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Entries from May 2nd, 2008

Hawks Force Game 7

May 2nd, 2008 by Steve · Comments Off ·

It was a series that the Boston Celtics were supposed to sweep, but someone forgot to tell the Atlanta Hawks to lay down. Staying true to form the home team has won every game and it was no different as the Hawks extended their season to at least a 7th game in Boston with a [...]

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Category: Atlanta Hawks · Boston Celtics · NBA · Playoffs


Afternoon Red Sox Delight – 5/2

May 2nd, 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.
Do you think the MLB.com [...]

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Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Tampa Bay Rays


The Green Monster Comes To Boylston Street

May 2nd, 2008 by Ian · 3 Comments ·

Apple is always on the cutting edge when it comes to marketing their product and stores. Their new store on Boylston Street in Boston is no different.

You definitely won’t be able to miss that as you’re walking down the street. Definitely a smart move on Apple’s part though using a Boston Red Sox themed outside [...]

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Category: Advertising · Boston Red Sox · Current Events


Destination Red Sox Nation – 5/2

May 2nd, 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
Joe Thurston and Jeff Bailey led the PawSox to a 9-3 win over Syracuse.
Team Stats
International League Standings
Pawsox website
Portland [...]

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Category: Boston Red Sox · Greenville Drive · Lancaster Jethawks · Lowell Spinners · Minor Leagues · Pawtucket Red Sox · Portland Sea Dogs


Boston Red Sox News & Notes – 5/2

May 2nd, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·

Last night, the Red Sox ran into another great pitching performance by an opposing starting pitcher in A.J. Burnett. Tim Wakefield wasn’t so bad himself but what’s concerning right now is the Red Sox won 2 out of 3 games by scoring a grand total of 3 runs.
I said this earlier this week. The game [...]

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Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Toronto Blue Jays


AL & NL West News – 5/2

May 2nd, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·

The Diamondbacks announced that their top prospect Max Scherzer will start for them on Monday.
The Angels placed Maicer Izturis on the 15-day DL and replaced him on the roster with pitcher Nick Adenhart.
Dodgers rookie Blake DeWitt is confident in his power stroke.
Emil Brown was named the A’s MVP for April.
The Giants hope some time in [...]

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Category: AL West · MLB · NL West