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
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?
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?
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?
Soo, ready for the season yet, or do you want another preseason game? Nope? All set? Good. Speaking of which, before we get into our predictions of the first four contests of the season, a quick review of our Preseason Predictions column posted at the beginning of August. Preseason Predictions (Proper): Pretty short list. Two … Continue reading New England 2-2? First Quarter 2012 Predictions
Way, waay back this spring, right after rookie mini-camp, we tried a Pats roster preview. Now, for your reading pleasure, we have taken the time to review our predictions. (Keep in mind, people: this was on May 14. That’s a long time ago, like before “the Red Sox” served as a punchline for “What has … Continue reading A Far-Too-Early Patriots Roster Preview Review
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
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
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
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
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