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SO DO YOU STILL HAVE FAITH?
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 29 days ago on |
Don't let the title fool you. It's a rhetorical question, merely a title. It represents the question that I was asked Thursday night at work. We were down by seven runs in the seventh inning. My answer was, "Of course I do. It's not over until the umpire calls 'Game!'" He just looked at me and smiled. I then took a break and went out to my car and turned on the game. I wanted some alone time to focus on...
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KEEP YOUR EYES ON OCTOBER
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 1 month ago on |
Tonight is a huge game on two different levels. Let's face it, the rest of the season is huge on many different levels. As Boston fans, we're use to seeing the race somewhat close come time for the end of the season and securing our rightful spot in the postseason. We are 1.5 games behind Tampa Bay with only seven games remaining in the season. Do you know what the best part about that is? All of those games will be...
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FAILURE TO LAUNCH
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 2 months ago on |
Alright. You guys all know that I'm not a complainer. I'm a "glass is half full" type of guy. I'm just going to be real with you. The last two games, AWEFUL! Lester DID pitch a gem on Monday, no doubt about that. He's our real deal and by far the most consistent pitcher we've had all season. Followed VERY closely by a Mr. Tim Wakefield. About last night's game though. We can't point the finger of blame...
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A DUEL AT FENWAY
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 3 months ago on |
It really is unfortunate that we didn't come out on the winning side of that game last night. Beckett pitched incredibly well. Probably the best game he's pitched so far this season. When we're down in a game I always say that it takes just one poorly placed pitch to turn a game around. That's not really what happened with Beckett last night. He lasted seven innings, gave up nine hits, one run, walked one and struck out...
Tags: Red Sox Manny Ramirez David Ortiz Josh Beckett Tim Wakefield
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LESTER ROCKS SEATTLE
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 3 months ago on |
What more could I possibly say about our rotation that hasn't been said already? A LOT! Since the All-Star break our starters have managed to go almost a complete game which is something that WE need in order to take the burden off of the bullpen. Jon Lester pitched a picture-perfect game last night. The only time he really struggled was in the seventh inning then again in the eighth inning which would turn out to be completely...
Tags: Red Sox Jon Lester Jason Varitek
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SOX ON THE ROAD
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 3 months ago on |
Well gang, we were swept by the Halo's. That was the sixth time we've been swept on the road this season. I've been reading around the Internet just to see what the media has to say about all of this. I must've looked at 50 sites over the past hour and I'm really disappointed in what I'm reading. They're actually placing the blame SOLELY on the pitchers. Yes, the game does revolve around the pitcher, but losses come as a team...
Tags: Red Sox Road Games Wakefield Masterson Aardsma
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TALKING ABOUT THE SOX
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 3 months ago on |
I've been slacking a little bit on the blogging over the past week. A lot has actually been going on. I just picked up yet another "to do" at work so my days have been extended by three hours so it's been a work-shower-sleep type of week. The one thing I've been blessed with is the fact that I can listen to the games from work and recorded the All-Star game and Homerun Derby. The All-Star game is exactly what I always hope it will...
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NUMBER ONE WITH A BULLET
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 4 months ago on |
Our boys did it. They fought and scratched their way back up to the top all in a matter of one week. Papelbon recorded his 100th career save last night after what could've been a disaster of an outing for him. He allowed one earned run and three hits. With runners on the corners, he maintained his cool forcing Melvin Mora to hit a weak liner to Dustin Pedroia for the final out, series clincher and a move up in the standings. He set a...
Tags: Red Sox Pitching All-Star Break Offense
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SOX MAKE IT HOT
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 4 months ago on |
Back at the wall. That ball is gone! Kevin Youkilis hits the first grand slam of his career! That is something that none of us will be able to forget for the rest of the season. We've all seen JD and his fair share of grand slams, but to make things even better is to see fan-favored Kevin YOUUUUKilis not only hit his first career grand slam, but to do it at Fenway Park. And into the Green Monster seats at that! Youk's grand slam...
