Great Superbowl Game!

We have a little tradition in my family, Superbowl Sunday is a Special day.  We set a theme and I cook enough food to feed the family plus anyone who happens to stop by. Yesterday it was Southern Fried Chicken and Pulled Pork.  Of course being Sunday I had to make a Pasta dish, so it was Spinich Ravoli's with an Alfredo Sauce.  Salad and 3 or 4 Appitizers.  Then the Game.  It's the only game I watch all season, regardless of who is playing, and of course I have plenty of squares.  I didn't make any money, but boy did I enjoy the game.  I wanted the Saints to win, and they did. But they also made it interesting. The game really moved, never dragged.  The result, well everyone knows by now. The Saints won the Superbowl.

I find it sad that Nomar is going to retire.  I loved watching him play for the Red sox and was really sad when Theo traded him.  Seeing him back for a game in Boston last year was really great, and I loved the reacation of the fans.  So did he!

Only 4 more days until Truck Day! Spring Training is almost here!

Noni

Wakefield will have a job... perhaps out of the 'pen, but as we know, 'Wake is the only player in baseball who will go where is needed and not make a fuss. (This is a comment left to me on my blog yesterday, I love Tim, I hope he continues playing, but if it is a coaching job, so be it, the Sox should not let go of such a valuable asset)

It's easy to label Tim Wakefield somewhat delusional for believing he should have a spot in the Red Sox' crowded starting rotation( Eric Wilber, Boston.com)

After the way Tim pitched last year, why is it delusional to believe he has a spot the the rotation? I think Dice K should watch out. If he can't step up and take command, Tim could slip right in.

I have known some players and read and watched an awful lot and Tim Wakefield is probably one of the best.  I don't mean the way he pitches, which I have no problem with, I love a good knuckleballer, I mean in the sort of person he is.  You don't see him trying to sway votes on election day, just because he is a Red Sox Pitcher he does not have the ego that says " People have to listen to me, because I know what I'm saying".  

I am praying he does so well at Spring Training they have to give him a spot. 

I know it appears I am on a rant today, well maybe I am, I don't like reading negative things about one of my favorite players.

I have received some really nice comments on my blog this past week from people other than Red Sox fans.  As a person who loves baseball, and really likes a lot of different teams, please leave me your email address when you leave a comment, sometimes I want to reply and can't.

9 days till truck day!!

Noni

Wakefield will have a job... perhaps out of the 'pen, but as we know, 'Wake is the only player in baseball who will go where is needed and not make a fuss. (This is a comment left to me on my blog yesterday, I love Tim, I hope he continues playing, but if it is a coaching job, so be it, the Sox should not let go of such a valuable asset)

It's easy to label Tim Wakefield somewhat delusional for believing he should have a spot in the Red Sox' crowded starting rotation( Eric Wilber, Boston.com)

After the way Tim pitched last year, why is it delusional to believe he has a spot the the rotation? I think Dice K should watch out. If he can't step up and take command, Tim could slip right in.

I have known some players and read and watched an awful lot and Tim Wakefield is probably one of the best.  I don't mean the way he pitches, which I have no problem with, I love a good knuckleballer, I mean in the sort of person he is.  You don't see him trying to sway votes on election day, just because he is a Red Sox Pitcher he does not have the ego that says " People have to listen to me, because I know what I'm saying".  

I am praying he does so well at Spring Training they have to give him a spot. 

I know it appears I am on a rant today, well maybe I am, I don't like reading negative things about one of my favorite players.

I have received some really nice comments on my blog this past week from people other than Red Sox fans.  As a person who loves baseball, and really likes a lot of different teams, please leave me your email address when you leave a comment, sometimes I want to reply and can't.

9 days till truck day!!

Noni

I just really liked this picture of Theo

There is an awful lot of talk about our 6 starting pitchers.  Do we need 6? Who isn't going to be in the rotation?  Well according to Theo, it's not a problem.  He is quite pleased.

According to Theo, at this point, two spots on the 25-man roster could be a focus of competition come spring training. I personally am a big fan of Tim Wakefield.  I know, old guy on the team.  But that dosen't mean he can't pitch.  And after last year who knows about Dice K?

Theo also said Mike Lowell should be ready to play come March.  Again I can just pray he has a job at third base.

I have a friend who is going to Fort Myers for a month with her daughter and a few weeks with her husband.  I haven't wanted to go to Spring Training in years, I am a little jealous this year.

It's been a long winter.

Noni

Josh Beckett's contract with the Red Sox is not up until next winter when he will be a free agent.  So why is it that the Herald is writing about it now? Could we give the guy a break and let him play the season before all the bull starts.

I realize there is little to talk about. 11 days until truck day! The count down is on for all baseball nuts who find the Winter too long (this blogger included) with football, hockey and basketball.  We need Baseball!

But in the mean time, leave Josh alone.  Give him some space. Save it until next winter when you will once again be needing something to write about.(photo from the Boston Herald)

Noni

Not much to write about, really boring time of year for Baseball!

Just of few pictures of some guys I really miss alot!

Not much baseball news, but thought a few nice pictures of past players would be nice.

Brian Daubach

Gabe Kapler

Just a few pictures from the past of players I enjoyed watching play.

21 day til Truck Day!!

Of McGwire's claim that the steroids merely helped him recover more quickly from injuries, Fisk said, "Try having your knees operated on and catching for 30 years. Do you think you feel good when you go out there? [McGwire] had to stand around and play first base. So excuuuuuse me.''  Fisk is pretty funny ; )

(photo from google)

He also commented on Roger "The Rocket", leaving Boston and going to play for Toronto, and then winning 2 Cy Young Awards. Oh yeah, to quote Fisk, "pass the bucket".

Carlton Fisk is a Hall of Famer, and if either of these other guys, Mc Gwire or Clemen get into the Hall, it would be a Slap in the Face to players like Carlton who played without Enhancing Drugs, and still made it. ( some comments from Associated Press).

23 days until Truck Day!!

Noni

Maybe it's just that it's grey and cold out. I found this picture (thank you Kelly O Conner) and it made me very sad.  Election was yesterday and the State of Massachusetts put a Republician in Teddy's seat. Well we can just hope that after two years and not too much damage the State will smarten up. 

I just don't know if I can afford to wait two years.

The Sox signed Jonathan Paplebon yesterday. That's a good thing!

23 more days till truck day.............

noni

Sox signed Oki to a one year deal, let's hope he has a better year than last.

Papelbon is willing to take his chances with an arbitrator, and the Red Sox don't appear to be in any rush to sign him to a long-term extension. Jonathan is still young, I don't think he is the kind of pitcher you let get away.

Of course the Sox never seem to do anything the easy way.

I love this picture of Paplebon, it so depicts his personality!(photo's from Boston Herald)

There is plenty of time to do it right, Arbritration hearings are not held until the first two weeks in February.

I have to keep posting pictures of Mike Lowell while he is still with the team.

24 days until Truck Day! 30 days until Pitchers and Catchers report! It's almost Spring!

I try to blog at least 4 days a week, sometimes that's not possible. In December I seem to have a bit more time and posted quite a bit.  I was hoping to make Marks top 50 for the month of December, but he didn't post a December list, just a list for the year. Oh well, maybe next month.

Noni