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Bowden Clipped in AAA Debut
July 22, 2008 by
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Sox dynamo prospect Michael Bowden was touched up last night in his AAA debut for the PawSox. In 4 innings of work, Bowden surrendered 3 earned on 7 hits (5 doubles) and struck out 4. He did not walk a batter. Michael seemed tentative, as the Clippers got to him early, scoring 2 in...
Snyder to Make Another Rehab Assignment @ Lowell
July 22, 2008 by
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Last Thursday, Kyle Snyder started his rehab assignment in the short season New York Penn League for the Lowell Spinners. I was at the game and Kyle looked sharp until he came off the mound and shook his leg in a very odd way. Apparently, Kyle tweaked the same groin he had been rehabbing...
David Ortiz One Step Closer to Return and 'Tek breaking out?
July 22, 2008 by
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Last night was the start of David Ortiz' last part of his journey back to the Majors, almost two months after going on the disabled list with a partially torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. Ortiz, sporting a Portland Sea Dogs uniform, went 2-3 with an RBI, R, and a BB. Although...
Matt Light, Not Just a Football Player
July 21, 2008 by
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New England Patriots QB Tom Brady normally rests easy at night knowing that when he takes his 5 to 7 step drop, he has 3 Pro-Bowl linemen giving him all the time he needs to lock on his target and get rid of the ball. The linemen, who have been in the Top 10 of sacks allowed in the...
How 'bout a Posey replacement?
July 21, 2008 by
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The Boston Herald announced this morning that guards Eddie House and Tony Allen will re-sign with the Celtics.
The contracts of House and Allen will both be two-year agreements, estimated around $2.5 million per year.
House made a splash off the bench for the NBA champions all...
Road Woes Continue and Eckersley Calls Out Manny
July 21, 2008 by
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The Boston Red Sox have now lost 10 of their last 12 road games, and the road doesn't get much easier as they travel to Safeco Field to take on the lowly Seattle Mariners. Granted, Seattle has the worst record in the AL, but the way the Red Sox have been playing, more specifically...
Remembering the Unforgettable, Forgettables: Troy O'Leary
July 19, 2008 by
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Straight out of Compton, California, Troy O'Leary donned a Red Sox jersey from 1995-2001, switching between left and right field. We're not sure why O'Leary's name is juggled within the random Sox outfielders of the 90's, but he put up some quality numbers while...
Red Sox Top 5 Keys to a Successful Second Half
July 18, 2008 by
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Big Papi is coming...As the Boston Red Sox embark on their journey for a third championship in five years, many questions arise surrounding what needs have to be met in order to achieve the title, "2008 World Champions." What do the Boston Red Sox have to address heading...
Hornets Sign James Posey
July 16, 2008 by
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All the waiting has finally come to an end as the Boston Herald reports that the New Orleans Hornets signed forward James Posey to a four-year, $25 million dollar deal earlier this afternoon.
About a month ago, Posey was making his presence felt in the playoffs as a Boston Celtic...
The American League has Home Field Advantage.
July 16, 2008 by
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The pre-game was emotional, the game itself was long and strenuous, but when it was all set and done, the American League came out on top with a sacrifice fly by Michael Young that plated Home Run derby "Winner" Justin Morneau.
The 15 inning, 4 hour and 50 minute affair...
Scorching Hot Bowden Promoted to AAA
July 16, 2008 by
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Throughout the 2008 season, Sox pitching prospect Michael Bowden has received much acclaim for what he's put together. In Double A Portland, Bowden has compiled a 9-4 record with a 2.33 ERA. He has shown stellar command of his pitches and has only allowed 5 HR in 104 innings of...
Manny Skips Out on Media Day
July 15, 2008 by
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Manny Ramirez has not participated in an All Start Media Day since the magical season of 2004. That trend continued yesterday as the podium with Manny's name on it remained completely empty throughout the day with no sight of the veteran slugger. He did, however, show up to take...
Julio's down? Is that a bad thing?
