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The Kids are Alright

Written by dandyman in April 22nd, 2008  
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The Kids are Alright
Thank you Theo Epstein for not trading away Ellsbury or Pedroia because these are two of the most exciting players on the team right now. The dynamic duo of Jacoby and Dustin was a combined 7 for 10 this evening with 4 runs and 3 RBI. Pedroia hit

Finally!

Written by dandyman in April 8th, 2008  
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Finally!
After playing in three countries and travelling over 16,000 miles, the Boston Red Sox have finally played their first game at Fenway. In what is easily the most sick and twisted start to any season, the Sox are finally home. Of course, like the '05 opener, there was

My Take on the Starting 9

Written by dandyman in March 5th, 2008  
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My Take on the Starting 9
If there is anything you like to see in a championship team from one year to the next it is very little change and the 2008 Boston Red Sox definitely qualify. All of the starting 9 played in Boston uniforms last year and many of them have already shown

Sox Sign Bartolo Colon

Written by dandyman in February 25th, 2008  
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Sox Sign Bartolo Colon
The Red Sox have signed former Cy Young winner Bartolo Colon to a minor league deal. The money in the deal is not guaranteed and should the 11 year veteran make the major league rotation he'd be earning far below market value with lots of performance bonuses. When I first

Tito and Sox Agree to Three

Written by dandyman in February 25th, 2008  
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Tito and Sox Agree to Three
Terry Francona and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a three year contract extension that will take Tito through 2011. With two World Series titles in four seasons, Francona is already the most successful Red Sox manager in a generation, if not all time. Personally, I'm glad

Schilling Out for Season, Career?

Written by dandyman in February 7th, 2008  
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Schilling Out for Season, Career?
The Boston Herald is reporting that Curt Schilling has a "significant" shoulder injury that could require season-ending surgery. Of course, at 41 years of age and with a one-year, $8 million contract, this surgery just might be career-ending. The Herald is saying that the injury is to either
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