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 [...]

So, with yet another snow storm on its way this week, let’s look at the fact that in 3 short weeks, there will be baseball–albeit just some stretching and throwing and batting practice. But for now, we’ll take that… Just some random thoughts as we wait for that beacon o’ baseball to arrive, or my [...]

First, the Sox sign two of the best players in the game, adding more speed and the big bat they very much needed–not to mention excellent defense in both positions… And, today, the Sox are apparently working on bringing White Sox closer Bobby Jenks into the fold. While a deal has not be finalized, it [...]

Holy…Buckets! So far, this off-season has been a Red Sox fan’s dream–Two blockbuster, game changing signings of young players (28 for Gonzales and 29 for Crawford) for fairly long (but not ridiculously so) contracts. Whoo Hoo! The Sox have not had an offseason like this in I don’t know how long. Let’s recap: Adrian Gonzales, [...]

So, my husband’s question to me this morning, probably echoed throughout The Nation last night: “Who the HELL is Jonathan Van Every???” The rookie called up to replace Rocco Baldelli on the DL, who filled in for JD Drew last night in right field. And the man who stroked a beautiful solo shot (the 1st [...]

So, the newest Red Sox pitcher, Takashi Saito, asked and received Manny’s #24. But before that, he actually went and asked Manny (through intermediaries and interpreters, of course) if it would be OK that he wear the number, and Manny gave his OK, even going so far as to say that 24 and 99 (his [...]