by zach hayes | Mar 9, 2006 | Uncategorized
Schilling toes the rubber, rubs the ball in the palm of his hands, and faces his nemesis, David Wright. Wright, the reigning NL MVP, slowly steps into the batters box and watches Schilling stare him down. The catcher, Jason Varitek, throws down one finger as a sign to...
by guest | Mar 8, 2006 | Uncategorized
David Wells’ sudden change of heart has left Sox pitchers playing a game of musical chairs; at the end of spring training, one of the 12 players in the big club’s plans will be left standing. I’m not prepared to complain about an overabundance of...
by zach hayes | Mar 7, 2006 | Uncategorized
That knuckler might kill me someday. Just watch it for a second. Try and take your mind off the mustard that just spilled on your brand new shirt you accidentally wore to the ballpark. Focus away from Gary Sheffield
by guest | Mar 6, 2006 | Uncategorized
I ran into my neighbor outside Sunday evening, and a conversation started up about two aging aces looking for comeback years with AL East teams: Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson. There was disagreement between us as to who would have the better 2006 season, so I...
by evan brunell | Mar 3, 2006 | Uncategorized
What’s happening with the other teams we’re going to get familiar with (at least 19 times each) this season? Baltimore Orioles – Javy Lopez is not adjusting well to first-base. Despite being upbeat, Lopez is going to have to improve if he wants to...
by evan brunell | Mar 2, 2006 | Uncategorized
Earlier this February, Zach unveiled his predictions for the 2006 division finish. Then the comments got busy with other people’s comments. I then predicted six Sox’s finishes this year, and while it didn’t get as much feedback as the standings,...
by evan brunell | Mar 1, 2006 | Uncategorized
The Red Sox’s coaching staff has taken on a new look this season. Gone is first-base coach Lynn Jones, who is now an instructor in the Cincinnatti Reds’ minor league system. Taking his place is Bill Haselman, former Red Sox catcher, who served as interim...
by zach hayes | Feb 28, 2006 | Uncategorized
The 2006 Boston Red Sox schedule was announced a few months ago, and we have yet to take an inside look at the West Coast road trips, long home stands or key September series that awaits. So let
by guest | Feb 27, 2006 | Uncategorized
As you may be aware, I’m a tremendous shill for the World Baseball Classic. However ham-handed the execution may have been to this point, I believe it to be the best idea to emanate from Bud Selig’s Commissioner Office: not only because it allows me to...
by zach hayes | Feb 24, 2006 | Uncategorized
Terry FranconaÌs spring training diary, February 23: 9:01 A.M: Working out early in Fort Myers with big David Wells and Curt Schilling. Schilling looks like heÌs lost a good 20 pounds this off season. Probably the lack of cake and an unlimited amount of barbeque pork...
