Comments on: The rear-view mirror http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/ Bill Burt's blog on sports Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:40:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.1 By: mini Fenway Park http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-196 mini Fenway Park Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:19:00 +0000 http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-196 <p>Hi Rob,<BR/><BR/>I though your Red Sox readers might be interested in our up-coming event, or the construction of mini-Fenway Park.<BR/><BR/>April 7, 2007 at 7pm: Auction Event at the State Street Pavilion within Fenway Park to benefit Boston Red Sox & Major League Baseball backed mini-Fenway Park.<BR/><BR/>Breaking ground in Quincy MA in May 2007, our Fenway Park/Massachusetts License Plate low numbered plates from 1 to 99 and several special Red Sox numbers/years (including 406 (Ted Williams batting average) & 1489 (original retired numbers)) can be bid on at www.Red Sox.com (http://redsox.auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/feature.d2w/report?wl=33338039&sort=term&search=FPLP) up to the end of the Event on April 7th at 11pm. <BR/><BR/>Purchase of tickets for the event can also be purchased at RedSox.com. All the proceeds go to the non-profit (c) (3) organization dedicating itself to providing outlets for kids to deepen their passion for baseball!<BR/><BR/>Fans can always purchase their own special numbered Fenway Park/MA License Plate (if available), at www.RedSox.com. For more information on mini-Fenway Park please visit www.redsox.com or http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ballpark/minifenway/index.jsp<BR/><BR/>If you have any questions please contact Rick Iaccobucci at 617- 471-3332<BR/><BR/>our blog is at: http://www.kidsreplicaballpark.org/MFP_blog.html</p> Hi Rob,

I though your Red Sox readers might be interested in our up-coming event, or the construction of mini-Fenway Park.

April 7, 2007 at 7pm: Auction Event at the State Street Pavilion within Fenway Park to benefit Boston Red Sox & Major League Baseball backed mini-Fenway Park.

Breaking ground in Quincy MA in May 2007, our Fenway Park/Massachusetts License Plate low numbered plates from 1 to 99 and several special Red Sox numbers/years (including 406 (Ted Williams batting average) & 1489 (original retired numbers)) can be bid on at www.Red Sox.com (http://redsox.auction.mlb.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/feature.d2w/report?wl=33338039&sort=term&search=FPLP) up to the end of the Event on April 7th at 11pm.

Purchase of tickets for the event can also be purchased at RedSox.com. All the proceeds go to the non-profit (c) (3) organization dedicating itself to providing outlets for kids to deepen their passion for baseball!

Fans can always purchase their own special numbered Fenway Park/MA License Plate (if available), at www.RedSox.com. For more information on mini-Fenway Park please visit www.redsox.com or http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ballpark/minifenway/index.jsp

If you have any questions please contact Rick Iaccobucci at 617- 471-3332

our blog is at: http://www.kidsreplicaballpark.org/MFP_blog.html

]]> By: Anonymous http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-195 Anonymous Tue, 27 Feb 2007 02:11:00 +0000 http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-195 <p>The term "Greek God of Walks" has nothing to do with ethnicity, but is a reference to the group of specialized gods that made Greece famous. I didn't think anyone wouold pick apart an allusion used to praise a player, having no basis on their ethnic background. However, I do agree that this log is fantastic.</p> The term “Greek God of Walks” has nothing to do with ethnicity, but is a reference to the group of specialized gods that made Greece famous. I didn’t think anyone wouold pick apart an allusion used to praise a player, having no basis on their ethnic background. However, I do agree that this log is fantastic.

]]> By: Anonymous http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-194 Anonymous Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:38:00 +0000 http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-194 <p>I'm not disputing Youkilis' ability to judge balls and strikes. I've also actually watched Red Sox games in my life as well, so I know all about Youk (who's Jewish, but not Greek - and yes, I read "Moneyball").<BR/><BR/>I was referring to Rob's word choice. "Obviously" suggests that it's a no-brainer and "perhaps" suggests that it's debatable. I think he kind of contradicted himself in this sentence.<BR/><BR/>Either way, this blog is a fantastic addition to my daily surf.</p> I’m not disputing Youkilis’ ability to judge balls and strikes. I’ve also actually watched Red Sox games in my life as well, so I know all about Youk (who’s Jewish, but not Greek - and yes, I read “Moneyball”).

I was referring to Rob’s word choice. “Obviously” suggests that it’s a no-brainer and “perhaps” suggests that it’s debatable. I think he kind of contradicted himself in this sentence.

