I knew he was a bad egg. UPDATE: And I'm getting tired of this excuse: "Recently I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was okay to give me. Unfortunately, the medication was banned under our drug policy. Under the policy that mistake is now my responsibility. I … Read More
Shaky Start Becomes Seven In A Row
Boy, I was worried there for a second…. 2009 American League – Standings EAST W L PCT GB HOME ROAD RS RA DIFF STRK L10 Toronto 11 5 .688 – 6-3 5-2 99 70 +29 Won 1 6-4 Boston 9 6 .600 1.5 7-2 2-4 84 63 +21 Won 7 7-3 NY Yankees 9 6 .600 1.5 4-2 5-4 84 … Read More
Four Corners Isn’t Right
You know the famous national landmark, Four Corners? It's the exact location where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah come together. Every year thousands of tourists visit the marker designating where the four states meet, and they take pictures of themselves straddling four states. Like this girl: Cute, but a waste of time. Because the marker is off: Four … Read More
Red Sox Opening
Today… uh, tomorrow. Stupid rain. The Sox are in perhaps the toughest MLB division this year. But I like their chances to take the AL East. Their pitching staff is young and lean. And good. Lester be the man. And Bay. Couple of Cy Young potentials on the roster. And I don't think the Yankees will be as much of a threat, as … Read More
Schilling Retires
His blog is down — probably from the deluge of hits — but he announced today that he is leaving baseball, at the age of 42, with "zero regrets". He was out all last season with a shoulder injury, and his best days are behind him, so it's not a major blow to the Red Sox. But still, he was … Read More
Curt Throws An Ironic Curveball
Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling: "I guess what I am saying, or asking, is that if you are undecided about who to cast your vote for, don't vote for someone a celebrity tells you to vote for. That's lame, lazy and disrespectful of the rights you've been given," Schilling wrote. "Take the time to listen and see these people. I don't … Read More
Wake Me Up When Its Over
I come home. It's 11 o'clock. Red Sox are down 7-0 in the 7th. Talk about a post-season implosion. Eh, we'll get 'em next year. OH-ME-OF-LITTLE-FAITH UPDATE: No sooner than five minutes after I posted the above, then the Red Sxo score 4 runs in the bottom of the 7th with two outs. Ortiz, who has been lackluster in this series … Read More
October Surprise
9-1? Really? The Sox got their asses handed to them last night. I'm not going to be able to watch tonight's game, but a friend is in attendance, so I think we'll even up the series.
Oh, Riiiiight. It’s Postseason.
Red Sox knocked off the Dodgers 4-1 last night in L.A. I gotta get back into this. Who is on the team now? I know Manny’s gone. (Good!) Who is this Lester kid? He’s good.
I’m Almost Ready To Say “Let Him Go”
I had no problem with letting Nomar go. I thought he was overrated and more trouble than he was worth. Same with Pedro. But Manny? He’s the backbone of the team. He rocks. On the other hand, he’s such a prick: On Wednesday, he spoke by telephone with ESPNdeportes.com. "The Red Sox don’t deserve a player like me," Ramirez said. … Read More
Tuning In
This is usually the time of year when I start to really tune in to the Bosox. Season being half over and all. It looks like we’re in first — barely — and that seem largely due to a Tampa Bay impode more than anything else. (Really? Tampa Bay? Why are they even a factor?!?) Yankees not a serious threat … Read More
How About Those Red Sox?
Six game winning streak (and ahead in the 6th inning for their seventh straight win as I type this), and first in their division by two games. And Dice-K, who is 7-0 this season, is on the mound. Gotta like it… BONUS: Yankees are in last place in the division — 7.5 games behind the Bosox.