Early in the first quarter yesterday, it looked a replay of some of the worst moments of last season for the Patriots. The defense gave up a first down on third-and-long, Wes Welker dropped a pass he normally would catch, and Brandon Lloyd looked suspiciously like the guy who wore #85 last season on a … Continue reading Young Patriots Impressive In Opening Win
Is This Stage Too Big For Bobby Valentine?
On the surface, that seems like a far-fetched question, after all, he did manage in New York. It was the Mets though, not the Yankees, and no matter how good the Mets are, they don't get the coverage that the Yankees do, and for all the talk about the "tough" New York media, from an … Continue reading Is This Stage Too Big For Bobby Valentine?
Red Sox lose again, who will replace Bobby V?
While everyone was watching the Giants-Cowboys NFL regular season opener and then sleeping, the Red Sox lost 2-1 to the Mariners out in Seattle. The team finished their nine-game road trip by losing eight of nine games. The team is off today before hosting the Blue Jays for a weekend series at Fenway Park, which … Continue reading Red Sox lose again, who will replace Bobby V?
Bobby V Goes Off On Ordway, How Much Longer Can He Last?
While his team continues to nosedive and rumors circulate about his future, Bobby Valentine remains combative, as evidenced this afternoon in a defiant, semi-crazed sounding segment on The Big Show. Here's the transcript from WEEI.com, but you need to hear it to get the full effect. (You can also download it as an MP3.) This … Continue reading Bobby V Goes Off On Ordway, How Much Longer Can He Last?
Labor Day Weekend Media Notes
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
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