Yaz undergoing bypass

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The Awesomeness of Dustin Pedroia is Nothing New
Published 8/19/2008 by Denton (noreply@blogger.com) at Surviving Grady
... Classic where he was 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and recorded three RBI in a 4-3 win... he also stole home to win the game Stole home to win the game? What level of ballsiness does that take? Nothing this guy does in the future will surprise me. I fully expect game-winning hits, game-saving defensive plays, and for Pedroia to hang A-Rod off the backstop by his underwear the next time we play the Yankees. Thoughts and prayers go to Captain Carl. Get well. See you at 7:05 for win number 73.

Bypass surgery for Carl Yastrzemski
Published 8/19/2008 by TheHotRead at SmackCaster SmackBlog
... Former Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski is undergoing bypass surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. Yaz was an 18-time All-Star and a legend on the Bosox teams in the ’60s and ’70s. He was the star of stars on the 1967 Red Sox team that went to the World Series, only to lose in seven games to the St. Louis Cardinals. Yaz won the Triple Crown that season — the last Triple Crown winner. ...

Afternoon Red Sox Delight - 8/19
Published 8/19/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
... with some chest pains, well it turns out he will be undergoing bypass surgery to clear a blockage in one of his arteries. ...

Gumption
Published 8/19/2008 at Empyreal Environs
... with Bay, the catcher’s first homer since July 21.) I look forward to post-game shows when Bay performs well as I am enamored of Bay’s vocal quirk: before he answers a question he makes a sound that is hybrid of “yeah” and “uh” that for some reason I find utterly charming. Josh Beckett is experiencing some numbness and tingling in his fingers which will cause him to miss his next start, but that is a minor concern in light of a former Red Sox player’s health issues. Best wishes to Carl Yastrzemski, who requires heart bypass surgery and is a ...

Win It for Captain Carl
Published 8/19/2008 by Red (noreply@blogger.com) at Surviving Grady
... As if they needed any further inspiration heading into tonight's game against the hapless O's, I'm betting the boys have already posted the photo of Carl in the locker room, determined to win this one for him. And to wish him a speedy recovery. ...

The Roundup: Matt Simms Suspended, Hideki Irabu Got Drunk, Ray Allen Got Married
Published 8/20/2008 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
... Allen got hitched over the weekend, Brian McKnight sang, and some former UConn players showed. (Boston.com) Depressing: Those who save end up losing. (Seattle Times) Lolo Jones was leading the 100 m hurdles before hitting the second to last hurdle; she placed 7th. (Des Moines Register) Argentina women’s football team also did the slant-eye thing. (Telegraph) Carl Yastrzemski will have to undergo heart bypass surgery. (Boston Globe) When it comes to homers, 40 is the new 30. (One More Dying ...