The Bitter Farewell to Terry Francona

October 1, 2011 by Andrew Martin · 1 Comment

The Red Sox just announced that they mutually agreed with Terry Francona that he will not return as the team’s manager in 2012. This news is something I am having a difficult time trying to wrap my mind around, but I do believe that the team will come to regret this decision. Like most Boston […]

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Rambling On About My Glory Days – What to Do When the Lights Go Out

May 2, 2010 by Jack Perconte · Leave a Comment

Although I had a few more major league at-bats than “Moonlight Graham” did, I know just how he felt in the movie Field of Dreams – maybe I could have kept playing, but I may have missed my life’s passion, and missed making a difference for some kid. I guess I am one of the […]

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