Year: 2009

Look, I understand why having no Manny could cause concern. Manny, after all, has accomplished things on a baseball field that I have never seen before, especially from the right side of the plate. The 2007 postseason is a great example of just how incredible of a hitter Manny Ramirez was. His “domination” of good pitching nonetheless, was near remarkable, in baseball terms. Pitchers such as Fausto Carmona and CC Sabathia seemed over-matched, and ace pitchers are not usually over-matched like that. It was almost as if Manny was the one with the ball in his hands.

So I understand the hesitance to say that Jason Bay is the second coming of Manny. Because it wouldn’t be true. He just isn’t that good.

However, don’t misinterpret that, for Jason Bay is actually very good.

The Angels defeated the Indians on Tuesday 8-4. Unfortunately, Angels starter Jered Weaver was roughed up figuratively and literally. Weaver…

Q & A with Grizzlies blog “3 Shades of Blue“ As you all probably know, the Wolves take on the Memphis Grizzlies tonight…

There is a lot to talk about. First off, how about our rookie sensation, Steve Mason.  Turning aside some very…

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Defensive tackle may be a position to watch as the Tennessee Titans prepare for next month’s draft. As a result…

Click here for the forum’s thread for tonight’s game against the Grizzlies Game previews: Associated Press Ronald Tillery/Memphis Commercial Appeal…

You know, I think that if I were a coach, I’d have fun with filing injury reports. I wouldn’t bother…

Big East Regular Season Title – ? Undefeated Regular Season – ? Big East Tournament Title – ? NCAA Title…

The Celtic starters for tonight remain a mystery that Rivers apparently is unwilling to share. Asked who would open at…

49-15 @ 34-29 Wednesday, March 11, 2009 7:30 pm ET American Airlines Arena (Miami, FL) The injury bug has continued…

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That's what Rajon Rondo and Kevin Garnett displayed at halftime of the Orlando loss. "All I know,'' said Boston coach…

According to the Globe: With Rajon Rondo sidelined with a sprained ankle, Stephon Marbury will start at point guard tonight…

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Just when I thought the Cowboys were done in free agency, we just signed Gerald Sensabaugh to a 1yr deal….

In one of the least thrilling games of the season, the Steelers knocked out the Bungals on Thursday night at…

As July 2006 came to an end, the Mets were as dominant as any team in baseball. Part of the…

Never had to post something like this before….but….ENOUGH of the Nik-trashing on the previous post comments. It’s as if he’s…

They’ve been bitter rivals in the two games they’ve played against each other this year. Now they share an award….

Spring Training brings out the best in Paul and I as we go into the rolodeck for a special guest, one of our favorite apparel producers in Red Sox Nation, Chris from The Red Seat.

But before we talk t-shirts, we talk contracts. Spurred on by the good “news” of Jon Lester’s “reported” contract extension, we talk long term contracts. We wouldn’t be surprised if there wasn’t an extension in the works for closer, Jonathan Papelbon. Not that he wouldn’t be deserving, we make the case that it’s not in either sides’ best interest. Plus, have you seen Daniel Bard pitch this spring?

As you prepare for your Fenway Park wardrobe this summer, look no further than our friends at The Red Seat (http://www.theredseat.com). Chris tells us about his company and where they come up with their great designs. I still think they missed a best seller in a Manny shirt, but their repertoire of t-shirts rivals that of Dice-K’s pitches.

Chris was kind enough to offer up some shirts as giveaways to Fireside Chats listeners over the next four weeks as we prepare for Opening Day. But we are going to make you earn it. Next week, we’ll be giving out one Red Seat t-shirt to the caller (yes you have to call in and leave a voice mail – the number’s below) who best describes their first Fenway Park experience. Paul and I will select the best narration to win a Red Seat original t-shirt.

It is no secret that second baseman Rickie Weeks and third baseman Bill Hall had off years in ’08–really off…

While we await the announcement of the rest of the Big East Men’s Regular Season Awards and the start of…

Next game: Toronto Raptors (23-41) at Philadelphia 76ers (30-31) The lowly Raptors squad, losers of five straight, take on an…

Alex Rodriguez* is now profiled in Dickipedia. The best part of the entry is quoted below: Accomplishments* As a short…

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That’s the reward for the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight if they win in Los Angeles, against the lowly Clippers. Heading into…

These guys at the WBC are having just way too much fun! And it looks like Dustin Pedroia is getting…