Monday, February 28, 2005
Feb. 28, 2005
By Scott Miller
SportsLine.com Sports Writer
1. Curt Schilling's progress from offseason ankle surgery remains good and the power right-hander will start Boston's opener against the New York Yankees (and, probably, Randy Johnson), barring any setbacks. "I think we're all confident that Schilling will be OK some time in April," Boston general manager Theo Epstein said. "The surgery went very well and he's worked very hard." Schilling has thrown two bullpen sessions from a mound so far and, though the last one didn't go as well as he hoped, the Sox are thrilled.
2. Someone who won't be ready for opening day is former Houston Astro Wade Miller, though his progress bears watching. "He could be the biggest difference-maker for us," Epstein said, and there's no doubt about that. Miller, rehabbing his shoulder after electing not to have surgery, threw long toss from 210 feet here Monday and pitching coach Dave Wallace says he may throw from a mound Tuesday for the first time since last June. Miller was 7-7 with a 3.35 ERA in 15 starts for Houston last year, and if he can return to his 2002 form, in which he went 15-4 with a 3.28 ERA, the Red Sox will be tough. The Sox are proceeding cautiously with Miller and, realistically, hope he may be able to rejoin the rotation by May.
3. What few questions there are surrounding the Red Sox surround the pitching staff. The lineup is set -- there are no position battles, Johnny Damon will lead off again and David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez will provide muscle. There are a couple of bench jobs open, with veteran David McCarty (relief pitcher/first baseman/pinch hitter) battling Kevin Youklis, Roberto Petagine and outfielders Adam Hyzdu and Adam Stern.
4. Smooth sailing so far for free agent shortstop Edgar Renteria. "Great guys, I'm getting real comfortable," Renteria said. Nomar Garciaparra, whose shadow dominated things here last spring, is long forgotten. "He was a great shortstop, you know?" Renteria said. "But everybody's different. Everybody's got a different game. He hit 30 home runs. I can't do that. It's not my game. I never compare myself to another shortstop." For their part, the Sox have been impressed by Renteria's work ethic and with the way he's handling himself -- particularly the way he's taken youngster Hanley Ramirez under his wing.
5. Among other things, Damon appeared on Late Show with David Letterman, got married and wrote a book during the winter. The book, titled Idiot: Beating the Curse and Enjoying the Game of Life, is due out in early April. "We had to work a little with the title because the 'Idiot' thing will probably be stuck with me for the rest of my life," Damon said.
5 a. The Red Sox have fielded more than 250 media credentials for their Grapefruit League game against the Yankees next Monday in what already has become a totally overblown affair (but not as overblown as last year's Fort Myers debut of some new Yankees infielder named Alex Rodriguez). Or would you disagree that an exhibition game in which Boston will start pitcher Abe Alvarez and the Yanks will counter with Chien-Ming Wang is overblown?
SEEING DOUBLE DOUBLE
Number 8 is now #88; league rules prohibit number changes during the season, so ‘Toine will have to wait to buy out the Rookie Jefferson.
Antoine followed up a 24 point, 10 rebound return game with a 33 point, 13 rebound effort in his second game in his 2nd tour of duty with the C’s. 2 Double Doubles; 2-0 on this defining road trip.
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Thursday, February 24, 2005
NESH RUMOR: AINGE HAS WORKED OUT A DEAL WITH ATLANTA AND PAYTON'S AGENT; Gary will be waived and claimed by the C's. Extension in the works. This would make sense, as no way Payton plays for the Hawks. Hawks basically get a #1 pick for Antoine.
Monday, February 21, 2005
RINGATE: ROSEANNE VERSUS THE MONEY MAN
His other suggestions for the presentation:
-Have Katie Couric's colonoscopy broadcast on the big screen while the Yankees are lined up on the field.
-He also wants his old gravy train, Roseanne, to sing the national anthem. Maybe she could end the owner's ring battle by using Casper Henry to clean her teeth after she is done with a bucket of hotwings.
Canseco, Red Sox latest to take jabs at A-RodEagle news services
Times are tough for the $252 million man. Even Jose Canseco is taking shots at Alex Rodriguez.
