Rick Meegan

Life long Rhode Island resident. I became an avid baseball fan in 1969. The first time I ever saw Brooks Robinson bare hand a bunt down the third base line, I was hooked for life. Like so many others, I am a part of Red Sox nation.

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Daniel Nava-Underdog Extraordinaire

On a team with so many unlikable characters, what a breath of fresh air to see a player of Daniel Nava’s stature in town.  I don’t know about you but the player’s like Nava are one of the main reasons…Read More

Meegan’s Hot Seat, Who is under the Spot Light

This is a look at who is “Hot” and who is in the “Hot Seat.” Nothing like a week of playing bad teams on the road to get out of the season start slump.  Read | Share

Who is this Year’s “Sleeper” Team?

 Last year I posted a poll like this where you the fans chose the Baltimore Orioles edging out the Toronto Blue Jays as the “Sleeper” team of 2011.  While the Orioles wound up in their usual spot…Read More

Would You Invite Roger Clemens?

On April 20, 2012, the Boston red Sox is going to throw a 100th Birthday bash on a grand scale for their beloved home, Fenway park.  Many of the living former Red Sox will be invited to this shindig.…Read More

Does Lars Anderson Fit Anywhere?

Lars Anderson is trying to make a statement this spring.  His numbers are impressive so far, .455 avg, 1 HR and 6 RBI’s.   Anderson crushed a grand slam in his first spring at bat.  The problem is…Read More

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Where have you gone J.D. Drew?

Did I miss the J.D. Drew retirement party?  It appears J.D. took the last train out of Boston and no…Read More

David Ortiz Re-invents Himself

Who is the rookie sporting the #34 on his jersey?  That’s no rookie, that’s the new and improved…Read More

Carl Crawford Aggravates Wrist

Carl Crawford‘s rehab on his surgically repaired wrist took a step back yesterday when he aggravated…Read More

Ryan Lavarnway a Star in the Waiting?

The time is now for Ryan Lavarnway.  He is already 25 years old and the Sox can ill afford to keep putting…Read More

Bobby Valentine-Outside of the Box

Love him or hate him, the last thing you can accuse Bobby V of is being boring.  He has made every attempt…Read More

Do the Red Sox have the “AH” Factor?

The official start of spring training is two days away and the excitement of a new season starts to build.  Time to finally put away the images of last year’s historic collapse and focus on a new…Read More

Jorge Posada Retires-Thanks for the Memories

For the second year in a row another member of the Yankees Fab Four has retired.  Last year I had a chance to look back at my favorite Andy Pettitte moment and now let’s look at little Jorge Porgies…Read More

Josh Reddick is Awarded Red Sox Rookie of the Year

Josh Reddick returned to Boston one last time last night to be honored to as Boston’s Rookie of the Year.  Reddick was traded away for closer Andrew Bailey and outfielder Ryan Sweeney.  Reddick…Read More

Why Not Johnny Damon?

With spring training just a couple of snow storms away, the Sox still have a few holes to plug before the bus departs from Fenway.  I think they could still use a few quality arms in the bullpen, but…Read More

President Obama Introduces the World Champion St Louis Cardinals as “Greatest Comeback Team in Baseball History”

Did you hear the other day when President Obama called the St Louis Cardinals the greatest comeback team in baseball history?  Hmmmm Not so fast Mr. President.  Maybe the Cardinals were the best comeback…Read More

Carl Crawford Has Wrist Surgery. Another Step in the Wrong Direction

Carl Crawford had arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist and is in jeopardy of missing opening day.  They say this is a common surgery of the wrist, none the less, how convenient.  Maybe he injured himself…Read More

Albert Pujols Shows his True Colors

Nothing like a good slap of reality to the face.  Albert Pujols is just another example of how there is no loyalty in sports anymore.  Albert (bleeping) Pujols an Angel, unbelievable.  Hey Albert, why…Read More

I’m Onboard the Bobby Valentine Express

Since the last game of the season, I like many of you have been angry at this team.  The Red Sox have had more negative press about them than positive.  I have gone thru the gametes of emotions, shock,…Read More

The Hammer is about to come down on Josh Beckett

What do you think is going on in Josh Beckett’s head this morning as he wakes up to the news of the Sox hiring of Bobby Valentine?  Is there any question that one of the requirements for Bobby V. is…Read More

Second Thoughts on Keeping Tim Wakefield

I along with many of you wasn’t saddened to hear the Sox didn’t offer Tim Wakefield arbitration.  Face it, at age 46, Wake isn’t in the prime of his life.  I also feel that his pursuit for 200…Read More

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