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Red Sox Playoffs: They've Been Here Before
October 11, 2009 by
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Down 2-0 in a five-game series? Pshhhh, please. That's nothing. Try being down 3-0 to your blood rivals in the ALCS a year removed from them ripping your hearts out in Game 7.Sunday's Game 3 against the Angels is just another day at Fenway Park...we hope.This is getting to...
Media Notes: Gary Tanguay's research on Josh Beckett's numbers is quite terrible
October 06, 2009 by
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On the early Monday edition of Comcast Sports New England's Sports Tonight, co-host Gary Tanguay brought up concerns about Josh Beckett going into the postseason, specifically citing Beckett's success when he goes over 200 innings pitched in a season.To paraphrase, Tanguay...
Winning the World Series: do the last 10 games matter?
October 03, 2009 by
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A lot was made of the recent losing woes of the Red Sox and how going into the playoffs amidst a losing streak spelled doom for the Boston Local 9. If you look at the last 10 World Series champions, it could. Then again, it might be just a meaningless side note.From 1999-2008, six...
Despite playoff berth, Red Sox management failed their fans Wednesday
October 01, 2009 by
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As someone who spent the better part of a decade working for a successful minor league hockey team, I know that it's not easy working in a pro sports front office - especially when you're on top at the box office and in the standings.One of the most valuable lessons I learned...
Red Sox Wild Card win: Celebration deserved but ill-timed
September 30, 2009 by
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Point 1: If you're among those that think celebrating a Wild Card berth in the Major League Baseball playoffs is unwarranted, you're wrong.Eight out of 30 teams make the playoffs, just under 27%. When compared to the NHL or NBA where nearly half the league makes it in, it seems...
Red Sox Stretch Run: 10 Interesting Fun Facts
September 20, 2009 by
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Even with Sunday's disappointing and depressing Patriots/Jets outcome, there is still plenty of reason to be happy, that being the Boston Red Sox. Left for dead by many after a four-game sweep by the Yankees in early-August, Terry Francona's charges are showing all the doubters...
Fresh Mangos: Pedro Goes Retro, Outduels Tim Lincecum in 2-1 win
September 04, 2009 by
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Admit it - you are rooting for Pedro Martinez to succeed in Philly, even just a little bit.In his fifth start for Philadelphia since coming off the D.L. in August, Martinez transformed into the Big Petey Cool of old, outdueling San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum Thursday night to...
Boston Media Notes: The Content War Has Just Begun
August 30, 2009 by
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In the span of just a few years, the sports media that covers our little sports nation of Boston has evolved from a sniping, angry mob made up of just a few major newspapers, TV stations and some minor radio influence into a multimedia world of collaborative wonder that has become...
Red Sox Beat: Brad Penny Granted Release
August 27, 2009 by
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With Tim Wakefield having a fantastic start Wednesday night and reliever Billy Wagner coming onto the roster Thursday, some roster shuffling was needed. That began late Wednesday night as Boston granted starting pitcher Brad Penny his release, something he had requested.Penny told...
Red Sox Beat: Billy Wagner Acquisition Looking Doubtful, Turning Ugly
August 23, 2009 by
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With the news breaking Friday that Boston had put in a waiver claim on injured Mets reliever Billy Wagner, it raised some interest in the Nation about the potential of a former top closer joining what is already a pretty impressive 'pen.But as we approach the 1 pm Tuesday deadline...
Red Sox Beat: Clay Buchholz Survives The Trip Aces
August 19, 2009 by
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Say what you will about Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz, but he's heard it all before: he's too immature, he's too skinny, he's not ready for this level of play, he's not worth the hype.Wednesday night, the 25-year-old Texan took to the hill for the seventh time this...
Video: Kevin Youkilis Interviewed By Seinfeld Producer/Writer
August 17, 2009 by
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With the Red Sox off Monday, here's a quick Kevin Youkilis fix to get you through...for at least three minutes anyway. The Boston first baseman was interviewed by longtime Seinfeld producer/writer Peter Mehlman as part of Mehlman's comedy web series, "Peter Mehlman'...