In his book "Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits and How Baseball Got Big," Canseco said Rodriguez made him ill with his well-crafted but phony image.
"Alex leaves most corporate spokesmen looking unpolished and overly sincere," Canseco wrote.
This from someone who had been friendly with Rodriguez during their time together in Miami.
If an old pal feels that way, what are rivals thinking about Rodriguez?
One word: CLOWN.
Sunday, February 20, 2005
JOSE AND THE TAX MAN
Canseco has recently been in the news because of his book, Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits, and How Baseball Got Big. In the book, published Monday, Canseco calls himself the "godfather of steroids in baseball" and names baseball players he says used steroids, including former teammate Mark McGwire.
The newspaper obtained copies of two liens totaling $29,841 the DOR placed on property...
Thursday, February 17, 2005
BREAKING NEWS: I'LL CALL THE KING YANKEE MY DADDY
THE STEIN ABIDES
TEDY REPORTEDLY UP AND ABOUT
A CLASS ACT:
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TEDY
TED'S ACHING HEAD: BRUSCHI ALREADY WALKING AND TALKING AT MGH; STROKE-LIKE SYMPTOMS
One source told the Herald Bruschi lost some vision in one eye, but the sight was returning. A team official said he was up, "walking and talking."
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
BoSoxGirl75
Feb 11 2005, 07:37 AM
Post #71
Season Ticket HolderGroup: Rooters SupporterPosts: 2,299Joined: 2-December 03From: Boston, MAMember No.: 150
Now DD says that Jose mentions Nomar in the book, but that Nomar did not take steroids. Great reporting there...
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Garciaparra Named Briefly in The Book, butJose Says Nomar is Not on His Steroid List
nomarfan1997
Feb 11 2005, 08:08 AM
Post #72
Short Season A LowellGroup: Royal RootersPosts: 32Joined: 9-January 05From: 35.6 Miles from Fenway ParkMember No.: 4,835Location: Red Sox Nation
QUOTE(BoSoxGirl75 @ Feb 11 2005, 07:37 AM)
Now DD says that Jose mentions Nomar in the book, but that Nomar did not take steroids. Great reporting there...
www.redsoxnation.net
Backpeddling because Steve Burton called his "binky" directly and Canseco dispelled the Dirt Bags rumor.Steve Burton calls his buddy Canseco and sets the record straight on Nomar.Burton to Jose: "Internet sources (Boston DirtBags) have said that Nomar is "named" in your book..."Canseco:"Nomar is not named in the book...if he is mentioned, it is briefly."I gotta protect my "binky" too.
Caspir
Feb 11 2005, 10:15 AM
Post #75
Gettin My Grown Man OnGroup: Rooters SupporterPosts: 6,509Joined: 12-December 03Member No.: 487
And where is Dirtbag now? He was quick to try to stir up sh*t with PSF, but yet again he lies in order to get hits on his web site, then gets proven false by real reporters, and where is he? Step up, Dirtball.
Dirt Dog
Feb 11 2005, 02:04 PM
Post #78
www.bostondirtdogs.com Group: Rooters Insider Posts:502 Joined: 30-November 03From: BostonMember No.: 5
QUOTE(nomarfan1997 @ Feb 11 2005, 07:08 AM)
Backpeddling because Steve Burton called his "binky" directly and Canseco dispelled the Dirt Bags rumor.Steve Burton calls his buddy Canseco and sets the record straight on Nomar.Burton to Jose: "Internet sources (Boston DirtBags) have said that Nomar is "named" in your book..."Canseco:"Nomar is not named in the book...if he is mentioned, it is briefly."I gotta protect my "binky" too.
www.redsoxnation.net
What backpeddling? The BDD entry stated that Nomar is named in the book. He is. And more detail was added when available from another source as it always is. Did you read anywhere on BDD that "Canseco said Nomar used steroids?" Even the lonely mouthbreathers here who are on the site every 10 minutes can tell you they never read that. Mr. Garciaparra turned out to be a lot of things, but I've never seen him as the steroid using type.
