The Red Sox clinched at least a wild card playoff spot with the 3-1 win over the Orioles at Fenway last night. John Lackey pitched what might've been his best game in a Red Sox uniform, limiting the O's to just two hits and going the complete nine innings. How John Lackey became an improbable … Continue reading Sox Are In Playoffs, Reader Rant on Mazz
Can Curt Schilling End The Curse (of WEEI)?
The Boston Herald reported last night that the struggling sports station had talked to former Red Sox ace Curt Schilling about a regular role on the afternoon drive show of Salk and Holley. Could Curt Schilling pitch in at WEEI? Entercom Boston boss Jeff Brown is quoted as saying that no offer has been made, … Continue reading Can Curt Schilling End The Curse (of WEEI)?
Chemistry or Talent?
The Red Sox remarkable turnaround this season has made for good sports radio fodder in the shape of trying to debate whether improved chemistry in the clubhouse is responsible for the turnaround or whether it is simply better baseball players up and down the roster. As with most things on sports radio, gray area is … Continue reading Chemistry or Talent?
Sox Sweep, Mariano Roasted
The Red Sox wrapped up a three game sweep of the New York Yankees at Fenway Park last night as Clay Buchholz improved to 11-0 on the season. The win reduced Boston's magic number to four for clinching the division. Tony Massarotti however, still does not believe in this team, and is waiting for the … Continue reading Sox Sweep, Mariano Roasted
Three Up, Three Down, Plus Media Notes
The Patriots struggled and slogged their way to a 13-10 win over the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium last night. It wasn't pretty, but the defense made plays, and won a game for the Patriots in which the offense struggled as much as we've ever seen in the last dozen years. Get all the … Continue reading Three Up, Three Down, Plus Media Notes
NESN Announces Hiring of Three Production Executives
From NESN a few minutes ago: NESN’s Vice President of Programming & Production/Executive Producer Joseph Maar recently announced the addition of 3 new production executives to the NESN staff as part of the network’s commitment to growth and innovation. Howard Zalkowitz has joined NESN as Director of Production/Sr. Coordinating Producer with oversight of live games … Continue reading NESN Announces Hiring of Three Production Executives
NESN Taps Jamie Erdahl To Replace Naoko Funayama On Bruins Rink-Side
NESN today announced their plans for the 2013-2014 Bruins season, which include 71 Bruins games, enhanced pre and post game shows, a larger role for Billy Jaffe and have named Jamie Erdahl to replace Naoko Funayama at rink-side. Erdahl has filled in for Jenny Dell on Red Sox broadcast on several occasions this season, and … Continue reading NESN Taps Jamie Erdahl To Replace Naoko Funayama On Bruins Rink-Side
Plucky Red Sox Ready For Final Push
With the Red Sox magic number to clinch the division sitting at 12 with 17 games left to play, the team is set to face Tampa tonight looking to drop that number even further. Clay Buchholz makes his (long awaited) return to the mound tonight against David Price as the series opens up in Florida. … Continue reading Plucky Red Sox Ready For Final Push
Three Up, Three Down on Patriots Coverage
It seems like a popular thing to do with various posts covering the Patriots is to list a few players who played well, and a few who were bad. They're called "stock watch" or "three up, three down" or other equally creative names. Seems like it could be done with media, too. Three Up Tom … Continue reading Three Up, Three Down on Patriots Coverage
Good News – Your Fall Just Freed Up
If we've learned one thing already this NFL season, it is that the Patriots are not Super Bowl contenders, and that the Broncos have already sewed up the Lombardi Trophy. Also, Danny Amendola is fragile and not half the player Wes Welker is. Now that we've got all that out of the way, your Sunday … Continue reading Good News – Your Fall Just Freed Up
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