Here’s the latest news coming off of Yawkey Way this weekend: “People around the game are getting the idea that Theo Epstein will likely remain as Boston’s GM” reported SI’s John Heyman via Twitter last night. There seems to be a growing chorus of writers who seem to think Epstein is leaning with staying with [...]
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Red Sox news and notes
Posted in 2011-2012 Offseason, Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Dave Martinez, Jesus Montero, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Theo Epstein, tagged Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, CJ Wilson, Dave Mackanin, Dave Martinez, Gio Gonzalez, James Shields, Jesus Montero, John Harper, John Heyman, John Lackey, Mat Latos, Matt Cain, MIchael Silverman, New York Yankees, Orlando Hudson, San Diego Padres, Sandy Alomar Jr., Theo Epstein, Tim Wallach, Trevor Cahill on October 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Remembering “Impossible Dream” Manager Dick Williams
Posted in 1967 Boston Red Sox, Carl Yasztremski, Catfish Hunter, Dick Wiliams, Edo Vanni, International League, Jeff Reardon, Kirk Gibson, Los Angeles Angels, Lou Pinella, Montreal Expos, Oakland A's, Pacific Coast League, Reggie Jackson, Rollie Fingers, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Steve Rogers, Terry Francona, Tony Canigliaro, Toronto Maple Leafs, tagged 1967 Boston Red Sox, Boston Red Sox, Carl Yasztremski, Catfish Hunter, Dick Williams, Edo Vanni, great baseball managers, Impossible Dream Red Sox, International League, Jeff Reardon, Kirk Gibson, LA Angels, Lou Pinella, Montreal Expos, Oakland A's, Reggie Jackson, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Steve Rogers, Terry Francona on July 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Ask most writers and players from his era, and they’ll likely tell you that Hall of Fame manager Dick Williams was the toughest and meanest manager they ever had to deal with. They’d also tell you he was one of the best. Williams’ playing career ended after the1964 season when he was released after hitting [...]