JohntheBaptist
Feb 11 2005, 03:05 PM
Post #80
"You're a smelly pirate hooker." Group: Rooters SupporterPosts: 6, : 5-December 03From: NYCMember No.: 290
QUOTE(Dirt Dog @ Feb 11 2005, 02:04 PM)
What backpeddling? The BDD entry stated that Nomar is named in the book. He is. And more detail was added when available from another source as it always is. Did you read anywhere on BDD that "Canseco said Nomar used steroids?" Even the lonely mouthbreathers here who are on the site every 10 minutes can tell you they never read that. Mr. Garciaparra turned out to be a lot of things, but I've never seen him as the steroid using type.
www.redsoxnation.net
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Nomar Garciaparra - SS - Cubs Nomar Garciaparra will be outed as a steroids user in Jose Canseco's book, a source told Boston Dirt Dogs.Claims made my Canseco should hardly be taken as fact, but they are being treated as news. Here's one more name to add to the list. Feb. 10 - 9:04 pm etSource: Boston Dirt DogsThat's from Rotoworld. I wonder why all these people got that same impression? Maybe because you had a "Breaking News Exclusive" about Nomar being "named" in a book about steroid use? If you weren't simply wrong (again), you were intentionally misleading to get some pub, which, even for you, is completely pathetic.
nomarfan1997
Feb 13 2005, 11:27 PM
Post #95
Short Season A LowellGroup: Royal RootersPosts: 32Joined: 9-January 05From: 35.6 Miles from Fenway ParkMember No.: 4,835Location: Red Sox Nation
QUOTE(Dirt Dog @ Feb 11 2005, 02:04 PM)
What backpeddling? The BDD entry stated that Nomar is named in the book. He is. And more detail was added when available from another source as it always is. Did you read anywhere on BDD that "Canseco said Nomar used steroids?" Even the lonely mouthbreathers here who are on the site every 10 minutes can tell you they never read that. Mr. Garciaparra turned out to be a lot of things, but I've never seen him as the steroid using type.
www.redsoxnation.net
Come on, Dirt Dog. Was Bud Selig "named" in Jose's book? No; but he certainly is mentioned. Since you breath through your nose, but talk out of both sides of your mouth, I find it hard to believe that you overlooked the implication of your choice of words. Who was your source, Bob Lobel on a bender?As for Mr. Garciaparra, he will turn out to be the best free agent bargain of the 2005 season.
PSF
Feb 14 2005, 09:21 AM
Post #99
Joe MooneyGroup: Front OfficePosts: 1,938Joined: 1-December 03Member No.: 44
Yeah..the initial bait and switch headline didn't imply that Nomar used steriods at all. Please...don't insult us.http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...ack=2&cset=true
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A Boston TV station reported Thursday night that Jose Canseco denied that Cubs shortstop Nomar Garciaparra was linked to steroids in his upcoming tell-all book, which had been implied in a Boston-based Internet report and repeated on Chicago radio.Steve Burton, sports anchor of WBZ-TV, said he spoke with Canseco after a Red Sox fan Web site proclaimed "Nomar Named," earlier Thursday evening in reference to "Juiced," the book scheduled to be released Monday........Steve Silva, operator of the Web site, later amended the posting to say that Garciaparra had been named in the book but not in the context of steroids.His source was a close friend who had spoken to someone at Regan Books who had browsed through a copy of Canseco's book and noticed Garciaparra's name.The source said the mention was in connection with Garciaparra's photo on the March 5, 2001, cover of Sports Illustrated when the former Red Sox star posed with his shirt off to show how muscular he had become in the off-season. Ponderous.
NEW ENGLAND SPORTS HUB and REDSOXNATION.NET:
-- Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Bills will hold a news conference today to announce they are releasing quarterback Drew Bledsoe. The Cowboys provide a very real landing possibility for the 33-year-old quarterback. -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The Bills conclusion was that it's time to hand the starting job to J.P. Losman, last season's first-round pick, without the sideshow of a training camp battle. Bledsoe reportedly was offered the opportunity to return to the club as a backup for a reduced salary, but he declined after a series of discussions with Mike Mularkey, who assured Bledsoe that his decision to go with Losman next fall was final. -- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
THE CUP RUNNETH OVER ON 2004-2005 NHL SEASON
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman issued the following statement:
"Every professional sports League owes its very existence to its fans. Everyone associated with the National Hockey League owes our fans an apology for being unable to accomplish what is necessary for our game and our fans. We are truly sorry.
