It's actually been a fairly busy week in terms of media news and happenings. ESPN extension is good for baseball - Chad Finn looks at a number of things, starting with the extension between ESPN and MLB. He also looks at the interest in Ryen Russillo from WEEI, the continued slippage of Don Criqui and … Continue reading Labor Day Weekend Media Notes
Patriots wrap up preseason, Red Sox stumble again
The Patriots finished up their preseason schedule with a 6-3 loss to the Giants Wednesday night. No Patriot starters on offense or defense played with the exception of Sebastian Vollmer who made his preseason debut and only played 2.5 series. There was very little offense as the two teams combined for 18 punts. Now all … Continue reading Patriots wrap up preseason, Red Sox stumble again
Ron Borges, Voice of Sanity
What is: a headline you perhaps never thought you would read? Well, its is true for today anyway. The screeching over the Red Sox continues with now talk turning to media-on-media crime. LA columnist TJ Simers has become a hero to some here locally because of his childish attempt to rile up Josh Beckett after … Continue reading Ron Borges, Voice of Sanity
Dice-K, Red Sox beat Royals
Daisuke Matsuzaka, returning from the DL and pitching his first game in well over a month, led the Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Royals in the finale of their four-game series. Matsuzaka was outstanding in his seven innings of work where he allowed one run over five inning. It was his first … Continue reading Dice-K, Red Sox beat Royals
Still Trying To Absorb Sox Mega-Deal, Patriots Sign Up Hernandez
The weekend trade/salary dump by the Red Sox is still the topic of conversation, and attention is turning to how the future will play out for this franchise. What will the 2013 Red Sox look like, who will be the manager, and will they even be competitive? Where do Red Sox go from here? A … Continue reading Still Trying To Absorb Sox Mega-Deal, Patriots Sign Up Hernandez
Ben Cherington, Red Sox Send Clear Message With Blockbuster
When Ben Cherington ascended to the position of GM of the Red Sox, he made sure to call attention to his own deliberate style, noting that he tends to gather as much information as possible and not rush into decisions. I'll admit, I've had my moments where I felt that this quality of my NH … Continue reading Ben Cherington, Red Sox Send Clear Message With Blockbuster
Another Epic Loss For Sox, Patriots Set For Tampa
Wow. Any other season, and last night's game would've been looked at as just a crazy, infuriating but entertaining game. For this team, it's just another night at the ballpark, and another kick in the nuts. The insane 14-13 extra innings loss to the Angels was epically painful. Much like the entire season has been. … Continue reading Another Epic Loss For Sox, Patriots Set For Tampa
Red Sox fall to six games under .500
The Red Sox fell to the Angels 7-3 and now have 14 losses in the month of August. The last time the Red Sox lost 14 games in August was all the way back in 2003 with Grady Little as manager. Clay Buchholz allowed a season-high and tied a career-high by allowing 12 hits in … Continue reading Red Sox fall to six games under .500
Patriots fall to Eagles as many starters sit, Red Sox still in news on off day
Playing the first of three games in an 11-day span Bill Belichick decided to rest many of the Patriots starters, including Tom Brady, Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski, Jerod Mayo, Vince Wilfork and many more. The end result was a 27-17 loss to the Eagles on Monday Night Football in an ugly, sloppy game. The Eagles played … Continue reading Patriots fall to Eagles as many starters sit, Red Sox still in news on off day
Bruce Is Gone, Let’s Move On
Wait, what? I mean Springsteen, of course. While I honestly don't mind, and actually enjoy his music, I am SO glad he's finally finished up his local concerts at Fenway and Gillette. What is it with sports media and Bruce Springsteen? What exactly about him turns middle-aged white men into quivering teenage girls? I'm reminded … Continue reading Bruce Is Gone, Let’s Move On
Boston Sports Media Watch 