tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178228742011-11-30T10:16:00.618-05:00At The Ballyard ... with Steve WeissmanObservations and opinions about the grand game of baseball as played and lived in Boston, on Cape Cod, and around the country. From the mind of columnist, author, and radio personality Steve Weissman!Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comBlogger1921100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-44392058481774018252011-11-30T10:16:00.000-05:002011-11-30T10:16:00.642-05:00Happy Valentine’s Day!Happy Valentine’s Day!Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-3431056300219142312011-11-12T10:55:00.000-05:002011-11-12T10:55:41.443-05:00Red Sox starters, relievers more concerning than Pap to PhilsRed Sox starters, relievers more concerning than Pap to PhilsSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-89041041058824177082011-10-20T11:13:00.000-04:002011-10-20T11:13:29.275-04:00I disagreePopular Red Sox notions to disagree with: beer/chicken-gate cost the playoffs, owners are distracted, more. Read "I Disagree" at http://www.examiner.com/baseball-in-boston/i-disagreeSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-85869753600676781472011-10-13T08:59:00.000-04:002011-10-13T08:59:21.063-04:00Face it: Red Sox just another teamFace it: Red Sox just another teamSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-89040176477430689192011-10-07T10:06:00.000-04:002011-10-07T10:06:17.415-04:00Red Sox lint in the cranial vent: post-collapse observationsRed Sox lint in the cranial vent: post-collapse observationsSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-18725686299456776832011-09-29T00:35:00.000-04:002011-09-29T00:35:35.090-04:00Blast from the past: Sox snatch defeat from jaws of victoryBlast from the past: Sox snatch defeat from jaws of victorySteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-17528164843641966692011-09-12T09:01:00.000-04:002011-09-12T09:01:54.775-04:00Two words for the Red Sox: uh-ohTwo words for the Red Sox: uh-ohSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-82147920420914334362011-08-01T16:21:00.000-04:002011-08-01T16:21:49.901-04:00Red Sox at the Deadline: When Your Grass is Brown, Everyone Else’s Looks GoodRed Sox at the Deadline: When Your Grass is Brown, Everyone Else’s Looks GoodSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-58860982692328384622011-07-26T23:24:00.001-04:002011-07-26T23:24:53.529-04:00101 Days of Red Sox Summer: Hot and Getting Hotter101 Days of Red Sox Summer: Hot and Getting HotterSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-78387129304276374422011-07-26T23:24:00.000-04:002011-07-26T23:24:52.227-04:00101 Days of Red Sox Summer: Hot and Getting Hotter101 Days of Red Sox Summer: Hot and Getting HotterSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-10727299482094158552011-07-18T09:12:00.000-04:002011-07-18T09:12:17.688-04:00Sox win 1-0 in 16; secure division titleSox win 1-0 in 16; secure division titleSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-44012629446309034082011-06-14T12:25:00.000-04:002011-06-14T12:25:20.035-04:00A modest proposal for MLB realignmentA modest proposal for MLB realignmentSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-63503014113246143862011-06-10T09:07:00.000-04:002011-06-10T09:07:15.063-04:00From junkyard to juggernaut: the Red Sox are on their wayFrom junkyard to juggernaut: the Red Sox are on their waySteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-22176926805907050142011-06-06T11:32:00.000-04:002011-06-06T11:32:47.977-04:00Draft Day at Fenway ParkDraft Day at Fenway ParkSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-53663733684914184122011-04-08T21:06:00.000-04:002011-04-08T21:06:43.616-04:00Red Sox home opener a hit in all respects - Boston BaseballRed Sox home opener a hit in all respects - Boston BaseballSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-43149197819223304762011-04-05T19:36:00.000-04:002011-04-05T19:36:54.825-04:00Reports of Red Sox demise are premature - Boston BaseballReports of Red Sox demise are premature - Boston BaseballSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-79601228142973774702011-02-28T16:10:00.000-05:002011-02-28T16:10:48.997-05:00Margin of error may be small for some Red Sox - Boston Baseball | Examiner.comMargin of error may be small for some Red Sox - Boston Baseball | Examiner.comSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-21506724943239608592011-02-18T13:30:00.000-05:002011-02-18T13:30:43.442-05:00Red Sox to finish third – if payroll correlates with performance - Boston Baseball | Examiner.comRed Sox to finish third – if payroll correlates with performance - Boston Baseball | Examiner.comSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-80145093348704906692011-02-16T17:40:00.000-05:002011-02-16T17:40:56.616-05:00Red