I’ve been absent from the blogging beat for a while, due to the All Star break and a nagging bit of a flu bug. So tell me RSN, have I missed anything while I’ve been gone? What’s that? Julio “ball and chain” Lugo was cut loose from the team after two and a half subpar, [...]
A’s blank Sox in Nomar’s return to Fenway
John Smoltz’s Fenway Park debut was overshadowed by the return of Nomar Garciaparra tonight, but it was an unheralded rookie starting pitcher for the Oakland A’s who trumped all the tributes and attention being given to those two accomplished veterans. Brett Anderson tossed a complete game shutout, dampening what was supposed to be a celebration of Smoltz first [...]
Sox set to tackle the Fish at Fenway
Fresh off taking two of three from the World Champs in the City of Brotherly Love, and following four straight series against division leaders, the Red Sox will welcome the floundering Miami Florida Marlins to Fenway Park tonight as they kick off a quick six game homestand before embarking on yet another lengthy road trip. [...]
Messy Mets spoil Dice-K’s return to mound
When the time comes to look back at some of the classic games from the ’09 season, tonight’s interleague opener between the Sox and New York Mets will be WAY down on the list. And when player’s agents are compiling highlights for their client’s personal resume reels, no one will be asking the video editor to [...]
Big Papi’s big doughnut highlights Sox heartbreaking 12 inning loss
How does a team lose a game when they get a quality start from the starting pitcher, a five-hit game from its ninth place hitter, a four-hit game from its second baseman, numerous outstanding defensive plays, and 4 2/3 shutout innings from its bullpen? Easy. When its superstar slugger goes 0-7 with 3 ks and 12 men left [...]
