I think the last thing most Red Sox fans want to think about right now is Bobby Valentine. But the Globe makes him their featured story this morning, much like they went all-in on him during 2012 Spring Training and into the regular season. Leading the charge of course, is Nick Cafardo, who seems to … Continue reading Bobby V? Really?
Sox In The Series, Patriots Shoved Aside
The Red Sox will be in the World Series for the third time since 2004 as they will face the St. Louis Cardinals starting on Wednesday night. It has been a season of constant surprise - of the pleasant kind - so unlike what happened the season prior. It's a team that no one thought … Continue reading Sox In The Series, Patriots Shoved Aside
Playing Catch Up, Sox Closing In
As usual, I'm sure things were very quiet in my absence. Watching and following Boston sports from 3000 miles away might actually be the best way to do it. The games are finished earlier, there's no idiotic post-game hotsportztakes and forced worries following uplifting wins, and you're not tempted to tune into sports radio to … Continue reading Playing Catch Up, Sox Closing In
Looking Back To Fill The Patriots Roster
It's hard to tell how well this particular New England team will perform this season. Is the defense good enough? Will the offense improve all that much? Maybe. But we know for sure that the roster the Patriots had in September will change with the frequency of the cast of "Breaking Bad." It's a tough … Continue reading Looking Back To Fill The Patriots Roster
Guest Post – A Look At How 1950’s Boston Sportswriters Addressed Racism
You may have read in many places that for years Boston sportswriters "tiptoed around" the issue of racism in the Red Sox organization. Mike Passanisi found one example that might be of interest in the Boston Globe on October 3, 1954. Thanks to Mike for the submission. By Mike Passanisi The fall of 1954 was … Continue reading Guest Post – A Look At How 1950’s Boston Sportswriters Addressed Racism
Bruins Win Opener, Sox Set To Open ALDS
The Bruins opened the 2013-14 regular season last night with a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Red Sox also look to vanquish an opponent from Tampa as they take on the Rays this afternoon in game one of the American League Divisional Series. We're entering what is likely the busiest time of … Continue reading Bruins Win Opener, Sox Set To Open ALDS
NESN’s Red Sox Playoffs Coverage Plans
NESN has announced their plans for coverage of the Red Sox in the American League Divisional Series. Here is the release: October 3, 2013 – NESN, the official home of the Boston Red Sox, will deliver wall-to-wall Red Sox coverage across TV, web and social media throughout the playoffs. On TV, NESN will provide one-hour … Continue reading NESN’s Red Sox Playoffs Coverage Plans
Forethoughts On Four Games: Second Quarter 2013
Well, Patriots fans, while you were watching the "Breaking Bad" finale – and by "you" I mean "we" and by "we" I mean "I" – your New England neophytes made their way to 4-0 by securing a win at Atlanta that ended up only slightly less nerve-wracking than a visit to a myopic acupuncturist. A … Continue reading Forethoughts On Four Games: Second Quarter 2013
Receivers Who Could Fit In Foxboro
Over the past couple of weeks (in our shadow roster piece and quarterly report) we've discussed various wide receivers who might provide some depth to the position while Danny Amendola gets brought back slowly from his groin injury. Or, as they would say on TV, "gets brought back slowly from his groin." Still annoyed that the word … Continue reading Receivers Who Could Fit In Foxboro
“Most Listened To” vs “Highest Rated”
The summer ratings are out, and once again, 98.5 defeated WEEI pretty soundly. The morning show battle is interesting. Toucher and Rich (10.8) again came out on top, but Dennis and Callahan got a nice bump finishing second with a 7.2. (Let's get this out of the way - when I listen in the mornings, … Continue reading “Most Listened To” vs “Highest Rated”
Boston Sports Media Watch 