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YOU LOSE SOME AND YOU GAIN SOME
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 4 months ago on |
Just as Lugo was coming out of that slump, he gets injured. He's known for always hustling down the first base line. In the ninth inning he hit an infield single and slowed just before he approached the bag then ended up down after safely stepping on the bag. I heard this live from work on the radio then watched it on the game repeat and the announcers on the radio and the NESN crew both said they heard him yell out in pain. ...
Tags: Red Sox Clay Buchholz Julio Lugo Tim Wakefield
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A TWINS BLOWOUT
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 4 months ago on |
Simply stating that we merely won yesterday's game would be a huge understatement. Let's face it, we SLAUGHTERED the Twins. 18-5. We blew them out of the water as our bats woke up with a boom. By the 7th inning, we were leading by just two runs with the score resting at 7-5. We actually haven't had an offensive surge like this since June of 2003 and we racked up 23 hits which would also be the most since we ran up the...
Tags: Red Sox Sweep Blowout
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THE KINGS OF RALLY
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 4 months ago on |
Last night's game was nothing short of spectacular. We have been the kings of the rally for quite some time and have come through in some amazing late inning heroics the past two games. The momentum has been started by the same man the past two games and that man's name is Manny Ramirez. Monday night's game he came through in the eighth inning to hit an RBI single then came through again last night amidst the "MANNY! ...
Tags: Red Sox Rally Kings Manny Youk Papelbon
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HOME NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 4 months ago on |
Last night was purely a pitcher's duel as Dice-K and Baker went neck-in-neck throughout the game. Dice-K's performance can safely be labeled as phenomenal. He pitched 7 1/3 dominate innings giving up just 6 hits and striking out 5. This would definitely qualify as Dice-K's best start of the season but, despite having such a dominate game, gets a no decision. He got himself into a mess loading the bases in the first inning but rapidly...
Tags: Red Sox Bullpen Daisuke Lester
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NEVER GIVE UP - NEVER LOSE HOPE
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 4 months ago on |
Well, we didn't take 3 from the Yankees. Wakefield pitched great going 6 1/3 innings giving up 4 hits and 3 runs. Our bullpen relief Javier Lopez would come into the game for Wakefield to give up an RBI base hit to Jeter in the 6th, then in the 7th Posada to put runners on the corners with only one out in the inning. Cano would then hit a line to center driving in 2 runs and finding himself on 3rd base to tie the game...
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RED SOX : TAKE THREE
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 4 months ago on |
Here's my take on last night's game. Not our best performance of the season, yet not our worst. We weren't the only guys who left a lot of runners stranded, the Yankees did too. We also put on quite a sickening display of matching the MLB record of hit batsmen with 7 by the time the game was over. The umpires never issued any warnings to any of the pitchers and by the time the game was over, it was apparent that neither team...
Tags: Red Sox Dustin Pedroia Yankees
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FIREWORKS BOSTON STYLE
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 4 months ago on |
Another impressive win by our Sox tonight. A booming home run in the 5th from our very own Mike Lowell drove in 3 runs which would end up being our game winning runs. Before I really get too deep into this blog I'd like to take a moment to thank Yankee Stadium's wall for breaking up what could have been an incredible catch from Damon. Youk hit a lingering shot toward left and, at first, it seemed as though Damon leaped up and...
Tags: Red Sox Relief Manny Delcarmen
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SHUTOUT IN THE BRONX
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 4 months ago on |
So I've been keeping you all updated on "happenings" at work when it comes to that Yankees fan. When I got to work yesterday the first thing I did when I saw him was chant, "Yankees lose! Yankees lose! Yankees lose!" and all he said was, "Are you ready for tonight?" Of course I was ready for last night! A red hot starting rotation against their washed-up offense. Boy, let me tell you. That was...
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LET'S TALK BASEBALL
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 4 months ago on |
I was just reading over my one or two blogs written after a Sox loss and noticed something. I try and give excuses for the loss yet fail to offer up what I would do to fix it. Unexpected to many of us, we are having a few struggles this season. We're facing several obstacles that need to be looked at. My first question is: Will Clay Buccholz' return help our rotation? And: Was Clay put into the starting rotation...