Sox hope 2011 is (Andrew) Miller time - Boston Baseball | Examiner.comRed Sox hope 2011 is (Andrew) Miller time - Boston Baseball | Examiner.comSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-43694674581254405922011-02-15T17:37:00.000-05:002011-02-15T17:37:25.446-05:00Tranquility Base here; the Red Sox have landed - Boston Baseball | Examiner.comTranquility Base here; the Red Sox have landed - Boston Baseball | Examiner.comSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-70765307631781660902011-02-09T15:02:00.000-05:002011-02-09T15:02:21.501-05:00It’s the most wonderful time of the year - Boston baseball | Examiner.comIt’s the most wonderful time of the year - Boston baseball | Examiner.comSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-6600527625774214592010-12-22T16:56:00.000-05:002010-12-22T16:56:24.344-05:00No Sox to receive a Hall call this year - Boston baseball | Examiner.comNo Sox to receive a Hall call this year - Boston baseball | Examiner.comSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-46244153566419662232010-12-14T09:14:00.000-05:002010-12-14T09:14:25.941-05:00Yankees miss with pitch to Lee, who signs with Philly - Boston baseball | Examiner.comYankees miss with pitch to Lee, who signs with Philly - Boston baseball | Examiner.comSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-76882923190976843192010-12-09T09:50:00.000-05:002010-12-09T09:50:43.286-05:00Agreeable Red Sox strike deal with Crawford, but questions persist - Boston baseball | Examiner.comAgreeable Red Sox strike deal with Crawford, but questions persist - Boston baseball | Examiner.comSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-43553791810366593592010-08-17T15:38:00.000-04:002010-08-17T15:38:50.740-04:00Cape League championship proves good pitching beats good hitting - Boston baseballCape League championship proves good pitching beats good hitting - Boston baseballSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-84106212226755653472010-08-02T09:48:00.000-04:002010-08-02T09:48:48.451-04:00Standing still at trading deadline the Red Sox best moveStanding still at trading deadline the Red Sox best moveSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-88883074128740109652010-08-01T22:16:00.000-04:002010-08-01T22:16:10.849-04:00Celebrities abound at Cape League All Star GameCelebrities abound at Cape League All Star GameSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-77240596798305029492010-07-29T22:52:00.000-04:002010-07-29T22:52:58.067-04:00California dreamin': an All Star sit-down with Cape Leaguer Jordan RiberaCalifornia dreamin': an All Star sit-down with Cape Leaguer Jordan RiberaSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-20019465371540815092010-07-23T10:10:00.000-04:002010-07-23T10:10:32.140-04:002010 Cape League All Stars feature 2011 draft leaders2010 Cape League All Stars feature 2011 draft leadersSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-27737169088577148092010-07-20T14:50:00.000-04:002010-07-20T14:50:29.349-04:00Red Sox star off the field through their time and charityRed Sox star off the field through their time and charitySteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-29430488880240209292010-07-19T10:33:00.000-04:002010-07-19T10:33:40.560-04:00Red Sox face beginning of the endRed Sox face beginning of the endSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-2783634501725125602010-07-14T11:56:00.000-04:002010-07-14T11:56:47.320-04:00Why Red Sox fans should mourn George SteinbrennerWhy Red Sox fans should mourn George SteinbrennerSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-52343086555152262562010-07-05T14:23:00.000-04:002010-07-05T14:23:09.370-04:00Midseason reflection: why the Red Sox are in the AL huntMidseason reflection: why the Red Sox are in the AL huntSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-53143906398192045302010-06-22T09:31:00.000-04:002010-06-22T09:31:55.680-04:00Cape Leaguer on the Red Sox farm: a word with Eammon Portice (Bourne ’06)Cape Leaguer on the Red Sox farm: a word with Eammon Portice (Bourne ’06)Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-84984966023448663802010-06-21T09:41:00.000-04:002010-06-21T09:41:51.150-04:00Better living through chemistry: Red Sox make themselves relevantBetter living through chemistry: Red Sox make themselves relevantSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-30980109044262487992010-06-16T16:59:00.000-04:002010-06-16T16:59:45.170-04:00June baseball is busting out all over: Sox, Rox, Cape and moreJune baseball is busting out all over: Sox, Rox, Cape and moreSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-26858296149420920072010-06-10T18:27:00.000-04:002010-06-10T18:27:53.993-04:00Red Sox draft three with Cape League connection; dozens more on the Cape-to-Majors rideRed