"Five months ago, I stated that the National Hockey League could not function without an economic system that will bring our League into the 21st Century. I said that our 30 clubs were united in their dedication to an economic system under which the teams and players, sharing common objectives and a commitment to our fans' satisfaction, would work together as partners.
"The time since then has been devoted to the pursuit of that goal. Today, I can tell you that our determination remains every bit as strong as it was in September to secure the partnership required to protect and ensure the future of the league . . . for the benefit of the clubs, the players, and our devoted fans.
"When I stood before you in September, I said NHL teams would not play again until our economic problems had been solved. As I stand before you today, it is my sad duty to announce that because that solution has not yet been attained, it no longer is practical to conduct even an abbreviated season. Accordingly, I have no choice but to announce the formal cancellation of play for 2004-05.
"We profoundly regret the suffering this has caused our fans, our business partners and the thousands of people who depend on our industry for their livelihoods. We will continue to explore and pursue all available options in order to achieve a successful resolution to this dispute and to get the best game in the world back where it belongs — on the ice, in front of the best fans in the world.
"As I also said in September, what we must do now is not about the present or the short-term needs of this season. Rather, it is about the future of our league and 30 teams.
"The National Hockey League was formed in 1917, and it has played a season through to a championship in every year but 1919. Through the decades and the generations we have faced a variety of crises and challenges — some of which seemed catastrophic at the time. The league persevered through all those adversities and the league will persevere through this one, as well — to emerge with a framework for the future, one that is fair to everyone — where our players are fairly paid, receiving what we can afford — no more, no less.
"This is a sad, regrettable day that all of us wish could have been avoided."
http://www.dailynewstranscript.com/sportsNews/view.bg?articleid=51217
FORT MYERS -- The Red Sox insisted that the timing was purely coincidental, but hours after Derek Lowe's latest rips on the organization hit newsstands, they asked their former pitcher to remove his foot from his mouth and walk on off their property.
In yesterday's Herald, Lowe once again blasted Sox management for shunning him and went so far as to suggest that they mounted a smear campaign against him before he agreed to a four-year, $36 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
D.LOWE-I'M NOT A "MENTAL GIDGET" AND I'VE NEVER HAD A CASE OF THE GOUT LIKE THE NEW DESIGNATED DRUNK GUY
Derek Lowe is peeved the Red Sox jettisoned him for his off-the-field antics, then signed legendary party animal David Wells. -- Boston Herald
http://www.dailynewstranscript.com/sportsNews/view.bg?articleid=51216
FORT MYERS -- Trot Nixon doesn't want to get into a war of words with Alex Rodriguez, but somehow, referring to A-Rod as a "clown" just might not slip through the cracks.
TROT DOESN'T "BEAT" HIS KIDS; JUST YANKEES...
The Red Sox right fielder was put off by the way Rodriguez recently boasted about how the Yankee third baseman's early morning work-out regimen started at 6 a.m. and lasted six hours.
DEAD, BEAT-EN YANKEE A-FRAUD WORKS OUT WITH PAULY WALNUTS
"He said he's doing all this while 600 players are still in their bed," Nixon began. "I said, 'What's wrong with me taking my kid to school? I'm not a deadbeat dad, you clown.'
"I work out for three hours in the weight room, and I hit for another two or three hours (later in the day)," continued Nixon, the father of two infant boys. "What makes you so much better?"
ENOUGH ABOUT ME...WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT MY LIPS?? THEY LOOK DELICIOUSLY PURPLE TODAY...EVEN MEN CHASE AFTER ME!!
The clown reference came up again, when Nixon talked about reading what A-Rod was going to do the next time he hit an infield dribbler intercepted by a Sox pitcher.
