Mike

"I figure I am no stranger to trade rumors and I understand the team's desire to always look to upgrade," said Lowell in an e-mail to the Boston Herald.

 'I treat this offseason like...(photo from boston Herald)

I don't want to see Mike traded, but I do want him to keep playing baseball.

I am hoping that this time off helps his hip and when he comes back to Spring Training he will be the old Mike again.

We shall see. 

This seems like an awful long time without Baseball.  Could be that the weather has been so nice.

Noni

I am missing Baseball

THIS WON'T END WELL is the heading on an article in the Boston Globe, written by Christopher Gasper.  Well I disagree.

Tek signed for two more years, only this time as back up catcher.  Well that's okay.  He is a great team leader. We have won 2 World Series Trophey's with him catching.  I think he is one of the best calling catchers in the league.  He will still be available to help Victor with the older pitchers and to help out with the bull pen.

I'm hoping after the two years the Sox offer him a Coaching job.  He would be an asset to the Coaching Staff.It's unknown whether Jason Varitek's future is in a Red Sox uniform. It has been reported that the team wants to bring him back on a two-year deal, but agent Scott Boras is pushing for max years and max money. The Red Sox are rumored to be in the hunt for younger catchers. No matter what happens, it's undeniable that the Red Sox have enjoyed a renaissance in the time Varitek has been their catcher.

Jason Bay has won the Silver Slugger Award. Now we just need to sign him. What's the delay?  The local news just announced that the Sox offered Jay Bay a 4 year contract, now we just have to pray he takes it!

Veterans Day

I just want to take a moment today to thank all the Veterans, Active and Inactive for being there when we need you!

My family is very large, we always have someone in the Military,

My Dad a Veteran of WWII,

My Husband and his Brothers The Korean War and the years up to the Vietnam War.

My Brother and too many Friends in the Vietnam War. 

Now we have Neices and Nephews, Sue a CPO in the Navy, her husband Brad in the Navy. My Nephew Tom a Major in the Army and his daughter Tracy a West Point Grad in the Army, All who have been deployed at least once, most twice.  My Nephew Brian Navy,Also my Nephew Paul and his Wife Sandy both Airforce.  And last Our Newest into the family Andy  who is being deployed just after Christmas.

Please take a few moments to stop and think about what our Veterans are doing for us. And say a prayer they all return home Safe.

I love all you guys and am so Proud you are part of our Family!

Noni

 

So far Theo is doing the right thing

As one of the older members of Red Sox Nation, I could not be happier that they signed Wake to a 2 year deal.

Timmy is a strong force on the team and his age and knowledge can certainly be used. Also the fact that he is a knuckleballer helps too.  I love watching him pitch when he is on his game.

Now with surgery behind him, he should have 2 good years to go. Then coaching? Media (he really isn't bad to look at), there are plenty of options for him.HAPPY DAZE: Tim Wakefield is pleased...

I also happy about the Sox signing Victor!  I think he is a great asset to the team.  Jason just didn't have it this year, but as backup Catcher, he can use all that knowledge he has to help not just Victor but the team.

I know there are pitchers that don't want anyone but Tek, but I think they will grow to respect Victor.

TEK JOB: Victor Martinez, above, gets...(photos from bostonherald.com)

So far so good, but I'm still waiting for them to sign Jay Bay.  Hopefully that will be soon

Noni

Theo can't wait for next year!

He is not alone, I really didn't enjoy this past Season, not just because the Sox didn't make it into the World Series, but for a lot of reasons. One of the biggest being Jerry Remy.  I missed him in the booth.  Just wasn't the same with Eck. I am really praying that Jerry is fine and gets to announce all the games next year.'It's still early in the...

I loved reading that Big Papi wants to play in Boston until his carreer is over. Also that Theo thinks he is looking just fine.

Now if Theo and the Guys can get it together and sign Jason Bay.

Yes I have avoided mentioning the Yankees winning the World Series.  The first time in 9 years. I guess I'm not a good sport, I really believe for all the money they pay their team they should be winning it every year. I'm really sorry Pedro didn't pull last night's game off, it would have been a great way to end his carreer.

Well now the Phillies can join the rest of us and just say " there's always next year"!

 

Ya gotta love him!

I'm pretty sure that every Boston fan out there can feel proud that I'm going to try to beat the Yankees, and I'm going to give just the same effort I always did for them. They're special fans, and they will always have my respect.(Pedro Martinez)

 

PRIME TIME: Pedro Martinez is...

I really didn't care much about the World Series this year.  The Red Sox are not playing, so what the heck, too little time to watch games I don't really care about. Except, tonight, Pedro is back in Yankee Stadium!  With a win tonight, Pitching against Pettitte who didn't get enough rest, would force a 7th game.

