Well the first month or so of the 2008 season was an interesting one for the Boston Red Sox. They cut out of training camp early to take a week and play in Japan. Of the four games in the Land of the Rising Sun two were exhibitions against Japanese teams and two counted for [...]
Entries from May 1st, 2008
Burnett, 2 Relievers Shut Down Red Sox 3-0
May 1st, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
A.J. Burnett and two relievers combined to give up 4 hits as the Toronto Blue Jays took the finale of a 3-game set 3-0 over the Boston Red Sox on chilly night at Fenway Park.
The game actually had quite a strange ending in the bottom of the 9th. B.J. Ryan was on to try and [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Toronto Blue Jays
Why Can’t We Be Friends
May 1st, 2008 by Ian · 2 Comments ·
I’m sorry but this couldn’t wait until tomorrow when the Rays come to town. It’s Raymond vs Wally.
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Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Tampa Bay Rays · Videos
Afternoon Red Sox Delight – 5/1
May 1st, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
Balloting has gotten underway for the 2008 MLB All-Star Game to be held at Yankee Stadium. Let’s get voting to make the Boston Red Sox have a huge presence at our hated rival’s stadium. Make sure that you include Jacoby Ellsbury on your list by putting him in the write-in category.
The Boston Globe has a [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Toronto Blue Jays
Picking Up The Blitz Ver 5.5
May 1st, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
It’s time for a rare appearance by Ian in the Picking Up the Blitz series.
I am a big fan of the college football season as much as the next guy but do we really need any more bowl games. Last year, there were 32 bowls and at the end of the upcoming 2008 college football [...]
Category: Bowl Games · College Football · NCAA
Rays @ Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 5/2-5/4
May 1st, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
Friday, May 2nd @ 7:05 PM
Edwin Jackson (R) (2-2, 3.86) vs Clay Buchholz (R) (1-2, 4.08)
TV: NESN, MLB.tv
Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Game Day Audio
Saturday, May 3rd @ 7:05 PM
James Shields (R) (3-1, 2.54) vs Josh Beckett (R) (2-2, 4.10)
TV: NESN, MLB.tv
Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Game Day Audio
Sunday, May 4th @ 1:35 [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Pitching Matchups · Tampa Bay Rays
In The Red Zone – 5/1
May 1st, 2008 by Steve · Comments Off ·
The New England Patriots have announced the finalists for induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
You as a fan have a say in the process as one of the three finalists will earn induction based on your votes. Voting starts today on the official team website, Patriots.com.
The finalist were narrowed to three with help of [...]
Category: AFL · Alumni News · Colorado Buffaloes · Contracts · Draft · Free Agents · Hall of Fame · NFL · Nebraska Cornhuskers · New England Patriots · Ole Miss Rebels · Tennessee Volunteers
Destination Red Sox Nation – 5/1
May 1st, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
Destination Red Sox Nation is our look at how the minor league teams of the Boston Red Sox fare each night. Game story links and links to team stats and league standings are after the jump.
Pawtucket Red Sox
The PawSox beat up on Francisco Liriano in a 5-3 win over Rochester.
Team Stats
International League Standings
Pawsox website
Portland Sea [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · Greenville Drive · Lancaster Jethawks · Lowell Spinners · Minor Leagues · Pawtucket Red Sox · Portland Sea Dogs
Boston Red Sox News & Notes – 5/1
May 1st, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
For the 4th start in a row, the Boston Red Sox got some great pitching from their starter on the mound. And for the second night in a row, they won the game with a walk-off single. Last night’s hero was Jason Varitek who brought in Manny Ramirez from second base. The hero could have [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Toronto Blue Jays
AL & NL Central News – 5/1
May 1st, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
Astros skipper Cecil Cooper is in favor of instant replay in baseball.
The Indians gave the slumping Travis Hafner the day off yesterday.
The Brewers Triple-A team in Nashville has a veteran pitching staff.
The Royals traded Jorge De La Rosa to the Rockies for a player to be named later.
The Cardinals won a franchise record 18 games [...]
Category: AL Central · MLB · NL Central
