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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...
Green 18? - Looking At The Potential 2009-10 Boston Celtics
July 06, 2009 by
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With the signing of Rasheed Wallace expected to be made iron-clad official on Wednesday, it's hard for us not to look ahead at what the 12-man roster could look like for the 2009-10 season. If you're a Boston Celtics fan, you gotta like what could be. Kevin Garnett
Paul Pierce...
Stephen Strasburg and avoiding the curse of No. 1 pick history
June 11, 2009 by
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As the No. 1 overall pick of the MLB Draft this week, college pitcher Stephen Strasburg became part of an elite club of only 14 pitchers that have ever been selected with the top pick.That's just under 32% in the draft's 44-year history, pretty incredible considering how hot...
Jose Canseco to make MMA debut in Japan against 7-footer
April 30, 2009 by
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From our cousin site at RopesRingCage.com:First, it was thorough domination at the hands of Vai Sikahema as part of a "celebrity" boxing match. But now, former home run slugger and steroid era poster boy Jose Canseco is not only making his MMA debut in Japan but is fighting...
The Run For Green 18: Joakim, Gordon and the incredibly annoying Chicago Bulls
April 29, 2009 by
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Maybe it's just because its the first round of the NBA Playoffs and that the Chicago Bulls are giving up more of a fight than I expected, but I am more than annoyed with the bunch from the Windy City, now down 3-2 in their series with the Boston Celtics. Much like the Atlanta Hawks...
Why You Shouldn't Be Concerned About the Boston Red Sox Offense
April 21, 2009 by
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We are Red Sox fans, so we're prone to panic but don't fret! This year's team is just getting going and there's evidence on our side: one year ago.
What other baseball milestones could be achieved in 2009?
April 18, 2009 by
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With Gary Sheffield's 500th career home run last night at the new Citi Field, Sheff entered a group that includes only 24 other men - quite a feat considering the hundreds and hundreds that have played major league baseball.It got us to thinking about what other baseball milestones...
2009 New England Patriots Draft Preview: The Defense
April 02, 2009 by
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One season ago, the Patriots got lucky and landed the 10th overall pick in the draft, selecting linebacker Jerod Mayo from Tennessee. I think it's safe to say he's a keeper and added some much-needed youth to a position that has been rapidly aging for the past few seasons...
2009 New England Patriots Draft Preview: The Defense
April 01, 2009 by
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One season ago, the Patriots got lucky and landed the 10th overall pick in the draft, selecting linebacker Jerod Mayo from Tennessee. I think it's safe to say he's a keeper and added some much-needed youth to a position that has been rapidly aging for the past few seasons.So...
2009 New England Patriots Draft Preview: The Offense
March 31, 2009 by
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The landscape of the NFL is continuing to feel the effects of Bill Belichick. With the branches of the 'Belichick Tree' growing longer and producing new arms every year, so does the perceived need for similar "Patriots-type" players.More NFL teams have transitioned...
Saying Goodbye: ESPN's Ombudsman Posts Final Column
March 19, 2009 by
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Awesome.That's the first word that comes to mind when describing the effort of ESPN's 2nd-ever Ombudsman Le Anne Schreiber, whose two-year term came to an end this month. Just a few days ago, Schreiber posted her final column on ESPN.com - an all-encompassing summary of exactly...
Patriots Rumor Mill: Understanding Julius Peppers
March 16, 2009 by
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If the rumors turn out to be true and the New England Patriots are able to work out a trade for Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers, who exactly are the Patriots getting? Sure, the name is familiar, but what is he going to bring to the table?
Yankees ask fans to be flexible, forgo leg room in new stadium
March 14, 2009 by
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AWESOME. Here's a view of some of the $500 per ticket seats at the new Yankee Stadium. Obviously, these will be fixed before the stadium opens, but Red Sox fans can only hope the front office continues to construct their team as well as the layout for these seats.Found here
Breaking News: Jason Varitek, Red Sox agree to 2-year deal
March 11, 2009 by
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The prayers have been answered! It's over! Something substantial finally happened on the Jason Varitek front!
