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July 28, 2008

Red Sox Manny Ramirez Wants To Be Traded To Iraq

Posted by Peter F. · Published: July 28, 2008 · Comments (5)

You think I'm joking. I'm not. And neither is Boston Red Sox outfielder and future Hall of Famer, Manny Ramirez. Today he said that he'd approve a trade to any place else other than Boston. Including Iraq. The Dreadlocked one said, ""I don't care where I play -- I can... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (4 votes cast)

July 13, 2008

Former MLB Pitcher Chuck Stobbs dead at age 79

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 13, 2008

The left handed Stobbs came to the Major Leagues for the first time in 1947 and stayed around till 1961. He won over 100 games, but with a losing record. Mostly because he played most of his career with one of the worst teams(The Senators) in the American League. His... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

May 26, 2008

Former MLB pitcher Geremi Gonzalez killed by lightning strike

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: May 26, 2008 · Comments (2)

He won 11 of his career 30 wins as a rookie with the 1997 Chicago Cubs. After that arm injuries hampered Gonzalez' career. RIP. ***** CARACAS, Venezuela -- Former major league pitcher Geremi Gonzalez, who won 11 games for the Chicago Cubs in 1997, was killed by a lightning strike... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

May 20, 2008

Boston Lefty Jon Lester throws a no-hitter

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: May 20, 2008 · Comments (1)

He was the first Red Sox southpaw to do so in 52 years. Now he can add a no-hitter to his already amazing list of accomplishments. The 24-year-old lefty shut down Kansas City 7-0 Monday night for the first no-hitter in the majors since Red Sox rookie Clay Buchholz threw... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

April 20, 2008

Former MLB Catcher John Marzano dead at 45

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: April 20, 2008

He died Saturday after a fall down the stairs at his home. John was strictly a bullpen catcher, but he managed to stay employed at the Major league level for 12 years. Afterwards he went into broadcasting. RIP.... [Full Story]

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December 28, 2007

Former MLB player Jim Leyritz charged with DUI manslaughter

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 28, 2007

He is charged with killing a woman in Broward County Florida. FORT LAUDERDALE - Jim Leyritz, the former Major League Baseball player known as "The King," was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter Friday morning following an accident that killed another driver, police said. Leyritz, 44, was traveling north-bound on... [Full Story]

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December 20, 2007

Papelbon's Dog Destroys World Series Ball

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 20, 2007 · Comments (1)

Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon kept the final out ball from this year's Red Sox World Series winning game. Unfortunately, the Riverdancing wacko left the ball where his dog Boss could get at it, and now the dog has reportedly destroyed the historic piece of Boston memorabilia. Papelbon told his... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

October 29, 2007

Red Sox conquer Rockies

Posted by Peter F. · Published: October 29, 2007 · Comments (1)

And in the end, it wasn't even close. In fact, it was a downright snoozer of a World Series. Mirroring their 2004 triumph, the Boston Red Sox have swept their way to a World Series championship, beating the Colorado Rockies, 4-3 in Game 4 to take the series 4 games... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (2 votes cast)

October 19, 2007

Francona's Foul-Up?

Posted by Peter F. · Published: October 19, 2007 · Comments (3)

OK, so this isn't like exactly Grady Little keeping a clearly tired Pedro Martinez in the game after 100+ pitches. But somebody explain to me why Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona had ace Josh Beckett go out in the 7th AND 8th innings of last night's ball game to... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.3/5 (3 votes cast)

August 29, 2006

Tek-nical Difficulties

Posted by · Published: August 29, 2006 · Comments (4)

"May I have your attention please: Will Jason Varitek please report to the catcher's box? Jason Varitek. To the catcher's box. Thank you." It sounds like something that would be said in a grocery store. It is. Just about every grocery store conversation in New England this time of year... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

December 21, 2005

Johnny Damon to the Yankees

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 21, 2005

Johnny Damon has jumped ship to the New York Yankees. That's right, you heard me right folks, Damon has put the Boston Red Sox and his possible legacy as a Bo Sox center fielder behind him for the greener pastures of the New York Yankees and their $52 Million Dollar... [Full Story]

