A-Rod, Lady Gaga, Shakira Hasten Western Civilization’s Downward Spiral
Wanting to witness the sorry state of popular music, I flipped on the American Music Awards last night, just in time to see A-Rod take …
Random iPod Moment
If you say “three-man rock band from Canada” most people immediately think of Rush. But Triumph was another one that had some success here in …
Manuel!
The Sox grabbed reliever Robert Manuel off waivers from Seattle. Not sure what our plans are for him, but if he doesn’t get flipped to …
Now How Much Would You Pay?
Jason Bay has rejected the Sox’ initial offer of four years at 60 million bucks. My question for you this morning is what’s the highest …
NESN Presents The Adventures of Ellsbury ‘n’ Elf Episode 11-B5: When Remdawg Comes Callin’
Anybody home? If you’re waiting for “Get Your Picture Taken With the 2008 MVP Day,” that’s only on Wednesdays. We’re actually lookin’ for yer roommate. …
This Was Supposed to Be the Summer of George
Only, it won’t be. Because George Kottaras, the light-hitting, fast-loving and oft-injured back-up catcher, has been waived by the Sox and picked up by the …
Off-Season, Off-Topic: RIP, Ken Ober
Stepping out of the fog of business travel for a few moments yesterday, I was saddened to hear about the passing of Ken Ober, former …
The Truth Is Out There
I’m back. Or did I really ever go away? Not for you to know. Just listen. Everything happens for a reason. Consider all the theories …
Give It Away Now
A few years ago, I found myself in a heated argument about former Sox prospect Abe Alvarez. After the second-round pick was named Pitcher of …
Nothing To Say
Baseball is in hibernation, we can no longer trust Bill, the Celts lost two in a row…tomorrow will be a better day.
November Pain
Everytime I turned on a radio this week, all I heard was BradyManningBradyManningBradyManning. True, the Patriots and the Colts are playing Sunday night. But people, …
Rise of the Silver Slugger
Belated congrats to future ex-Red Sox Jason Bay for winning his first Silver Slugger award. Congrats, also, to The Great Untanned’s agent, who will no …
Marrying Up
Congratulations to Clay Buchholz for pulling off the most mismatched marriage since Salman Rushdie scored Padma Lakshmi. Clay and “Deal Or No Deal” briefcase opener …
Fool’s Gold
How does this happen and not cause national outrage? Derek Jeter winning the AL Gold Glove at shortstop should have been welcomed with anger and …
Peace and Matsui Sell… But Who’s Buying?
My favorite Hideki Matsui story is from the 2004 ALCS. The guy had been killing us games one through four, going 11-for-20 and knocking in …
Tek 2010
I have nothing but respect for the man called Varitek, especially since he may be privvy to what Heidi Watney’s arse looks like sans pants. …
Conquest of the Planet of the Wakefields!
Bow your heads! This tribunal is in session! Thank you, General Aldo. We have a lot to cover today. First things first, this human. The …
Rick Burleson: Greatest Reclamation Project Ever
When I heard the Sox had declined Alex Gonzalez’ option for 2010, I’ll admit to being a little surprised. I figgered we’d do what we …
Happy Birthday, Mr. President
Today is Jerry Remy’s birthday. Accordingly, we will don our celebratory Remy masks, drink only the finest of malt liquors, re-read our copies of the …
Remembering the Important Stuff
I’ll never get tired of hating on the Yankees. But this story is a pretty poignant reminder that underneath the unis, we’re all just people: …
Top Five Things About The Yankees Winning The World Series
5) We never have to hear “26 Rings” again 4) It’s official: even with a World Series ring, A-Rod is a douche 3) Money still …
A Little Traveling Music, Please?
Yesterday, more than half of the eligible players jumped into the magic waters of free agency, like a horde of shoppers barreling down the halls …
Joe Girardi, Space Monkey
Just one World Series title in the twenty-first century? That’s unfortunate because, y’know, we’ve got two. But I can’t give credit to Girardi for the …
Nothing Is Over Until We Say It’s Over
Like Red, I am not ready for an off-season involving the number 27 and herds of bandwagon Yankee fans. So I cling to the faith …
Please Save Us, Pedro, From the Most Insufferable Winter Ever
It’s tough to get all hot and bothered about the World Series when the Sox don’t have a horse in the race. And, honestly, I …
Prepare to Launch Yer Lunch
From the latest US Weekly: [Kate] Hudson — who has been front and center at [A Rod’s] baseball games since they began dating this past …
The Cashman-Headwarmer Dialogues, Episode 54: Prelude to… Something
Headwarmer: Hey, nipplehead. You know who I was just thinking of? Cashman: Who? Headwarmer: Brad Penny. Cashman: Headwarmer, I’m busy plotting the World Series parade …
Number 27 or The Choke Revisited?
I am not ready to give up on the Phillies. 2004 showed me that anything, anything at all, can happen in a seven game series. …
Home Field No Treat For Phillies
The Yankee bats were too much for Cole Hamels and the Phillies, and to top off the suck, it was A-Rod who got things started. …
Easiest Halloween Costumes in All of Baseball
Aaron Boone as Johnny Knoxville. Adam LaRoche as Scott Ian of Anthrax. John Halama as Billy Bob Thornton. Mark Teixeira as Mr. Ed. A-Rod as …
Like Falling In Love Again
I remember the feeling I used to get before every Pedro Martinez start. It was like being a kid waiting for Christmas morning, your birthday, …
Pedro Offers You His Protection. Unless You Play for New York.
So Cliff Lee manhandles the Yankees in Game One, coming into their house, slapping around their guys, drinking all their beer and having his way …
Rooting for the Yankees is Like Rooting for Cancer, Communism and a Creed Reunion Tour
Honestly, Mazz, I know you need to sell papers and whatnot, so you need to be “controversial” and say things like “Hey, let’s all root …