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Fifty Shades of Red (Part 2)

When you think about the wreckage created by the Sox acquisition of Adrian Gonzalez, it is startling. There was no effort to retain Adrian Beltre on third base, and he left for the Rangers where he has been an all-star. … Continue reading

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Fifty Shades of Red (Part 1)

As a loyal fan, I have hung in with my Red Sox despite the pain of watching my Home Towne Team dissolve into dust.  I found myself jotting down thoughts over the last couple of painful months.  Here are the … Continue reading

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Tek Support: A Tribute to Jason Varitek

The Red Sox organization threw a party for Jason Varitek on Saturday, July 21 in the name of “Thanks Tek Day”.  The retired and retiring Captain Tek decided in April that he would hang ’em up as a Red Sox.  The Sox know how to put on … Continue reading

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The Red Sox: The Saga Continues

I have been speechless. Blame it on the Red Sox. I dutifully kept notes about my favorite topic throughout June and July and had every intention of posting my thoughts. But then the June gloom turned into the July high, … Continue reading

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Destination: Chicago!

The Red Sox visited the Cubs last weekend. I did, too. It was a whirlwind trip to Chicago with Red Sox Destinations. Chicago is a beautiful city with a river running through it, not to mention the lake that looks … Continue reading

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April Sour Brings May Power

Things are looking up in Red Sox Nation. You don’t believe me? Looking back, the beginning of May did not start out promising. There were embarrassing losses to Oakland and Baltimore. There was Josh Beckett’s real or imagined injury that … Continue reading

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Thank You, Tim Wakefield

It would be so easy to pile on the negativity by getting into the Josh Beckett controversy. It has all been said and we will never know the absolute truth. Believe me, I already scratched out a few angry paragraphs … Continue reading

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April: The Red Sox Roller Coaster

Pardon my month-long silence.  I have been busy riding the rollercoaster known as the Boston Red Sox.  The month of April felt like Disneyworld’s Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride.  Our winter dreams of fields brought us to April and our field … Continue reading

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A Perfect Weekend: Quilts, Friends and Talk of Baseball (and other things)

On the brink of another baseball season, I attended my semi-annual quilters’ getaway weekend.  Me and 30 or so friends and acquaintances spent a lovely weekend sewing, chatting, shopping and dining.  Yes, and some wine was involved.  Next to sitting with … Continue reading

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A Prescription for Pre-Season Jitters

Are you tired of spring training yet? With only 8 days to go until opening day, the thrill of pre-season games is long gone. It’s time for some baseball that counts. The summer-like temperatures in Boston last week were such … Continue reading

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