Red Sox Are a Big Hit In Japan - A’s, Not So Much

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The Wind Down: From Tony Parker To The Bosox
Published 3/25/2008 by yaveras80 at When The Whistle Blows
... like this lively spin on the true story of six MIT mathletes who broke the Vegas bank in the 1990s. Loosely adapted from Ben Mezrich's best-selling Bringing Down the House, the movie stretches facts like taffy but never shirks its responsibility to entertain. And, jeez, it's a kick to see Kevin Spacey up to his old tricks as the sultan of snark." Read more...+ Donnie Walsh leaving as Pacers CEO. (SI) + Red Sox Are a Big Hit In Japan - A’s, Not So Much. (Sports By Brooks) + Henry Chinaski is not Spider-Man. (Free Darko) + In the ...

Say Konnichiha To Opening Day
Published 3/25/2008 by Chris at Intentional Foul
... Unfortunately for the A’s, the Japanese crowds (and media) don’t seem to care too much about them being there; instead most of the focus is on the Red Sox. I guess that’s what having two Japanese pitchers on your staff can do for your popularity. ...