Media Movement All Over The Place

Posted by Bruce August 15, 2008 (6 days ago) at 8:30 am

Last night we learned about the changes at the Globe, which included Tony Massarotti moving over from the Herald, and Chad Finn earning himself a sweet promotion.

This morning, David Scott has more on the move, but also reports on new hires at weei.com, which include Jeff Goodman, Alex Speier and wait for it…Ron Borges.

Ron Borges? 

Seriously? Ken Powers wasn’t available? Mike Barnicle turned them down? Patricia Smith wasn’t interested?

My interest and enthusiasm in their new venture just sunk considerably. They were doing things right all the way up until that point. Michael Felger, Rob Bradford, Goodman and Speier are all relatively young guys who understand how things work in the new age of sportswriting. For the most part they have a fresh perspective on things, and don’t stir up stuff just to get noticed (well, except for Felger.)

Borges throws all that out the window. The quotes from Dennis and Callahan in Scott’s piece are just nauseating. Yeah, I’m sure Bill Belichick is shaking in his shoes at the thought of Borges back in Foxboro. That’s provided of course that he knows how to get there. He hasn’t been seen down there in a long time, even before his (wink wink) retirement from the Globe.

I had high hopes for this new weei.com. Borges just about kills it for me. You hire him, you lose your credibility. Simple as that.

Bad move, guys.

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The Red Sox hitters are surely sorry to see the Texas Rangers pitchers leave town. Boston finished off the sweep of the Rangers with a 10-0 victory at Fenway Park last night. The Red Sox scored 37 runs in 3 games off the Rangers…

Globe beat reporter Amalie Benjamin has the game story. Jeff Horrigan has the Red Sox continuing their hot hitting since the Manny Ramirez trade. Paul Kenyon has the Red Sox finishing off their roundup of the Rangers. Jeff Goldberg has Daisuke Matsuzaka once again letting the runners on, and once again not letting them score. Bob Stern has the Red Sox pounding the Rangers one more time. Garry Brown has more on the demolition at Fenway. Phil O’Neill has another big inning leading the way for Boston.

Tony Massarotti has David Ortiz and Kevin Youkilis proving to be a formidable 3-3 combination. Barbara Matson has Ortiz especially sorry to see the Rangers go. Ortiz has regain his power stroke in this series, and even enjoyed an early departure last night. Still, I can’t help but remember the reaction from the media when Pedro Martinez left the ballpark early after a start. I’ve got absolutely no problem with Ortiz (or Pedro) going home early, but it’s interesting to note the difference in reaction. Steven Krasner analyzes the lack of success by the Rangers pitching in this series. Massarotti says that the Blue Jays will provide a much stiffer test for the Boston bats.

Marty Dobrow has a minor league notebook in the Globe, and examines a rash of oblique strains in the Red Sox organization. Rich Thompson’s minor league notebook has Bartolo Colon on the road back to the majors.

Benjamin’s notebook has Jon Lester trying to help out Clay Buchholz. Horrigan’s notebook has Dice-K once again walking a tightrope last night. The ProJo notebook has more on Matsuzaka. Goldberg’s notebook says that Kevin Youkilis is making a case for league MVP. Brown’s notebook has Paul Byrd getting ready for his first Red Sox start tonight. O’Neill’s notebook also makes the case for Youkilis as AL MVP.

Patriots

Over on Patriots Daily, Scott Benson examines whether the Patriots can or will carry five running backs on their roster.

Christopher L. Gasper has a look at the Patriots signing of veteran safety John Lynch. Christopher Price has more on the Lynch signing. Carolyn Thornton says that Lynch could end up being a big presence in the Patriots secondary. Eric McHugh thinks Lynch should fit well here. Jennifer Toland writes that Lynch could fill the void left by Tank Williams being placed on IR. Mark Farinella looks at this year’s carbon-dated addition to the Patriots roster.

