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New Kids on the Block: Erik Bedard and Mike Aviles
2011-08-02 14:46:00 Erik Bedard and Mike Aviles hope to help the Red Sox down the stretch run. My instant analysis of how the Red Sox handled the trade deadline is one that's shed in a pretty positive light. Granted, the moves made... More About: Kids
The New England Patriots: America's Villian
2011-07-30 14:44:00 Bill Belichick and Ocho Cinco always had a mutual respect for each other. WARNING: We interupt your normal Red Sox post with a flash of Awesome Editors Note: I mention numerous times below that the Pats obtained Ocho Cinco and... More About: England , New England Patriots , Patriots
The Chronicles of Josh Reddick
2011-07-28 14:43:00 Josh Reddick has seized his opportunity this year with an unyielding zest. On a Red Sox Team that's robust with All-Stars, well paid veterans, and MVP Candidates - Josh Reddick has fit into whatever role's been given to him, taking... More About: Chronicles
The Good and Bad at Fenway Last Night
2011-07-28 14:43:00 Ellsbury and Reddick were flying high after their 13-9 victory over the Royals. (AP Photo) Good - The Red Sox outlasted the Kansas City Royals 13-9 to retain a two game lead in the AL East. Bad - The Kansas... More About: Night
Love That Muddy Chicken
2011-07-28 14:43:00 Once again Dustin Pedroia's reminding us just how special he is. (AP Photo) I don't care if you call him Dustin, Dusty, Petey, The Lazer Show, Pedroia, Froto, or even his latest nickname, The Muddy Chicken - I'll just call... More About: Love
Smoked Eighth
2011-07-20 20:38:00 Derrek Lee provided the knock out punch in the 8th inning off of Alfredo Aceves. (AP Photo) The game was on a razor's edge, and then in the bottom of the 8th, with two swift blows from the Orioles, the...
The Game Ends When It's Over
2011-07-20 08:37:00 Dustin Pedroia has been the cornerstone of the Sox recent win streak. (AP Photo) Baseball is a weird sport. One night it seems impossible for batters to to get on base, then the following day it appears unfathomable they'll make... More About: Game , The Game
Alfredo Aceves - Unsung Hero
2011-07-18 14:34:00 Alfredo Aceves has been the consummate Team player for the Sox this year. (AP Photo) If you see that the Red Sox are playing on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball you should take a nap during the day, because these games... More About: Hero
Angry Man, Average Pitcher
2011-07-17 20:32:00 John Lackey is just an angry man who pitches below his pay grade. (FOX Screenshot) "Well, that would drive me crazy if I was in the infield playing behind him...I don't want my pitcher showing me up like that while... More About: Angry
Florida Sports Fans Suck
2011-07-17 02:31:00 Andrew Miller did not get off to a good second half start. (AP Photo) The Red Sox don't like playing in Tampa Bay, and honestly, you can't blame them. Tropicana Field is the ugliest ballpark in the Modern Era and... More About: Sports , Fans , Florida , Suck
Thoughts on Roger Clemens Mistrial and David Ortiz Suspension
2011-07-16 14:31:00 What in Great Zeus's beard does Roger Clemens have in his brief case? (ESPN Screenshot) The Roger Clemens saga took another weird turn yesterday as U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton declared a mistrial because the prosecution left a still image... More About: Thoughts , David
Does Carlos Beltran Make Sense for the Red Sox?
2011-07-15 14:30:00 Could Carlos Beltran be the Red Sox big trade deadline acquisition? As the Red Sox get set to kick off their second half tomorrow in Tampa Bay, a lot of talk will be transitioning towards possible moves they may make... More About: Sense , Make
Adrian Gonzalez, Senate Bill 1070, Politics, and Sports
2011-07-15 14:30:00 Adrian Gonzalez trots towards the dugout after his solo HR last night. (FOX Screenshot) This week's All-Star festivities served as a coming out party on the National Level for Adrian Gonzalez. After years of being hidden in massive ballparks and... More About: Politics , Sports , Adrian , Senate
Baseball Player's Can't Fight and Other Thoughts
2011-07-12 14:28:00 The Red Sox All-Stars sport their new gear before yesterday's game. (AP Photo) Some quick thoughts as we head into the All-Star break after a weird weekend at Fenway. After getting off to one of their worst starts in franchise... More About: Baseball , Fight , Thoughts
Home Run Derby Comes to Fenway
2011-07-08 20:24:00 Red Sox fans had a lot of catching to do last night. (AP Photo) The 2011 Home Run Derby isn't scheduled to start until this coming Monday, but don't tell the Red Sox that. Following the lead of AL Home...
