In the Background… Fenway Sleeps
Also, they literally paved paradise and put up a parking lot. Although in this case, “paradise” means the McDonald’s that used to stand right across …
Hector and Urbane in the Clair de Luna
The Sox have signed superutilityguy Hector Luna, fondly remembered in these parts as “Out Number Two of the Eighth Inning of Game Four of the …
Happy New Year from Red, Denton and Francona’s Wig
Hoping for a 2011 filled with Red Sox line-up-induced carnage, Yankees slayings, at least one “Youk found pantsless and passed out in an alley on …
Another Reason Theo Rocks and Things to Do in January
Tired of staring longingly at the phone, waiting for Steve Crawford to invite you fishing (he won’t)? Looking for something to fill those empty days …
Going To The Game?
Just a reminder, the Surviving Grady Tickets site has tickets available for select games. Check it out!
The Red Sox 2010 DL Reunion Party
Guys, thanks for coming over. I know it’s a little unusual to throw a party for those of us that spent time on the DL, …
Coming Soon: Baseball
We interrupt today’s shoveling-out (at least in my neck of the woods) to bring you one of my favorite Red Sox spring training memories: Denton …
Your Delta Tau Chi name is…
The crew over at NESN is pushing to come up with a new nickname for Adrian Gonzalez. Things like “El Jefe” or “El Machete” are …
Hunker Down
The weather fools might actually be on to something this time. Looks like a pile of snow coming soon to a driveway near you. Please, …
We Now Return You To Your Regularly Scheduled Life
And in a whirlwind of shredded wrapping paper and tossed-aside bows, it’s over. Here’s hoping all of your Christmas dreams came true this year. Just …
Happy Christmas to All…
..and please know that if you’re one of the like-minded who visits this site every day, Denton and I are having a drink for you. …
The Headwarmer Dreams It, The Cashman Does It
Well, not exactly. But hearing that the Yankees were kicking the tires on Manny Ramirez brought to mind a rant from the latest Cashman-Headwarmer Dialogue. …
Go On And Make A Joyful Sound
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you’ve probably figured out Red and I have…how shall I say it…different…tastes. Christmas tuneage …
NESN Presents: A Very Special Christmas Episode of “Ellsbury ‘n’ Elf”
Our story begins on Christmas Eve in a small but well-appointed Boston townhouse… Okay, we’ve sung “The Friendly Beasts,” turned the last page of the …
Off-Season, Off-Topic: Six Holiday Tunes You Need To Download Right Now
Since we started this blog in ’04, I’ve felt compelled round this time of year to impose a list of my favorite Christmas tunes on …
Winter Blues
With all of the recent Red Sox-related action, it almost felt like baseball was right around the corner. Then reality set in: tomorrow is …
From The Grassy Knoll
Greetings, Red Sox Nation. Remember me? It’s been a while, but I’ve had other things to do besides pay attention to your little baseball team. …
When Theo Says, “Dance,” You Dance
I typically get a bit buggy when conversation turns to pitchers whose weight hovers dangerously close to 300 pounds. But the Bobby Jenks signing is …
Papel-Gone?
With Daniel Bard already waiting in the wings, could the Red Sox signing of Bobby Jenks signal the end of the Jonathan Papelbon era in …
Of Mice and Len
Folks who believe you can never have enough guys named “Lenny” on your team will be happy to note that the Sox have lured back …
Still Looking For That Perfect Christmas Gift?
Lately it seems like every day is Christmas in Red Sox Nation, as the team stockpiles talent while the Yankees sign retreads and overpay existing …
The Cashman-Headwarmer Dialogues: No Cliff for You!
Cashman: Alright, Headwarmer. I think I’ve got this Lee deal figured out. Headwarmer: Seriously? Cashman: I’m thinking seven years at three hundred million dollars. But …
The Lee Watch
The Rangers and the Yankees await an answer from the winter’s biggest unsigned free agent. Brian Cashman has already admitted his feelings: “I feel like …
Meet Mr. Crawford
Doc Crawford was officially unveiled as a member of the Sox today, slipping on a hat and shirt that, honestly, he just looked “right” in. …
Carl Crawford: Fully Poseable, Massively Rich
So, they thought me mad to buy over 100 fully poseable Carl Crawford action figures, once given away at the Trop. We’ll see who’s laughing …
Meanwhile, in the Bronx…
Yup. Looks like business as usual to me.
Sox Get Crawford, Yankees Concede AL East
Okay, I made up the second half of the headline, but the Red Sox apparently did sign Carl Crawford. A Major League source had told …
Imagine
It was this night, thirty years ago, that the world learned of John Lennon’s death. I heard the news from the unlikely source of Howard …
Pats 38, Jets 27
Call me a homer, but there is no chance (barring a Tom Brady assassination) that the Jets win this game. I have watched them win …
Sox Get Gonzalez. And Breakfast Becomes Beerfest.
Pending the ol’ turn-your-head-and-cough to make sure that his recently surgi-fied right shoulder is healing and some contract needling, the Red Sox appear to have …
Still The Captain
The Red Sox appear to have made their decision on the catching situation, signing Varitek to a one-year, two million dollar contract. There is an …
Please God, Turn Off The Stupid Machine
I really thought it was going to be fun watching the Jeter negotiations unfold. When it started getting ugly, even better. But then this idea, …
Jayson Werth: A Modern-Day Dwight Evans?
Great article by NESN.com’s Matt Couto comparing Werth to Evans. The statistics are incredibly similar: Jayson Werth: 543 games, .282/.380/.506/.885, 95 HR, 300 RBI, 60 …
Holiday Gift Buying for Red Sox Fans?
Might we suggest one of our many shirts, which can be yours for the ridiculously low price of just $14 and free shipping? You can …