Sox draft three with Cape League connection; dozens more on the Cape-to-Majors rideSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-73234905738701124152010-06-07T12:23:00.000-04:002010-06-07T12:23:32.957-04:00Draft Day marks pivotal transition from Cape League to MajorsDraft Day marks pivotal transition from Cape League to MajorsSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-53891517293250424072010-06-03T11:28:00.000-04:002010-06-03T11:28:03.213-04:00Red Sox down A's on big day in baseballRed Sox down A's on big day in baseballSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-41522452462660377412010-06-01T16:50:00.000-04:002010-06-01T16:50:17.265-04:00Red Sox lint in the cranial vent: Buchholz, Ortiz, Lowell ... Peley?Red Sox lint in the cranial vent: Buchholz, Ortiz, Lowell ... Peley?Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-486300054587518692010-05-28T17:01:00.000-04:002010-05-28T17:01:27.233-04:00Matsuzaka leads Red Sox to Royal embarrassmentMatsuzaka leads Red Sox to Royal embarrassmentSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-56591637776975085922010-05-24T16:50:00.001-04:002010-05-24T16:50:40.298-04:00Red Sox prove what a difference a week can makeRed Sox prove what a difference a week can makePosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-44278432968919193622010-05-18T09:30:00.001-04:002010-05-18T09:30:32.566-04:00Red Sox having a Dickens of a timeRed Sox having a Dickens of a timePosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-25948464696241206142010-05-10T12:53:00.001-04:002010-05-10T12:53:19.650-04:00Red Sox performances yo-yo hopes, headlinesRed Sox performances yo-yo hopes, headlinesPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-12845905621030530902010-05-05T21:54:00.001-04:002010-05-05T21:54:22.115-04:00Pitching, thy name is Red SoxPitching, thy name is Red SoxPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-66506954843003816552010-05-04T12:14:00.001-04:002010-05-04T12:14:02.373-04:00Fallen Angels a sign of Red Sox rebirth? A definite maybeFallen Angels a sign of Red Sox rebirth? A definite maybePosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-82547997086251571922010-05-04T10:53:00.001-04:002010-05-04T10:53:18.131-04:00Pittsfield Colonials holding tryouts SaturdayPittsfield Colonials holding tryouts SaturdayPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-74455946868054225972010-04-29T11:18:00.001-04:002010-04-29T11:18:09.836-04:00Red Sox roll an 11 in win over Blue JaysRed Sox roll an 11 in win over Blue JaysPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-80538984898100293192010-04-28T14:14:00.000-04:002010-04-28T14:14:29.609-04:00Red Sox work with Clay to sculpt victory over JaysRed Sox work with Clay to sculpt victory over Jays
Posted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-81116353520191419512010-04-26T12:57:00.001-04:002010-04-26T12:57:07.683-04:00A MasterCard look ("priceless!") at current Red Sox fortunesA MasterCard look ("priceless!") at current Red Sox fortunesPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1078647235492247332010-04-22T20:18:00.001-04:002010-04-22T20:18:09.673-04:00Red Sox lint in the cranial vent: Beltre, Dice-K, Cape League, and moreRed Sox lint in the cranial vent: Beltre, Dice-K, Cape League, and morePosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-31921526248733907982010-04-21T11:22:00.001-04:002010-04-21T11:22:00.356-04:00Red Sox recapture their sense of self – at least for one nightRed Sox recapture their sense of self – at least for one nightPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-78959455778717202202010-04-20T10:33:00.001-04:002010-04-20T10:33:52.629-04:00Red Sox just not as good as we thoughtRed Sox just not as good as we thoughtPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-63396342725591796232010-04-17T22:27:00.001-04:002010-04-17T22:27:33.266-04:00Red Sox pass first two weeks like a kidney stoneRed Sox pass first two weeks like a kidney stonePosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-15392733367908367232010-04-07T14:35:00.001-04:002010-04-07T14:35:46.524-04:00Ortiz discussion requires shift to 'shift'Ortiz discussion requires shift to 'shift'Posted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-40057817688165493702010-04-06T15:36:00.001-04:002010-04-06T15:36:15.403-04:00Beckett's extended, but Lester and Lackey will pace Red SoxBeckett's extended, but Lester and Lackey will pace Red SoxPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-27288127041425822392010-04-05T14:32:00.001-04:002010-04-05T14:32:11.534-04:00Beckett signs extension with Red Sox, sets long run of 'aces on parade'Beckett signs extension with Red Sox, sets long run of 'aces on parade'Posted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-63682164438147618992010-04-05T14:31:00.001-04:002010-04-05T14:31:35.351-04:00Red