Michael Silverman notes that for the second straight year, the Red Sox have hit paydirt with their big midseason trade. Last year it was Jason Bay, this year it is Victor Martinez. Silverman examines each of the seven late July trade-deadline deals made by Epstein during his tenure as GM. Adam Kilgore notes that the difference between the … Continue reading Red Sox Look To Keep It Going
Week Log: Changing Of The Guard
Week Log is back in its regular time slot to drop in on our blogging friends once again. Thanks for all your patience over the last couple of weeks. We're going to lead off with football for a change, as the NFL season opens tonight. And what better place to start than with the defending … Continue reading Week Log: Changing Of The Guard
NFL Kicks Off Tonight, Patriots Set For Monday
The NFL season kicks off tonight with the Steelers taking on the Titans on NBC. First stop this morning is over at Patriots Daily, where Dan Snapp looks at the media's ridiculous fixation on "loyalty" when it comes to Belichick and the Patriots. Mike Reiss notes that when a legendary coach and a star quarterback come together, … Continue reading NFL Kicks Off Tonight, Patriots Set For Monday
Victor/Victorious
The Red Sox found themselves in a strange spot last night. Tied at 4 in the late innings of a game with the Baltimore Orioles, a team that they have for the most part dominated this season. With the bases loaded, Victor Martinez entered the game as a pinch hitter, and delivered a bases clearing … Continue reading Victor/Victorious
WEEI Announces NFL Sunday Lineup, NESN Adds Ted Johnson
WEEI today announced the lineup for their "NFL Sunday" football program. The lineup has changed quite a bit over the years, with Ron Hobson and Kevin Mannix being replaced with the likes of Tom E Curran and Paul Perillo. Dale Arnold was the original host, and Greg Dickerson, Michael Felger and Doug Brown have also hosted the show … Continue reading WEEI Announces NFL Sunday Lineup, NESN Adds Ted Johnson
Comcast SportsNet Looks to Expand Web Presence
Going back to their days at Fox Sports New England, Comcast SportsNet has always had columns and blogs as part of their webpage. In fact, I did a Celtics blog for them for a couple of seasons. They've expanded in recent years by adding in the "Wicked Good Sports" blogs and content to their website, CSNNE.com. … Continue reading Comcast SportsNet Looks to Expand Web Presence
Media Mum on Seymour’s Next Move
Over on Patriots Daily this morning, Scott Benson wonders when the media is going to get off their duffs and do some reporting on this Richard Seymour situation. Michael Vega has the Patriots seemingly not worried about the vast turnover of personnel on the defensive side of the ball. Ian R. Rapoport has defensive coordinator Dean Pees meeting … Continue reading Media Mum on Seymour’s Next Move
O’s So Easy For Sox (Red Sox Links)
The Red Sox hit six home runs last night, and Clay Buchholz pitched seven scoreless innings as the Red Sox cruised to a 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles last night. Adam Kilgore has Buchholz able to be successful in the blowout by acting as if he was pitching in a duel. Michael Silverman has the Orioles … Continue reading O’s So Easy For Sox (Red Sox Links)
Tedy Bruschi to ESPN, Debuts Thursday.
In one of the quickest transitions from the football field to TV, ESPN has announced that former Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi will join ESPN as an analyst. He'll be on the regular network and he'll also have a role on the new ESPN Boston site that launches next Monday. Look at the press release: Tedy … Continue reading Tedy Bruschi to ESPN, Debuts Thursday.
Labor Day Quicklinks
Just a few quick links for those of you who are looking at your computer this morning rather than getting out and doing something for the unofficial end of summer. The Red Sox wrap up their four game set in Chicago with the White Sox this afternoon at 2:05. Check all the coverage from yesterday's 6-1 … Continue reading Labor Day Quicklinks
Boston Sports Media Watch 