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Lou Merloni joins CSN

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:04:00 -0500

Former Red Sox Lou Merloni has joined CSN New England as a baseball analyst and reporter. Merloni will appear on the station's talk show Sports Tonight hosted by Mike Felger and Gary Tanguay. Merloni played for the Red Sox from 1998-2003. He retired in 2006. In 2008 Merloni joined NESN as analyst for pre-game and post-game shows for the Red Sox. After the 2008 season ended Merloni decided to leave NESN and joined CSN. Merloni also appears on WEEI Sports Radio Network.

Boston College head coach saga

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:39:00 -0500

Boston College recently fired football head coach Jeff Jagodzinski after he interviewed to be the head coach of the Jets. Boston College Athletic Director Gene DeFilippo wanted to have a head coach that would stay with the football program for the time of his contract. It seems Jagodzinski didn't want that and after the AD threatned to fire him if he interviewed with the Jets, he decided to go on with the interview and was fired a few days later. The AD said that him and the head coach met before the firing and they both have different outlooks about the future of the program. He also said many good things about Jagodzinski and then went on to say "we agreed to disagree". DeFilippo is expected to name a new head coach as soon as Monday and one source has reportedly said that BC's defensive coordinator Frank Spaziani is the favorite to succeed Jagodzinski. Spaziani has been with the College for 10 years and served as acting head coach after Tom O'Brein left the Eagles. Spaziani has been with the Eagles for more then 10 years and many Eagles staff and players want him in as head coach and think that he would be commited to staying at the College.

Sign the Petition

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:03:00 -0500

89 year-old Johnny Pesky has worked in the Red Sox organization for more than 60 years. He was a player, coach, 2-time manager, and instructor for the Red Sox. He has done so much for the Red Sox that he was rewarded for his hard work by having his number 6 retired by the Red Sox last season. Pesky sat on the bench as a instructor until a couple of years ago when the MLB ruled that there could only be a special amount of coaches on the bench. Johnny still is around the Red Sox clubhouse every night watching the games on TV. I have personally started a petition to let the MLB let Johnny Pesky sit on the bench. This man has worked more than 60 years for the MLB and they will not let the 89 year-old sit on the bench? Our goal is 1,000 signatures, and then the petition will be distributed to the media. Please follow the link below and sign the petition!

http://www.sawxheads.com/petition/4

Schilling joins WEEI

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:04:15 -0500

Former Red Sox Curt Schilling has joined WEEI.com as a member of there team of baseball anaylsts. Schillling who did not play at all last season recently said that he is likely to retire. Although there have been rumors of Schilling returning to baseball for half of the season next year, he had this to say on his blog 38pitches.com.

To WEEI.com. I am going to begin working with Rob Bradford and the folks over at WEEI to blog going forward. I have way too much going on to keep up here without some sort of push, and help. I have immense respect for Rob and am comfortable that he?s a fan first and a writer second. He has yet to write anything that I didn?t know to be true, which in and of itself sets him apart from many.
-Curt Schilling / 38pitches.com

Schilling,42 will be blogging on recent baseball news and etc about baseball and life.

He deserved this....

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:27:33 -0500

Dustin Pedroia was the "short man" who was told several times in his life that he is to small to play in the major leagues. Last year in April Dustin Pedroia almost believed that, as he struggled in his first month in the big leagues. But Pedroia came back that year in 2007 and won the Rookie Of the Year award along with helping the Red Sox win their 2 World Series in 4 years. Pedroia started the 2008 year off fantastic as he was awarded a spot on the 2008 All-star game for the first time. Pedroia just kept on impressing at the plate and in the field, with his flops off the border of the infield and outfield while he caught the ball in his glove. Pedroia led the league in hits (213) for the season and also was led in doubles (54) and was second in multi-hit games(61) and runs with 118. Before he won the ultimate prize he also won a gold glove for his outstanding defense and a silver slugger for his great bat this off-season. 2- year Red Sox veteran Dustin Pedroia is the MVP of the AL for the 2008 season and he deserves it.

Red Sox/ Tigers deal in works

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:47:03 -0500

The Red Sox are reportedly talking to the Tigers to send SS Julio Lugo to Detroit for either pitchers Nate Robertson or Dontrelle Willis. Lugo who was out for nearly the final two months of the season was a big disapointment for the Red Sox during his first two years with the team. Lugo has 2 years left on his 4 year contract he signed before the 2007 season. If Lugo does not return in 2009 a highly likely candidate for the position is Red Sox rookie SS Jed Lowrie who was a part time SS until Lugo was injured and then moved into starting SS.

Return for Lowe?

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:26:25 -0500

Reports say that a return to the Red Sox for former pitcher Derek Lowe could be very possible. Lowe who pitched for the Red Sox for 7 years (1997-2004) said that Boston is his first choice for a team in 2009. There have also been reports that the Red Sox have inquired about Lowe. Lowe does want a lot of cash which the Red Sox might not be willing to pay. But I think if they picked up Lowe for his second stint for the team he would be the biggest pitching addition this off-season. Lowe could be serve in the Red Sox rotation as a 4th starter. I think the Red Sox should really make a deal with Lowe. Its a very sensible signing. Well see whats happens.

What's with Sam I am?

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:24:49 -0500

Well we got one confusing issue here, except to me it is. Celtics guard Sam Cassell has not played the the first 9 games of the Celtics season. He has not even been in uniform, but has sat on the bench in a suit next to the Celtics coaching staff. Cassell who is 38 said this is his last year and he plans to be a assistant coach for the Celtics next year. But thats supposed to be next year right? Maybe there just taking it slow. Its an interesting situation since Cassell has been like a coach anyways this year. Well well just need him when we need him thats why he plays.

Cole Wright to join NESN

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:49:59 -0400

New England Sports Network (NESN) announced today that Cole Wright with join the network as a host for NESN's sports news and anchor of the station's news and highlights show SportsDesk. Wright will replace former anchor Hazel Mae who left the network last summer after 4 years with the network. Mae has since taken a job with MLB TV. Wright was a sports director for WVLA NBC 33 New Orleans. He has also served as an assistant sports director and weekend anchor at KETK, a NBC affiliate in Tyler, Texas, and KLST, a CBS affiliate in San Angelo, Texas. Wright who was also in the minor leagues at one point will begin working for NESN in November.

Pesky's Number retired

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:34:46 -0400

It might have been raining in Boston but it didn't damper 89 year old Johnny Pesky's day. Pesky who has been with the Red Sox for nearly 60 years had his number 6 retired by the Red Sox today before the Red Sox game at 1:35. Pesky has served has a player, manager, coach, broadcaster, special asst, and a ambassador for the Red Sox. Pesky recieved hugs from Red Sox legend Jim Rice and Red Sox owners Larry Lucchino, Tom Werner, and John Henry. Former Red Sox Carlton Fisk who was the last to have his number retired by the Red Sox lifted a blanket up from the Red Sox retired numbers and there was the brand new number 6 along with the other retired number 1,4,8,9,27. Pesky was shocked and tearful. He made a small speech thanking the fans. And the Red Sox game was under way.