Category Archives: Major League Baseball

A discussion of current news and comments on MLB baseball and especially the Boston Red Sox.

Home Field Advantage Is Key to Red Sox Making the Playoffs

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Tom Pappalardo

No doubt Red Sox fans are pleased to not see their team mired in drama as the team prepares for the 2013 season. Aaaahh the sweet silence of nobody complaining about this or that. The 2012 season was more about … Continue reading →

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Who Is On Ben Cherington’s Short List of Possible Red Sox Managers ?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Tom Pappalardo

  No doubt Ben Cherington has given a lot of thought the past few months to who will replace Bobby Valentine. He must have a short list. Before we get to who might be on his  short list let’s look … Continue reading →

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Why Bobby V Should Be Fired

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Tom Pappalardo

  For those fans that still want to keep Bobby Valentine in his job, there is a very compelling reason why Bobby V should be fired and sent bye bye. Yes, give Bobby V his walking papers in spite of … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Owners “To Be or Not To Be”

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Tom Pappalardo

  The big news in Red Sox Nation comes from the the Red Sox Owners to be or not to be, financial desk. John Henry and his boys are discussing just maybe selling NESN and the Red Sox. Charlie Gasparino … Continue reading →

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Sox Draw Get Out Of Jail Card !

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Tom Pappalardo

The mega mega mega blockbuster deal between the Red Sox and the Dodgers is two things for Boston. They are now the proud participants of the biggest salary dump in the history of sports and the Sox drew a get … Continue reading →

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Who Should Be the Next Manager of the Red Sox ?

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Tom Pappalardo

It’s time to get serious about identifying a replacement for Bobby Valentine. This chemical experiment has blown up in the lab known as the Boston Red Sox. A lot of Sox fans would like to get someone with a little … Continue reading →

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Can Josh Beckett Be Salvaged By the Red Sox ?

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Tom Pappalardo

The future success of the Red Sox was given hope on Sunday, with Jon Lester’s strong pitching performance. It is uncertain whether that includes making the playoffs this year. Regardless, the clubhouse culture issues especially among the pitching staff , … Continue reading →

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Win One for the Red Sox

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Tom Pappalardo
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Did Bobby V Cross the Line of No Return ?

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Tom Pappalardo

Bobby Valentine has not been the main reason for the Red Sox disappointing their fans this season. However, his big mouth looks to have sabotaged their best chance to put a big win streak together. If Bobby had not revealed … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Momentum Is Next Day’s Starting Pitcher

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Tom Pappalardo

This headline, borrowed from Earl Weaver, the amusing and insightful former manager of the Baltimore Orioles, who originally said, “Momentum is the next day’s starting Pitcher”, succinctly describes the key issue of this year’s Red Sox. Boston seems to have … Continue reading →

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