Category: Morning Links

Whenever the Red Sox have a down year (and by "down year" we might mean 90 wins) there will always be over-analysis and blame handed out for the fate of the team. The media assigns themselves this job, and it is on display today. I'll sum it up for you so that you don't need … Continue reading Plenty Of Blame, Moments To Point To For Sox

The Red Sox dropped two out of three in Tampa over the weekend, falling 5-3 last night in a game which pretty much ended the postseason hopes for Boston as they dropped to 6.5 games out of the division and Wild Card standings. Check all the coverage at RedSoxLinks.com. So, exactly how bad is it … Continue reading Sox Can’t Get It Done; Season Just About Over

Before I begin I want to take a moment to remember my Grandmother, Frances (Schanda) Allen, who passed away this morning at the age of 96. There aren't many people left who can remember the roaring 20's, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and everything since. Born in 1914, my grandmother could … Continue reading Reality Check For Patriots

On a day in which they really needed a doubleheader sweep, the Red Sox took the first game 5-3, but dropped the nightcap, 4-2 in a game in which Adrian Beltre was ejected by a rookie umpire before the third inning for some friendly trash-talking with his friend and former Mariners teammate Felix Hernandez. Get all … Continue reading Sox Split With M’s, But Really Needed Sweep

I've got some things to take care of this morning, so I'm going to leave you with this poll. In his infamous "we should be more forgiving of the Red Sox and more critical of the Patriots" column last week, Chris Gasper noted that colleague Tony Massarotti feels that there isn't much of an overlap … Continue reading Red Sox fan? Patriots fan? Both?

John Lackey struck out a season high 10 batters, and Marco Scutaro drove in fourruns as the Red Sox beat the Mariners 6-3at Fenway Park last night. Get all the coverage at RedSoxLinks.com. The Red Sox claimed Johnny Damon off of waivers from the Detroit Tigers yesterday, but it remains unclear whether the 2004 World … Continue reading Sox Down M’s, Damon Leaning Against Return To Boston

The Red Sox playoff hopes may be fading with each passing day, but Clay Buchholz continues to impress, and to make a strong case for himself as a Cy Young candidate. After a lengthy rain delay, the right hander threw six shutout innings in a 5-0Red Sox victory to lower his ERA to 2.26 and picked … Continue reading Clay Furthers Quest For Cy

The Patriots looked good last night, pounding the Atlanta Falcons 28-10 in the second preseason game. It's ridiculously early, but this already seems like a different team than last year. Get all the Patriots coverage at PatriotsLinks.com. Nice to see Joe Buck in midseason form last night, complaining We wanted to talk to some Patriots, … Continue reading Patriots Look Strong In Win Over Falcons

The 9th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon began with Dennis and Callahan this morning, and will run all day today and tomorrow. The broadcast is full of emotional patient and caregiver stories, and celebrity guests. You can make gifts by phone at 877-738-1234 or online by clicking here.  A $10 contribution can also be made via … Continue reading 9th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon on Air Today

Clay Buchholz pitched seven shutout innings and Ryan Kalish hit his first career grand slam as the Red Sox blanked the Angels 6-0 at Fenway Park. Get the full links at RedSoxLinks.com. It's a really good batch of links today, so enjoy: Clay Buchholz Serves As Silent Warrior in Red Sox Victory Packed With Excitement - Tony … Continue reading Buchholz, Kalish Power Sox Over Angels