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TIM WAKEFIELD - A LIVING LEGEND
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 4 months ago on |
My last blog and encounter with "Moron of the Year" inspired me to dedicate an entire blog and comment section to Tim Wakefield. I will share personal feelings along with citations from Wikipedia since I can't remember exactly everything by event to truly reflect what a great man and ball player Mr. Wakefield is. Please feel free to express personal experiences or memories of Tim Wakefield and, as always, thank you for taking...
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THEN THE YANKEES FAN SAID TO THE RED...
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 4 months ago on |
"Tim Wakefield sucks." Yep. You heard him correct. The other day the Yankees fan that I work with asked me who was pitching. I told him, "Tim Wakefield" and his reply was that he sucked. I must've given him a 3 hour long history lesson on Tim Wakefield about what he's sacrificed, been through and what he does for not only this team, but the city of Boston. Tim Wakefield is my current...
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SOX WIN IN DRAMATIC FASHION
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 4 months ago on |
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I haven't blogged in awhile due to having zero time. Today's game was by far the best I've seen this season (besides Lester's no-hitter). Tek sent Duncan rolling over his back in the 13th to save us from a game leading run thanks to a superb throw by Mr. Drew from right. Lowell would get on after hitting a single off the monster only to be brought in by a clutch walk off homer from Youk (second of the game). The final score was...
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SOX CHEMISTRY UNBEATABLE
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 5 months ago on |
Talk about a team effort last night. Just about every batter in the line-up contributed to that win last night. I think that, right now, Coco and Mr. Drew are the big stories for the past few games. Coco went 2-2 last night with a RBI and a run scored and JD produced an RBI hit as well. Our boys made sure that Country had all the run support that he would need throughout that game. I couldn't be happier with the result of the...
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RED SOX GUNS PREVAIL
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 5 months ago on |
I know I just posted a blog yesterday, but I can't help but rant about how freaking awesome Hansen pitched tonight. Masterson did well too, but right now, I need to shine the spotlight on Mr. Hansen. That kid POUNDED the strike zone last night!! He threw a nasty slider that proved to be un-hittable to the opposition. I am highly impressed with this kid. I HAVE been highly impressed with this kid. He proved himself to be part of a...
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NOT SO OKIE DOKIE
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 5 months ago on |
So here is where our Sox stand in the AL right now. We're 1.5 games behind the still surprising Rays with that all-to-familiar hunger in our eyes. We have the heart and the skill to stop the Rays in their tracks. Our once stumbling bullpen started showing signs of improvement until last night's personal battle between Oki and his pitch placement. Okajima is an outstanding relief man but when he's off, he is truly OFF. We were well...
Tags: Boston Red Sox Okajima Masterson
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A RED SOX FAN SAID TO A YANKEES FAN
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 5 months ago on |
Last night I was riding along on my pallet jack when I got a text message from my girl saying that my boy Lester pitched a no-no. I was stoked, let me tell you. I hauled some major tail over to my buddy who is also a Sox fan and told him about it. Then I made it a point to haul over to the only true Yankees fan I have EVER met and rubbed it in his freaking face!! Normally, I'm good with handling things like that and don't find it...
Tags: A RED SOX FAN SAID TO A YANKEES FAN
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HOME IS THE BEST CURE
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 6 months ago on |
We needed these home games something fierce. We did it in great fashion with the twin-bill sweep over the Brewers yesterday. It's always a great day when it's full of Sox baseball. Especially home Sox baseball. Things started to take a turn for the worst last night when we watched our dominate 5-run lead quickly turn to a deficit of a single run due to two errors. Thanks to the Brewers' matching the sloppy glove work, we came back for the...
