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Giving Thanks To Boston Sports
joshqpublic.com — I just want to thank you for giving me the best day of my life. Oh, just... to be with you is having the best day of my life. -Dido Public Service Announcement: Ok, here we go! Just a quick one. An obligatory giving thanks one. A take it to the banks one. A more valuable than the ... (more) Giving Thanks To Boston Sports
State of the Nation: Rounding the Bases
State of the Nation: Rounding the Bases
4sportboston.com — In 2009 I decided to loosen up the purse strings a little and indulge in a couple... new Red Sox t-shirts from Bob’s Store (you know, the one’s with the numbers on the back – and not the Walmart version – aka: a “fakey”). Hurrying over to the red and blue ... (more) State of the Nation: Rounding the Bases

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Charlie Saponara: The Red Sox offense, present and future
Charlie Saponara: The Red Sox offense, present and future
firebrandal.com — Charlie Saponara blogs fantasy baseball at Fantasy Baseball 365 . Today, he takes a look at how... the Red Sox offense is constructed… It is an exciting time in the baseball offseason. The first weekend of free agent signing is upon us and the winter meetings are right around the ... (more) Charlie Saponara: The Red Sox offense, present and future
Red Sox Links: Bay, Ortiz, Ellsbury
Red Sox Links: Bay, Ortiz, Ellsbury
bottomlinesox.com — MLB Trade Rumors - Angels not interested in Holliday, Bay an option WEEI Full Count - Ortiz... says Sox needed a 30 HR guy LAST year. “I say that like a year ago and everybody looked at me like I was a (expletive) clown. I say, ‘We need another 30 home run hitting guy.’ ‘What, you crazy!’ [...] ... (more) Red Sox Links: Bay, Ortiz, Ellsbury
A motivated David Ortiz
A motivated David Ortiz
fullcount.weei.com — David Ortiz met with the media in the interview room at Fenway Park Thursday afternoon to talk... about his upcoming Second Annual David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic, along with the event’s auction, both of which will benefit the David Ortiz ... (more) A motivated David Ortiz
Francona on Lackey, Bay, Ortiz and more
boston.com — Terry Francona visited with the hosts of WEEI's "Dale and Holley" show this afternoon, taking questions from... the hosts as well as calls and texts from listeners. Sounding refreshed and answering with some candor, here are a number of topics...  ... (more) Francona on Lackey, Bay, Ortiz and more
Ortiz says the Sox need more power
boston.com — David Ortiz held a little get-together with the media this morning to discuss his upcoming charity golf... event in the Dominican Republic. He has an impressive guest list that includes Jacoby Ellsbury, Mike Lowell, newly married Clay Buchholz, Daniel... ... (more) Ortiz says the Sox need more power
David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic Online Auction Features a Host of Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences
David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic Online Auction Features a Host of Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences
soxanddawgs.com — Auction Will Benefit the David Ortiz Children’s Fund BOSTON, MA November 16, 2009 - Can’t make it... to Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic for the 2 nd Annual David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic this year? You can still help David Ortiz raise funds for children in need by participating in ... (more) David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic Online Auction ...
The 2009 Alternate Universe Carter-Batista Award: RE24 (and Sitch?)
fangraphs.com — Following up an earlier post on "overrated RBI guys," this posts looks more closely at situatoinal numbers... to see if there might be something of a "knack" to driving runs in that is lost in non-contextual stats. (more) The 2009 Alternate Universe Carter-Batista Award: RE24 ...
Happy Birthday Big Papi!
Happy Birthday Big Papi!
fenwaywest.com — David Ortiz turns 34 today. (more) Happy Birthday Big Papi!
David Ortiz charity event gets boost from Jonas Brothers, other celebrities
David Ortiz charity event gets boost from Jonas Brothers, other celebrities
blog.masslive.com — David Ortiz has launched another charity event, and this time he's getting by with some help from... his friends. (more) David Ortiz charity event gets boost from Jonas ...
The 2009 Carter-Batista Award
fangraphs.com — Which players' offensive value was most distorted by RBI totals in 2009? There's only one way to... find out: a junk stat. (more) The 2009 Carter-Batista Award
MMA "Youtube Roundup" 11/16/09 - (UFC, Dana, Couture, Bisbing, Lesnar, Ortiz, Griffin)
kocosports.com — MMA "Youtube Roundup" 11/16/09 - (UFC, Dana, Couture, Bisbing, Lesnar, Ortiz, Griffin)... (more) MMA "Youtube Roundup" 11/16/09 - (UFC, Dana, Couture, ...