Karen Guregian says that adding Dom Capers to the coaching staff might be the best move the Patriots made in the offseason. Thornton has rookie QB Kevin O’Connell doing all he can to learn from Tom Brady. Guregian has more on the rookie learning how to play the position in his first NFL camp. Farinella has a look at Kenny Smith, who gets a feature written about him for the second day in a row. Thompson has punter Chris Hanson secure in his role with the team.

Price tells us what to watch for during Sunday night’s game. Ian M. Clark has a Ruud family reunion on tap for Sunday night. Mike McMahon looks at former Boston Patriot Daryl Johnson going into the Morgan State Hall of Fame.

Gasper’s notebook has Jason Webster getting close to returning to action for the Patriots. Guregian’s notebook has more on the signing of Lynch. Toland’s notebook has Dean Pees talking about some of his young players on defense. McHugh’s notebook examines the impact on he safety depth chart that the Lynch signing will have.

Misc

Steve Bulpett and Marc J. Spears report on the Celtics signing first round pick J.R. Giddens.

Spears also has the United States’ men’s basketball team taking care of business with Greece yesterday.

Mark Blaudschun has a media column on NBC Sports reporter Bob Neumeier. Neumy mentions that WEEI wasn’t “fair” in their contract offer to him, which is why he left his show with Dale Arnold.  

Bay: new to Fenway, but not to Red Sox Nation

Posted by NECN - Sports August 1, 2008 (3 weeks ago) at 4:36 pm

(NECN) - Jason Bay may be new to the Boston Red Sox, but he's no stranger to the Sox fan base. He grew up in it.

"I had a Red Sox onesie when I was growing up," the Britich Columbia native told reporters, noting that his father was a diehard Sox fan.

In his bedroom as a kid? Posters of Jim Rice and Carl Yastrzemski.

And Bay remembers his only trip to Fenway as a member of the Red Sox, for the atmosphere - and the rendition of 'Sweet Caroline'. He noted the atmosphere between Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium, where the Pirates visited on the trip, was totally different.

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Bay: ‘I’m not going to be Manny’

Posted by NECN - Sports August 1, 2008 (3 weeks ago) at 4:12 pm

(NECN: Boston, Mass.) - "Fire away."

With those two words, Jason Bay met the Boston media for the first time in a Fenway Park news conference as a member of the Boston Red Sox. Bay says he arrived in Boston after a "sleepless" night, finding out only after the trade deadline passed at 4 p.m. that he had actually been shipped to Boston.

"I didn't know anything more than what everyone was writing," Bay told reporters about how he followed a day that had him reportedly shipped to Tampa at mid-afternoon, before the Boston trade was finalized.

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Salute to Remy to be shown on MLB Extra Innings

Posted by Extra Bases June 24, 2008 at 1:45 pm

Tonight, distributors are making NESN's Red Sox pregame show available to MLB Extra Innings subscribers beginning at 6 p.m. EST. This is a special event so that Red Sox fans may enjoy coverage of Jerry Remy Day at Fenway Park and a salute to Jerry for his 20 years of broadcasting Red Sox games.

View from the cheap seats…

Posted by Ted McEnroe April 21, 2008 at 10:52 am

Like there are cheap seats at Fenway… but work with me.

Is it just me or are Sox fans getting spoiled? Yesterday’s game was not really a good one for the Sox until the 7th inning, but my compadres and I in the right field grandstand couldn’t help but be struck with the quietness of the crowd. It definitely picked up as the Sox picked up their play, but it’s not the first time I’ve been at a game and noticed the relative quiet. (It could be that I haven’t been to the biggest barnburner games of late…)

Anyone agree? Disagree? Grandstand people, give a comment or applause! You down there in the field boxes? Maybe just rattle your jewelry…

Time running out for Sox/Yankees tickets

Posted by Ted McEnroe April 10, 2008 at 4:39 pm

Not to rush you, but time is running out if you are interesting in winning two tickets for this Sunday’s Sox-Yankees game, plus passes to the State Street Pavilion. Sunday night… prime time… ESPN… and you. But you have to enter before 12:01am Friday. Just click on “Win Red Sox Yankees Tickets” to learn more.

