Empty Chairs at Crowded Ballparks

Jeff Howe, MVN Angels writer, has a guest column for Fire Brand of the AL today. Sweat ran down my forehead like a creek ahead of an onrushing flood. The muscles in my legs screamed like Darin...

Perish the Thought

With Nomar back for a while now and Trot Nixon debuting today, it’s time for us to realize that June is a transition month. Everyone needs to find their niche, their spot in the lineup, their role. The players have to adjust to the kind of pitches they will see...

Maybe Not Houston, But

Some of you may recall my ‘Free Agents in 2005‘ post. For those of you that don’t, I ran down a thread that was on Wicked East Coast, a forum that I visit (link under Fire Brand’s links). In it, the posters discussed where exactly Nomar would...

Back To Normal

Scott Williamson was activated from the disabled list yesterday, with Andy Dominique being sent down. While Pawtucket will now have to shift Dominique and Daubach around the diamond, this is very good news indeed for the bullpen. This seems as good a time as any to...

The Return of the Nomar

Terry Francona: Nomar Garciaparra, this is an unexpected pleasure. We are honored by your presence… Nomar Garciaparra: You may dispense with the pleasantries, Manager. I’m here to put you back on schedule to win the World Series. Terry Francona: I assure...