Sox top Yankees in see-saw openerRed Sox top Yankees in see-saw openerPosted 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licensing bondsPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-43546269899032741232010-03-18T11:43:00.001-04:002010-03-18T11:43:11.531-04:00Former Cape Leaguer Taylor, now an A's prospect, continues to inspireFormer Cape Leaguer Taylor, now an A's prospect, continues to inspirePosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-10217229669525758102010-03-11T10:10:00.001-05:002010-03-11T10:10:52.288-05:00Return of the prodigal shortstop: Nomar retires with Red Sox onReturn of the prodigal shortstop: Nomar retires with Red Sox onPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-42820919535834128372010-03-08T21:07:00.001-05:002010-03-08T21:07:12.660-05:00Red Sox spring, a fleeting thing, is in full swing 'til the bell soon ringsRed Sox spring, a fleeting thing, is in full swing 'til the bell soon ringsPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-76409870100765940502010-03-04T14:43:00.001-05:002010-03-04T14:43:21.871-05:00Red Sox take BC, Northeastern to school in end-of-winter gamesRed Sox take BC, Northeastern to school in end-of-winter gamesPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-52781338044857535372010-02-26T11:05:00.001-05:002010-02-26T11:05:22.167-05:00Plans for new spring facility illustrate Red Sox real businessPlans for new spring facility illustrate Red Sox real businessPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-81659002191935225152010-02-23T15:24:00.001-05:002010-02-23T15:24:43.549-05:00Lowell all class, priorities straight despite life in limboLowell all class, priorities straight despite life in limboPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-61323089785003276922010-02-19T11:54:00.001-05:002010-02-19T11:54:52.077-05:00Several Red Sox numbers just don't add upSeveral Red Sox numbers just don't add upPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-12289765716163039402010-02-17T23:20:00.001-05:002010-02-17T23:20:08.817-05:00Matsuzaka back on the shelfMatsuzaka back on the shelfPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-83594766769239708052010-02-17T23:19:00.001-05:002010-02-17T23:19:28.003-05:00Ramping of Red Sox reports sparks remembrances of springs pastRamping of Red Sox reports sparks remembrances of springs pastPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-13815520332243508442010-02-10T18:08:00.001-05:002010-02-10T18:08:58.665-05:00'Truck Day' starts clock ticking on Red Sox predictions'Truck Day' starts clock ticking on Red Sox predictionsPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-75231558880780619662010-01-27T22:36:00.001-05:002010-01-27T22:36:24.463-05:00Red Sox QRed Sox Q&A as spring training beckonsPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-74456601496402808672010-01-23T11:59:00.001-05:002010-01-23T11:59:57.529-05:00Brockton Rox hosting open tryout May 1-2, 2010Brockton Rox hosting open tryout May 1-2, 2010Posted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-86660533458436799872010-01-19T17:00:00.001-05:002010-01-19T17:00:52.172-05:00For all the talk, Red Sox roster not especially homegrownFor all the talk, Red Sox roster not especially homegrownPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-43197741399093236752010-01-12T10:17:00.001-05:002010-01-12T10:17:52.975-05:00McGwire 'fesses up but strikes two posesMcGwire 'fesses up but strikes two posesPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-21756184356089889282010-01-07T08:45:00.001-05:002010-01-07T08:45:54.836-05:00Red Sox lint in the cranial vent: Beltre, Ellsbury, KotchmanRed Sox lint in the cranial vent: Beltre, Ellsbury, Kotchman & morePosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-52852465554595625742010-01-06T16:42:00.001-05:002010-01-06T16:42:04.079-05:00Andre Dawson makes Hall of Fame: Red Sox fans celebrate?Andre Dawson makes Hall of Fame: Red Sox fans celebrate?Posted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-30339621401057664072010-01-06T09:47:00.001-05:002010-01-06T09:47:27.412-05:00Red Sox sign Beltre, shift Ellsbury and fulfill resolution for defenseRed Sox sign Beltre, shift Ellsbury and fulfill resolution for defensePosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-62016679111196884392009-12-31T11:08:00.001-05:002009-12-31T11:08:56.463-05:0010 Red Sox resolutions for 201010 Red Sox resolutions for 2010Posted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-66011109215037512852009-12-18T10:40:00.001-05:002009-12-18T10:40:32.127-05:00Cape League expands playoff format, adds twin bills to scheduleCape League expands playoff format, adds twin bills to schedulePosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-5974494060937398962009-12-17T13:33:00.001-05:002009-12-17T13:33:11.049-05:00Red