2012, You’ll Never Top This
Here at SG HQ, we certainly don’t condone the tossing of senior citizens, no matter the circumstances. But we must admit that the NY Post …
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year SG Nation! Here’s hoping everyone has a happy and healthy 2012. Be safe tonight, it’s amateur night out there. Looking forward to …
Like Father, Like Son
Every good Red Sox fan knows that George Steinbrenner was convicted of making illegal contributions to Dick Nixon, not to mention a little obstruction of …
‘Tis The Season
That’s right everybody, it’s list time! Everybody and his half-cousin will be publishing their “Top 10” this or “Worst 10” that of 2011. So I’m …
“Yeah, Another Big Red Letter Day for the Baileys!”
Word around the campfire (and on Twitter from the likes of Buster Olney, etc) is that the Red Sox have signed Andrew Bailey, sending Josh …
Following the Trail Blazed by Johnny Damon, Alan Embree and Mark Bellhorn
Hideki Okajima, who helped the Sox to a World Series victory in 2007 only to spend his last few years flailing and the better part …
A Call To Arms
Is Greg Harris available? It would solve the righty-lefty dilemma.
Welcome to the Day after Christmas
Or, as it’s also known, the day Mike Timlin divides the gifts he’s received into two piles: “weapons I’m keeping” and “weapons I’m returning.” From …
Merry Christmas, Red Sox Nation
Here’s hoping you feel like George Bailey today. And by that, I mean George Bailey at the end of It’s a Wonderful Life, basking in …
Don’t Shoot Your Eye Out!
Merry Christmas SG Nation! I hope all your Festivus miracles come true! And to really get you in the spirit…
The Things I’m Most Thankful for This Christmas, Only One of Which Involves Julian Tavarez
As another magical year here at Surviving Grady HQ draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to count my many blessings and …
Everybody Ready For Christmas?
I can’t believe it, but I’m ready. Shopping is done, out of work until Tuesday, nothing to do but go on a three-day Christmas bender. …
Josh Beckett for the Playskool Crossbow and Camouflage Kit
“Consider: The economy is in the shitter and getting worse each day. The house you bought in 2005 is worth half of what you owe …
Stocking Stuffers
Enough talk about closers, starters, bench coaches, and other male-type baseball people. Let’s get down to the business of finding a new “sideline reporter” for …
Kevin Youkilis for the Kevin Youkilis Playtime Lumber Yard Set
“I know that buying Christmas and Hanukkah gifts can be a bitch. So here’s something that will bring a smile to the wee folks on …
Well, in Whoville they say – that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day.
I know everyone pictures Red and I as a couple of badass bloggers, beer in one hand, some ladies’ ass in the other. But …
Back On Its Golden Hinges The Gate of Memory Swings, And My Heart Goes Into the Garden and Walks with the Olden Things
Tomorrow marks the 21st anniversary of the Red Sox signing Danny Darwin. Plan accordingly.
My Favorite Christmas Special…
…will always be “David Ortiz and Dave Roberts Ruin 2004 for New York.”
Change The “C” From “Captain” To “Coach?”
With the signing of Kelly Shoppach, there seems to be no room at the inn for Jason Varitek, at least as a catcher. The New …
After Signing a “Kelly,” Sox Up the Macho Ante with a “Nick” and “Mark”
Because you don’t want to slide into the holidays with your last signing being a dude named “Kelly” (which is second on the list of …
Gigolo Jeter
I’m the kind of guy that will take any opportunity to ridicule a Yankee. A-Rod is my favorite target, but I’ll take Captain Intolerable as …
Varitoast?
The Sox’ announcement that they’ve signed prodigal son Kelly Shoppach to a one-year deal seems to indicate the end of the Jason Varitek era in …
Your Move, NESN
Okay, so the Red Sox have a manager and pretty soon, the people in charge will realize that making Daniel Bard a starter is a …
Are The 2012 Red Sox An Unlikable Team?
After the September collapse, the Red Sox have had more PR problems than Lindsay Lohan. Beer and chicken, Tito popping pills, Theo leaving and the …
Remember, Orioles, James Shields Owes You Dinner
The latest SI has an interesting article on September 28, 2011, which the mag has dubbed the “best night ever” in terms of baseball excitement. …
The Best in the West?
The Angels have stolen the show at the Winter Meetings. CJ Wilson signed a five-year deal worth 77.5 million dollars. He will join Jered Weaver, …
Bobby Valentine, Meet Josh Beckett
In his whirlwind tour of speaking with every member of the Red Sox, Bobby Valentine encountered one Josh Beckett. As it turns out, Beckett was …
Bard and Miller in the 2012 Rotation?
The Hot Stove is heating up for the Red Sox, and the priority is on pitching. Andrew Miller signed a one-year deal today. With Lackey …
Can Bobby Valentine Ban “Sweet Caroline?”
Is it too much to ask for Bobby V’s first order of business to ban the borderline-pedophiliac song from Fenway? Then I wouldn’t have to …
From Under The Mango Tree
The Winter Meetings don’t officially begin until tomorrow, but at the rate we are getting news out of Cap Cana, it seems like they are …
Brian Cashman Issues Challenge To Bobby Valentine
Oddly, Cashman’s challenge has nothing at all to do with the Red Sox – Yankee rivalry, or baseball in general. Cashman called out Bobby V …
Meet The New Boss
Definitely not the same as the old boss. Bobby Valentine was introduced by Theo-sound-alike Ben Cherington this afternoon. Valentine sounded nervous at first, then became …
Tim Kurkjian Thinks Bobby Valentine is Chuck Norris
Everyone, please, click on over to ESPN and read Timmy’s ode to Bobby V. Back so soon? Wow, I haven’t seen a man-crush like that …
Well, Look Who Finally Showed Up
Interesting to watch the reaction to the Bobby Valentine hiring. Some Sox fans seem outraged, others seem curious as to what kind of effect Bobby …
Bobby Valentine: Red Sox Manager… and a Hell of a Singer
Welcoming Bobby Valentine… with a song by Bobby Valentine. Oh and keep your fake mustache handy. You may need it some nights to get out …