...BUT BABY BLUE LIPS SLAPS HIS BALLS
"He said the next time, (instead of slapping the ball out of Bronson Arroyo's hands) he's going to run him over," Nixon said. "It's like, OK. You're a clown."
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
YOU'VE GOT YOUR CAP TO SAVE YOU FROM YOURSELVES;
NOW LETS GET IT DONE, EH??
QUITE A PAIR
BETTMAN AND GOODENOW HAVE TRIED THEIR BEST TO BURY THE NHL; SINCE THE PLAYERS HAVE AGREED TO A SALARY CAP TODAY, HOCKEY MAY RISE FROM THE DEAD
SEASON SAVED?? NHL PLAYERS AGREE TO SALARY CAP
Monday, February 14, 2005
HELL'S KITCHEN; NEW YORK, POST "CHOKE"
...And the Yankees weren't only up three games to none. They were up three games to none with a one-run lead in Game 4 and the greatest closer in history, Mariano Rivera, on the mound. They were three outs from a sweep.
And, instead, lost.
Or, more precisely, choked.... NY POST
THIS ROIDMONSTER IS A "ROLEMONSTER"
AFTER ENDORSING STEROID USE IN HIS 60 MINUTES INTERVIEW YESTERDAY...
Canseco calls himself the "godfather of steroids in baseball," saying "I single-handedly changed the game of baseball by introducing them into the game."
BREAK-IN-THE-LAW: PATS CAN'T RELEASE AN INJURED PLAYER, AND YOU CAN BE SURE THAT HE WON'T BE HEALTHY UNTIL HE RECEIVES HIS REPORTING BONUS AND A CHUNK OF HIS $11 MILLION DUE FOR 2005. LOOK FOR A TRADE, WITH THE OFFCHANCE OF A RE-WORKED DEAL WITH THE PATRIOTS. -Nomarfan
DREW AND THE TUNA II?, LAW, MITCHELL; BELIGENIUS LETS LOOSE ON FREDEX
HUB PREDICTION: DREW JOINS THE TUNA IN DALLAS
Now for Law.
According to an NFL source who has spoken to a team that inquired about Law with the Patriots, New England almost certainly will not release the rehabbing three-time Pro Bowl cornerback, who has a year left on his contract. Rather, the Patriots will either keep Law (highly unlikely, but possible) or trade him (more likely) before the April 23 NFL draft.
Freddie Mitchell, that old New England fan favorite, tells me, "The Patriots aren't all that good."
Sunday, February 13, 2005
BONDS GAL-PALIMONY GOES PUBLIC
THOSE GOOFY LITTLE BASTARDS ARE THE BEST THING I'VE GOT GOING
Feb. 21 2004 WORLD SERIES GAME No. 1 6 - 10 p.m.
Feb. 22 2004 WORLD SERIES GAME No. 2 7 - 10 p.m.
Feb. 24 2004 WORLD SERIES GAME No. 3 7 - 10 p.m.
Feb. 26 2004 WORLD SERIES GAME No. 4 7 - 10 p.m.
IF ONLY JOSE HAD HIT 38 MORE HR'S, WE WOULD ALL BE WATCHING THE PRO BOWL TONIGHT. YEAH, RIGHT.
CBS JOSE TRANSCRIPT
Friday, February 11, 2005
CANSECO BACKPEDDLES ON INJECTING McGWIRE:
60 MINUTES "UNCUT"
EARLY RELEASED CUTS FROM 60 Minutes
Thursday, February 10, 2005
WARNING: MAY CAUSE IRRITABILITY, MOOD SWINGS, SHRINKAGE
"IT'S OKAY THAT YOU GOT PINCHED...BECAUSE YOU LEARNED THE GREATEST LESSON IN LIFE...DON'T EVER RAT ON YOUR FRIENDS, AND ALWAYS KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT." -DeNiro, GoodFellas
YOU KNOW... SHRINKAGE...
"I WAS IN THE STAHL WITH JOSE!!"
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
I'M LIKE A PHOENIX...RISING FROM ARIZONA!!
Buster Olney has it right
Sunday, February 06, 2005
