The Jihad of Red Sox Nation

There has been recent mania sweeping the nation (as in United States) regarding Sons of Sam Horn. David Pinto, a blogger I greatly respect, posted an article on February 4th and 6th. The February 4th article noted Curt Schilling’s quote about Rob Neyer, and ran...

Peter Gammons Notes

I think that this snippet, found on Boston Dirt Dogs, is too important to not show other people. Very interesting notes that I found in this are in bold. What follows is Dirt Dogs’ words with my bold facts you should take note of. “…This is what...

Should baseball turn into football?

“You can’t sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You’ve got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That’s why baseball is the greatest game of them all.” -Earl Weaver...

Homosexuality in baseball

As society moves towards a more accepting way of life, one of the big issues will be homosexuality. For many years, the issue was minorities. Now that minorities have gained a foothold, the eye has turned to homosexuality. The Massachusetts Supreme Court has decreed...

For relief, take Rolaids (2003 Minor League RP)

Relief pitching is becoming increasingly important in baseball. More and more relief pitchers are also becoming specialists. They are brought on to get lefties out. They are brought on to get power-hitting righties out. They are brought on to get a slap-hitting left...

Theo taking a vacation? I don’t think so

Rotoworld.com had this to say about the Red Sox possibly signing Tony Womack to a minor league deal : The Red Sox are talking to Tony Womack about a minor league contract. Theo Epstein must be on vacation this week. Signing Terry Shumpert seemed harmless enough....

Various Sox News

A reader, Kirk from Canada, writes: I feel quite good about the off season. I believe Arod/Manny may go down after next season. Nobody wants either contract and Theo will see if A. Nomar can still play B. Will he resign at a reasonable price. I suspect he may go for a...