Sox not alone in reshaping AL outlookRed Sox not alone in reshaping AL outlookPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-20976190269248391712009-12-15T12:07:00.001-05:002009-12-15T12:07:13.739-05:00Boston getting good deal on new pair of SoxBoston getting good deal on new pair of SoxPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-54512347933727788742009-12-10T12:06:00.001-05:002009-12-10T12:06:24.488-05:00Memorable monikers from Red Sox present and Cape League pastMemorable monikers from Red Sox present and Cape League pastPosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-50899209480476134122009-12-10T10:27:00.001-05:002009-12-10T10:27:01.378-05:00Red Sox sending Lowell to Rangers?Red Sox sending Lowell to Rangers?Posted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-7321834112347858972009-12-08T17:33:00.001-05:002009-12-08T17:33:06.655-05:00Red Sox maintain silence in the face of Yankee noiseRed Sox maintain silence in the face of Yankee noisePosted using ShareThisSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1161349342731136902006-10-20T09:02:00.000-04:002007-01-08T22:52:34.126-05:00Cards Beat Mets in Dramatic Fashion: “That’s Baseball!”If I heard it once, I heard it three dozen times as I went inside the Cape Cod Baseball League while researching my recent book about the league: something unusual, or unusually dramatic, would occur, and the players would explain it by saying, “That’s baseball!”I mention this because there may be no better way than that to sum up the just-concluded National League Championship Series, the Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1160052608174810602006-10-05T08:50:00.000-04:002006-10-05T08:57:02.533-04:00First Thoughts as to Whom the Sox Should KeepCompleting the thoughts for this week are the first musings as to whom of the possible departees the Red Sox should keep, and whom the club should allow to go. In alphabetical order, I give you the following:• Alex Cora, Utility: A smart, steady player who can play multiple positions well and might teach Dustin Pedroia a thing or two while sitting in the dugout. He’d be great to have around if Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1159883074102019932006-10-03T09:44:00.000-04:002006-10-03T10:00:15.733-04:00Let the Roster Speculation Begin!It’s Day Two of the Boston Red Sox’s 2007 season, and already the speculation has begun as to who from the ’06 squad will return in ’07. While it’s too early to travel terribly far down this path, it is interesting to see which players on the current roster have contractual ‘outs’ (either via free agency or buyout clauses) that make it easy to move them down the road. Here’s a preliminary stab atSteve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1159802193773686942006-10-02T11:15:00.000-04:002006-10-02T11:45:39.956-04:00Silver Linings in the BoSox Final CloudThe 2006 Boston Red Sox season mercifully is now behind us, and thanks to injury and what GM Theo Epstein described as “some weaknesses” in the team, the Sox finished in third place (behind New York and Toronto) and missed the post-season for the first time since 2002.For all the frustrations and medical bills, though, the end was more satisfying than it could have been. So while the talkradio Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1158933082689793922006-09-22T09:51:00.000-04:002006-09-22T10:26:11.986-04:00Papi Pops Two; Is Sox Top BopperDavid Ortiz last night hit his 51st and 52nd home runs in a win against his former Minnesota Twins, and in so doing, he broke the 68-year-old Red Sox club record for home runs for a season. While certainly statistically significant – at least for members of Red Sox Nation, if not for baseball fans as a whole – Big Papi’s achievement was equally notable for the sidebars it suggested. For instance:Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1158326123922540872006-09-15T09:14:00.000-04:002006-09-15T09:15:23.923-04:00Sheffield at Fenway in ’07?As Red Sox Nation turns its lonely eyes to next year, an interesting question arises: how might Gary Sheffield look in Boston’s home whites?The current Yankee slugger apparently is ready to come off the disabled list, but there’s no obvious place for him to play in the Bronx, and it says here that the Bombers won’t pick up his contract option for next year this being the case.Sheffield’s usual Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1158265836306588162006-09-14T16:26:00.000-04:002006-09-14T16:30:36.340-04:00Can We Peg Plethora of Muscle Pulls to Amphetamine Ban?