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The End Is Here: SWB Throws Out Final Pitch
In a lot of ways, I have Small White Ball to thank for reviving my writing career.
After reading Stephen King’s On Writing on a 2003 trip to California, I found a desire in myself to start writing again about four years after I had effectively hung up the keyboard after graduating college. After focusing on sports at times on my personal blog that launched in 2003, I created...
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January 24, 2010
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Transitioning to new setup...
Hi there - pardon the bugs as we move over to a new system. Our own old host MVN has shut down as of January 7, so we're transitioning over to here for the time being. Thanks for your patience! Josh
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January 07, 2010
The Top Boston Sports Stories of 2000 - #1-5
So here we are, sitting on the doorstep of another year sure to bring plenty to sports talk about issues both on the field and off. With competitive teams and New England athletes competing in individual sports like MMA and all of the Olympic events, it's great to be a New England sports fan (even with the sub-zero temperatures this time of year). The past 12 months have brought...
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January 07, 2010
The Top Boston Sports Stories of 2009 - #6-10
A Red Sox icon finally inducted into the Hall Of Fame, Fenway Park installs a sheet of ice for a bazillion people, and a young Celtics star makes sure he's sticking around for a while...we have the bottom half of the Top 10 Boston Sports Stories of 2009 right here! If you missed the honorable mentions, here you go . We'll reveal the Top Five on Wednesday. Enjoy! 10 - Rajon...
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December 30, 2009
The Top 10 Boston Sports Stories of 2009 - Honorable Mentions
As we do our annual look at the top 10 Boston sports stories of 2009, there were some that didn't make the final cut but did take up some time in our collective conscious over the past 12 months. If you haven't figured it out yet, we care about sports here in Boston to a point that is almost scary. A mix of Red Sox player moves and non-moves, Patriots wide receivers appearing...
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December 29, 2009
Red Sox Playoffs: They've Been Here Before
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 be old news for the Local Nine: down 3-1 in '04 against the afore-mentioned Yankees and down 3-1...
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October 11, 2009
Media Notes: Gary Tanguay's research on Josh Beckett's numbers is quite terrible
Josh Beckett is the man even when he goes more than 200 innings.
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 lack of success when he goes over 200 innings pitched in a season.
To paraphrase, Tanguay said that he simply...
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October 07, 2009
Media Notes: Gary Tanguay's research on Josh Beckett's numbers is quite terrible
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 said that he simply wasn't the same pitcher after he crossed that threshold. To be quite blunt,...
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October 06, 2009
Winning the World Series: do the last 10 games matter?
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 of the eventual champs went into the playoffs on a winning record, including the last two. Only three...
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October 03, 2009
Despite playoff berth, Red Sox management failed their fans Wednesday
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 was that no matter how successful your organization gets, you always need to listen to your audience...
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October 01, 2009
Red Sox Wild Card win: Celebration deserved but ill-timed
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 a lot more difficult by comparison. If you're among those that still think it's easy, you...
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September 30, 2009
Red Sox Stretch Run: 10 Interesting Fun Facts
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 why they should just let the season play out before making bold claims.There's a reason why...
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September 20, 2009
Boston Red Sox 2010 Schedule: Five Things To Look For
In Red Sox Nation, this week's release of the 2010 schedule brings a lot of excitement even with the current season still raging on. So while you save your pennies in hopes of snagging some good seats in Fenway Park next season, here are five interesting things about the schedule from my perspective. And just think, Spring Training 2010 is roughly six months away!1) The potential...
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September 17, 2009
Fresh Mangos: Pedro Goes Retro, Outduels Tim Lincecum in 2-1 win
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 give the Phils a 2-1 win.Over seven innings, the 37-year-old allowed just five hits and one run while...
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September 04, 2009
Boston Media Notes: The Content War Has Just Begun
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 a cash cow of its own.And that world is going to get some more residents before it's all said and...
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August 30, 2009
Boston Sports Media Notes: The Content War Has Just Begun
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 a cash cow of its own.And that world is going to get some more residents before it's all said and...
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August 30, 2009
Red Sox Beat: Brad Penny Granted Release
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 Boston Herald writer John Tomase the news following after Boston's big win over Chicago:"I...
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August 27, 2009
Red Sox Update: Billy Wagner Deal Comes Back From Brink, Gets Completed
(Update: Despite passing the 1 pm deadline, the Red Sox completed the deal with the New York Mets Tuesday afternoon, acquiring closer Billy Wagner for two players to be named later. Boston agreed not to pick up Wagner's option in exchange for Wagner waiving his no-trade clause. Interestingly enough, the Mets were going to offer him salary arbitration anyway so in either case...
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August 23, 2009
Red Sox Beat: Billy Wagner Acquisition Looking Doubtful, Turning Ugly
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, it is looking less and less like the Red Sox will acquire Wagner and that even if they do, there...
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August 23, 2009
Red Sox Beat: Clay Buchholz Survives The Trip Aces
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 season and only had to deal with the man he was rumored to be dealt for - Toronto stud Roy Halladay...
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August 19, 2009
Video: Kevin Youkilis Interviewed By Seinfeld Producer/Writer
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's Narrow World of Sports." Youkilis does a surprisingly good job at playing the straight man for...
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August 17, 2009
Red Sox Beat: The Underappreciated Awesomeness Of Mike Lowell
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 games against Detroit. He was soon called into duty though after Kevin Youkilis was ejected following...
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August 11, 2009
Red Sox Beat: What You Should Know About Victor Martinez
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-league pitching prospects.Here's what you need to know:What They Got- The switch-hitting Martinez...
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July 31, 2009
NY Times: David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez on 2003 Doping List
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 to remain anonymous.The sources? "The information about Ramirez and Ortiz emerged through...
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July 30, 2009
Red Sox Beat: Would you pay $75 million for this man?
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-season slump of David Ortiz.At the time, everyone - including the guy writing this - was ready...
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July 29, 2009
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