Who knows what could happen if they get into a 7th game, even if it is at Yankee Stadium.

The Phillies are Pumped!! I hope this turns out to be one of the all time Great Games!

PV's Petey, go get them!

Noni

1 to 1 and on to Philly!

Pedro looked really good last night. Yes I know he lost the game on two home runs he gave out.  And A.J. was just a little better, but for and old guy, Pedro still has his stuff! 7 solid innings, what more could you ask for?Pedro Martinez will get the start for Phillies in tonight's Game 2 of the World Series against his old nemesis, the New York Yankees. In 32 games against the Yankees -- most of which came during his seven brilliant seasons with the Red Sox -- Martinez is 11-11 with a 3.20 ERA in the regular season, and 1-2 with a 4.72 ERA in six postseason appearances. But the numbers don't tell the whole story -- some of Martinez's greatest victories and most bitter disappointments have come against the team he will face tonight. Here's a look back at his career against the Yankees.

When he came off the field in the seventh, with the crowd chanting, "Who's Your Daddy?'' Martinez just smiled. He had to say something to a man in the stands who was holding his daughter in one arm and a beer in another, who, according to Martinez, was saying all kinds of nasty things.

"I said, 'You have your little girl. I'm a father. I have a little girl. You have to be ashamed. How can you be so dumb?' '' Martinez recalled.(taken from Nick Cafardo, without permission, of the Boston Globe)  

Pedro is still one classy guy! And Yankee Fans, well they speak for themselves.

Okay Philly, no more fooling around, let's get it together and take the next 3 to end it!

Noni

There are no Fans like Red Sox Fans!

Lee made the Yankees look foolish, striking out 10, including Rodriguez three times and Mark Teixeira twice. Stunned fans fled Yankee Stadium by the hundreds in the eighth inning. The Yankees did not score until the ninth, and that was on a throwing error.(borrowed without permission from Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe)

That paragraph says an awful lot, especially about the Yankee Fans.  Red Sox Fans are never stunned when we are losing, we know there is always the next inning. And to leave the park before the game is over, never, especially a world series game.

I know people that have sat hours through rain storms, and 40 degrees.  Thats a true fan. Not someone stunned because your star pitcher has a bad night.

Tonight it's Pedro Martinez against A.J. Burnett. I just hope Pedro is all fired up, being back at Yankee Stadium.  It would be so perfect for him to get a win tonight! But if the tables turn and the Yankees pull this one off, you can be sure the fans will stick around to "Boo" the Philly's.

Noni

I wish it were the Red Sox: (

Pedro Martinez SP, Philadelphia Phillies 2008 statistics: W-L ERA IP K BB 5-6 5.61 109 87 44 He punched his Hall of Fame ticket in his seven years in Boston, winning two of his three Cy Youngs, making four of his eight All-Star appearances, leading the league in strikeouts three times, and winning his only World Series title. But Martinez, who signed a four-year deal with the Mets after the 2004 season, pitched just one full season in New York made only nine starts last season due to groin and shoulder problems. Although the Dominican Republic fell during the first round of the World Baseball Classic, Martinez made his case to MLB clubs after pitching six shutout innings in two games, allowing only one hit. Pedro signed a one-year deal with the Phillies and was introduced to the media on July 15. He will launch his Phillies career on the 15-day disabled list.

I miss Pedro. It's great that his team and not Manny's is going to be in the World Series!

Even if Pedro does not play, hopefully he will walk away with another Ring!

 

Let the games begin!

First game for the Sox starts tonight in California. That's not good for us. I'm not sure what time it starts, but I know it is going to run to late for me to be watching." height=375 alt="Mike Lowell, 3B Handbook 'update' projection: Avg. HRs RBIs Runs 2B .282 17 81 64 34 Your turn: " src="http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2008/03/12/1205334769_9281.jpg" width=500 border=0>The Red Sox are scheduled to open the 2009 baseball season on Monday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. The team held a workout Sunday afternoon in preparation. Here, DH David Ortiz loosened up before taking batting practice.

Jason Bay enjoyed a productive weekend during his first three games with the Red Sox. Batting in fifth spot, Bay went 4 for 11 with a HR, a triple, six runs scored, and three RBIs. Stroll through our gallery to see scenes from his first weekend in the Bay State." height=375 alt="David Ortiz, DH Handbook 'update' projection: Avg. HRs RBIs Runs OPS .298 41 130 109 .994 Your turn: " src="http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2008/03/12/1205334769_6939.jpg" width=434 border=0>(photos from boston .com)

Just thought I would add a few photo's that I like.

Noni