The first dominoes have yet to fall, but this is a huge few days for the future of the Boston Celtics. In some form or another, we'll find out the immediate future of Paul Pierce, Doc Rivers and Ray Allen. Here's your top ten articles this morning: Hey Danny Ainge, time to be bold - Gerry … Continue reading Big Week For The Future Of The Boston Celtics
Sox Win Another, Lose Another
The Red Sox beat the San Francisco Giants for the second straight day, but also lost a key member of the team to an injury for the third straight game. Catcher Victor Martinez took a foul tip off his thumb, leading to a fracture of the digit. Jon Lester pitched a complete-game five-hitter as Boston … Continue reading Sox Win Another, Lose Another
Sunday Notes and Links
A quick look at some of the material out there in the local newspapers and websites. First of all, I'd like to send condolences to my good friend Chad Finn, who lost his mom last week. Red Sox come together as they grind through injuries - Sean McAdam has this Red Sox team forming its own personality … Continue reading Sunday Notes and Links
Some Friday Megalinks
Ok, I haven't done Friday megalinks in a while and you're owed them so let's get to them without further delay. Of course, you can find the Weekend Viewing Picks right here. National First, several media writers are amused by the war of words between CBS and ESPN over the most viewed broadband event ever. … Continue reading Some Friday Megalinks
Pedroia “Laser Show” Lifts Sox Over Rockies
I lost track of how many times I heard the phrase "laser show" on the NESN telecast last night, but I didn't mind, as Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia put on a performance for the ages in a 13-11Red Sox win over the Colorado Rockies. Pedroia hit three home runs on the night (including … Continue reading Pedroia “Laser Show” Lifts Sox Over Rockies
Week Log: Draft Days of Summer
Lots of action in the blogosphere this first week of summer, with the C's drafting tonight, the B's tomorrow, the U.S. taking on Guana in World Cup action Saturday, and the Sox looking for something positive on any or all of those days. We left you on the threshhold of Game 7 of the NBA … Continue reading Week Log: Draft Days of Summer
Papelbon Can’t Close Out Giambi, Rockies
The Red Sox had a golden opportunity for a huge win last night, after knocking out Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez, after 5 2/3 innings, scoring six runs off him in that span. Darnell McDonald finished off Jimenez with a two run homer that gave the Sox a 6-5. That score held until the bottom of … Continue reading Papelbon Can’t Close Out Giambi, Rockies
Red Sox Offense Shut Down At Coors
The Red Sox offense had been on fire coming into last night, and the thin air of Coors Field figured to only help the Boston bats. Instead, Jhoulys Chacin shut out the Red Sox for 6 2/3 innings, and the Red Sox didn't score their single run until the ninth inning, as the Colorado Rockies … Continue reading Red Sox Offense Shut Down At Coors
Sox Heading Out On The Road, Look To Stay Hot
The Red Sox begin a six game road trip in Colorado and San Francisco tonight as they face the Rockies. John Tomase looks at the recent seven week stretch that saved the Red Sox season, and has five reasons why they've become the hottest team in baseball. Jeff Goldberg has a quick note about why the Red … Continue reading Sox Heading Out On The Road, Look To Stay Hot
Manny’s Return – A Big Yawn
Manny Ramirez returned to Boston this past weekend, and no one cared. The fact that the Celtics had just dropped game seven of the NBA Finals probably contributed to the lack of talk about Manny's return, but even this weekend, when the focus could be squarely on the events at Fenway Park, there didn't seem … Continue reading Manny’s Return – A Big Yawn
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