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BREAKING DOWN OUR RED SOX
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 6 months ago on |
| Our Sox have hit a rough streak the past several games. No need to worry about that though. We're still the best no matter what. So I guess I'll start off with Manny's incredible catch last night. He's not letting his race for 500 effect his defensive game. Not only did he make a great catch, but he even high-fived a young Sox fan AND relayed to Dusty who threw out Huff, who had already rounded second when Manny caught that ball, at...
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STILL THE BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 6 months ago on |
Just when our bats get swinging, out pitching hits a slump. It's no biggie because there is still plenty of season to go and soon enough we'll be operating on ALL levels full throttle. Tonight we're traveling to Camden Yahds for some Oriole hunting. I don't know why, but I always look forward to games in Baltimore. Maybe because it's our other Fenway. Who knows.
I was reading earlier this morning that some are...
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SOX BATS ARE MIGHTY
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 6 months ago on |
| We took 3 out of 4 games against Detroit last night after a 5-1 victory over the Tigers. Our pitchers this series have all managed to get out of some pretty shaky situations. When Detroits' runners would get in scoring position, key pitches were thrown to get the outs needed to close out the side. Country put on a great show last night pitching for his 1,000th career strikeout. He went on to strike out one more to make the count 1,001 career...
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WIN AS A TEAM LOSE AS A TEAM
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 6 months ago on |
| Well last night was an interesting game, to say the least. We fell behind by four runs twice last night, but managed to rally back both times. Mikey squashed their lead in the 7th by knockin' out a 3-run shot. Then in the eighth Dusty P. came into the game to pinch-hit for Lowrie hitting a single to bring in a run for us to take our first lead of the game.
Then the 9th inning came around. Our closer comes into the game...
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WAKE UP FOR LIGHTS OUT
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 6 months ago on |
| Wake pitched a seriously wicked game last night. His pitches were dead on and he threw a nasty knuckle. I love it when our veterans go out there and pitch like that for so long. Give me the warm fuzzies, ya know? He really gave our pen a much needed break. Hopefully it gave them time to regroup so they can really step it up and secure the wins for our solid starters. I have Faith that they will. It's in our blood. Wake threw a...
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OUR CHARACTER IS AN OMEN OF OUR DESTINY
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 6 months ago on |
| I am "back" in a sense into RSM™. I'm positive that many of my friends (the non-RSM ones that is) won't like it, but will still like me for who I am. I thank you for that in advance.
With that said, I am PROUD to be back in the Family. I was one of the originals and I walked away when times didn't look so good. For that, I kind of feel like I betrayed a lot of people in doing so and I...
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SOX BATS ARE ALIVE AND WELL
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 6 months ago on |
| So lately I've been staying away from the computer come game time because I think I have a mild case of ADHD. Or I just can't muli-task. One of the two if not both. I've been able to follow the games closer than ever and also been able to break down the games well.
We'll start with Dice-K. I'm typically a positive thinker and see the upside to every bad situation. Well last night was one of those times. ...
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SITTING ALONE AT THE TOP
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 6 months ago on |
Last night was a spot-on game. After 2+ hour rain delay, finally, the first pitch was thrown out by Sir Buchholz. Our bats for sure got going last night after a long slump. Buccholz struck out 6, walked 4 and only allowed 1 run.
But the big news for last night was the end of a dry spell for our Boston Bats. They really rallied with a Moss solo shot, a V-tek, Peds, Papi and Ellsbury single creating a nice cushion...
Tags: Sitting Nice on Top
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REMAIN FAITHFUL
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 6 months ago on |
It's still REALLY early in the season and I'd much rather have sickness and slumps come early rather than late. I'm very happy with our farm system in general, but this season has been especially great. We have a lot of young talent who are really stepping up to the plate when they get that call. Masterson pitched incredibly and I for see him...
Tags: Remain Faithful
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A FEW TOPICS TO DISCUSS
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 6 months ago on |
First, of course, is our Sox. Our boys are tired. REALLY tired. They're either getting over being sick, or ARE sick. Clay pitched a gem last night. One pitch got away from him which ended up costing us the game. I have no complaints though. It's a slump to be expected when half of our engine is running on fumes. Our pen is hurtin' a bit too. Not sure what went wrong there. They'll pick it up though. I have...
