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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
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

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What To Do About Ortiz
3 hours ago at Dugout Central
Lots of question marks for 2010 Red Sox starters
12 hours ago at Batter-up with Bruno
No Papi ‘Jinx’ at the New Yankees Stadium
17 hours ago at Zell's Pinstripe Blog
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
Guest Sunday: Looking back at the ‘04 Sox/Cards
firebrandal.com — Drew Silva, 22, contributes to Rotoworld.com, MLBTradeRumors.com and FanGraphs. Check him out on Twitter . Silva takes a look back at 2004, the season of salvation for the BoSox and revisits where the seminal players on the World Series teams are now… Let’s get this out of ... (more) Guest Sunday: Looking back at the ‘04 Sox/Cards
Theo: Big Papi Will be Ready for 2010
Theo: Big Papi Will be Ready for 2010
fenwaywest.com — In an interview with WEEI , Theo Epstein talked about David Ortiz's commitment to get ready for the 2010 season: "David already has a plan in place for his offseason. It's something that he's thought a lot about. When you struggle, at all, and you're a competitor, you think about how to get ... (more) Theo: Big Papi Will be Ready for 2010
Theo's thoughts
boston.com — Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein spoke candidly about the sudden end to his team's season, his thoughts on moving the club forward, Jason Bay's free agency, J.D. Drew's value, David Ortiz, Daniel Bard, and other players and topics during...  ... (more) Theo's thoughts
How a Hitting Coach and Little League Saved Ortiz’ Season
fullcount.weei.com — The task of hitting coaches is at times complex. They need to be detail oriented, observing their players’ swing paths, contact points, pre-swing set-up, hand position, foot position and bat speed, among several other factors. Yet sometimes, hitting ... (more) How a Hitting Coach and Little League Saved Ortiz’ Season
Video: Gymnast Lands on Her Head...Ouch!
Video: Gymnast Lands on Her Head...Ouch!
mrfactoidssportsworld.blogspot.com — If you are squeamish this isn't the video that you want to check out. Courtesy totalprosports.com is this clip of Columbia's Jessica Gil Ortiz landing on her head during a gymnastics routine at the 2009 World Championships.EMBED-Jessica Gil Ortiz Epic Gymnastics Fail - Watch more free videos  ... (more) Video: Gymnast Lands on Her Head...Ouch!
Gymnast Falls Head First Out Of The Competition …Literally!
Gymnast Falls Head First Out Of The Competition …Literally!
totalprosports.com — Total Pro Sports - Prior to her routine at the 2009 World Championships in London, England, someone may have told Jessica Gil Ortiz that she needed to stand on her head in order to take home the gold medal. Unfortunately, the 19-year-old Colombian ... (more) Gymnast Falls Head First Out Of The Competition …Literally!
Red Sox 2009 Infield Review
sportsofboston.com — In my report card , I gave the Red Sox infield a C+ because of the inconsistency, partly injury and age related, but nonetheless, it was not the unit it was a year ago. Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis, who split his time at first and third, were the rocks on the diamond, each chipping in ... (more) Red Sox 2009 Infield Review
Mattingly may be ready to step up to the plate in managerial position
boston.com — The Rays are likely to hire a hitting coach with a more modern approach, while the Giants will likely stick with a traditional hitting coach - someone like a Ron “Papa Jack’’ Jackson or Mike Easler. Jackson, who has recently been with the Triple A ... (more) Mattingly may be ready to step up to the plate in ...
Sidetracked: Baseball as the New Celebration Sport?
Sidetracked: Baseball as the New Celebration Sport?
thesportsbank.net — By: Melissa S. Wollering Last week, USA Today ran down its list of potential Top 10 2009 baseball season highlights . One of those highlights was the Brewers’ “bomb” celebration, detonated by Prince Fielder on September 6th at Miller Park. That’s the day he hit a walk-off homer in ... (more) Sidetracked: Baseball as the New Celebration Sport?
An aging Theo Epstein and an aging Red Sox club
An aging Theo Epstein and an aging Red Sox club
batter-upwithbruno.blogspot.com — In November of 2002 no one knew who Theo Epstein was. He was this 28-year-old kid who made history becoming the youngest to serve as a Major League Baseball General Manager, hired by the Boston Red Sox. He had the baby face going on and his full head of light brown hair. He was ready to ... (more) An aging Theo Epstein and an aging Red Sox club
Shades of 2006 coming should scare Red Sox fans
Shades of 2006 coming should scare Red Sox fans
blog.masslive.com — Theo Epstein has a lot of tough choices to make about a Red Sox roster that includes several aging stars. (more) Shades of 2006 coming should scare Red Sox fans
Getting Swept Up With the ALDS
sportsofboston.com — Something isn’t right. This was supposed to be easy, wasn’t it? I mean, this was the Red Sox; they always beat the Angles in the postseason. Waking up Monday, there was the bad taste of defeat in Red Sox Nation, but worse, the hometown team fell via the sweep. You really have to ... (more) Getting Swept Up With the ALDS
ALDS Game 3 Angels @ Red Sox: Angels 0, Red Sox 0 (In Progress)
6-4-2.blogspot.com — Bottom 2nd: Home plate umpire Eric Cooper is calling a very tall strike zone; a lot of low pitches that, from my view, ought to be called strikes are getting labeled balls. After hammering a towering moon shot foul inside the left field line, Kevin ... (more) ALDS Game 3 Angels @ Red Sox: Angels 0, Red Sox 0 (In ...
