celticsblog.com - 4/2/2009
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CMSB reports:
The official name contest announcement was made at 7:45 AM on the Big Jab 96.3 FM Thursday Morning. Jon Jennings announced that the Maine Red Claws was the winning name.
Red Claws unveil logo
boston.com 4/30/2009 — Here's a little something to take your mind off the stress of tonight's crucial Game 6 between the Celtics and Bulls. The NBA Development League
Red Claws Logo
celticsblog.com 4/30/2009 —
Notice the hint of Celtics green.
View full size photo uploaded April 30, 2009
Via the Boston Globe
The Lakewood Blue Claws
threio.com 3/23/2009 — The Official site of the Lakewood Blue Claws based in Lakewood , New Jersey, the Class-A affiliate of the Phillies . The Blue Claws are a member of the South Atlantic League. The team’s home is First Energy Park in the town of Lakewood. Site: lakewoodblueclaws.com
The Maine Red Claws are Holding Mascot Tryouts
ridiculousupside.com 7/16/2009 — The Maine Red Claws are Holding Mascot Tryouts
So it's finally happened! The Maine Red Claws are gearing up for the D-league season and first item on the list: Hire a Mascot. I cannot wait to see some guy dressed as a giant lobster claw trying to dunk off a trampoline. If Bakersfield ...
Maine Red Claws New Celtics D-League Affiliate
sportsofboston.com 6/29/2009 — The long awaited announcement that was always expected will finally come to fruition today at the Maine Red Claws – a new NBA Developmental League team in Portland, Maine – will be named as the Boston Celtics affiliate.
While the Red Claws have used the past few months developing ...
Mets John Maine. Can he be the Maine of 2007
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com 3/25/2009 — Maine pitches thursday night after spending monday morning working with Dan Warthen on his delivery. Will he be able to rebound and pitch like he did in 07? The Mets need him too.
D-League Update: Maine Red Claws Closing in on Head Coach
ridiculousupside.com 7/11/2009 — D-League Update: Maine Red Claws Closing in on Head Coach
Austin Ainge, son of NBA great Danny Ainge, is mentioned as one of three possible candidates for the Red Claws, the other two going unnamed. My only question: Is he actually qualified to be a head coach? Or are local ties and ...
Name The Maine D-League Team
celticsblog.com 3/5/2009 — Here are your choices for the Maine D-League Team (hat tip to CMSB )
Vote at NBAMaine.com here
The choices are:
Maine Beacons- The Beacons is a tribute to the more than 60 lighthouses in Maine that guide ships safely to shore, like our coaches will guide our team to victory.
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Maine on track, Putz finger okay after exit
nydailynews.com 4/1/2009 — John Maine limited the Marlins to two runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings as the Mets beat Florida, 9-2, Tuesday night. Maine also produced an RBI when Anibal Sanchez walked him with the bases loaded.
"I still think I'm a couple of miles per ...
Help Name The D-League Maine Team!
ridiculousupside.com 3/4/2009 — This morning, the D-League Maine team has decided to open up voting to name their team. Here are the choices: Maine Beacons , Maine Crushers , Maine Claws , Maine Destroyers , Maine Red Claws , Maine Swarm , and Maine Traps .
Go online here to vote, and possibly win ...
Celtics 111, Bobcats 109 —
NYT > Pro Basketball 4/2/2009
BOSTON (AP) -- Ray Allen made a 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left in the second overtime Wednesday night to lift the Boston Celtics to a 111-109 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats and into second place in the Eastern Conference.