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Everything you always wanted to know about: OPS+
3 days ago by
Big League Stew
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The world of advanced baseball statistics can be an intimidating
place for those of us who slept our way through advanced algebra or
haven't been a follower of the Bill James revolution from the
beginning. Still, that doesn't mean that we should
feel left out when it comes...
11/24 - Opinions Can Be A Pain
5 days ago by
Over The Monster
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Okay, so I lied about the Filter being daily this week. Yes, I realize this situation's stupid. Let's move on to the links, shall we? As an experiment, I'm not going to say much about most of the links - except these:
This Dirt Is Free - A Red Sox Fan From Pinstripe...
This Dirt Is Free
6 days ago by
A Red Sox Fan From Pinstripe...
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It started with some advertising disguised as a comment on my blog. It was a little different than usual, in that "Tom" almost seemed like a real person who just happened to be pitching the giant memorabilia company he was connected to in the middle of a topical comment....
Drew Has Surgery; Lowell To Play First In 2010?
6 days ago by
Over The Monster
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by Elise Amendola - AP
3 months ago:
Boston Red Sox's Mike Lowell is congratulated by David Ortiz. left, in the dugout after Lowell's solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning of...
November 20, 2009 More scoopage with regard to Big Papi’s Celebrity Golf Classic and Auction…
8 days ago by
Boston Red Thoughts
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Started in 2008, the David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic is held at Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic, one of the most spectacular resort communities in the world, with the tournament taking place at the Jack Nicklaus-design and signature golf course in Punta Espada. The 1st event...
About That Slugger...
8 days ago by
Yanks Fan vs Sox Fan
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David Ortiz has been outspoken the last couple seasons about the Red Sox' need for more power in the lineup, and he was at it again yesterday: “Everybody was looking at me like I was a clown,’’ Ortiz said yesterday at Fenway Park, dropping an expletive to make his point....
Ortiz says Sox need to power up
9 days ago by
boston.com
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David Ortiz suggested around this time last year that the Red Sox needed more power in their lineup. As he recalled, the advice was not treated with sufficient respect.
Once Again, David Ortiz Wants Another Power Bat
9 days ago by
Over The Monster
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by Elise Amendola - AP
3 months ago:
Boston Red Sox' David Ortiz stretches on the field prior to a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park in Boston Thursday, July 30, 2009. Ortiz and...
Odds & Ends: Pirates, Cubs, Red Sox, Hawkins
9 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Some more links to read through as we count down the hours until teams can start serious negotiations with all free agents...
GM Neal Huntington tells MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch that the Pirates won't be spending big on relievers this year: "Our focus is going to...
David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic Online Auction Features a Host of Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences
9 days ago by
SOX & Dawgs
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Auction Will Benefit the David Ortiz Children’s Fund
BOSTON, MA November 16, 2009 - Can’t make it to Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic for the 2nd Annual David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic this year? You can still help David Ortiz raise funds for children in need by participating...
Good Stuff in Big Papi's Auction
12 days ago by
Fenway West
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David Ortiz is holding an online auction as part of his Celebrity Golf Classic. There are some interesting things for you to bid including a guitar signed by Big Papi, a football signed by Tom Brady, and a World Series Jersey signed by Mariano Rivera. The most interesting item...
Good Stuff in Big Papi’s Auction
12 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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David Ortiz is holding an online auction as part of his Celebrity Golf Classic. There are some interesting things for you to bid including a guitar signed by Big Papi, a football signed by Tom Brady, and a World Series Jersey signed by Mariano Rivera. The most interesting item is...
Most of the Money Has Already Been Spent
15 days ago by
Fenway West
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Comcast Sportsnet New England published this great breakdown of Red Sox salaries:
Here is an estimate of where the Red Sox' 2010 payroll stands at this moment:PLAYERS UNDER CONTRACTJ.D. Drew: $14 millionDavid Ortiz: $13 millionMike Lowell; $12.5 millionJosh Beckett: $12.1...
Fly: No, no Godzilla won't go to Boston
16 days ago by
SportingNews.com
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Caught on the Fly
Hey, didn't you used to be just begging for more NHL content?
A Japanese sports Web site, Nikkan Sports, says the Red Sox might pursue Hideki Matsui. The Boston Globe spies, though, say that's highly unlikely. The BoSox would have to deal David...
Change 'Dem Sox!: Jim Thome A Red Sox In 2010?
19 days ago by
Over The Monster
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by Mark Avery - AP
2 months ago:
FILE - In this May 25, 2009 file photo, Chicago White Sox's Jim Thome watches the ball fly after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning of a baseball game...
The buried Ortiz jersey
19 days ago by
Pinstripe Alley
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Remember that construction worker that buried a David Ortiz jersey in the cement of the new Yankee Stadium? How's he feeling about now?
Since the Yankees moved into the supposedly jinxed ballpark, three things have happened...
Lots of question marks for 2010 Red Sox starters
20 days ago by
Batter-up with Bruno
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Well its officially that time again. The time of, "who should the Red Sox sign, re-sign, drop, and trade for" time.There are, indeed, a lot of questions. Here's a quick breakdown:The obviousJason Bay and Jason VaritekThe not as obviousAlex Gonzalez and Rocco BaldelliIn...
Papi Jersey
20 days ago by
Zell's Pinstripe Blog
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Remember this? Surely, every Yankees fan does. Everyone knows the story, a bitter construction who was working on the new Yankees Stadium buried a David Ortiz jersey (pictured to the right) in hope that it would ‘jinx’ the Yankees. Luckily for the Yankees, the curse never...
Curse Fail
20 days ago by
The iYankees Blog
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Earlier in the year, Gino Castignoli, a construction worker at the new Yankee Stadium, tried to jinx the team by burying a David Ortiz jersey 2-feet under the Stadium’s brand new concrete floor. Once Castignoli’s actions were made public, the jersey was subsequently removed...
Attempted Papi jinx failed
21 days ago by
New York Yankees - New York Post
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I’m in depths of a silent Yankee Stadium, standing by the hole where they dug up that David Ortiz “curse jersey” from out of the cement in April 2008, only 35 steps from the visiting clubhouse. The hole is two feet deep and three feet wide with three...
No Papi jinx for Yanks
21 days ago by
New York Yankees - New York Post
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I’m in depths of a silent Yankee Stadium, standing by the hole where they dug up that David Ortiz “curse jersey” from out of the cement in April 2008, only 35 steps from the visiting clubhouse. The hole is two feet deep and three feet wide with three...
11/5,6,7 - Curfews,Catching Up, and Traveling
22 days ago by
Over The Monster
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Sorry about the lack of posts for the past few days - apparently, parents don't like realizing that they've raised an insomniac. Posts might be a little further spaced out, but with more links in each edition, depending on how much I can get done before I literally lose...
Trade Analysis: Huh?mida
23 days ago by
Over The Monster
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by Lynne Sladky - ASSOCIATED PRESS
What role will Jeremy Hermida have with the Sox? (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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After Tuesday's trade with the fabulous floundering...
Sports-O-Ween III: Season Of The Itchy Sweatpants
You people just will not let this go, will you? Just moments after I put up the last gallery of unfortunate costume horrors, my inbox was flooded with still more masquerade submissions. Seriously, folks, this is becoming a sickness. But hey, it's an easy post. So in the tradition...
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