5/21: Riding that sweet Mojo wagon

Mojo rising.....keep on rising....

Looking Up

When the Toronto Blue Jays came to town with a 3.5 game lead over the Boston Red Sox, it would be fair to characterize the first meeting of the two teams this season as surprisingly critical. One team was going to make a statement and thus far, it has been the Red Sox speaking the loudest.

In light of David Ortiz' home run last night, I thought it was a good opportunity to look at the collection of things working in the Red Sox favor since returning East and get a pulse from "all you FireBrandamaniacs" out there.

BOS 8, TOR 3: Homer happy

David Ortiz is finally smiling again. And so is Red Sox Nation.

5/20: Calling all Papi’s

Even though the Papi video tribute didn't bring back the old Papi (it was a lefty pitching...so a break is called for), a win begets a little more video mojo action. Too bad the Jays are throwing another lefty again tonight.

Fenway Guide TRIVIA: Most RBI in a season

Who holds the club record for most RBI in a season, and how many RBI is it?

Foulke speaks on comeback attempt, Schilling

Stan Grossfeld of the Boston Globe interviewed Keith Foulke in a piece that ran today. I enjoy Grossfeld's feature pieces -- they're enjoyable to read, and this one is no exception. It's great to hear from Foulke, and I'll always consider his 2004 postseason effort unmatched by any reliever.

Foulke lost his closer's job in 2005 amid injuries. He stuck as a solid middle reliever for the Sox in 2006, then signed with the Cleveland Indians before retiring in spring training due to injuries. He could have stuck it out and collected his money, but chose not to. He then came back with the Athletics last year, again being a solid reliever. No calls occurred this winter, so he's up in Newark, pitching for an independent team that has Carl Everett at DH.

Let's take a look at what he had to say.

BOS 2, TOR 1: Dealin

At first glance, the A.L. East division leading Toronto Blue Jays were less than impressive. Tim Wakefield, however, couldn't have been more so.

Fireside Chats #46: Where we anxiously await the return of Papi, but we won’t hold our breath

Paul and I took to the airwaves after tonight's win against Toronto in the showdown between the top two teams in the American League East (at least thats what the standings would tell you). We cover topics from the return of the Pap(elbon) to the exact opposite of the Pap(i), Jacoby Ellsbury's recent tear, and interleague play.

And yes...it is time to drop David Ortiz in the lineup...

All that and more on Episode #46 of Fireside Chats on MVN!

5/19: Time to put those Jays in thier place

Big Papi's back after a few days respite. Will the time off help him find his swing in time to welcome the American League East best Toronto Blue Jays? -> Mojo video after the jump...

Poll: Which event is least likely to occur this homestand?