Boston Red Sox Fantasy Report
Boston Red Sox Fantasy Report
advancedfantasybaseball.com — Last offseason the Red Sox made a concerted effort to bolster their offense by signing Mark Teixeira... . There were also several rumors of them attempting to trade for various offensive stars. They also seemed determined to upgrade their captain Jason Varitek with a younger, more offensively ... (more) Boston Red Sox Fantasy Report
Good Stuff in Big Papi's Auction
Good Stuff in Big Papi's Auction
fenwaywest.com — David Ortiz is holding an online auction as part of his Celebrity Golf Classic. There are some... interesting things for you to bid including a guitar signed by Big Papi, a football signed by Tom Brady, and a World Series Jersey signed by Mariano Rivera. The most interesting item is a lesson ... (more) Good Stuff in Big Papi's Auction
2009 David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic
2009 David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic
events.org — Hosted By: David Ortiz Children's Fund Events.org Online Auction Auction Categories: (select from the categories below to... preview) Featured Items All Experiences Other Sports Memoribilia # - Title Value Bids Current Bid Las Vegas Getaway Donated By: ... (more) 2009 David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic
MMA "Youtube Roundup" 11/11/09 - (UFC 105, Couture, Vera, Hardy, Swick, UFC 106, Ortiz, Fedor)
kocosports.com — MMA "Youtube Roundup" 11/11/09 - (UFC 105, Couture, Vera, Hardy, Swick, UFC 106, Ortiz, Fedor)... (more) MMA "Youtube Roundup" 11/11/09 - (UFC 105, Couture, ...
MMA Video on Demand: UFC 106 Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 preview
kocosports.com — MMA Video on Demand: UFC 106 Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 preview... (more) MMA Video on Demand: UFC 106 Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 preview
MLB Update: The Curse of Big Papi, Yankees Free Agent Frenzy, and Joe Mauer's Future With The Twins
MLB Update: The Curse of Big Papi, Yankees Free Agent Frenzy, and Joe Mauer's Future With The Twins
sportsjudge.blogspot.com — I'm a guy who likes a challenge.  Overtime, extra innings, championship game; you name it and it... gets the blood flowing.  Now I don't swing freely, I take on calculated bets.  I know when I step into the ring that odds are pretty good that I leave victorious.  In fact, ... (more) MLB Update: The Curse of Big Papi, Yankees Free Agent ...
Royals in the Caribbean: Puerto Rico League Primer
Royals in the Caribbean: Puerto Rico League Primer
kingsofkauffman.com — Today the Puerto Rico Winter League kicks off. In the spirit of consistency, here is a look... at Royals’ players who are currently assigned to rosters. Puerto Rico Winter League: RHP-Mario Santiago (24) [Gigantes de Carolina]: The Royals drafted Mario in the 16th round of the 2005 draft ... (more) Royals in the Caribbean: Puerto Rico League Primer
Red Sox Hot On Matsui?
Red Sox Hot On Matsui?
duelingcouches.blogspot.com — A story on Nikkansports.com and translated by NPB Tracker reported Wednesday that the Red Sox were preparing... a multi-year offer for Hideki Matsui to be the team's regular left fielder. I wouldn't mind this at all. Hideki would be an upgrade for Ortiz at DH and I trust him enough to play ... (more) Red Sox Hot On Matsui?
More on Matsui
npbtracker.com — It looks like the reports of Boston’s interest in Hideki Matsui drew quite a bit of attention... the other day, possibly getting blown just a wee bit out of proportion. All the reports in the Japanese media, which idolizes Matsui, are saying that ... (more) More on Matsui
Agent: Japan isn't option for World Series MVP Hideki Matsui
nydailynews.com — CHICAGO - Hideki Matsui may or may not return to the Yankees next season, but according to... his agent, the World Series MVP won't be heading back to his native Japan to play in 2010. Arn Tellem said his client will be playing in the majors next season ... (more) Agent: Japan isn't option for World Series MVP ...
In Retrospect:  The 2002 Twins
In Retrospect: The 2002 Twins
myteamrivals.typepad.com — As I promised (threatened?) earlier, I am planning to spend the offseason examining notable Twins teams and... former players. First up, let's look at the 2002 Twins. It was the first Twins team to make the playoffs since 1991, and the last Twins team to win a postseason series. They finished ... (more) In Retrospect: The 2002 Twins
Edgar representing for the DH's
espn.go.com — Playing off a Larry Stone post (which plays off the Joe Posnanski post I linked to this... morning), David Pinto makes a Hall of Fame case for Edgar Mart... (more) Edgar representing for the DH's
The buried Ortiz jersey
The buried Ortiz jersey
pinstripealley.com — View full size photo » Remember the construction worker who buried a David Ortiz jersey in the... cement of the new Yankee Stadium ? How's he feeling about now? Since the Yankees moved into the supposedly jinxed ballpark, three ... (more) The buried Ortiz jersey
Red Sox pick up 2010 option for Victor Martinez
Red Sox pick up 2010 option for Victor Martinez
bottomlinesox.com — It's confirmed. V-Mart will be back in Boston for 2010. This is great news, since Martinez' arrival... on July 31st snapped David Ortiz out if his funk and sparked the offense for the entire second half. If the Sox can re-sign Bay, we'll have a nice looking heart of the order with Bay, ... (more) Red Sox pick up 2010 option for Victor Martinez
