Archive for November, 2005

The Rocket’s Return To Boston?

Friday, November 11th, 2005

Roger Clemens has filed for free agency, but hasn’t decided whether he’ll play next season or not. Even though the odds are unlikely, it’d be something for him to retire back home at Boston, you know, now that he’s actually in the twilight of his career (hmmm, now sure about that one).

Can you imagine having […]

Who’s Pitching Trade-Bait?

Friday, November 11th, 2005

It’s been reported that Arizona Diamondbacks pitching ace, Javier Vazquez wants to be traded east. The former New York Yankees was shipped off to the D-Backs in a trade to bring the Big Unit, Randy Johnson, to the Big Apple.

Vazquez has struggled the last couple of years, but was a powerful presence when he was […]

So Manny Options

Friday, November 11th, 2005

With his demand to be traded, Manny Rameriz puts the Sox in a forced bind this offseason. Rather than trying the typical ploys to rid the roster of his name, or more importantly, the payroll of his salary, the Sox now must receive Manny’s approval on any trade (i.e. he’s a 10-5 guy). The Globe […]

Who’s That Playing Left Field

Thursday, November 10th, 2005

After another meeting with Red Sox brass, the Manny camp still insists they want a trade. The big problem continues to be “where”. Manny wants the Angels, which could be a good fit for him, only he’d have to DH since Garret Anderson is their left fielder. Matters get a bit more complicated with the […]

Forget About Theo

Thursday, November 10th, 2005

Tom Werner and Larry Lucchino, for the first time it seems since Theo Epstein’s departure, spoke to reporters regarding the GM vacancy and the process undertaken to fill it. Apparently, the Sox never even asked Epstein to reconsider his decision. The two were interviewing candidates for the open position, despite many prospects who have declined […]

GM Meetings

Thursday, November 10th, 2005

The GM meetings in California are starting to look like a piece out of a Tom Clancy book. Fire Team 1 (The Ownership) has been handling the business for a new general manager. Fire Team 2 (The Fantastic Four) is dealing with the player aspect […]

Johnny Damon Summit To Take Place Today

Wednesday, November 9th, 2005

Reports from the frontline of the GM conference point towards a meeting of team Damon/Boras and the Sox Four (those representing in-lieu of an actual GM) to take place later today, perhaps this evening at the latest. Evil Larry isn’t expected to sit in on this stage of the negotiations, if there will truly be […]

Dan Shaughnessy Tries To Save Face

Wednesday, November 9th, 2005

I couldn’t help but think how pathetic each article I read by Dan Shaughnessy seems to be lately. His most recent, today’s Time to kiss and make up, can’t be anything but a dry and clear apology for a stupid and horrendous earlier article he wrote that we all know about. Unfortunately, I have very […]

Murder In The Offseason?

Tuesday, November 8th, 2005

Former Sox pitcher Ugueth Urbina was charged with attempted murder, read more here.

Can’t The Rumors Be True For Once

Tuesday, November 8th, 2005

Gordon Edes reported that there was buzz of Theo Epstein returning to the Red Sox, but word also leaked that the Red Sox are interested in Jim Beattie and Jim Bowden. Both have ties to New England and quite a bit more top-level experience than Epstein had coming into the job.

It might go without saying, […]