Posted in Patriots on Nov 30th, 2007 2 Comments »
I have a few friends in the Miami area and yesterday I was told by one of them, who has ties to the authorities, that Sean Taylor’s death was from a robbery gone bad.
Word was the someone related to Taylor had told some people that he kept large sums of money — in the tens of thousands — in shoe boxes in his bed room.
I’ve heard a lot about retribution and old “gang” wars as … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Nov 28th, 2007 8 Comments »
Let’s say the money was right, as far as Red Sox officials are concerned, say $130 million over seven years.
Let’s say the Red Sox agree to give Clay Buchholz, a potential top-of-the-rotation starter.
Let’s say the Red Sox agree to a prospect in Double-A, whom the Sox and Twins agree will be a Major League regular.
Let’s say the Red Sox don’t want to give Jacoby Ellsbury as the final piece.
Would you blame them?
That appears to … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Nov 28th, 2007 10 Comments »
If the Red Sox want Johan Santana, probably among the top five starting pitchers in baseball, they can probably have him.
But it’s going to cost them.
According to two separate sources the Red Sox would have to, in the very least, give the Twins two of their best young pitchers, Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester, and another “major league” prospect … Oh yes, and about $130 million over six (or seven) years to Santana. I believe … continued »
Posted in Patriots on Nov 27th, 2007 8 Comments »
One of New England’s favorite sons isn’t going anywhere. The Patriots informed Troy Brown today that he will be activated to the 53-man roster this week.
Brown, who has been injured for what would be his 15th season with the Patriots, was informed of the move today by Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.
The move could be considered a surprise, with the fact the team is 11-0 and apparently loaded at the wide receiver position with the … continued »
Posted in Red Sox on Nov 27th, 2007 No Comments »
This just came in from the Red Sox:
Fans have first shot at 2008 tickets as Sox Pax and select April and May games go on sale via internet, telephone and at special Fenway event
The Boston Red Sox will for the fifth straight year host “Christmas at Fenway” Presented by Stop & Shop, Saturday, December 8, offering fans the opportunity to purchase 2008 Sox Pax as well as single-game tickets to 18 selected April and May … continued »
Posted in Patriots on Nov 27th, 2007 4 Comments »
Just got back from an event in North Andover at Joe Fish’s Seafood Restaurant (my favorite!) in North Andover. I was not only there to eat but listen to Tom Brady, the elder, talk to a men’s group out of St. Michael’s parish in town.
Anyway, Brady, 63, was fabulous. He left no question unanswered, including his son’s views on Drew Bledsoe, Randy Moss and being drafted 199th overall.
He also told some amusing stories about his … continued »
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