Josh Beckett Working Hard to Assume Role of Scapegoat
May 10, 2012 by Andrew Martin · Leave a Comment
Even the most optimistic Boston Red Sox fans would be hard-pressed to classify the team’ last 60 or so games as a slump because a slump implies an anticipated return to an expected level. Since blowing a seemingly insurmountable lead for the wildcard in the final month of the 2011 season, the team has looked […]
Clearing The Bases
October 19, 2011 by George Kurtz · Leave a Comment
The 2011 World Series is upon us with the Texas Rangers representing the American League, not a shock, and the St. Louis Cardinals doing the same for the National League, quite a shock. The Rangers were considered the best all around team in the AL for most of if not all of the season. Yes […]
The Declining Legacy of David Ortiz
October 19, 2011 by Andrew Martin · 4 Comments
Somewhat lost in the mire of disappointment and greasy fingers from the epic collapse of the 2011 Red Sox is the continued demise of the legacy of David Ortiz. His career in Boston represents the highest of highs, but an ongoing pattern of lows. It has not necessarily been about the way he plays on […]
Fixing the 2012 Red Sox
October 12, 2011 by Andrew Martin · 3 Comments
The implosion of the 2011 Red Sox came as a surprise. It was an excruciating, agonizing surprise that played out over the course of a month, and left Boston fans at a loss for answers. The team that looked like it had an excellent chance at winning the World Series this year, went down in […]
Lazzari’s Baseball Roundup 5
September 29, 2010 by Bob Lazzari · Leave a Comment
TRIVIA QUESTION: The 1990 Chicago White Sox–who finished 2nd in the AL West under manager Jeff Torborg–had three players who stole more than 30 bases apiece. Can you name this trio? Answer to follow……….There have been many questionable decisions over the years regarding baseball’s postseason awards, but how ’bout this one for pure insanity: In […]