Tags: Life Red Sox Closure
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THE STORY OF A LEGEND
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 6 months ago on |
The date was Sunday April, 20. The year, 2008. Our Sox were trailing to the Rangers but hope was not quite lost yet. I was enjoying a few red grapes I had sitting in front of me on my computer desk chatting away with my fellow Chatroom Faithful in CityofChampions' live game chat. I'm sure we were discussing something inappropriate so I didn't pay any mind to my grapes. I would just reach down into the ziplock bag they come in with the "air holes" in it, pick a grape, then...
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MANNY IS EN FUEGO!!!
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 6 months ago on |
I must say that Manny is doing a phenominal job this year. I mean, yeah, he's always done a great job but this year is just standing out above most other seasons with him. He really pulled through in the clutch last night. That's what this great team is best known for. We are the comeback kids of modern day baseball and boy do we really know how to play that role best. I just hope that Manny doesn't get injured THIS season. The man showed up to...
Tags: 2008 Sox Manny Lowrie
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BOSTON RED SOX
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 7 months ago on |
Ugh... this new blog section blows. LOL! I waited 15 minutes just for it NOT to post. Anyway, let's start over.
Last night was an incredible game. I left City's chat around the 7th inning so I could spend time with my girl. We turned on the game, grabbed a few drinks and got to cheerin. I will admit that I started to sweat a little. Then here comes Manny. Hits a boomah!!! I had to keep my cheering down a...
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INSPIRATION FROM THE INSPIRATIONAL
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 7 months ago on |
| Let me just start off by saying that I don't care how many blogs were posted about Bill Buckner. It's not going to stop me from posting this. Not only that, but the throwing out of the first pitch effected each of us in our own ways.
I wasn't old enough to be able to tell you how watching the '86 World Series live made me feel. I was 2. What I can tell you is that I've spent many hours reading the play-by-plays. I've watched...
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RED SOX 2008
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 7 months ago on |
| I'd like to start off by discussing our pitching. Bryan Corey has being playing with a lot of heart. He's showing great determination to earn that starting rotation spot. He may not have a ton of experience playing for MLB, but he sure is proving a lot to the fans and to the whole organization. In the Grapefruit league he has a 1.17 ERA. I don't believe he's necessarily a shoe-in for the spot, but he sure as hell will give it a...
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BELIEVE IN BOSTON
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 9 months ago on |
Well, here I originally had another blog. Since I didn't want to see any blank spaces on my blog space, I'll just ramble on for a bit here. I'm sure I originally posted this blog before the season started. I was probably thinking about upcoming spring training and getting stoked. Who knows. All I know is this, our Sox are the only thing that matters on this site and I thank you all for helping to make our Red Sox Nation so great. We are the elite of the...
Tags: Believe Boston Sox RSN
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WE ARE DIEHARDS
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 10 months ago on |
Being a DIEHARD fan is what this incredible game is all about. Sticking with your team through the thickest of times. This is an ode to those of us who TRULY love this team and always keep the Faith. We love you, Boston. You truly are our only. Our passion and our love. No matter how much life brings us down, you're always there for us. Just as we are always there for you. From the fans who were there to see the...
Tags: Diehard Red Sox RSN
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RED SOX NATION
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 11 months ago on |
Love being a part of RSN!!!! RSN always!!!! Support each other through thick and thin as we do our team. Filling in another blank spot in my blog space. THE SOX ARE THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS!!!!!!!!!!
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TWO SOX PITCHERS LOST IN RULE 5 DRAFT
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BoSox Hooligan - RSM™ wrote this 11 months ago on |
| Breaking from recent tradition, the Red Sox didn't make any selections in Thursday's Rule 5 Draft.
However, Boston did lose a couple of players. With the fourth pick, the Giants took left-handed starter Jose Capellan. With the 18th and final pick, the Phillies grabbed right-handed reliever Lincoln Holdzkom.
If those players don't stay on their respective...
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