ALDS3: Angels at Red Sox, 12 PM
ALDS3: Angels at Red Sox, 12 PM
joyofsox.blogspot.com — Scott Kazmir (4.89, 93 ERA) / Clay Buchholz (4.21, 112 ERA+) Terry Francona : What's happened has happened. Now we'll show up tomorrow, do what we always do on early games -- have 12 pieces of bacon, a Red Bull and go get 'em . Since 2003, the Red ... (more) ALDS3: Angels at Red Sox, 12 PM
2009 AL Manager of the Year BBA Vote
2009 AL Manager of the Year BBA Vote
baseballreflections.com — In our first anniversary vote, the members of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance (BBA) have asked it’s members to vote for the major awards ( Manager of the Year , Rookie of the Year , Cy Young Award and MVP). To find out more about the Alliance please read our About the BBA page. Please ... (more) 2009 AL Manager of the Year BBA Vote
The only suitable reaction to Red Sox loss? UGH
The only suitable reaction to Red Sox loss? UGH
blog.masslive.com — Jonathan Papelbon effectively put a prison shiv in the hearts of Red Sox fans everywhere, just as they started to believe another miraculous 0-2 playoff comeback was possible. (more) The only suitable reaction to Red Sox loss? UGH
Sox Ortiz Renames Sauce 'En frío'
Sox Ortiz Renames Sauce 'En frío'
njfrogman.blogspot.com — David Ortiz has a new hot sauce, Big Papi En Fuego. No word on whether Ortiz puts any of the sauce on what Red Sox manager Terry Francona said is his pre-game ritual - "Have 12 pieces of bacon, a Red... Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com Best Amazon prices for Blitz Subscribers: ... (more) Sox Ortiz Renames Sauce 'En frío'
Roto-Rx – Answering Your Fantasy Baseball Questions
Roto-Rx – Answering Your Fantasy Baseball Questions
athbloggs.blogspot.com — If your question was not answered this time, you can go directly to the source @ https://www.roto-rx.com/%20where where Dr. Roto will answer all your Fantasy Baseball and Football questions. The Doctor is in... Question #1: Is Ian Stewart a keeper at $6? He qualifies all over and can really ... (more) Roto-Rx – Answering Your Fantasy Baseball Questions
Dear Mad Midget, It’s Your Liver
Dear Mad Midget, It’s Your Liver
mlbplayoffs2009.gearupforsports.com — Midge, I know you don’t want to hear from me right now. Really… I know it. I know the Red Sox are in the post season, and not doing very well, but you have to meet me half way, or at least make some kind of concession. I also know this is the deal: this time of year, if the ... (more) Dear Mad Midget, It’s Your Liver
It’s Big Papi Time
joshqpublic.com — It’s finger pop poppin’ time. Finger poppin’ poppin’ time. I feel so good and that’s a real good sign. -Hank Ballard Public Service Announcement : Ok, here we go! Hold your heads up Red Sox fans. It’s always darkest before the dawn. I know. I ... (more) It’s Big Papi Time
The Red Sox need a Torii Hunter
The Red Sox need a Torii Hunter
bottomlinesox.com — After the Angels were fumbling through yet another loss in Fenway Park a few weeks ago, Torii Hunter called his teammates out for playing scared of the big bad Red Sox. The next day the Halos clawed thier way to a 4-3 victory thanks to a Howie Kendrick RBI single in the 9th of Billy ... (more) The Red Sox need a Torii Hunter
Running out of ways to express frustration in Red Sox Nation
Running out of ways to express frustration in Red Sox Nation
blog.masslive.com — The only hope that Red Sox fans can cling to after watching Boston fall behind 2-0 against the Angels Friday is that the team has roared back to win series just like this one before. (more) Running out of ways to express frustration in Red Sox Nation
Big Papi Needs to Sit for Game 3
Big Papi Needs to Sit for Game 3
fenwaywest.com — David Ortiz is in a slump again; he is having a hard time catching up to fastballs and Angels pitchers are giving him a steady diet of them. He is now 0-8 in the ALDS with 4 strikeouts and has not even hit the ball hard on and of his outs. Big Papi has a career average of .205 against ... (more) Big Papi Needs to Sit for Game 3
Silenced, the Red Sox limp home
boston.com — The Sox aren’t going to win any more games unless they hit. Bill Lee once said the Angels could take batting practice in the lobby of the old Grand Hotel and not break a chandelier. This ancient adage now applies to the Red Sox. They are easily shut ... (more) Silenced, the Red Sox limp home