July 14, 2008 by
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Well, looks like we'll be without Julio for a month and a half. I bet everyone in Red Sox Nation is really bummed to see him out. They're really bummed to miss his errant throws in clutch situations, his late game mishaps booting balls all around Yankee Stadium, and his oh...
Aces?.Full?.Joe
July 14, 2008 by
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Terry Francona: You a right, Joe (Maddon)?I don't?have?spades.
(flips cards over)
Terry Francona: Aces?Full.
As of today, the team with the most momentum heading into this week's All Star break is none other than the Boston Red Sox. After a dreaded road trip in which...
I'm Clay Buchholz! I'm the New Pitcher!
July 10, 2008 by
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Just float that curveball, Clay, float it?much like Henry Rowengartner throwing that eephus to Heddo of the New York Mets ? "I haven't seen the floater pitch since Stuffy McGee!" - Brickman
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Chalk It Up, Another One For the Good Guys!
July 09, 2008 by
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Minnesota Twins: No more shines, Sox.
Boston Red Sox: What?
Minnesota Twins: We said, no more shines. Maybe you didn't hear about it, you've been away a long time. They didn't go up there and tell you. We don't shine shoes anymore.
Boston Red Sox: Relax, will...
20 Irrelevant Red Sox in the Past 20 Years
July 08, 2008 by
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There comes a time as a Sox fan when you sit down and look back at the teams that weren't as fortunate to win it all like the '04 and '07 teams. Honestly, the Red Sox had many players that have come and gone in the past, but the following take the cake. Some were decent...
The Struggles of "All Star" Jason Varitek.
July 07, 2008 by
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We at On Deck Sports are not prone to downing a home town player, more importantly, the captain of the Boston Red Sox, Jason Varitek. Varitek has been in the most brutal slump of his career, and being in Boston it's become much chronicled news.
Major league players and managers...
Sox Screw the Pooch, Get Swept by Rays
July 02, 2008 by
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We can put blame on the bullpen, Jason Varitek & Jacoby Ellsbury for their slumps, Dice-K for the walks and throwing 49 pitches in 2 innings, Masterson for not getting lefties out, let's face the facts, the Red Sox are not the team we've been seeing since the beginning...
Top 10 MLB Before & After Names
July 02, 2008 by
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My friends and I like to play a game we call the before & afters. We match sports players/managers/personnel last names up with another sports figure with the same first name. It can be fun and quite creative. After brainstorming through the Major League, On Deck Sports proudly...
Rays Continue to Pour it on the Sox.
July 01, 2008 by
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Matt Garza pitched well yet again for the Tampa Bay Rays, who now lead the Red Sox by 2.5 games in the AL East. And yet again, Tim Wakefield received the tough loss. It has become a constant trend to see Wake get no run support by his Boston teammates. Most of the Red Sox hitters seemed...
Brian Daubach: Now a Hitting Coach
July 01, 2008 by
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1999-2002 were some memorable years in Red Sox history. Although not very competitive, the '99-'02 years did bring quite a few fan favorites to Red Sox Nation. Manny Ramirez was signed during the tenure, Pedro Martinez was dominating, Nomar was raking, it was also the prime...
Tampa Bay Rays: Best Team in Baseball (as of now)
June 30, 2008 by
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, fans around the world, mark this day on your calendars, Monday, June 30, 2008, the last day of the month of June and the Tampa Bay Rays are the best team in Major League Baseball. You heard correct…with their 49-32 record, and .605 win percentage...
NBA Draft Notes
June 27, 2008 by
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Well after digesting all the freakishly long athletes in the draft, it's time to run down the worldwide leader's performance, specifically Jay Bilas, who has plenty of upside.
I went ahead and tallied up all the times Bilas either said "Athlete/Athletic/Athleticism...
Top 5 Goggled Athletes
June 25, 2008 by
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For the past couple nights Kevin Youkilis has donned a sweet pair of goggles to help cover that nasty swollen eye after being hit with a throw from Mike Lowell. That thing looked more damaged than Brett Myers' girlfriend in the middle of the Boston streets. Let's hope Youk...
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