Entries from Bostonist tagged with 'worldbaseballclassic'
March 7, 2006
David Wells, Mr. I-can't-go-out-to-eat-without-being-papparazzi'd-to-death, no longer wants to be traded. Hmmm...now that there's a question of his paycheck (and his $200K bonus per start), he's a dedicated Red Sox pitcher. Can you say flim flam? Flip-flop? Hey David, if you want privacy at a restaurant, give them a call in advance, tell them who you are, and get a private table. When you're famous and the city of Boston pays your salary, part of the......
Continue Reading "Sox Rumblings and Grumblings"March 1, 2006
Welcome Back Rasta Manny! Just when Bostonist thinks its seen it all from the slugger who is just Manny being Manny, we get a large dose of Manny with DREDS! Looks like Manny spent the off-season in one of 3 locations: Jamaica, Amsterdam, or Ricky Williams' house. Which one? The world will never know. But, if Bostonist is a true Sox fan, you had to be wondering last night and this morning if Mr.......
Continue Reading "Rasta-Manny!"February 21, 2006
Some random sports thoughts while pondering how Danny Ainge is still the GM of the Celtics after disassembling the 2002 Celtics team that was 2 wins away from a date in the NBA Finals... Manny gets to report on March 1.... Bostonist wonders if that will fly with our boss after our next vacation... "No, we won't be there on Monday, but we'll be there a week from Wednesday, and please make sure our pay......
Continue Reading "Sports Rumblings"January 31, 2006
Well, don't you all feel better? The centerfield and shortstop holes have been filled, and the Olde Towne Team is shaping up. After an arduous and sketchy month or so, the Sox finally came to terms with the Cleveland Indians, acquiring highly touted Coco Crisp, relief pitcher David Riske, and backup Catcher Josh Bard. The Sox sent the Indians 3rd base prospect Andy Marte, catcher Kelly Shoppach, relief pitcher Guillermo Mota, a player to......
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