Julian Tavarez: Signing With the Nationals Was Like Beer Goggling at 4 AM
One of the reasons I hated to see Jools Tavarez leave town was that the guy was just an endless source of material for us …
It’s Only a Flesh Wound.
Or an ab strain, as it were, that the Mighty Dustin endured in the WBC. Nothing that requires us to gather up the pitchforks and …
"WBC, Please Stop Killing My Team" or "Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Opening Day Starting Second Baseman, Argenis Diaz!"
Look, I’m all for doing what we can to boost global harmony. Someone in Malaysia lost their house? I’ll grab the toolkit and the next …
Little Victories
I don’t care if it’s David Ortiz vs. Cody Ransom, Jim Rice vs. Reggie Jackson, spring training vs. regular season, Julio Lugo piling up more …
Return of the Product
I know that mentioning this on Friday the thirteenth probably isn’t kosher. And will likely set him up for an unfortunate accident involving an ice …
Hammywood!
First year of Manny’s contract: $25 million Second year of Manny’s contract: $20 million Manny begging out of his spring training debut with a sore …
Jonathan Papelbon Isn’t Afraid to Tell David Ortiz What’s Up
As much as I hate to drudge up any more bits of Mannyphrenalia–the guy helped us win some titles, now he’s gone, end of story–today’s …
Running to Stand Still
So while I’m tearing up the carpets, trying to figure out a way to insert myself into last night’s U2 show in Somerville, my cousin …
Ortiz And DR Out Early
Any concerns about Big Papi aggravating his bumps and bruises playing first base for the Domincan team in the WBC were put to rest by …
Things Sound Better at Fenway
So U2’s playing their “secret” gig at the Somerville Theatre tonight, and I don’t have tickets, despite the fact that I once helped Bono break …
Can You Feel It?
I know it’s a meaningless spring training game (against the Orioles no less) but doesn’t this whet your appetite for baseball? Jacoby Ellsbury might not …
A Spring Anomaly or the Shape of Things to Come?
Today’s Globe reminds us that Julio “I feel bananas every day” Lugo is leading the Red Sox with a .533 batting average in Grapefruit League …
As You Can Tell From the Look on Mark Kotsay’s Face, the Atmosphere at Fenway in 2009 Will Be Electric
There’s a great clip at redsox.com featuring outtakes from the team’s recent photo shoot, in which they recorded some of those goofy-ass PSAs that appear …
Jon Lester: Here Through 2014
The Sox have reportedly signed Jon Lester, the young lefty ace who has truly become the heart and soul of this organization, to a five …
The Waiting Is The Hardest Part
Best thing about today: About a month ’til real baseball starts. Worst thing about today: About a month ’til real baseball starts. If I was …
Meet The Yankees 5th Starter
When things get slow on the A-Rod front and we need another Yankee to pick on, I put Joba on the top of the list. …
Loose Lips, Bad Hips and Cysts
It’s been a banner few weeks for the folks who despise all things A-Rod. Count me in that camp, of course. For those of you …
Drew’s Back, Lowell’s Hip and Instant Denton
With all the talk of Drew’s back, Lowell’s hip, Penny’s shoulder and Papi’s knees (God help us), there’s a veritable quagmire of bad vibes to …
Manny: "I won"
The Dodgers introduced the freshly-signed Manny to the world this afternoon. While Manny didn’t expound on his views on world politics or break down the …
Together We Can… Score an $8.5 Million Penthouse
Here at SG, we’re not afraid to rally around the important causes. Like scoring Manny Ramirez’s sweet penthouse atop the Ritz-Carlton on the Common. I’m …
Jim Jones Represents
Yes he does. Oh and Manny finally has a home. That rascal.
Pre-Season, Off-Topic: New U2
Shuffling out for more work-related fun this morning, so it’s a quick one. I picked up U2’s No Line On The Horizon with some trepidation–the …
Lenny Bruce Is Not Afraid.
Drew’s got a bad back? Who knew? Penny’s not quite where he wants to be, health wise? Never saw that coming! Anyway, it can’t bring …
Same Old Song And Dance
The object of Red’s affection, Amalie Benjamin, is reporting that J.D. Drew was sent back to Boston to get an injection in his lower back. …
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Appreciate Jimmy Fallon
Tonight, Jimmy Fallon takes over Late Night on NBC, the show what gave us Conan and Dave. Myself, I’m rooting for the guy. I always …
Hey Everyone! It’s the Annual Ill-informed, Slightly Biased and Altogether Useless Surviving Grady A.L. East Predictions!
Typically, we save the prognosticating for people who know better. Like Nostradamus or that Seacrest fellow. But as the beginning of a new baseball season …
Open Letter to Peter Gammons
Dear Pete: I know your connections run the gamut from the Red Sox front office to the pearly gates of heaven. So will you please …
All Pumped Up and No Place to Go
In today’s Herald, Sean McAdams points out that the Sox were approached by Pedro Martinez’ handlers to check our interest in Pedro II: The Adventure …
Does This Guy Look Like He Needs Protection?
Red Sox Nation is preparing to enter the first full year of a Mannyless lineup. While traveling secretaries and sweaty firstbasemen sleep easier, a lot …
My Favorite Spring Training Memory
During a spring training game some Saturday afternoon in 2005, I got a call from my dad, who sounded like he’d been huffing motor oil. …
Things We Learned Today
Josh Beckett: Still a monster. And extra good at striking out college players. Even though Brian Daubach filled in quite nicely for the ailing Remdawg, …
NESN Presents Hot Red Sox-on-Twins Action… and Life Is Suddenly 75% More Awesome
There’s still snow on my street. The economy’s in the crapper. My 401k won’t buy me a sack of mini Charleston Chews. Marisa Tomei won’t …
Today’s Obscure Red Sox Movie Reference
Everyone knows about the great Red Sox references in movies like Good Will Hunting and Field of Dreams. Hell, they tried (unsuccessfully) to define Red …
Best Supporting Porn ‘Stache
Just a week after I publicly appealed for Youk to keep his massive, dirty beard, the guy goes and whittles it down to a John …