Jacoby Ellsbury Has Arrived
2011-07-08 02:22:00 Jacoby Ellsbury smokes a two run double in the fourth last night. (AP Photo) In case you haven't been paying attention, Jacoby Ellsbury has morphed into the player we hoped he'd become, and quite honestly, he's exceeding those expectations. Last... More About: Jacoby Ellsbury
Injuries May Still Be Biggest Foe for Sox
2011-07-07 14:21:00 Scutaro celebrates the dramatic victory with Ol' Darnell McDonald. (AP Photo) The Red Sox narrowly escaped with the win last night, as a controversial call at home plate ended the game, leaving the Blue Jays bitter, and Red Sox breathing... More About: Injuries
Fortunate Son
2011-07-06 14:20:00 The 2011 Red Sox All-Stars will shine bright in Phoenix. (SawxBlog Illustration) I'll be lucky enough to celebrate the 4th of July at Fenway Park today, followed by some BBQ in Beacon Hill with friends, and then it'll be the...
John Lackey Is A Certifiable Bust
2011-07-06 14:20:00 John Lackey exploded like a firework on the mound yesterday. (AP Photo) Sitting in Section 16 of the Grandstands yesterday I had a great view of the game and field as I watched John Lackey put forth another crap show... More About: John , Bust
Pedroia's Red Glare Burns Lazer Through Diaz
2011-07-03 14:19:00 Dustin Pedroia has some choice words with Laz Diaz at Home Plate. (NESN Screenshot) Dustin Pedroia helped get the fireworks started early this Fourth of July weekend - as the struggling Red Sox saved their grand finale for their favorite...
Death of a Posse: The Complicated Story of J.D. Drew
2011-07-03 14:19:00 J.D. Drew used to have a posse. (SawxBlog Illustration) Left field has always been a sexy position for the Red Sox. Some of the greatest players to ever don a Boston cap have played within the iconic shadows of the... More About: Story , Death
Cliff Lee is the Beast Master
2011-06-30 14:17:00 Cliff Lee is living on a planet by himself right now, as he has no equal. (AP Photo) Calling Cliff Lee a Beast would be an insult. He's more akin to a Beast Master right now, and he's making professional...
Red Sox Salvage a Game in Pittsburg
2011-06-27 14:15:00 David Ortiz slides past Eric Fryer to score yesterday in Pittsburg. (AP Photo) The Red Sox avoided being swept by the Pirates yesterday afternoon with a 4-2 victory after another solid start by Andrew Miller. Miller pitched good enough for... More About: Game
John Lacking
2011-06-23 20:12:00 Tito visits the mound to save John Lackey from himself. (AP Photo) The Red Sox Terror Level has been raised to Blue, and John Lackey has a lot to do with that. Of the Soxlast six series they've only lost...
Happily I Drowned
2011-06-23 08:11:00 New York looming from the roof deck of The Gem Hotel in Chelsea. (D. Hixon - Photo) Don't worry my friends, I'm not wearing any pinstripes. Nor have I been converted over to the Dark Side by some drunken backroom...
Seven Ten Split Spares Red Sox
2011-06-21 14:08:00 Dave Roberts acknowledges the crowd at the start of the sixth inning. (AP Photo) The Sox and Padres were squared-off in a tight contest last night at Fenway Park - then the seventh inning happened, where the Red Sox bats...
One Final Victory Lap
2011-06-21 02:07:00 The Bruins celebrate their Championship in front of the Fenway Faithful. (AP Photo) Yesterday afternoon started off with a final victory lap for the Bruins and Stanley Cup at Fenway Park. The sports fraternity in Boston is a club where... More About: Victory , Final
Happy to Be Home and Rolling
2011-06-19 14:05:00 All smiles. Big Papi greets Gonzo at home plate after his opposite field blast. (AP Photo) The Red Sox came home to Fenway Park last night after a nine game road trip that saw them go 8-1, while gaining control... More About: Home , Happy
Red Sox Win One, Lose Two
2011-06-17 20:02:00 Jonathan Papelbon celebrates his 13th save of the season. (AP Photo) The Red Sox won the game and series against the Rays last night, however, they may have lost two key players in the process. Clay Buchholz, who has been...
Gluttony Never Tasted So Good
More articles from this author:2011-06-17 08:01:00 The Boston Bruins did it like all great Champions do. Together. (AP Photo) Josh Beckett pitched the game of the year for the Red Sox last night, and I'm not sure if any Red Sox fans saw a single pitch.... More About: Good 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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