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Help Boston Marathon Bombing Victims: Donate to The One Fund

By ⋅ May 4, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

In the events between April 15 and April 19, four people were killed and more than 250 were injured, including 15 people who lost limbs. The survivors need our help. The One Fund, organized by Mayor Tom Menino and Gov. Deval Patrick, is designed to help those impacted most by the Boston Marathon bombings. The [...]

Why the Red Sox Should Not Trade Their Catchers

By ⋅ February 6, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Mike Napoli is a 31-year-old man with a degenerative hip condition. There is no chance that he is playing catcher in a Red Sox uniform. I don’t care what he does when he most likely leaves town at the end of the year, but as long as he’s wearing a red ‘B’ on his cap [...]

The Faceless Boston Celtics: A Team in Identity Crisis

By ⋅ January 4, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

On Christmas morning the Celtics dismantled the Brooklyn Nets with such ease that owner Mikhail Prokhorov fired head coach Avery Johnson. Not only did the Celtics play their most complete game of the season, but did so under testy road conditions. The victory allowed Boston to keep their heads above .500 and gave fans hope [...]

Two More Cuban Prospects will Reportedly File for Free Agency

By ⋅ November 29, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

According to MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez, two more Cuban defectors will be declaring for free agency in the coming weeks. Both players happen to play at positions of need in the Red Sox organization though they may not be as Major League ready as recent Cuban born players to join the league, Yoenis Cespedes and Aroldis Chapman. Almedys [...]

Red Sox’ Gonzalez, Beckett Placed on Waivers

By ⋅ August 23, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Last night, it was reported by Sean McAdam that Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez had been placed on waivers. Earlier today, Josh Beckett was also placed on waivers. Gonzalez is due just under $5 million for the remainder of this season, and over $20 million per year for the remainder of his contract. Beckett [...]

Is Dwight Evans A Hall Of Famer? Yes.

By ⋅ May 31, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

One of the greatest moments in baseball history may have never happened if it wasn’t for Dwight Evans. It was the 11th inning of the six game of what would later be named one of the best World Series of all-time. With Ken Griffey on first and the season on the line, Cincinnati’s Joe Morgan hits [...]

Does Jason Varitek Belong in the Hall of Fame?

By ⋅ March 20, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Recently, Jason Varitek held a press conference to announce his retirement from baseball. It was the final chapter in a stellar career, which was marked with outstanding team and individual successes. Whenever a noteworthy player retires, fans and scribes feel compelled to put the career in some sort of historical perspective. Often, that analysis is clouded by emotion. The [...]

Sports Media Musings: Why Has The Joe Corvo Assault in Boston Been Largely Ignored?

By ⋅ July 15, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments

The local media’s adulation of Boston Bruins management’s acquisition of defense-man Joe Corvo is certainly palpable. There has been an abundance of talk about his laser shot from the point, and his adroit stick handling abilities; however, throughout the clamoring, the ”omniscient” media seems to be glazing over Corvo’s criminal history. A history – mind you – that stemmed right here in the hub. [...]

Bill Russell’s Statue To Stand In City Hall Plaza

By ⋅ July 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

In ancient Greece, the greatest men were immortalized by having statues erected in their likeness. In the world of Boston sports, there may not be a man more deserving of this honor than Celtic great Bill Russell. In May it was announced that Russell, a winner of 11 NBA championships, would finally be honored with [...]

Beckett Leads Sox to 2-1 Win to Complete Sweep of Astros

By ⋅ July 3, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Recently named American League All-Star Josh Beckett proved his mettle once again Sunday afternoon as he helped lift his team to 49-34 on the season, completing the three-game sweep of the Astros. Beckett (7-3) pitched 8 innings, allowing just 1 run on 5 hits, no walks and accumulating a season high 11 strike outs. He also [...]

Cliff Lee Shuts Out Red Sox 5-0; Ortiz to Play 1st Base Tonight?

By ⋅ June 29, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Cliff Lee pitched a complete game shut out of the Red Sox to give the Phillies a decisive win in Tuesday night’s interleague matchup between the two World Series favorites. The game was billed as a pitching duel between aces Josh Beckett and Lee, but only one of them turned in an ace-worthy performance. In [...]

Bill Russell to be Honored with Statue in Boston

By ⋅ May 5, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Earlier today it was announced that the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, in conjunction with the Bill Russell Legacy Committee, will erect a statue of legendary Celtic Bill Russell in the city of Boston. As most Bostonians would agree, it’s about time. Russell is considered one of the greatest athletes to play professional sports in North [...]

LeBron James Inks Deal For Liverpool With Fenway Sports Group

By ⋅ April 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Earlier this week it was reported that NBA mega (douche) star LeBron James has joined forces with John Henry and his massive sports ownership/marketing firm, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), of which Tom Werner is also a principle owner. Its well known LeBron is a huge Yankees fan and it’s also possible he could play a [...]

South End Baseball Success Stories: Delcarmen and Beyond

By ⋅ December 7, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments

Delcarmen, Stars, and South End Baseball There’s a reason Manny Delcarmen’s name is being floated about a potential return to Boston, and that’s because you can never discount a favorite son returning home. The Hyde Park native and West Roxbury High School graduate was a second-round draft pick by Boston in 2000.  The pick made Delcarmen the first draftee [...]

Shaq Singing at “Cheers” in Boston

By ⋅ November 18, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Celtics center Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t need to go far to find a place where everyone knows his name. If he’s anywhere in the world, there will probably be someone that recognizes “Blackie Bulger,” whether he’s in drag, dressed as Santa Claus, sitting like a statue, or at the police station getting his gun license. But, [...]

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