7 posts tagged “red sox”

OK, the Blue Jays swept the Red Sox ... I get up this morning and walk outside only to see a huge Blue Jay (avian variety) and have it mock me. Am I taking this too personally?

Other than that, the past few days have been amazing. The weather is grand. I have actually jumped in the river several times and had nice long swims. Oh yeah it's cool but it's not 'take your breath away' cool, yet.

I got word that a friend from Norway will be coming for a visit next week. I'm really looking forward to that. We'll share the early Fall colours and perhaps a bottle of wine.

Tomorrow I am going to head off fishing with 'the boys'. This is always fun and I'll try to take a couple snaps (do people still say that?). This also means two and a half days without Internet or mobile phones. Quite liberating. I look forward to reading about my friends adventures when I return.

Take care.

In the last few days the sports press has been buzzing with talk about the bloody sock of one Curtis Montague Schilling. Remember that? Well broadcaster Gary Thome nows says he misheard or misinterpreted comments by a Boston player.

This raises several questions about reporting and the information the public receives. Reporters have to be cetain they have it right. Contributors have to consider, each time they are interviewed, possible misunderstanding if they're misquoted. Perhaps this is not too serious for sports but in a business or political context it could be devastating.

Recently blogger and techie extrodanaire Jason Calacanis was asked for an interview by Wired's Fred Volgelstein. He wanted to do it through emails. The reporter was only interested in an actual conversation. The whole "how I report / how I liked to be reported" is discussed by Calacanis and Volgelstein in a very interesting Calacanis podcast. Check it out here.

While you're at calacanis.com check out his link baiting rules. What rules do you have?

Opening day was fun but we (Sox fans) know the baseball gods will come back and bite you.

Matsuzaka had a good game. Hernandez had an awesome one spoiled by a hit from Drew. Talk about the Drew hit. Take a deep breath. It's only the first week.

Monday was the only training season day off for the Sox, so last night I took a look at some stats and read some columns ...

One of the nice things about this year, so far, has been non-roster invitee Joe McEwing. Here is a guy who is a real utility player. He can play infield or outfield, just ask the Mets. So far this preseason, in 30 ABs, he's got an OBP of .382, a SLG % of .368 and a .333 batting average. He's not a kid and I doubt there's a big batting average there for the regular season. However, I think it would be nice to have his glove on the bench. Now, what do ya think Hinske cost?

Red Sox

Call it Spring fever ...

In the spirit of Manny showing up early for training camp I offer you some thoughts on the '07 starting lineup.

Catcher: Varitek and Mirabelli. Varitek is a team leader. Let's hope he stays healthy. Mirabelli will remain Wakefield's catcher. Kottaras I've seen in the minors but don't remember.

First base: This is, of course, Kevin Youkilis and speculation is Hinske could back him up.

Second base: Pedroia would seem to be the choice but I'm already missing Loretta and that says something. After the closer position this is the biggest question mark in the lineup.

Third base: Lowell. He was named named the Defensive Player of the Year in MLB.com's fifth annual This Year in Baseball Awards but no Golden Glove - yet.

Shortstop: Julio Lugo who will probably serve as lead off batter.

Right field: Drew. What is it about this position? Just like Nixon, it will be "if he can stay healthy..."

Center field: Crisp. Health could be an issue here, too.

Left field: Ramirez. 'nuff said!

DH: Ortiz. Take that!

Bench: Cora, Pena, Hinske. It only looks OK. Yes, I'm a pessimist.

It's -26C, -15F, outside but the sky is blue and the sun is bright. My mind has drifted to a warmer place - Spring Training.

Here are the important upcoming dates!

Do I have this thing bad? Somebody recently had the nerve to ask me what Dom D.'s number was and I knew that but couldn't recall if anyone had it during the war years. I am not worthy ...

Well, It's snowing here and the skiers are in heaven. For baseball fans the good news is that Spring Training starts March 1st.

The Red Sox open up with a split side day. One squad meets the Jays and the second game sees NEU (whoever that is) coming to the Sox' Fort Meyers park. You can find a schedule here. Tickets on the grass are $12. Who wants to stand for ten bucks? Prices go up from there.