Charlie Pierce on Manny, Red Sox, Media

I'm pretty sure Charlie Pierce has a big fat BINGO with his Slate article on the Manny Ramiriez trade: Who's crazier, Manny Ramirez or the Bostonians who grew to despise him? After taking on Peter Gammons' contention that Manny has done more damage to the game than Mark McGwire, Pierce, without excusing Manny's behaviour and actions … Continue reading Charlie Pierce on Manny, Red Sox, Media

Special “All Access” Covers Tippett’s Hall Induction

From Kraft Sports Productions: A four-day celebration honoring Andre Tippett’s induction into to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which began with a raucous sendoff from fans at Patriots Training Camp on Wednesday, will conclude with a special “Patriots All Access” Saturday night at 10 p.m. on WCVB, when Kraft Sports Productions airs “A Call … Continue reading Special “All Access” Covers Tippett’s Hall Induction

Globe Taking on WEEI.com? Boston Mag on Belichick

A couple items of interest this midday: David Scott has The Boston Globe preparing for life without Gordon Edes, and at the same time gearing up to battle with the all-new WEEI.com by creating an internet-only Red Sox reporting position in addition to a replacement for Edes. Interesting stuff. Scott provides a list of potential hires by the … Continue reading Globe Taking on WEEI.com? Boston Mag on Belichick