– One Baseball Fan Wants to Know –Is it me, or have more players than usual actually been put on the shelf this baseball season with various sorts of muscle injuries? Maybe the reporting is better, or maybe I’m just paying more attention than I have in the past. But it seems to me that the ‘dog days’ of the 2006 season have been especially hard on players – and this, in turn, has me wondering if Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1157666821752272162006-09-07T18:07:00.000-04:002006-09-07T18:11:11.043-04:00Some Red Sox ‘Ones’ that Got Away– Four Arms, a Catcher, and a Shortstop Who Might Have Made a Difference –Consider the accomplishments this season of the following players, who either were Red Sox farmhands at the end of last season or were with the club when it broke camp back in March:- Anibal Sanchez, now with the Florida Marlins, last night threw the major league’s first no-hitter in more than two years.- Hanley Ramirez, Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1156795853959293352006-08-28T16:09:00.002-04:002006-08-28T16:15:41.703-04:00Survivor, AL East: Outspend, Outlast, OutplayThe Boston Red Sox lost another winnable game last night in Seattle, and after nearly two months of such nonsense, it’s clear that the team just can’t continue to contend. The recent rash of injuries has been just too costly to overcome in terms of player performance and player replacement. But what’s particularly frustrating is that the Yankees were similarly decimated earlier in the year, but Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1156273747109112362006-08-22T15:05:00.000-04:002006-08-22T15:21:09.236-04:00Red Sox Seal the Deal: Welcome to Next Year!OK, so the Yankees just embarrassed the Red Sox by sweeping five games at Fenway Park, and now stand 6½ games in front of the Olde Towne Team. But that’s all right, you console yourself; they’re only 4 games behind the White Sox for the wild card, and once NixWakeItek gets back, they’ll make up that little ground for sure. Heck, if they get really hot, they could even still pass the Yankees Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1156165295488874442006-08-21T09:01:00.000-04:002006-08-23T11:45:29.566-04:00Clinging to Cape League Memories While BoSox Season SlidesAs the news from Fenway continues to disappoint (“Can’t anybody here play this game?” – Casey Stengel), let’s continue to celebrate this year’s Cape League season and stay in our “happy place” for just a little while longer …Nice to Meet You!- Mike Bordick, one-time member of the Y-D Red Sox who played 14 years in the big leagues and has given back to his Cape League team to the point where a Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1155826758625928792006-08-17T10:56:00.000-04:002006-08-18T09:41:46.183-04:00Chain Reactions Shaping Remainder of BoSox SeasonThat the Boston Red Sox have been struggling lately has been well documented, and by my observation, their circumstances are unlikely to improve any time soon. The hand they are now playing was dealt to them some six weeks ago, when they began losing key hitters and pitchers to injury (e.g., Trot Nixon, Jason Varitek, Keith Foulke, Tim Wakefield, David Wells). The result was a series of chain Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1155677294034612102006-08-15T17:28:00.000-04:002006-08-15T17:32:49.460-04:00Y-D Red Sox Win Cape League Crown in Spectacular FashionThe Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox this weekend won their second Cape Cod Baseball League championship in three years, and they did it in the spectacular fashion that is so typical of the Cape League. Consider the following:- The team lost one of its pitching stars right away when lefty Matt Meyer (Boston College) signed with Cleveland and began his pro career.- It started the season 8-11 and seemed to Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1153260655964913712006-07-18T18:10:00.000-04:002006-07-18T18:14:06.753-04:00Red Sox on a Roll – On Cape, Anyway!Couldn’t let another day go by without applauding the streaking Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League … these Sox have won nine games in a row, and they’ve now stormed their way into first place in the league’s Eastern Division. They’ve won slugfests (11-8 against Falmouth on Friday) and pitching gems (a no-hitter tossed by Boston College’s Terry Doyle against Chatham on Sunday)Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1152800096642158612006-07-13T10:14:00.000-04:002006-07-13T10:18:15.613-04:00The Cape League at Midseason: When Indications Become TrendsThe 44-game Cape Cod Baseball League season is now half played, and it’s now safe to turn early indications into fully-fledged trends.At this juncture, it appears the teams to beat in the East are Orleans and Brewster, who are separated by a single point in the standings. However, a recent surge by Yarmouth-Dennis (7-3 over the last 10 games) has put the Red Sox just three points behind the Steve Weissmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10320206326772245382noreply@blogger.com0