Showing posts with label Boston Red Sox. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boston Red Sox. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Hard To Hate The Red Sox After This One...

That headline might be missleading. Don't worry, I'm already looking into firing my headline guy. However, this is your feel good story of the day. Jon Lester no hit the Kansas City Royals last night. Lester has come quite far since August 31, 2006 when he was diagnosed with lymphoma. At the time of the diagnosis, Lester was one of the top prospects in the Red Sox organization. After going through treatments Lester was back on the mound for the Sox on July 23 of last year (doesn't that make you feel bad for calling in sick to work because of an upset stomach a few months back?).
On a related note, Jason Varitek was behind the plate last night for Lester's no hitter. This is his Major League record fourth game catching a no hitter. Not a bad night if you're a Red Sox fan.

Friday, May 16, 2008

The Best of Manny Being Manny

As mentioned yesterday, Manny Ramirez high fived a fan after making a catch before compleating the double play. It was one of the definitive "Manny Moments". Since I didn't have a video clip of Manny cutting off Johnny Damon's throw from the outfield, I didn't reference it. However, thanks to Baseball Tonight, they've comprised a package of "Manny's Greatest Hits". This is so entertaining. How can you not love Manny Ramirez? Even Yankee fans should love this guy--there has never been another one like him and there never will.