Hooray for the Team That Cost Four John Lackeys
I’ve said this about a million times on Twitter, but I am tossing my support behind the Oakland A’s in this postseason, and I hope …
More Brilliant Suggestions for Next Red Sox Manager
Last month, I offered some brilliant suggestions as to who would make a fine next manager of the Boston Red Sox. Now that search is …
Sox Want John Farrell, Do You?
Remember when the Red Sox became obsessed with guys like Renteria and Lugo? And remember how it worked out? Seems they have the same man-crush …
Bobby Valentine Named Official Scapegoat of the 2012 Disaster, Sent Packing
In a move that should be surprising to no one, the Sox officially sent Bobby V on his way today, severing ties with the manager …
And give me something to believe in
I think we can all agree, the 2012 season sucked and nobody should be sorry to see it end. It’s October 4th and I’ve got …
Say Goodbye
Thankfully, tonight marks the final game with Bobby V at the helm of the Boston Red Sox. I think I have been sufficiently critical of …
The Final Insult
After everything we’ve been through this season, much of it at the hands of Bobby V, last night was the final kick to the nuts. …
The Chance to Be New York’s Worst Nightmare
So it all comes down to this. The last three games of the season. Absolutely meaningless for us. Absolutely critical for the New York Yankees. …
“Stay Down, You Bastards.”
Attention, 2012 Red Sox. Red here. You got anything left in the tank? Any semblance of a spark that could ignite a five run rally …
“Its All Part of the Plan…”
The Red Sox lost again yesterday, dropping their second straight in this series with the Orioles. The odds are good that they will lose again …
Counting Down
Man, when the 2012 Red Sox do something, they don’t do it half-way. Laying down for the Orioles is one thing, but getting one-hit is …
The Art of Taking a Dive
This is it, the chance for the Boston Red Sox to do something positive this season. Over the next six days, the Sox could almost …
The Last Worthless Evening
As I cracked open my last cheap beer last night, with the Sox down by two in the bottom of the ninth, I thought, “Man, …
The Highlight of Last Night’s Game, Courtesy of Pedro Martinez, Kevin Millar and Tim Wakefield’s Hair
All the 2012 Sox did last night was keep hope alive for the Rays. But the 2004 Sox stole the show in the pre-game celebration …
For Those About to Leskanic, We Salute You
The Red Sox will be honoring the members of the 2004 team prior to tonight’s game. We hope the festivities are carried live on NESN. …
Because Too Much Wakefield is Never Enough
We can assume that Timmeh will be in the house when Fenway Park pays tribute to the heroes of the 2004 season prior to tonight’s …
It’s Alright, Don’t Think Twice, 2012 Red Sox
There have been several points in the 2012 season where, against better judgment, I thought the team might truly be heading for better things. Right …
The Surviving Grady Podcast: Red Sox Apocalypse With Special Guest Jen Royle
The 2012 Red Sox will officially end this season as a losing team. So what better way to try to drown out every last memory …
Seventies Jim Does Not Agree With the Ellis Burks Glamour Shot
Glamour Shot, have you lost your f&*king mind? I remember when you first came on the team back in ’87, you were just a skinny …
The Ellis Burks Glamour Shot Reminds You That It’s Okay to Play the Spoiler
Even though I’m made of 100 percent cardboard and raw sensuality, I hear a lot of shit. And lately, I hear people bitchin’ about how …
And With That, Tampa Bay Joins Andy Kaufman in the Great Beyond
The Red Sox haven’t done a whole lot of things right this season. But they’ve been pretty good at putting Tampa Bay out of their …
Tim Wakefield, Larger Than Life: An Interview with the Directors of “Knuckleball!”
The documentary film Knuckleball!, starring Tim Wakefield and RA Dickey, screens tonight at the Regal Cinema right ’round the corner from Fenway. To recognize, here’s …
That’s For 2008. And 2011. And Luke Scott’s Beard.
These days, Red Sox fans can count the things we’re looking forward to on one hand. There’s the last game of the season, which can’t …
The Anti-Spoilers
The 2012 Red Sox really don’t seem to be able to do anything right. They had a shot to help out Baltimore and Tampa by …
The Road to Lastville
On September 16, 1992, the Red Sox were 66-80 on their way to becoming the worst Red Sox team of my lifetime. On September 16, …
Pounding Tits
Yeah, that’s Manny Machado in a tutu. I’m sure it’s just part of the rookie hazing, or maybe the dude just likes showing off some …
Potential Post-Season Match-ups to Get Excited About
Oakland vs. New York Chicago and Youk’s beard vs. New York Tim McCarver vs. the auditory canal Adrian Gonzalez discount Red Sox jerseys vs. Carl …
Like 2004. Only Sadder.
Actually, it was nothing like 2004. Except for the fact that I was drunk. And yelling. That part was the same. Yes, tonight, I got …
Red Sox Beat Yankees, And Other Things Nobody Cares About
Has there ever been less excitement following a walk-off win against the Yankees in September? Not that I can remember. But when you suck all …
All That’s Left Is The Spoiler Role
A mid-September game against the Yankees should be a tape-up-the-windows, fill-up-the-fridge and take the rest of the week off event. Not the case this season. …
Pats Tie Red Sox For Total Wins In September
Tito Francona was fired for going 9-20 in the month of September last year.. The 2012 Red Sox team is currently 1-7 this September. I’m …
No Home Field Advantage Here
The Red Sox are right back where they started the season: last place. Sure, you can argue that they are percentage points ahead of Toronto, …
Paul Giamatti and Other Brilliant Suggestions for New Red Sox Manager in 2013
If it’s safe to assume that Bobby V will be taking the dirt nap soon as far as being Red Sox skipper, it’s time to …
Are We All Oriole Fans Now?
Whatever it takes to knock the Yankees out of the playoffs, right?
What A Day For Bobby V!
Love him or hate him, he’s probably going to be your Red Sox manager for the next three weeks. And he sure as hell looks …