So, for the first time in 17 years, the BBWAA failed to elect any of the 37 candidates (13 returning, and 24 newbies) to be enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The person who got the closest was first timer Craig Biggio, who at 68.2% was 39 votes shy of the 75% needed to [...]

As always, the Red Sox baseball schedule is a sight to behold. It’s the concrete, clear-cut evidence that there WILL Be Red Sox baseball very soon–even if some of the scheduling leaves something to be desired… 19 meetings between the Red Sox and the Skanks this year, with the extra game being played at the [...]

Some random Red Thoughts, as I try to wrap my head around the fact that the Sox could have had Cody Ross (who signed a 3-year $26 million deal with the Diamondbacks) for 2/3′s  of what paid for Shane Victorino… Speaking of my beloved Cody Ross, interesting info on Bobby Valentine: “When Bobby came in [...]

On behalf of Boston Red Thoughts, may your holiday be filled with peace, love, happiness, and light… Happy Hannukah, Merry Solstice, Blessed Yule, Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Happy Boxing Day and Happy Qwanzaa! May the Red Sox right the ship, and the 2013 baseball campaign be filled with wonderful pitching, great defense, potent offense, and [...]

Baseball fans of all ages have a chance to meet the newest Boston Red Sox players and up-and-coming minor leaguers on Saturday, January 19, 2013 as they sign autographs at the Jimmy Fund’s “New Stars for Young Stars VIII.” The event will run from 11:00am to 1:30pm at Jillian’s Boston. Participating players for this year [...]

Donning #46, Ryan Dempster had his presser at Fenway yesterday, saying he was excited to play for the Sox, and called Kevin Millar a “legend” Oh, OK–guess I am glad he has a sense of humor, or is completely delusional… But his biggest plus is the fact that he is a horse, and will go [...]