A Month and the Sox
April 14, 2016 - My Dad was taken home by his Lord and Saviour. There are bunches of my words and stories that you can read if you so wish, regarding my Dad's death found in the following links. Dad. The Man is Gone. A Dad and This Boy. I miss him. May 14, 2016 - We took the twins and their older brothers to Fenway Park to see the Red Sox play. It is the 6-year-old twins' first Continue Reading...
Dos Gerentes
I don’t always place much blame on baseball managers, but when I do, it’s usually for a really good reason. 2013 – World Champions 2012 – Last place in the division Continue Reading...
The Red Sox have Boston singing in the streets
Unlike the at bats of a Red Sox hitter, I will keep this short and sweet. But then, I may just foul off a few pitches, lay off a tough pitch just outside the zone, and work the faithful into a frenzy with a timely hit. It occurred to me recently, as I sang along with the words that I think I know from "Tessie", that Boston loves to sing. From McGreevey and the Royal Rooters from more than 100 Continue Reading...
Closer to the truth?
Let me start by saying that I am a life-long Red Sox fan. Watching post season baseball this year makes me wonder how the Red Sox even won as many games as they did this season. The teams still playing, and I stress the word T-E-A-M, look like they're head and shoulders above and beyond the Red Sox especially when it relates to competing for World Championships. Anyways, this isn't about the Red Continue Reading...
Here we go, MLB style
This afternoon the baseball season continues, the post season. This season marks the first time in Major League Baseball history that 10 teams, yes one-third of the teams, made the playoffs. Now, for two of those teams, the post season will be done today. Today, the first ever Wild Card Play-In games kick off the post season. The two winners will advance to play the #1 seed in their respective Continue Reading...
These Sox don’t deserve the likes of Pesky
As if we needed any further proof of the character (lack there of) among this current Red Sox club, this week's embarrassment takes the cake. This clubs collapse last season was tough to handle but not a shock as information became available. This club got Francona fired, as if he were the one losing the games. Oh, I know, he wasn't fired. Face the facts, he was fired. No thanks to this collection Continue Reading...
Jimmy Fund – Cancer doesn’t care
Their shapes and sizes are different. Their voices do not sound the same. Their lifestyles are as diverse as diverse can be. Their ages are not part of the equation. Their place in life is not of concern. Cancer doesn't care, it attacks anyone, anywhere, anytime. Yet, these people, their message is similar. Their message is strong. Their level of resiliency is elevated beyond most of our Continue Reading...
Early reviews: Sox are a bust and have lost their way
Welcome to the circus that is Fenway Amusement Park and the 2012 performance of the Boston Red Sox Players as conducted by seemingly, mildly interested ownership. Lead Jester in this years performance is Bobby Valentine. One of my brothers sent me an email today and shared some of his thoughts on the Red Sox so far this season. This spurred some thoughts and my own written reaction. Which is also Continue Reading...
Thank you Tim
Tim Wakefield announced his retirement from baseball earlier today. He played for 19 years, 17 of which were in Boston. He was drafted as a first baseman but was converted to a knuckle-baller before making it to the majors. Tim Wakefield seemed to have an easy way about his manner when on the mound. Although it seems not much came easily to him on the diamond. In 1992 he would likely have been Continue Reading...