How to Solve That Crimea Problem, Red Sox Style
The photo above, from Jake Peavy’s Twitter feed, tells you everything you need to know about what kind of firepower was available to the Commander …
Just Chilling at the White House
What better way to spend the first off day of the 2014 season than hanging with the Prez at the White House? And what better …
Always Look on the Bright Side of Opening Day
Hey, they can’t all be gems. Those Dwight Evans first pitch home runs to start the season are few and far between. So I won’t …
Gotta Get Paid
I don’t know what the rest of SG Nation thinks about backing up another truck full of cash to David Ortiz’s house, but I’m all …
The Surviving Grady Red Sox Podcast: Good Deeds with Jen Royle
Here at SG, we are all about the good causes. And in our latest podcast, Emmy-winner Jen Royle loses her pants, gets comfy and talks …
Troy O’Leary, Last Son of Krypton
On Monday, I made my annual St. Patrick’s Day joke about Troy O’Leary being Ireland’s favorite son. And it got me thinking about Troy and, …
All You Need is Glove
As Opening Day edges ever closer, and hunger for real baseball becomes insatiable, any sort of Red Sox ephemera becomes the Holy Grail. Case in …
Somebody’s Got Some ‘Splaining To Do
There are a lot of things in this world I don’t understand. Quantum Physics, women, why people hate Rajon Rondo, people that wear their …
Last One, I Promise
I’m sure everybody is sick of me co-opting this space to talk about my questionable writing skills, so here is the final word on Shades …
The Oscars. But for the 2013 Red Sox in the Playoffs.
Tonight, Hollywood gets all up in its own face. But I’d rather spend four hours re-watching the 2013 playoffs and reliving all the magic. Plus, …
Random Red Sox Reference
I’ve said it before, this is one of the greatest Red Sox related scenes ever in a movie. And as much as I loved Matt …
Where’s the Winnebago, Goddamnit!
The world lost one of the good ones in Harold Ramis. His talent was immense and largely unnoticed. Most people know him as one of …
Bringing Back The Rivalry
Here in New England, the days are getting noticeably longer and the snow if finally starting to melt. That means one thing in these parts: …
Shameless Promotion Alert
As mentioned in an earlier post, I’ve been working with a group of talented indie writers to put together an anthology. And it is here! …
Ryan Dempster to Sit Out 2014, Become League’s Best-Dressed Cheerleader
Pitchers and catchers have been in camp less than 48 hours and we already have our first casualty of the 2014 season. Ryan Dempster has …
Coming To A Park Near You: The Jeter Farewell Tour
On the heels of the Mariano Rivera farewell tour, here comes Jeets. Gone are the days where players finish the season, then slink quietly off …
Jonny Gomes Shaves and I Can’t Stop Watching
Not sure what it says about me — and I’m not so sure I want to know — but I have watched this video of …
Jonny Gomes’ New Red Sox World Champs Tattoo is Glorious and Horrifying
The other day, Mike Napoli tweeted a photo of this tattoo. When asked if it was his, he said it wasn’t. He then asked his …
“Look, Everyone! It’s… Baseball!”
Sure, you’re sliding across your driveway right now. Back broken from shoveling. Hands shriveled up from wearing wet mittens. Spirit cracked from mopping up spilled …
You Know It’s February When…
As much as I wanted to keep that Jenny Dell pic up forever, well, time marches on. I give you the top five ways you …
Jenny, Jenny who can I turn to?
Thank you very much, Will Middlebrooks. Once again, Red Sox fans will say goodbye to the team’s “sideline reporter.” From our pal, Chad Finn: Recently, Dell …
Remy to Return in 2014!
This is my favorite off-season news so far! From the RemDawg’s Twitter account: Just held press conf- I’ll be back for 2014-it was difficult off-season-appreciate …
Just When You Thought You’d Never Hear “Grady” and “Red Sox” in the Same Sentence, Ever Again
Funny how things change. Ten years ago, in January of 2004, Red Sox Nation was still reeling from the nutsmack that was game seven of …
Desperate Measures
What’s a hundred fifty-five million dollars when you’re the New York Yankees? In 2014 it’s enough to get you one unproven (by MLB standards) pitcher. …
Beard Talk With David Ross
Great interview with David Ross in the Bangor Daily News (that’s in Maine, folks). Of course I ignored all the baseball questions and went for …
Baseball?
I know we just got through the holidays. I know the Patriots are plaing in the AFC Championship game this weekend. I know it’s only …
What Lies Ahead
I mentioned in an earlier post that Red and I have ten years “in the books” writing about the Red Sox and building our little …
An Instant Cure for Winter Hangover. Starring David Ortiz.
I said this on Twitter the other day and I’ll say it again. Not a day has gone by since David Ortiz turned the tide …
Another Year Gone By
Tonight we say goodbye to 2013, and as always, I wonder how another year managed to slip by so fast. Taking a step back, this …
The 2013 Red Sox Christmas Card
This is brilliant! I guess mine is lost in the mail somewhere. For an interesting end-of-year/look at next year perspective, check out Peter Abrham’s column (which …
Five Christmas Songs You Never Hear at Christmas (But Probably Should)
Nothing against Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas,” but after hearing it for the twenty-thousandth time in the four week span between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I’m ready …
Helmet Cam Video of Red Sox Winning the World Series May be the Greatest Thing in the History of Things
About a month ago, I noted that footage from the helmet cam that Jonny Gomes was sporting through much of the 2013 post-season celebrations was …
To Pay Or Not To Pay
Which player would you rather pay $15 million for? In 2013, Stephen Drew hit .253 with 13 home runs, 67 RBI and scored 57 runs. …
Highlights from John Farrell and Mike Matheny’s Unused Audio Commentary from the 2013 World Series DVD
GAME ONE, BOTTOM OF THE SECOND Farrell: Here comes that play where the ball drops between Wainwright and Molina. ::snorts:: Matheny: I’m glad you can …
Well, Is He a Grinder or a Flower?
Just when we thought this whole “Jacoby Ellsbury to the Yankees” thing couldn’t get any more disturbing, the press conference to make his signing official …