Category Archives: Baseball

Nation of Hate

Posted on August 5, 2008 by chris

I have always been at odds with Red Sox Nation.  Do we support the same team?  Obviously.  But, that is where I think the similarities end.  At least, it is the most vocal and visible that I take exception to.  … Continue reading →

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So Man(n)y Things to Say

Posted on August 1, 2008 by chris

At long last, it reached the point where Manny had to be traded.  Even though I have always been a Manny fan and apologist, I felt that it was time to move him.  The key for me was the fact … Continue reading →

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Grey park look the same

Posted on April 1, 2008 by chris

Baseball season opened league-wide yesterday and, while I didn’t want to write a preview, I felt inspired by the excitement of the games.  Of course, all of the games that I tried to watch were either rained out completely or … Continue reading →

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Be it, Live it, Kill it

Posted on October 30, 2007 by chris

The Red Sox have officially moved beyond the era of the curse, winning their second World Series in four years.  It is odd to think that Caleb, should he choose Red Sox fandom, will not realize the suffering and pessimism … Continue reading →

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Wu-Tang Martial Expert

Posted on October 12, 2007 by chris

I know that it is only the end of the 3rd inning, but seeing as every expert I saw today on ESPN claimed that the Red Sox offense, which they said was entirely Ortiz and Ramirez, was second-rate when compared … Continue reading →

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I See it Needs Sweeping

Posted on October 7, 2007 by chris

It was a pretty good weekend for sports here in Boston, with Manny blasting the walk-off on Friday night, the Sox finishing the sweep convincingly, the Bruins looking good Saturday, and the Pats winning again. 

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Future Breed Machine

Posted on September 3, 2007 by chris

While I have generally ragged on Theo’s roster moves in regards to his pursuit of veteran players, I must concede that the team has done a phenomenal job with cultivating its young talent.  Following Clay Bucholz’s no-hitter on Saturday night, … Continue reading →

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