Red Sox Beat: The Underappreciated Awesomeness Of Mike Lowell
August 11, 2009 by
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I'd like to think at some point, Red Sox Nation is going to appreciate what they have in third baseman Mike Lowell and not attempt to drive him out of town anytime a trade rumor appears on Twitter or a blog.Tuesday night, Lowell was on the bench as Boston played the 2nd of three...
Red Sox Beat: What You Should Know About Victor Martinez
July 31, 2009 by
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In case you were in jury duty or in an area with no cell phone, internet or TV reception, the Boston Red Sox followed through with a highly-speculated move in acquiring catcher/first baseman Victor Martinez from the Cleveland Indians Friday for pitcher Justin Masterson and two minor...
NY Times: David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez on 2003 Doping List
July 30, 2009 by
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Holy s***. That is the first thing that came to mind when reading that the New York Times is reporting that Red Sox sluggers David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez were part of the 100+ players that tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003 - the same group whose names were supposed...
Red Sox Beat: Would you pay $75 million for this man?
July 29, 2009 by
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At the end of May, left fielder and post-Manny savior Jason Bay was the toast of Boston. At the completion of the first two months of the season, Bay was hitting .288 with 15 home runs, a .415 on-base percentage and 49 RBI - MVP numbers for a guy who helped save the team from the early...
Red Sox Trade: Understanding Adam LaRoche, second-half stud
July 22, 2009 by
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With the out-of-left field announcement Wednesday that they had traded for Pittsburgh first baseman Adam LaRoche, the Boston Red Sox added depth and additional questions surrounding their corner infielder position situation.But who is this guy they just traded for? Apparently, a second...
The Obsession Continues: Red Sox On Demand Gets 100k Views In First Month
July 18, 2009 by
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Just when I thought there was already too much Red Sox programming available, the team launches an OnDemand service and gets 100,000 program views in just a month's time.
A Comcast-only service, the team and the cable giant launched Red Sox OnDemand last month for free to subscribers...
The Obsession Continues: Red Sox On Demand Gets 100k Views In First Month
July 18, 2009 by
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Just when I thought there was already too much Red Sox programming available, the team launches an OnDemand service and gets 100,000 program views in just a month's time.
A Comcast-only service, the team and the cable giant launched Red Sox OnDemand last month for free to subscribers...
Red Sox have quiet night at 2009 All-Star Game
July 14, 2009 by
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Despite having six players in the 2009 All-Star Game, the Boston Red Sox contingent was mainly quiet Tuesday night - save for AL East rival Carl Crawford robbing a would-be home run given up by eventual winning pitcher Jonathan Papelbon.Papelbon (W) came in for the seventh inning and...
Red Sox have quiet night at 2009 All-Star Game
July 14, 2009 by
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Despite having six players in the 2009 All-Star Game, the Boston Red Sox contingent was mainly quiet Tuesday night - save for AL East rival Carl Crawford robbing a would-be home run given up by eventual winning pitcher Jonathan Papelbon.Papelbon (W) came in for the seventh inning and...
SWB Reflux: How To Fix The Home Run Derby
July 13, 2009 by
Small White Ball
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A year ago following the ridiculousness of Justin Morneau winning the Home Run Derby when the only person anyone remembers is Josh Hamilton's amazing effort, Small White Ball had enough and decided to present our ways to fix the Home Run Derby. Sadly, none of our changes have made...
Dustin Pedroia to miss All-Star Game
July 12, 2009 by
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After missing a game Monday to be by his wife's side as was she hospitalized with early labor complications, news broke that second baseman Dustin Pedroia could miss Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game due to the ongoing situation. ESPN confirmed this morning that the reigning AL MVP...
Red Sox Wrap: It's Ok To Forgive Nomar
July 06, 2009 by
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There was a debate on our fantasy baseball message board as to what type of reaction former Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra would receive upon his return to Fenway Park Monday night, his first appearance in Boston since being dealt from the team almost five years ago this month...
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