See the bottom of this post for another Burn Notice comment contest.

Brad Penny gave up three home runs last night, and the Red Sox offense couldn’t get the key hit when needed, resulting in a 6-4 loss to the Tampa Rays last night.

Adam Kilgore has the Sox dropping 2 1/2 games behind the Yankees with the loss. John Tomase has the Sox with another flop at the Trop. Daniel Barbarisi has the Rays completing the two game sweep of the Sox.

Tony Massarotti says we should all be very very afraid. Michael Silverman has the Sox signing Paul Byrd to a minor league deal to bolster their pitching depth. Barbarisi wonders if it is the venue, or the opponent that makes playing in Tampa so tough. Lenny Megliola says that tonight it is John Smoltz’s turn to reward the Red Sox investment and faith in him.

Nick Cafardo says the Yankees are going to be pumped up for this series. Steve Buckley says Yankees fans should think before they boo David Ortiz. Dom Amore has the Yankees owning the lead, but the Sox owning the season series thus far.

Kilgore has Daisuke Matsuzaka speaking with the media (in English) for the first time since his critical comments about the organization went public last week. Silverman has Dice-K talking a different tune this time. Barbarisi thinks that Matsuzaka speaking in English may signal a new commitment to the Sox.

Kilgore has Jason Bay re-aggravating his hamstring injury last night. Barbarisi says that Bay will miss at least two games in the Yankee series because of the injury. Tomase has Ortiz still seeking answers on his test. Buddy Thomas says that old-time baseball players were much tougher than the modern day variety.

Confidence is just oozing down in New York as the Yankees and their fans smell blood in the Red Sox waters. Check NYYankeeslinks.com for all the coverage. (NY Newsday’s feeds broke when they re-designed their site last month, and they hasn’t fixed them yet.)

 The Globe notebook has David Ortiz not yet ready to speak on his test, and the players union not willing to make a legal fight to reveal his test. Tomase’s notebook says that Bay will be out for at least the first two games of the Yankees series. Barbarisi’s Red Sox journal has more on Ortiz’s quest for information.

Patriots

Over on Patriots Daily, check out Jeremy Gottlieb’s  post on five Patriots with something to prove this season.

Mike Reiss has NFL Officials in camp yesterday in part to help explain what some are calling “the Tom Brady Rule.” Ian R. Rapoport talks to a few of the rookies as they settle into camp routine. Mark Farinella has Stephen Gostkowski settled in quite nicely as Adam Vinatieri’s replacement here.

Ben Collins has a look at ex-Nebraska star Terrence Nunn, who is opening eyes in camp by catching everything thrown his way. Shalise Manza Young has Nunn making quite an impression in the early going. Hector Longo gives us his impressions of the first week of training camp.

Brian MacPherson has Terrance Wheatley set to be a playmaker this season. Rapoport has Andrew Walter not looking back at his time in Oakland.  Andy Vogt has Walter getting a fresh start with the Patriots. Robert Lee has Darius Butler getting his NFL education at the hands of the Patriots receiving stars.

Jennifer Toland has Worcester resident and eighth grade math teacher Paul King Jr. entering his first season as an NFL official. Rapoport has more on the new rules for this season.

The Globe notebook has Andrew Walter not wishing to talk about his days with the Raiders. Vogt’s notebook has more on Nunn. Rapoport’s notebook has Belichick saying that many of those not practicing are close to returning. Farinella’s notebook has Walter going from the NFL’s outhouse to penthouse. Young’s Patriots journal has Walter grateful for a shot with the Patriots. Toland’s notebook has Walter happy to be with a winner.

Mark Murphy has Glen Davis expressing his frustration with the Celtics via Twitter.

Another Burn Notice Giveaway

Tonight is the Burn Notice Summer season finale. Leave a comment below and get entered for a chance to win the prize pack below. The contest is today only. I have to notify the agency of the winner tomorrow.

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It’s a great show, and as I’ve pointed out before, the star, Jeffrey Donovan is an Amesbury native and huge Patriots Fan.

The winner of the season premiere gift pack was Shannon from Knoxville, TN.

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143 thoughts on “Sox Again Blinded By Rays, Yankees Up Next”

  1. I am excited and sad for the Summer Finale, but I have a bunch of old episodes on my DVR from the marathon they ran last weekend so I should be set. I am a facebook fan and they sent me here

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

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  2. I love this show. I remember first reading about it in my local newspaper…Too bad they can’t get out info as fast as the Web!

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  5. I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that Burn Notice is the greatest show on television, past or present

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    1. Using the Random Number Generator at RANDOM.ORG, this comment was the winner! I’ve emailed Alex for notification. Congrats!

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  7. One of the best shows on tv without fail…and the fact that the star is a Pats and a Red Sox fan(LOVED it when he said so on Regis & Kelly and essentially said oh well when the New Yorkers booed him) just makes me love it more. Oh and having Bruce Campbell sure as hell doesn;t hrut!

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  12. OMG!! I ❤ Burn Notice with a passion!! Jeffrey Donovan is amazing & have Bruce Campbell as a partner just makes it all the better! Every one has such a great chemistry it just makes the show that much more enjoyable to watch. I can't wait for tonight's episode, but I'm also sad that I have to wait until January for the rest of the season. =(

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  15. Have loved Burn Notice since Day 1 and Donovan’s exceptional taste in Sports only makes me like it more! Looking forward to tonight.

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  16. I’m a huge Patriots fan, and was thrilled to find out that Jeffrey Donovan was one too. I was a big fan of Burn Notice at that point, already…so it was icing on a tasty cake. Would love to win that prize pack!!

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  20. So what I’m hearing is you all love Burn Notice and can’t wait for tonight’s episode…

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  23. Great show. Season 2 finale was a great episode and so far season 3 has been much better than season 1 and two so I’m hoping for something good tonight and I’m sure I won’t be disappointed.

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  28. Michael, Sam & Fiona are an awesome team with a great mixture of personalities. This show is a must watch!

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  30. it is tough to wait until January, but it’s better this way. This way you get it spread out instead of having to wait a full year in between.
    Go Burn Notice,FTW…..>>>>> Love it.

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  31. Has anyone noticed WEEI has changed their commercial cycle. It seems like there is no more 15 to 20 minute waits at the top of the hour. There is also quick 30 second breaks during the hour as well.

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  32. I love Burn Notice. I have watched it since the beginning when it first aired several years ago.

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  36. I knew I liked Jeffery Donovan for some reason. Now I know, cause he’s a huge patriots fan!!! The show is pretty cool too.

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  44. Burn Notice is making me contemplate re-enlisting in the Marines for a 3rd Tours Overseas. Miss the front line work!

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    1. Watching the Sox right now and keeping everything crossed that their bats will come alive tonite.

      Follow Burn Notice on Facebook and hopefully will be the ‘chosen’ one for the contest!!!

      Thanks,

      Jude

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