...and oh yeah, the Red Sox are in New York to take on the Yankees. 12,000 people showed up for the first day of Patriots training camp yesterday, a figure that must have even the most obstinate people questioning their stand on whether the Red Sox are the clear #1 team in New England right … Continue reading Record Crowds At Patriots Camp, Olympics Start Tonight
Is It Important That Josh Beckett Speaks To The Media?
The Red Sox dropped another one in Texas last night, as Josh Beckett pitched decently before giving up the go-ahead run in the 7th inning on a wild pitch as the Rangers beat Boston 5-3. Following the game, Beckett once again did not make himself available to the media, a fact that was decried in … Continue reading Is It Important That Josh Beckett Speaks To The Media?
Media Storylines For Patriots Camp
With Patriots training camp starting up tomorrow, the epic struggle between the fearless media corps and Bill Belichick's evil empire begins anew. Beyond the usual day-to-day reporting of practices, transactions and that day's player profile, what can we expect to hear a lot about during this camp? The Spectre of 16-0. Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com … Continue reading Media Storylines For Patriots Camp
Red Sox lose fourth straight, time to panic?
In what is the most pivotal road trip thus far in the 2012 Red Sox season, the team dropped the first game 9-1 in Texas to the Rangers Monday night. The loss drops them below .500 for the first time since June 16. The games don't get any easier as they will face the Rangers … Continue reading Red Sox lose fourth straight, time to panic?
NESN Hires Former FSN, ESPN Exec Joseph Maar
NESN announced today that they have hired former FOX Sports North Coordinating Producer and ESPN Coordinating Director and Dir of Operations Joseph Maar as their new vice president of programming & production, executive producer. Here is their full release: BOSTON, MA – NESN, New England’s most watched sports network, announced today that Joseph Maar has joined … Continue reading NESN Hires Former FSN, ESPN Exec Joseph Maar
Monday Thoughts – Ugh, Red Sox.
At what point do we declare the 2012 Red Sox a lost cause? After the most encouraging win of the season last Thursday night, allowing the Red Sox to take 3 of 4 from the White Sox, after taking 2 of 3 from the Rays, the Red Sox were swept, in decision fashion, by the … Continue reading Monday Thoughts – Ugh, Red Sox.
Week Wrap: Ross, Ainge Big Winners, Cappelletti Retires
Ben Cherington's first season as Red Sox GM has been rocky, but it's pretty safe to say that we can place the signing of Cody Ross into his "win" column. The outfielder, on a one-year, $3 million contract had a game-winning three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth last night to give the … Continue reading Week Wrap: Ross, Ainge Big Winners, Cappelletti Retires
Red Sox blow out White Sox, Ortiz to DL
Led by slugger Cody Ross' two three-run home runs the Red Sox powered over the White Sox 10-1 Wednesday night at Fenway Park. Felix Doubront picked up his tenth win of the season, which is the same number as Jon Lester and Josh Beckett combined. Jacoby Ellsbury continued his strong play since his return as … Continue reading Red Sox blow out White Sox, Ortiz to DL
Pro Football Focus Interview With BSMW
Last winter, I had interviewed Neil Hornsby, founder of Pro Football Focus for a piece with Patriots Football Weekly. That column never ran. Here is the raw material from the session I did with Hornsby: First, PFF has become really big in Boston. Just about all of the major outlets here have used statistics or … Continue reading Pro Football Focus Interview With BSMW
Youkilis returns to Fenway, Ortiz injured
Monday was a busy day in the world of Boston sports, led by the return of Kevin Youkilis to Fenway Park. The Red Sox won the game 5-1 over the White Sox as a result of Adrian Gonzalez' three-run home run in the eighth inning. The big story of the game was on the home … Continue reading Youkilis returns to Fenway, Ortiz injured
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