean the slate …
New Year’s Resolutions
1. Accept the fact that Scarlett Johannson will not be returning my calls, making me waffles, or providing me with a personal re-enactment of the …
O Captain, My Captain
In just a few short weeks, pitchers and catchers will be arriving in Fort Myers. Among the veterans and defending World Series champions will be …
A Week of Letters, Part 5: Over and Out
Red Writes Theo Epstein Theo: I’ll make this short and sweet. As Christmas presents go, this ranks right up there with the Tranformers Fortress Maximus. …
A Week of Letters, Part 4: The Quick Ones
George Steinbrenner Writes Javier Vazquez Mr. Vazquez: Big Man here. Don’t want to go to L.A., huh? Look here, assface, if this caper of yours …
A Week of Letters, Part 3: Remy and McDonough
Sean McDonough Writes Joseph Abboud Good evening, Joseph, Sean McDonough here, coming to you tonight by pen and paper from an elegant hotel room overlooking …
A Week of Letters, Part 2: Red Writes Dave Roberts
Dear Mr. Roberts: Just heard that you’ve been traded to the San Diego Padres. It’s disappointing for sure, because the image of you skimming your …
A Week of Letters, Part One: Derek Lowe Writes Theo Epstein
Dear Theo: You dick. So you don’t want me on your team any more. Fine. I’m totally cool with that. I don’t understand it, especially …
And Along Came Clement
Anyone get the feeling Theo and crew have no f–king idea what they’re doing? Neither do I.
Waiting for the Big One
For those keeping score: Tim Hudson goes to Atlanta. Randy “Chewbacca” Johnson likely going to the Yankees. Meanwhile, Derek Lowe remains trapped in an old, …
Interview With A Fan: Part II
Now that I’ve proven to everyone that I can cross “professional interviewer” off my list of future careers, here is the second part of the …
Interview With A Fan: Part I
Last week, Surviving Grady had the pleasure of speaking with best-selling author Stewart O’Nan on his most recent work, Faithful, written with Stephen King. The …
All Good Things…
I miss him already. Miss the swagger. The head pointing. The drama queen antics. The Great Zim Toss of 2003. The Yoda mask. The spastic …