NESN Presents: The Adventures of Ellsbury ‘n’ Elf! Episode 612: My Spring Fling
Coming up next on “Red Sox Real Married Couples,” there’ll be laughs aplenty as John Henry and his young bride meet with a robot fertility …
Julio Lugo: Gone, But Not Forgotten
Great, great piece in the Globe about Mike Cameron talkin’ ragtime on a wide range of subjects, from Manny to “borrowing” the centerfield spot from …
Missing Boner Found
This is really a sad story, but anytime you can use “boner” in a headline, you gotta do it. Actor Andrew Koenig, who had been …
This Is The End, My Third Base-Playing Friend. (Or Is It?)
You’ve got to hand it to Scenic Lowell. After the Red Sox’ well-documented attempts to kick him out of the band—attempts that may very well …
RIP Mosi Tatupu
Before the dynasty started for the Pats, fans grabbed onto anything they could to cheer for. In the early ’80’s that meant finding an individual …
Just a Guy Named Bill
I gotta say that one of the players I’m most intrigued by this season is Bill Hall. Among the Marcos, Boofs and Tugs his name …
Teixeira Kicks Off Spring Training With His Mouth
If not for A-Rod, Mrs. Teixeira would be the most hated Yankee in 2010. Since jerking the Red Sox around during his free agency when …
Tim Wakefield Expects to Start 30 Games in 2010. And I Expect to Wake Up Between Heidi Watney and Amalie Benjamin in a Tijuana Hotel.
I’m not saying that both of these things can’t happen. So long as man has the power to dream, anything is possible. I mean, look …
Dan Shaughnessy: Making Friends
The Curly-Haired Boyfriend has arrived at spring training. If we’re lucky, the combination of the hot Florida sun and his pasty-white skin will cause spontaneous …
Things That Get Me Through the Off-Season
In my mind, I like to imagine that right after this interview ended, Gammo turned to Teets and said, “Hey, let’s go pound some f$%kin’ …
The Obligatory Josh Beckett "Gut Shot"
There was quite a stir back in 2008 when the photo below was published showing Josh Beckett’s less-than-tight abs at spring training. Back by popular …
Those of You Participating in Our Season-Long Game of "Drink Whenever Someone Says Adrian Gonzalez is Coming to Boston" Should Now Drink.
The latest is ESPN’s Keith Law, who was on Dale & Holley today and said that the Sox are pretty much at the top of …
We Interrupt Spring Training for This 1986 Flashback
I came across dad’s well-worn copy of the Boston Herald from October 16, 1986. The day after the Sox won game seven of the ALCS …
Dice-K Back Injury "Not Serious"
And the Dice-K saga, 2010 version, begins. Before being required to throw his first spring training pitch, Matsuzaka has been shut down. But the righthander …
Do The Yankees Want Papelbon?
If you read the first line of the NY Post Yankees Blog, you would think so: Jonathan Papelbon may be closing for the Yankees sooner …
Victor Martinez Totally Willing to Accept Job for Life
It wouldn’t be spring training without at least a couple players talking contract extension. Recently, Victor Martinez jumped into the mix, professing his desire to …
The Importance of Being Nomar
Count me among those who were saddened to see Nomar Garciaparra entering the 2010 season on the brink of retirement (maybe). In fact, having watched …
Dream Big and Cross Your Fingers
Just what guys need, a day devoted to disappointing their ladies. Because every other day of the year just isn’t enough. Let’s get something on …
Somewhere, Denny Doyle Asks, "What the F#$k Did I Do Wrong?"
Jerry Remy Incorporated, which has grown from a modest website selling T-shirts into a full-blown empire consisting of jet planes, robot dance squads and designer …
The Story So Far
So. Hi. Blogger’s going to be taking the dirt nap soon, kiboshing its FTP service for all who choose not to host on their Google …
My Favorite Spring Training Memory
Back before the 2005 season, during a grapefruit league games on NESN, our man Denton proved how strong his pimp hand was by approaching Remdawg …
Youk Sighted in Fort Myers
Dan Roche tweeted something about Youk, Manny D and a few more Sox players working out at the team’s Fort Myers complex. All I know …
One Step Closer To Baseball
Now that the Superbowl is over, there is one less distraction to keep us from our beloved game. I believe a certain truck heads south …
Cut That Meat!
Tonight is the night. The biggest game in sports. The most creative and expensive commercials. The entertainment spectacle of the year at halftime. OK, that’s …
Jermaine, Tito, Michael and a Marlin
The folks at NESN recently pointed out that Jermaine Dye, whom the Sox coveted back in 2007, would be a nice addition to the 2010 …
The Friday iPod Shuffle
It’s after 5:00 on Friday, time to flip your boss off for the last time (behind his/her back, of course) and go get your drink …
In Case You Had Any Doubts That Dustin Pedroia is Unquestionably Awesome
This video, from the good folks at WEEI.com, has made the rounds. But we wanted to post it here for a couple reasons: 1) As …
We Could Use a Bat. Manny’s Looking for DH Gig. You Don’t Suppose…?
According to NESN, Manny was toying with the idea of leaving LaLa Land for a knee-preserving role as a DH with an American League club …
An Earnest Appeal for No More Adrian Gonzalez Updates
Look, I was finally reaching the acceptance stage. Finally understanding that the chances of seeing Adrian Gonzalez in a Red Sox uniform anytime before the …
Not Just a Neil Sedaka/Elton John Song
We don’t offer a lot of literary critique around here (unless we’re pimping our own book, of course), but this is a must read. I …
1986 Red Sox Yearbook Predicts the Future!
Thumbing through an old copy of the Sox’ 1986 yearbook and I had to pause when checking out Roger Clemens’ entry. Because the listing of …
A Day in the Life of Jason Varitek
It’s no secret around this neighborhood that I have always thought that Tek might be…playing for the other team. Not that there’s anything wrong with …
More Than A Valentine
Here at SG Nation headquarters, we get all kinds of requests. Fans asking for Red’s worn socks, requests for us to appear at Royal Order …
Before Don and Jerry There Was… Mike and Kent?
This weekend, I stumbled upon another batch of old Red Sox year books and scorecards that my dad had bought back in the day, from …
The Return of Joba to the Yankee Rotation?
The New York Post is reporting that “Joba Chamberlain’s eyes are set squarely on the fifth spot in the Yankees’ rotation.” I don’t know about …