It's Columbus Day, which means a Holiday for some of us, but for the rest of you sitting in your office this Monday morning, here are some quick links and comments to get you started. Not a good last couple of nights for the Boston sports teams. Josh Beckett got lit up Saturday night, and … Continue reading Columbus Day Quick Links and Thoughts on Cooz
Sox Take Game One
Daisuke Matsuzakescaped the first inning after walking the bases loaded, and went on to carry a no-hitter through six innings last night. The Red Sox offense only managed two runs, but it was enough as the Sox bullpen backed up Dice-K and shut out the Rays to win game one of the ALCS 2-0. Get … Continue reading Sox Take Game One
Friday Megalinks Potpourri
Ken from Fang's Bites (note the new web address if you bookmark my site) with the Friday Megalinks. The Megalinks are all over the place with baseball talk with various football and NHL stories thrown in for good measure. Before we get into the megalinks, let's do our Weekend Viewing Picks. TBS has full coverage … Continue reading Friday Megalinks Potpourri
ALCS Game One Set For Tonight
David Scott has his last (for awhile) edition of Scott's Shots before he settles down and gets his book project finished. Nancy Marrapese-Burrell has her media column in the Globe, with Buck Martinez talking Red Sox/Rays. Bill Doyle has Jerry Remy not as comfortable analyzing games from the NESN studios instead of the booth. Tony Massarotti says that Terry … Continue reading ALCS Game One Set For Tonight
McCarver A Hero Among Boston Sports Media
Tim McCarver, roundly mocked by the Boston sports media in the past for his work on the FOX baseball broadcasts, is now their new hero for his comments about Manny Ramirez as recorded by Mike Jensen of the Philadelphia Inquirer. "It's extraordinary - the dichotomy between what he was in Boston and what he is … Continue reading McCarver A Hero Among Boston Sports Media
It’s Dice-K In Game One
When the Red Sox and Rays finally get the ALCS started tomorrow night, it will be Daisuke Matsuzaka on the mound for the Red Sox, as the Japanese lefty (where did that come from?) pitcher got the game one nod from manager Terry Francona yesterday. Adam Kilgore reports on the decision by the manager, as well as … Continue reading It’s Dice-K In Game One
Afternoon Update
The Sporting News has named Boston as the best sports city in America for the fourth time in seven years. Interesting article by Jack Curry in The New York Times today about how the Red Sox knew the suicide squeeze attempt was coming last night. The Angels had tried it on Manny Delcarmen before...Tom Verducci says not … Continue reading Afternoon Update
Scioscia Squeeze Suicidal For Angels
The Red Sox landed back in the ALCS who got seven shutout innings from Jon Lester, only to see the Angels roar back with two runs to tie the game in the eighth. The Angels then had a runner at third base with one out in the ninth, but Erick Aybar missed a bunt attempt … Continue reading Scioscia Squeeze Suicidal For Angels
TV/Radio Notes From Yesterday
Poor Dick Enberg. Though his voice is still strong, and I enjoy his enthusiasm calling the game, the 73-year-old Enberg struggled mightily at times yesterday, calling the wrong players, and getting numerous facts incorrect. I've always liked Enberg, but he's clearly on the way down. We never really got an explanation of why Dan Fouts … Continue reading TV/Radio Notes From Yesterday
National Views
A few quick national views for the mid-morning... Peter King is back with another edition of Monday Morning QB. The Patriots move up to number 6 on King's Fine Fifteen. Michael Silver looks at a rejuvenated Kurt Warner in his Morning Rush column. John Clayton leads off his Last Call with a look at the 5-0 Tennessee … Continue reading National Views
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