Bill SmithBill Smith

Old fart living in genteel poverty in Virginia.(We're the ones that talked you guys into starting the Revolution. You evened it out in the 1860s) Retired, read a lot about all sports. Been a Red Sox fan since the Mike Higgins days. (Yes, he's in the record books). Also love the Celtics and Bruins. (Brady's too pretty, he can fend for himself.) I have been to Fenway and yes, it is a cathedral. Boston has an unbelievable amount of culture to offer for a city that small. I guess it's my Irish kin folk that make it so. Keep reading. Erin go bragh

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Sox Look Good, Sail by Rays 5-1

The day started out with three players being sent to the minors, the first of many to follow. Justin Henry was sent to minor league spring training with the Pawtucket Red Sox in his sights. Left Hander Drake…Read More

Lester, Red Sox Handle Pirates with Ease – Offense and Defense

I confess I had mixed emotions when I started watching this game Friday night. From the brouhaha that was raised during last season to the ostensible doldrums running rampant through the Red Sox Nation,…Read More

Middlebrooks May Have Wrist Injury – Deja Vu All Over Again

Very distressing news. Will Middlebrooks, check swinging in the first inning of tonight’s game with the Baltimore Orioles, may have injured his right wrist and promptly left the game. He was  replaced…Read More

Sanctuary for Bobby Valentine – He Needs It

Bobby Valentine needs to learn to be quiet.  The latest proof of this is his recent statement that he did a good job in managing the 2012 Red Sox. The drama surrounding the firing of Terry Francona and…Read More

Lackey’s Last Chance?

It has been my experience that when you strip away the trappings of fame and financial success, most baseball players will play the game so long as they are able, even for free if need be-for love of the…Read More

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David Ross, Just in the Nick of Time

The acquisition of David Ross as a back up to Jarrod Saltalamacchia bodes well and it feels like it…Read More

May You Live in Interesting Times

There is an ancient Chinese curse that resurfaces periodically. Because of its immediate applicability,…Read More