Lots of question marks for 2010 Red Sox starters
Lots of question marks for 2010 Red Sox starters
batter-upwithbruno.blogspot.com — Well its officially that time again. The time of, "who should the Red Sox sign, re-sign, drop,... and trade for" time. There are, indeed, a lot of questions. Here's a quick breakdown: The obvious Jason Bay and Jason Varitek The not as obvious Alex Gonzalez and Rocco Baldelli In ... (more) Lots of question marks for 2010 Red Sox starters
No Papi ‘Jinx’ at the New Yankees Stadium
No Papi ‘Jinx’ at the New Yankees Stadium
zellspinstripeblog.com — Remember this? Surely, every Yankees fan does. Everyone knows the story, a bitter construction who was working... on the new Yankees Stadium buried a David Ortiz jersey (pictured to the right) in hope that it would ‘jinx’ the Yankees. Luckily for the Yankees, the curse never took and ... (more) No Papi ‘Jinx’ at the New Yankees Stadium
The Yankees Are World Series Champs... And I'm Ok With It
The Yankees Are World Series Champs... And I'm Ok With It
aarontorres-sports.com — What could possess a lifelong Red Sox fan to write a glowing piece about the 2009 New... York Yankees? Maybe it was the hard work, selflessness and comradery that they played with all year. Join Aaron as he discusses what makes this Yanks team different, and what the Red Sox need to do to catch up (more) The Yankees Are World Series Champs... And I'm Ok With It
Checking In With Our Friend Gino
Checking In With Our Friend Gino
fackyouk.blogspot.com — You guys remember Gino Castignoli , don't you? He's the construction worker who thought he cursed the... Yankees by burying a David Ortiz jersey in the New Stadium ? How'd that work out for you? ===== Had to slip that one in there. Working on a rather long-winded where-it-all-began type of ... (more) Checking In With Our Friend Gino
Big Papi Wants Boston
Big Papi Wants Boston
novafantasysports.com — Update: David Ortiz knows he didn't perform to his standards last season and vows to come back... next year and put up the kind of numbers the Red Sox expect from Big Papi.Ortiz say's ,"“I’ve got to be a force." He is entering the final year of a 4 year $52 mil deal that has ... (more) Big Papi Wants Boston
Adrian Gonzalez Trade Talks
Adrian Gonzalez Trade Talks
mlbdailydish.com — More photos » by Marcio Jose Sanchez - AP Browse more photos » Well they're already beginning.... Padres closer Heath Bell spoke to the Boston Herald about ... (more) Adrian Gonzalez Trade Talks
Big Papi Wants to Keep Playing Past 2010. I Hope He's Willing to Move
Big Papi Wants to Keep Playing Past 2010. I Hope He's Willing to Move
fenwaywest.com — Big Papi told the Herald that he has 3-4 good years left but 2010 will be David... Ortiz's last year in a Red Sox uniform. If Ortiz rebounds nicely next season there is still no way that Theo is going to pick up his $12.5 million option for 2011. The Red Sox have a track record of not committing ... (more) Big Papi Wants to Keep Playing Past 2010. I Hope He's ...
Big Papi wants to play 3-4 more years
Big Papi wants to play 3-4 more years
firebrandal.com — David Ortiz believes he has three or four more years in him, and wants those years to... be with Boston. “I want to finish my career here,” [Ortiz] said. “I think I still have another three or four good years in me. It’s not like I’m going to play until I’m 50, but I know I can still swing the ... (more) Big Papi wants to play 3-4 more years
David Ortiz swings by
David Ortiz swings by
bostonherald.com — Big Papi expects big things in 2010 C ANTON - Theo Epstein has since said the words... weren t meant as a shot across the bow, but they sure came across that way. At the Red Sox [ team stats ] season-ending press conference, the general manager directed ... (more) David Ortiz swings by
Is Johhny Damon a fit in Boston?
Is Johhny Damon a fit in Boston?
bottomlinesox.com — Damon had a solid 2009, could he play left in Boston in Jason Bay walks? Will Boston... want him back? (more) Is Johhny Damon a fit in Boston?
Red Sox Links: Is Bay's defense that bad?
Red Sox Links: Is Bay's defense that bad?
bottomlinesox.com — The UZR stats is getting a little overplayed here... are the Sox really going let their most... productive player walk over defense? (more) Red Sox Links: Is Bay's defense that bad?
Mark McGwire: Baseball's Big Red Scare
Mark McGwire: Baseball's Big Red Scare
bases.nbcsports.com — ESPN's Howard Bryant, taking a page out of Joe McCarthy's playbook, on baseball's response to recent steroid... stories  (i.e. David Ortiz) and the hiring of Mark McGwire: Baseball responded curiously, if not brazenly. The league and the union both ... (more) Mark McGwire: Baseball's Big Red Scare
How much will the Red Sox spend in 2010?
How much will the Red Sox spend in 2010?
bottomlinesox.com — The Red Sox will spend $120M before offering Jason Bay a nickle this offseason... will Theo Epstein... be willing to go beyond $130M...? (more) How much will the Red Sox spend in 2010?
Steroids, We’re All to Blame
Steroids, We’re All to Blame
thesportsgeeks.com — Philadelphia Phillies fans will have their say again on Halloween when Alex Rodriguez steps into the batter’s... box. As they did in Game 3 against the Dodgers and Manny Ramirez, they will chant “Steroids” in that long, drawn out way that fans have started using in recent years. It started with ... (more) Steroids, We’re All to Blame