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Entries from May 23rd, 2008

Joey, Joey, Joey

May 23rd, 2008 by Steve · Comments Off ·

Add Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter to the list of whiny crybabies that feel the New England Patriots weren’t punished enough, got away easy, a league conspiracy, etc.
Porter in comments made on ESPN’s “NFL Live” says the Patriots should have an asterisk put next to their name. It amazes me that people who play or [...]

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Category: Camera-gate · Miami Dolphins · NFL · New England Patriots


Evening Boston Red Sox Delight – 5/23

May 23rd, 2008 by Ian · 3 Comments ·

With the Boston Red Sox on the left coast for the next 6 days, the Afternoon Delight post will become the Evening Delight post when they play at night.
The Red Sox kick off a 10-game 11-day road trip tonight with their third series against the Oakland A’s. Shockingly, none of the games have been played [...]

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Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Oakland A's


Paw Prints: Thomas Signs Deal With Miami

May 23rd, 2008 by Steve · Comments Off ·

The Miami Dolphins website is reporting that the team signed sixth round draft pick Donald Thomas to a multi-year contract.
Thomas was a four year letterman at UConn where he played in 34 games, including 15 starts at guard over his final two seasons. Thomas originally started his college career as a defensive lineman and moved [...]

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Category: Alumni News · Contracts · Miami Dolphins · UConn Huskies


Did That Go Over The Fence?

May 23rd, 2008 by Steve · 5 Comments ·

It appears that Major League Baseball may give instant replay a try during the 2008 Arizona Fall League season. The possibility arises after a week in which there have been no fewer than three blown home run calls, two involving the New York Yankees.
If the experiment proves practical and successful they would likely continue with [...]

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Category: Current Events · MLB · Officiating/Umpiring


Destination Red Sox Nation – 5/23

May 23rd, 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.
Amalie Benjamin’s Red Sox Minor League Notebook has a nice feature on Sea Dogs pitcher Kris Johnson.

Pawtucket Red Sox
Jeff Bailey [...]

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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 – 5/23

May 23rd, 2008 by Ian · 3 Comments ·

I apologize for the lateness of the post as I’m still a little bit under weather with a wicked pissah of a headache that’s been with me for the past three days.
The Boston Red Sox finished off a 7-game homestand with wins in each game with each game a little more exciting then the next. [...]

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Category: Boston Red Sox · Kansas City Royals · MLB


Boston Red Sox @ Oakland A’s Pitching Matchups: 5/23-5/25

May 23rd, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·

Friday, May 23th @ 10:05 PM
Tim Wakefield (R) (3-2, 4.33) vs Rich Harden (R) (2-0, 2.91)
TV: NESN, MLB.tv
Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Game Day Audio
Saturday, May 24th @ 9:05 PM
Josh Beckett (R) (5-3, 4.67) vs Justin Duchscherer (R) (3-3, 2.67)
TV: NESN, MLB.tv
Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Game Day Audio
Sunday, May 25th @ 4:05 [...]

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Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Oakland A's · Pitching Matchups