Tigers Finally Get One

Posted by Bruce April 10, 2008 at 8:06 am

After losing their first seven games of the season, the Detroit Tigers finally got a win last night, knocking off the Red Sox 7-2 at Fenway Park.

Jeff Horrigan notes that after a crisp opening day shutout victory, the Red Sox appeared to slip into a midseason malaise last night at Fenway. Gordon Edes has the Red Sox already suffering some early bumps and bruises after getting through last season mostly healthy. Carolyn Thornton has the Red Sox losing an early two run lead last night in the loss. Jeff Goldberg says that the Red Sox gave the Tigers a helping hand to their first win of the season. Lenny Megliola has the Tigers clawing out their first win of the season. Garry Brown has the Tigers finally finding a way to win a game - at the Red Sox expense. Paul Jarvey says that the Sox just weren’t sharp last night. Joe Haggerty also reports on the action from Fenway.

Steve Buckley is critical of David Ortiz for flying down to New York to film a commercial on Monday. Sean McAdam feels that the Red Sox ownership needs to ease up a bit on the “self-aggrandizing, over-the-top displays that have become a little too common of late.” Amen, Sean. Rob Bradford has Coco Crisp talking about the attempt to share the centerfield load with Jacoby Ellsbury and whether the arrangement can work. Mike Petraglia also looks at how Terry Francona is trying to balance the playing time of the two. Bradford also observes that despite the loss, Jon Lester is showing progress and pitched better than his line would indicate last night. Haggerty has Kevin Youkilis starting the season in style. Buckley has Edgar Renteria enjoying the boos at Fenway last night.

Nick Cafardo has Jon Lester and others from the Red Sox and Tigers offering support for Arizona’s Doug Davis, who underwent surgery for thyroid cancer last night.

Ira Kantor looks at the unveiling of the Yaz statue at the Museum of Science yesterday. Dan Lamothe reports on a man who won $1 million on a Red Sox scratch ticket. The Patriot Ledger has the New York Mets thinking of adopting “Sweet Caroline” as their own eighth inning sing-along song.

Edes’ notebook says that Bill Buckner didn’t need to be forgiven by the fans. Horrigan’s notebook examines Mike Lowell’s thumb injury, and has an update on Bartolo Colon. McAdam’s notebook has more on Lowell’s injury, which forced him from the game last night. Goldberg’s notebook has more on Lowell’s thumb. Jarvey’s notebook has injury updates and notes that both centerfielders are struggling - perhaps a sign that the platoon isn’t working out so well. Bob Stern’s notebook has more on the injuries.

Celtics

Still playing must-win games for playoff positioning, the Wizards became the only team to beat the Celtics three times this season with their 109-95 win over Boston at the Verizon center last night. Marc J. Spears has the Celtics seven game winning streak coming to an end at the hands of Antawn Jamison and company. Mark Murphy notes that the Wizards will be someone’s postseason nightmare.

Spears’ notebook has the friends of Red Auerbach still getting together on Tuesdays for lunch and discussions at a Washington area Chinese restaurant. Murphy’s notebook says there is no rush for Sam Cassell to get back out on the floor.

Bruins

The Bruins return to the postseason tonight as they travel to Montreal to take on the Canadiens in their first round series. The Bruins even bump the Red Sox off NESN tonight (The Sox will be on CN8). Douglas Flynn has the Bruins attempting to slay their personal dragon - a team they’ve lost to 11 straight times. Stephen Harris says that the Bruins have their work cut out for them. Bud Barth has the Bruins relishing the underdog role.

Fluto Shinzawa examines the players who have filled in at center for the Bruins during the injuries to Patrice Bergeron and Marc Savard. Steve Conroy looks at the surprise that Vladimir Sobotka has been for the Bruins this season.

