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Welcome Home Nomar
Welcome Home Nomar
I’ve always believed that there are three stages of “fanhood” with lifelong team affiliations – childhood, where you simply root for or against whatever team your parents support, regardless of how you feel about them. This stage usually lasts until you’re about 12 or 13 years old; you might ...
Tuesday's bites
mvn.com — I'm kinda, sorta going to pick up the links baton today, but I only have a handful,... so lets go ... Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports wrote a nice piece on the return of Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton, and talks to him about the possibility of competing in this year's home run derby. I agree ... (more) Tuesday's bites
Nomar returns, Smoltz debuts, and the Sox unveil another white guy
Nomar returns, Smoltz debuts, and the Sox unveil another white guy
bugsandcranks.com — A long, long time ago And yet somehow, despite all that, last night’s game still managed to... suck. Well, it was really nice to see Nomar again. For so many years, he was the Red Sox. The argument of Nomar vs. Jeter was so much fun because ... (more) Nomar returns, Smoltz debuts, and the Sox unveil another ...
In appreciation of Nomar Garciaparra
In appreciation of Nomar Garciaparra
blog.masslive.com — Red Sox Monster weighs in with mixed feelings about Boston's former superstar.... (more) In appreciation of Nomar Garciaparra
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Didn’t You Used To Be Nomar Garciaparra?
boston.sportsthenandnow.com 7/29/2009 — Five Years after being traded by the Red Sox, Nomar Garciaparra is back in town as a member of the Oakland A's. Things sure have changed in the five years since Boston Red Sox GM Theo Epstein made the controversial decision to trade iconic shortstop Nomar Garciaparra to the Chicago Cubs.  ...
Nomar Returns to Fenway
majorleagueblogging.com 7/7/2009 — It’s hard to believe it was five years ago that the trade that sent Nomar Garciaparra to Chicago and a World Series to Boston. It’s also hard to believe that over the span of those five years he hasn’t played a single game in Boston. In his return Nomar displayed his affection ...
Nomar voices love for Fenway faithful | redsox.com: News
boston.redsox.mlb.com 7/7/2009 — By John Barone / MLB.com 07/06/09 8:53 PM ET BOSTON -- Nomar Garciaparra walked into the Fenway Park interview room on Monday sporting a grin from ear to ear. After taking his seat before a sizable media contingent, he glanced out at the crowd with a ...
Nomar Garciaparra, A’s Visit Fenway
sportsofboston.com 7/6/2009 — Nomar Garciaparra returns to Fenway Park for the first time since 2004, now with his third team since leaving Boston in the deadline deal. The Red Sox visited Wrigley Field in 2005, but Nomar was hurt (shocking!) and they were in Oakland earlier this season when Garciaparra went 1-4 in a start ...
Nomar is here
boston.com 7/6/2009 — Tonight's Oakland A's designated hitter is at Fenway Park, and that is notable because it happens to be Nomar Garciaparra, at one point one of the most popular Red Sox players of all-time.
Nomar Back at Fenway
fenwaywest.com 7/6/2009 — Nomar Garciaparra will be back at Fenway Park tonight as a member of the Oakland A's. He hasn't played at Fenway in almost 5 years. Sox fans should give Nomar a warm welcome. He's never been the same player since leaving Boston, and has been plagued by injuries. Garciaparra told the Boston ...
Nomar: "I Never Turned the Money Down"
fenwaywest.com 7/8/2009 — Nomar disputed the common belief that he turned down a large contract offered by the Red Sox in 2004 before he was traded in an interview with CSNNE. Watch Below: Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox Nation http://www.fenwaywest.com
How will the Fenway Park crowd greet Nomar?
soxandpinstripes.com 7/6/2009 — Once the face of the Boston Red Sox - even moreso than teammates Mo Vaughn, Pedro Martinez and Manny Ramirez - Nomar Garciaparra had to go in 2004. He had rejected a four-year, $60 million deal after the 2003 season, which was a red flag that he really didn't want to remain with the Red Sox. ...
Welcome back to Boston Nomah
batter-upwithbruno.blogspot.com 7/6/2009 — This is also featured on SOX and Dawgs . Believe it or not, it's been five years since Boston Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein shocked the baseball world by trading away fan favorite and five-time All-Star Nomar Garciaparra on the July 31 deadline in 2004. I specifically remember that ...
Nomar Coming Back To Boston?
duelingcouches.blogspot.com 7/7/2009 — "Oakland's Nomar Garciaparra enjoyed an emotional return to Fenway Park on Monday, receiving a standing ovation before his first at-bat in a 6-0 win over the Red Sox. Boston is where Garciaparra began his career, and he would like to finish it there. "The minute I put that uniform on, I ...
Nomar Garciaparra gets a warm welcome in his return to BostonL.A. Times - Baseball News 7/7/2009
Oakland star makes first appearance in Fenway Park since he was traded to Red Sox during the 2004 season. > Former Red Sox star Nomar Garciaparra tipped his ...
Boston Red Sox Wrap: It's OK To Forgive Nomar GarciaparraBleacher Report - MLB 7/7/2009
There was a debate on our fantasy baseball message board as to what type of reaction former Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra would receive upon his return to Fenway Park Monday night, his first appearance in Boston since being dealt from the team ...
A's leading offSFGate: Top Sports Stories 7/7/2009
BOSTON ILLEGAL: Asked to comment on the steroid scandal, Nomar Garciaparra said he didn't know any player's entire story, but added, "It's disappointing to hear people doing that because this game doesn't need that, doesn't deserve that."...  ...
Anderson throws a two-hit shutout, beats BostonSFGate: Top Sports Stories 7/7/2009
On a night that Nomar Garciaparra said goodbye and Scott Hairston said hello, Brett Anderson said it all on the mound. Anderson, 21, threw his first career complete game Monday night, a two-hit shutout against the Red Sox, and the A's beat the ...
Hey Nomar: Welcome HomeBleacher Report - MLB 7/7/2009
Nomar Garciaparra. That name on itself almost makes me feel emotional. When Nomar left Boston at the trade deadline in 2004, the emotions in Boston were confused. For the first time, the Sox fans felt as if we were betrayed. A player that would ...