Visit Anaheim

Date: Fri, Oct 9, 2009

Homefield advantage does play a factor in post-season play, though not as big as the media would like you to believe. At critical points in the game, it does feel good to have the support of the crowd behind you, but the fans don’t necessarily make the difference between getting a hit and striking [...]

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2009 ALDS - A Battle on the Basepaths

Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2009

The Red Sox have slated Jon Lester to pitch ahead of Josh Beckett for the opener of the American League Division Series in California on Thursday. The media has made an issue about the decision to put this year’s best pitcher on the staff (Lester) ahead of the pitcher with the excellent post-season track [...]

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Daisuke could be a key to October Success (and other playoff thoughts)

Date: Wed, Sep 30, 2009

It took the Red Sox until the 8th inning of last night’s game to put together some offense and I just hope the hitters can continue to produce.  But now that the Wild Card berth into the 2009 Playoffs is securely in hand, perhaps this is a team that needs to rest.  The offense has [...]

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Greinke is a Good Pitcher - Not Dominant

Date: Fri, Sep 25, 2009

Zack Greinke didn’t really impress me last night. He pitched well and maybe I caught him on a bad night, but to me he didn’t seem dominant. Greinke has may have the lowest ERA in the AL since Pedro Martinez in 2000, but he doesn’t strike me as the dominant force that Pedro was during [...]

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Another Battle in the Bronx

Date: Fri, Sep 25, 2009

The Yankees have clinched a playoff spot and will likely end the season with the best record in the American League, but don’t expect them to take their foot off of the throttle and coast into the post-season. The Yankees know that they may meet up with the Red Sox again in the postseason [...]

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October is Coming

Date: Thu, Sep 17, 2009

It was a big win last night for the Red Sox because the Angels are a team they are likely to see in the post season.  I know that people have argued that Brian Fuentes’ pitch to Nick Green was a strike, but the bottom line is that if the umpire calls it a ball [...]

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TV Commercial

Date: Mon, Aug 17, 2009

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Thank You to My Wife

Date: Fri, Aug 14, 2009

On this blog over the past couple of days I have acknowledged a lot of people who helped me over the years, but the person to whom I owe the biggest debt of gratitude is throughout my playing career and during these past couple of months is my wife. Not only was she supportive during my [...]

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My Feelings about Having my Number Retired

Date: Thu, Aug 13, 2009

The retirement of my number 14 at Fenway Park was an emotional and sentimental experience.  Prior to the ceremony I was talking to Joe Cochran, the long time Red Sox clubhouse manager.  I asked Joe why he never gave out the number 14 to another player after my retirement in 1989; there had been hundreds [...]

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My Favorite Part of the Hall of Fame Induction

Date: Wed, Aug 12, 2009

The last month has been great! I’m tired and worn out and I’m still running around.  Without a doubt, my favorite part of the Hall of Fame induction weekend was the dinner after the induction.  At the end of the induction ceremony there is a dinner strictly for the Hall of Famers (the wives have [...]

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Don’t Give Up on Smoltz

Date: Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Before writing off John Smoltz’s season as a complete failure, keep in mind that he is still shaking off the rust after a long layoff.  His slider has been working well for him, which shows that he still has something left in the tank.  The runs he has given up have are the result of [...]

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Thank You!

Date: Wed, Jul 29, 2009

Just some quick thoughts.  I’ll post more in depth about this weekend when I have more time. The last few days have been like a dream.  The Hall of Fame induction ceremony was overwhelming and a great opportunity to catch up with some of the stars that I had played with and against.  Guys [...]

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Interview with TC on NESN

Date: Mon, Jul 27, 2009

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Autographs

Date: Fri, Jul 24, 2009

A lot of people have asked me about autograph signings during the Cooperstown induction weekend.  As far as I know, Rickey and I will both be signing autographs in Cooperstown, NY at events on Monday.

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