Either way, this blog is a fantastic addition to my daily surf.

]]> By: Don Babbitt http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-193 Don Babbitt Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:06:00 +0000 http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-193 <p>Hi Rob,<BR/><BR/>You should link to a reference such as this one and even when you mention your own stories in the paper.<BR/><BR/>"Read C.J. Nitkowski's journal for the Associated Press about his current stay in the Japanese spring training and you can get an idea just how different the two countries approach the preseason."</p> Hi Rob,

You should link to a reference such as this one and even when you mention your own stories in the paper.

“Read C.J. Nitkowski’s journal for the Associated Press about his current stay in the Japanese spring training and you can get an idea just how different the two countries approach the preseason.”

]]> By: Anonymous http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-192 Anonymous Mon, 26 Feb 2007 20:50:00 +0000 http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-192 <p>Kevin Youlilis has perhaps the best discrening eye in baseball because he has an excellent eye for strikes. As Peter Gammons put it, he's the "Greek God of Walks".</p> Kevin Youlilis has perhaps the best discrening eye in baseball because he has an excellent eye for strikes. As Peter Gammons put it, he’s the “Greek God of Walks”.

]]> By: Anonymous http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-191 Anonymous Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:46:00 +0000 http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-191 <p>How does Kevin Youkilis <B>obviously</B> have <B>perhaps</B> the best discerning eye in baseball?</p> How does Kevin Youkilis obviously have perhaps the best discerning eye in baseball?

]]> By: Anonymous http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-190 Anonymous Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:08:00 +0000 http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-190 <p>Rob, what has Brad Mills been up to this spring? Haven't heard boo about him.</p> Rob, what has Brad Mills been up to this spring? Haven’t heard boo about him.

]]> By: fenfan http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-189 fenfan Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:58:00 +0000 http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-189 <p>Hi, Rob:<BR/><BR/>I haven't posted in a few days but I must commend you for a great job thus far covering the team in Fort Myers; you're obviously having a lot of fun with this blog and you even got high praise from a long-standing Sox blog, The Joy of Sox.<BR/><BR/>I don't have any questions right now but keep it up and have a great day off from the keyboard.</p> Hi, Rob:

I haven’t posted in a few days but I must commend you for a great job thus far covering the team in Fort Myers; you’re obviously having a lot of fun with this blog and you even got high praise from a long-standing Sox blog, The Joy of Sox.

I don’t have any questions right now but keep it up and have a great day off from the keyboard.

]]> By: Mike http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-188 Mike Mon, 26 Feb 2007 08:05:00 +0000 http://blogs.eagletribune.com/sports/2007/02/26/the-rear-view-mirror/#comment-188 <p>Rob,<BR/><BR/>I don't even know which kids are in minor league camp. Do they all go there (besided the ones playing in the Dominican)?<BR/><BR/>First, is there any prospects you've seen that have caught your eye in minor league camp, or perhaps you've heard some buzz about from a source?<BR/><BR/>I'd love to hear about anything you know about anyone really, but some names I am curious about...<BR/><BR/>Pitching, Pitching, Pitching!!<BR/>- Clay Buchholz (of course)<BR/>- Michael Bowden<BR/>- Daniel Bard<BR/>- Bryce Cox<BR/>- Justin Masterson (starter this year)<BR/>- Felix Doubrant<BR/>- Caleb Clay<BR/><BR/>As for hitters, I'm wondering about Jed Lowrie. He seemed to grab some people's attention last year in camp (Francona), but had an up and down year and is looking to bounce back.<BR/><BR/>...but really, anything about any of the young kids would be great.<BR/><BR/>Squeeze those sources for info!</p> Rob,

I don’t even know which kids are in minor league camp. Do they all go there (besided the ones playing in the Dominican)?

First, is there any prospects you’ve seen that have caught your eye in minor league camp, or perhaps you’ve heard some buzz about from a source?

I’d love to hear about anything you know about anyone really, but some names I am curious about…

Pitching, Pitching, Pitching!!
- Clay Buchholz (of course)
- Michael Bowden
- Daniel Bard
- Bryce Cox
- Justin Masterson (starter this year)
- Felix Doubrant
- Caleb Clay

As for hitters, I’m wondering about Jed Lowrie. He seemed to grab some people’s attention last year in camp (Francona), but had an up and down year and is looking to bounce back.

…but really, anything about any of the young kids would be great.

Squeeze those sources for info!

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