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October 30, 2004

Schilling Espouses on His Faith... Big Deal

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 30, 2004

I was stuck in traffic sitting on the 101 highway and starting listening to Jim Rome's radio show. I only heard him a few times before, but this was the first time I wanted to call in. The topic was on Curt Schilling using baseball and this World Series as... [Full Story]

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October 28, 2004

Red Sox Win--Really!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 28, 2004 · Comments (1)

The Boston Red Sox finally win a World Series. 86 years of heartbreak vanish in victorious glee. Does this championship vindicate sabermetrics? That's a question best saved for another time by someone much more knowledgable of the subject. For tonight, Red Sox Nation is standing tall. "Red Sox World Champions"... [Full Story]

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May 11, 2004

BK: Not Having It His Way

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 11, 2004

BK: Not Having It His Way It’s about time. After getting torched again last night, Red Sox pitcher Byung-Hyun Kim has finally been dropped from the BoSox rotation. Bronson Arroyo will replace the embattled Kim as the Sox fifth starter, and Theo Epstein and the rest of the Boston front-office... [Full Story]

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May 5, 2004

Trading Places

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 5, 2004

http://chazsports.blogspot.com Well, that was quick. One week ago the sports world was asking “what’s wrong with the Yankees?” Theories abounded that Mike Mussina’s arm was shot, Derek Jeter was having elbow problems and A. Rod couldn’t handle the spotlight of the Big Apple. The Yanks had just been swept by... [Full Story]

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November 14, 2003

Timlin Resigned

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 14, 2003

Boston Red Sox Re-Sign Mike Timlin Good move by the Red Sox here. He was the only consistent pitcher all year for the Sox. Check out the lead to this story. BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox (news) on Friday re-signed reliever Mike Timlin, the pitcher who might have gotten... [Full Story]

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October 31, 2003

Manny's Still Available

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 31, 2003

Seems as if no one really wants Manny and his big ass salary. I don't blame them. I think the days of huge long term contracts are over. Welcome to baseball the way it should be. Cross posted at Bawstin Sports Pundits.... [Full Story]

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October 30, 2003

Manny Outta Here?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 30, 2003 · Comments (1)

So, Theo and Co. put Manny on waivers today, according to reports in the Boston Herald and the New York Times. I guess it was inevitable, but part of me still can't believe it. Theo & Co. are going to revamp this entire team. I don't think even Pedro and... [Full Story]

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Bye Bye Manny?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 30, 2003

The Red Sox have apparently put Manny Ramirez on irrevocable waivers, giving every team in baseball a chance to add him to their team by merely agreeing to pick up his $20 million dollar salary over the next day or so. (I say apparently because the waiver process in technically... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

October 27, 2003

LITTLE FIRED

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 27, 2003

NYT applies the headline "Red Sox Manager Is Fired" to a story which says, Red Sox manager Grady Little will not be back next year, paying the price for his decision to stick with Pedro Martinez in Game 7 of the American League championship series. The Red Sox let Little... [Full Story]

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October 23, 2003

Grady Little Sighting

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 23, 2003

A Grady Little sighting has been reported in Alabama. Cross posted at Bawstin Sports Pundits... [Full Story]

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October 20, 2003

Bill James Interview

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 20, 2003

BoSox fans will be interested in TIME's interview with Bill James. TIME: How did you feel after the loss [to the Yankees in the ALCS]? James: I was extremely disappointed and extremely low. Was I more low than I was when the [Kansas] Jayhawks lost the national title game last... [Full Story]

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October 17, 2003

RED SOX WIN!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 17, 2003 · Comments (1)

Via Gawker: The New York Post editorial page must have an early bed time. How else would one explain their editorial on the end of the Curse of the Bambino? Get to the newsstand now and buy a piece of history! You could frame it and send it to your... [Full Story]

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Reflecting

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 17, 2003

Now that I am over my initial shock that the Red Sox have lost again to the Yankees, it's time for reflection. This was a tough pill to swallow. However, the team played well all year long and gutted it out until the end. We honestly have nothing to be... [Full Story]

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October 14, 2003

MEMO TO GRADY LITTLE

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 14, 2003 · Comments (1)

Quit it with the green light on 3 and 2 with no outs, would you! Nothing's worse than having to watch at least one strike out, throw out per game in a series like this. ... [Full Story]

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