Sox drop to 4th in payroll
boston.com 4/1/2008 — For the first time since 2003, the Red Sox will not start the season with the second-highest payroll in the majors. Figures obtained by the Associated Press indicated that the Red Sox opened the season with a payroll of $133,440,037 ( click here ...

One Night at the Coliseum (Red Sox vs. Dodgers)
redsoxandstuff.blogspot.com 4/1/2008 — Want to know what it was like to be at the the Coliseum on the night of the Red Sox game. This sums it up like nothing else will.

Past Opening Day Highlights at Yankee Stadium
dugoutcentral.com 4/2/2008 — in honor of the last Opening Day at Yankee Stadium, here’s a look back at some of the more memorable Opening Days in the Stadium’s past:

Not today, maybe tomorrow.
soxaholix.com 4/2/2008 — Your omniscient author in absentia: I need to take today off. While my wife's recovery continutes, she is still in the hospital with no definite release date scheduled. In the meantime, the family members who've been around ...

China Has Addressed Our Pooping Needs [2008 Olympics]
deadspin.com 4/1/2008 — Breaking news in the Beijing Olympics controversy: They're fixing the toilets . I've prayed for this day (dabs at eye with hankie). It makes sense. The Chinese government realized that if it wants the Olympics to run efficiently, then it needs to ...

Play ball! Forecast looks promising for tonight — Blogging the Bombers - NY Daily News Blogs 4/1/2008
The weather appears to be holding up for tonight’s season-opener, as the Yankees and Blue Jays try to get the 2008 regular season started for a second day in a row. According to the latest forecast, scattered showers are expected in the Bronx ...

Ideal Lineups: American League East — Bleacher Report - MLB 4/1/2008
I discovered a fun tool over at Baseball Musings the other day that analyzes any nine-man lineup, and suggests an "optimal" lineup. If you enter the players name, on-base-percentage, and slugging average, the tool will also predict the  ...

Red Sox ace Beckett expected to start Sunday — ESPN.com - MLB 4/2/2008
Josh Beckett completed what should be his final step toward returning to the Red Sox rotation. >

Beckett closer to rejoining Red Sox rotation — Latest Sporting News Articles for MLB 4/2/2008
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Josh Beckett completed what should be his final step toward returning to the...

Boston ace Beckett getting closer to rejoining Red Sox rotation — Boston.com -- Baseball News 4/2/2008
Josh Beckett completed what should be his final step toward returning to the Boston Red Sox rotation.