There were 30 pitcher and 7 catchers on hand for today’s workout–and at the end of it all, 2 catchers and 11 or 12 pitchers will head to Boston (by way of Texas) to kick off the 2011 Campaign… I just wish that the 2 catchers who are more than likely going to break camp [...]

Let the Games Begin! I know, I know, there aren’t any games (even the meaningless ones) for about  2 weeks, but one of the surest signs of Spring Training happened yesterday for the Boston Red Sox–Mandatory reporting date for all pitchers and catchers! Then, today were physicals, with the 1st full squad workout happening tomorrow… [...]

Despite the 437 inches of snow, and the fact that it read SEVEN degrees on my car thermometer this morning–Baseball is almost here…and while this offseason wasn’t unbearable at all, (major signing of sought after players will do that for you) it’s time to get started… So Sunday is the day that Pitchers and Catchers [...]

Yep, the “official” 1st sign of spring happened today–Truck Day! And yes, I know, anyone who is not a Red Sox fan (and even some Red Sox fans) think we are absolutely bonkers for actually caring about the fact that a truck laden with everything the Boston Red Sox could possible need/want/gotta have left Fenway [...]

In a startling turn of events, those weather people are calling for more snow/sleet/ucky stuff coming this weekend–AND on Truck Day! This is not even remotely amusing anymore… Speaking of Truck Day, if you are looking for something to do, and if you are planning on being at Fenway anyway (wish I was…) stop on [...]

So, after the snow and ICE STORM of the last few days (thankfully I have 4WD) baseball and the (hopefully) accompanying warm weather seems oh so far away…. But, like everything else, it will be here before we know it–and we’ll be complaining its too hot and the like, just like we do every other [...]