Mick Colageo says that we can look for a few surprises in this series. Kevin Paul Dupont reminds us that not everyone from Canada is a Canadiens fan. Harris also offers 5 keys to beating the Canadiens. If you’re a hockey dummy like me, you might need some help knowing who’s who on the Bruins. I offer you a few Bruins thumbnails for your assistance.

Harris’ notebook has Marc Savard ready to get back in action. Shinzawa’s notebook has Savard hoping to play tonight. Conroy’s notebook has Canadian fans feeling a bit cocky going into this series.

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Giardi previews tonight’s Sox-Tigers match-up

Posted by Allison Sonfist April 9, 2008 at 5:23 pm

It’s about two hours until game time and Mike Giardi is already prowling press row. He checks in from the field at Fenway with a preview of tonight’s second game of the Sox-Tigers series.

 

Eye of the Tiger

Posted by ssilva April 9, 2008 at 8:43 am

Eye of the Tiger

(Boston Globe Staff Photo / Jim Davis)

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One first baseman to another

Posted by Projo SoxBlog April 8, 2008 at 8:54 pm

By Joe McDonald
Journal Sports Writer

BOSTON _ Kevin Youkilis made it a point to quickly make his way through a crowd of players because he wanted to shake Bill Buckner’s hand. The current Red Sox first baseman – a winner of two World Series Championships – wanted the former Red Sox first baseman – the goat of one World Series defeat – to know how impressed he was of his Opening Day actions.

Boston invited Buckner to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park yesterday, and after much thought, he accepted. He walked out from under the Red Sox championship banner in left field to the mound to a standing ovation from the 36,567 in attendance, along with players from both teams.

The emotion of the moment was long overdue for everyone involved and Youkilis was blown away with the event.

“To be honest,” he said. “I have almost never been close to tears for someone else on a baseball field. But that was the most unbelievable thing. It shows how great of a man Bill Buckner is. There aren’t too many people who can do what he did today. He faced thousands of people who booed him, threatened his life and did horrific things towards him. When they think of his name, they think horrible things.”

Youkilis recently set a new major-league record for 194 consecutive games at first base without an error, surpassing Steve Garvey. Buckner’s career will forever be remembered for his one miscue during Game Six of the 1986 World Series.

“For a man to step out there on the field, it shows how much of a man he is,” said Youkilis. “I tip my cap to him and I just wanted shake his hand because that’s a true man in life. . . He’s been through some tough times in his years.”

Youkilis said it’s a funny thing to hear fans talk about overpaid athletes who just play a game. He thinks that’s simply not true and yesterday was a perfect example of that.

“I think if you ask Bill Buckner, part of his life wasn’t a game,” Youkilis said. “People threatened his life over a game. Sometimes this is more of a game. It’s life here in Boston. To me, it was awesome. I was literally almost in tears for the guy because for Bill Buckner to come out here and throw out the first pitch it says a lot for the man.”

Youkilis wasn’t the only one touched by the moment. Every Red Sox player, including manager Terry Francona thought Buckner deserved it.

“That was one of the most special things I think I’ve ever seen,” said Francona. “To watch his reaction and to watch the fans reaction was very special. I was happy for him. I was thrilled for our fans. I was happy for the organization. I thought it was a very special moment. It actually lasted more than a moment, which I think is also appropriate.”

Youkilis was impressive himself yesterday. He continues to be an offensive force this early in the season, including his 3-for-3 performance with two RBI yesterday. He has now hit safely in six of seven games this season with 2 doubles, 2 triples and three RBI. It’s becoming familiar territory for Youkilis to begin the season strong, but he couldn’t really answer why he always seems to get off to a fast start time and again.

“I’m basically just putting some good at-bats together,” he said. “I’m having some balls fall in for me, but right now I’m just trying to concentrate. I play the game the same way every day from Game One to Game 162. Sometimes it just falls my way.”

Yesterday was his second three-hit game this season.

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