Several news sources are reporting that the Red Sox and Captain Catcher have agreed to a one-year $5 million deal with a mutual option for a 2nd year. Boston has a $5...
Nason On WZON today, no longer on WMLL
March 11, 2009 by
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Some late-breaking 'news' for you as I'll be on Bangor, ME, sports radio leader WZON Thursday afternoon around 5:20-5:40 pm as part of The Shoot Around with good friend Pat Spekhardt. You can stream online right here. We'll be talking some Red Sox, A-Rod and other Boston...
Boston Sports Wrap: Red Sox in WBC, Pierce's climb through history, Peavy news, more
March 10, 2009 by
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A look at how six Red Sox players are performing in the WBC, Paul Pierce's climb through history, Jake Peavy's change of heart and a pretty funny diss by "The Truth"...all this and more in the Small White Ball Boston Sports Wrap which starts....right now!
ARod's Value Drops Like the Dow Jones
March 05, 2009 by
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What does a cyst cost? For fantasy baseball managers approximately 27% in value. Like a stocky-heavy portfolio Alex Rodriguez' fantasy value just plummeted an alarming rate.
The baseball season is 26-weeks long. Rodriguez is expected to miss 10 weeks from Monday, the 9th. This ...
Boston Sports Wrap: Cassel Traded, Schilling Talking Comeback, Finn Stirs Up WEEI, More
March 02, 2009 by
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From a major trade for the Patriots to a former Red Sox star thinking comeback to Maine getting a NBA D-League team, it was a busy few days in the world of Boston sports. Here's your quick hit recap to get you up to speed on everything you missed in the last five days.
Hit The Floor: Why baseball's future doesn't require a salary cap
February 20, 2009 by
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Even for a Boston fan, it seems ridiculous that Red Sox owner John Henry is again suggesting a salary cap.
For Henry or anyone else to believe that restricting how much players
can make will change the balance of power across the board is baffling
for several reasons. It's alarming...
Red Sox continue to avoid arbitration, sign Papelbon, Lopez to 1-year deals
February 14, 2009 by
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The streak
Around mid-afternoon, the Boston Herald's Sean McAdam reported that closer Jonathan Papelbon and reliever Javier Lopez had signed one-year deals with the Boston Red Sox, avoiding arbitration before the agents even got
Papelbon's deal is reportedly for $6.75 ...
Post-Super Bowl Monday: The Next Great American Holiday
February 14, 2009 by
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In our society, we crave days off. We're overworked, overweight, under appreciated and underpaid. More than ever, we are becoming a fractured culture here in the good ol' US of A, due to the economy, values and the amount of porn on the internet. (On second thought, maybe we...
Boston Sports Wrap: Ray Allen an All-Star, Patriots franchise Cassel, Sox ink Wilkerson
February 14, 2009 by
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Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen was added to the Eastern Conference All-Star roster Thursday, replacing injured Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson. It is Allen's 9th selection to the NBA All-Star Game. The 12th year pro is averaging 18.1 ppg and is hitting 41% of his shots from behind...
Small White Ball now part of the MVN Network!
February 14, 2009 by
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If you've come to Small White Ball today, you might notice things look a little different. Well, that's because SWB has officially joined the MVN Network - a collection of blogs from around the country featuring some of the top talent today. Yours truly has been working with...
Nason On WZON today, no longer on WMLL
February 12, 2009 by
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Some late-breaking 'news' for you as I'll be on Bangor, ME, sports radio leader WZON Thursday afternoon around 4:30-4:45 pm as part of The Shoot Around with good friend Pat Spekhardt. You can stream online right here. We'll be talking some Red Sox, A-Rod and other Boston...
Boston Sports Wrap: Ray Allen an All-Star, Patriots franchise Cassel, Sox ink Wilkerson
February 05, 2009 by
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Ray Allen completes the Big Three in the
NBA All-Star Game, the New England Patriots prepare for
a potential life without Tom Brady and the Red Sox
sign another outfielder/first baseman. All of the details and more in
today's Boston Sports Wrap.
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