Posted in Red Sox on Feb 28th, 2007 12 Comments »
Post-game update:- Red Sox 4, Twins 4, 10 innings- Terry Francona talking about the fact that the Twins brought the Mayor’s Cup (given to the winner of the most spring training games between the teams): “They might have to split that thing in half.”- Red Sox pitchers didn’t walk a batter and threw 35 first-pitch strikes in 40 tries.- Alex Ochoa impressed with two laser throws from right … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Feb 28th, 2007 14 Comments »
The ultimate cross-promotion alert (actual first part of today’s story in the Eagle-Tribune):Manny Ramirez talked yesterday รข?? to Bill and Rose Quayle.At about 11 a.m. yesterday, the kindly elderly couple from Westlake, Ohio was let through the restraining ropes on Field No. 5 at the Red Sox minor league training complex. And with the admittance, the Quayles were also privy to a side of Ramirez certainly not focused on since the … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Feb 27th, 2007 14 Comments »
Here’s the real story from what happened on the day Manny arrived in camp … I didn’t go see an albino raccoon. Truth be told, it was the one day I could see my family on the other side of the state so the Manny drama was going to have to wait on this blog. But, with the posts of anticipation ringing in my head, I made sure I got a 4 a.m. wake-up call … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Feb 26th, 2007 22 Comments »
This just in…
Manny Ramirez has arrived at Red Sox camp three days earlier than expected. He is in the process of taking a team physical but isn’t expected to talk to the media today. His agent Greg Genske is expected to hold a press conference sometime this morning.
Will update as things unfold…
Posted in Red Sox on Feb 26th, 2007 9 Comments »
Going to take tomorrow off. Trying to choose between going to see the albino raccoon, the venomous snake, or the Thomas Edison Museum. Whatever it is it won’t involve Edison Ave. or the Red Sox minor league training facility.Wanted to reflect on impressions out of the first 1 1/2 weeks of camp:- Jonathan Papelbon is passionate about become a “Gajillionaire” via his stock tip, Ispottedyou.com. He also has exhibited unbelievable amount … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Feb 25th, 2007 3 Comments »
Cross-promotion alert: Story in the Eagle-Tribune today has Curt Schilling talking about how his new venture, Green Monster Games, resulted an unusual offseason for him. He touches on what his schedule was and how he might have done things different.
“Sure, there were things I would have done differently the next time from a time management standpoint,” Schilling said of his offseason schedule. “But I learned. I showed up (at spring training) at a weight I … continued »
Eagle-Tribune Executive Sports Editor Bill Burt has been synonymous with the local and Boston sports scene for the past 24 years. (more)