Can we just start Spring Training for next year already? The young Red Sox players have already got me excited, and I’d rather not have to deal with watching another Yankees pennant race.
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How Jackie Bradley Jr. made that catch
JBJ is so smooth in the field. I really hope that he figures it out at the plate so I’ll be able to watch him play in Fenway’s outfield for the next few years.
Not a surprise. With another lack luster season, I figure Lucchino won’t be the only person from the front office to go.
I’m going to the Flyin’ Hawaiian. I hope he has success in Anaheim, and I thank him (again) for helping the Red Sox win a World Series.
Jeff Passan with an excellent column on Pedro’s Hall of Fame speech:
> And though it didn’t take pomp or ceremony for that to be the case, Martinez’s rousing speech – a stream-of-consciousness homily delivered in English and Spanish, accompanied by kettle drums that impelled him to pump his fist and dance, punctuated by the sort of finish reserved for a closer, not a starter – served as a reminder that for all of his brilliance on the field, Pedro’s arm never could match his mind.
I feel lucky that I got to cheer for Pedro when he was a member of the Red Sox.
> Boston, I don’t have enough words to say how much I love you,” Martinez said during a 30-minute speech that began in English and ended in Spanish, as he addressed a huge Dominican audience that showed up with flags and shirts to honor one of the country’s greatest athletes.
As I have said before, Pedro is the best.
Since this season is, essentially, over, we might as well start thinking about how this year’s trade deadline is going impact the team going forward.
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Pedro Martinez comments on Colin Cowherd
> I’m sorry. He needs to get to my level to answer him. I’m in the Hall of Fame.
Pedro is the best.
If this is Hamels’ last start as a member of the Phillies, he picked a heck of way to go out.
I guess this makes it okay that they’re the worst team in baseball this year?
I guess this could have been a lot worse, but I’m still not getting my hopes up for Clay being a contributor for the rest of this season.
And so it begins. So much for a Red Sox “resurgence” during the second half of the season.
This is amazing. Well done, Cleveland Indians. Well done.
I’m nervous that if I put on my Mookie shirt tonight that I’ll jinx him.
I *will not* get my hopes up. I *will not* get my hopes up…
Interesting look at how Moookie has improved over the course of the season. (I am getting dangerously close to getting optimistic about the Red Sox, again.)
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Jon Lester gets a hit. Finally.
Even thought he’s not a Red Sox anymore, this still makes me smile.
Look how terrible those calls were by Dreckman. He should be fired *today* for that garbage.
I’m glad to see my favorite sports team draft someone from my alma mater, but especially glad since it’s such a touching story. I hope Clate’s treatment is a success and he makes a full recovery.
Even with the Red Sox playing horribly, I still enjoy the game of baseball. I especially like stories like this that show how teams are using technology to improve their scouting.