Boston Globe Bruins beat reporter Fluto Shinzawa is next on the list for approval ratings. Shinzawa joined the Globe in 2002, and has been the Boston Bruins beat reporter for the last couple of seasons. Before taking on the Bruins beat, Shinzawa had been the top college hockey writer for the Globe, anchoring much of … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Fluto Shinzawa
BREAKING NEWS: Jackie MacMullan to leave Boston Globe
David Scott has learned that long-time Globe columnist Jackie MacMullan has accepted a buyout offer and will leave the paper. David also has details of other behind-the-scenes shuffling at Morrissey Blvd.
Approval Ratings – Peter May
Today we're weighing in on Boston Globe hoops writer Peter May. May is a veteran of the NBA beat, having seen both the peaks and valleys of the Celtics franchise during his time with the paper. May was known for being very negative about the Celtics for a number of years, but then again, there … Continue reading Approval Ratings – Peter May
BSM Approval Ratings – Amalie Benjamin
Today's subject is Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe. The SoSH Wiki has a quick profile of Benjamin, who has been on the Red Sox beat for the Globe for the last couple of seasons. She was also an intern with the paper duing her college years. Benjamin has become a regular on Red Sox … Continue reading BSM Approval Ratings – Amalie Benjamin
Borges Blasts Globe, Defends Walsh.
In an effort to bring you a "fair and balanced" perspective to the Matt Walsh story in yesterday's Globe, I present to you a link to Ron Borges' rebuttal piece posted on ronborges.com. I bring you this link if only because it's fun to: 1) See Ronnie bash the Globe. and 2) See Ronnie defend … Continue reading Borges Blasts Globe, Defends Walsh.
Boston Globe, Patriots Mouthpiece? Not So Fast.
This morning's Bob Hohler report in the Globe about Matt Walsh has predictably sparked much conversation on the radio airwaves and across the internet. Gerry Callahan this morning effectively dismissed the Globe's report as simply the Patriots going on the offensive to attempt to discredit Walsh before he talks. In my mind, there's a problem … Continue reading Boston Globe, Patriots Mouthpiece? Not So Fast.
Globe Magazine Takes Its Shots At Belichick
In the Boston Globe Magazine this morning, Doug Most has the latest rip job on Bill Belichick. What an original subject. And timely, too. Let's kick the guy further while we can. He states as fact: The only reason Boston sports fans have put up with Belichick's act is because he's won, not because they … Continue reading Globe Magazine Takes Its Shots At Belichick
Belated Chat with Charlie Pierce
After yesterday's chat was interrupted, I managed to check in again with Charlie Pierce and arrange for him to answer several of the questions that were submitted for the chat. Here's the questions submitted by readers and the answers from Pierce: http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js From Craig: I read the book within two days of its arrival. Were … Continue reading Belated Chat with Charlie Pierce
More Globe Follies
UPDATE: 4:15 PM The below paragraph has been changed to read: The '03 draft produced Lastings Milledge, Brandon Wood, Nick Markakis, Chad Cordero, and Rickey Weeks. No explanation or correction is noted. And they still spelled Rickie Weeks wrong.
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