Theo Making Moves

Posted on November 17, 2011 by nolankartholl

Welp, it looks like Epstein is making moves on Red Sox prospects before they have a chance. Theo just snagged Milwaukee hitting coach, Dale Sveum, from the Red Sox short list of manager potentials, many saying that this was the Sox’s top choice. Now, besides the fact that this guy’s name is Dale and he has a whopping 7-5 record in his managerial career, I’m pretty excited to see how this guy can turn around one of the most dismal franchises in the MLB. He knows how to win – 2 championships in 2004 and 2008 – and he turned the Brewers into a hitting machine and a playoff team.

What does this mean for the Red Sox? Seeing how their prospective manager list is pretty dismal and none of their top three prospects have real managerial experience in the majors, I think it’s time to open up the interview process again. Now, Francona didn’t get hired until December in ’03, but after last season they need to bring in somebody who can raise the clubhouse drinking age to 40 so Varitek is the only one who can consume. And someone who can actually convert superstars into winners.

On a side note, new Sox GM Ben Cherington is heading out of the country for a much needed breather. Wait a second…who is Ben Cherington and what has he done so far?

Ugh oh Red Sox, Dan Duquette is coming back for revenge…

Celtics Game Day – Mock Season

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jtulz07

Losing to Lebron James and the Heat is always a tough loss to swallow, but life goes on. The C’s continue their road trip tonight in Orlando against the likes of Dwight Howard and company. Nothing like back to back marquee games before heading home. Should be a good one to watch.

Don’t Kill the Messenger

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jtulz07

So after I wrote about Heidi potentially leaving the other night, I tweeted at her and attached a link to the post on BSB. Two minutes later, she posted the tweet above. Heidi Watney must have read the Boston Sports Blog right? I’m going to keep telling myself yes. Anyways, there’s been no official word but all signs point to her leaving. Unfortunately, it’s not looking good folks. She fooled me for a minute and came back with a quick response to cover her tracks, but I have knowledge that leads me to believe otherwise. Trust me, I hope I’m wrong just as much as the next Red Sox fanatic, but you heard it here first. We’d hate to see you go Heidi.

MLB’s Productive Offseason

Posted on November 16, 2011 by nolankartholl

Unless you’ve been living in Sandusky’s basement for the last few months (too soon?), you’re well acquainted with the NBA lockout situation. Every negotiation has gone from bad to worse and recent news offers almost no hope for a season. However, this monumental collapse has actually overshadowed another extremely critical and game-changing agreement in the MLB.

ESPN.com and almost every other sports publication has attached itself to the Penn State shenanigans, the lockout and the start of college hoops. Simultaneously, an agreement is on the verge of being signed between the MLB and its players that will literally revamp the entire ballgame – I think for the better. According to ESPN, the MLB is about to “realignment of the sport into two 15-team leagues, adding a second wild-card team in each league, spreading interleague play throughout all six months of the regular season and making significant changes to the draft, free agency.”

Whoa now, I like what I’m hearing. Two wild card teams per league basically means that there will be 3 playoff teams from the AL East (one of which will naturally be the Orioles). Nonetheless, it’s great to see a league actually be productive in the offseason. Following one of the most pure baseball years all time, it’s fantastic to see them trying to improve.

David Stern – Bud Selig called and he wants you to get your shit together.

The Bear Hunt

Posted on November 16, 2011 by jtulz07

Now it’s only natural for teams across the league to be gunning for the reigning Stanley Cup Champions, but after a 3-7 start you can assume that desire began to dwindle. The B’s were looking more like the Nets of the NHL than a team eager to defend their title. As of late, things have begun to turn around. November has been a solid month so far for the reigning Stanley Cup champions (much better than for the NBA). The Bruins knocked off the New Jersey Devils last night to improve their November winning streak to six games. Back on the successful track, you can put money on the fact that the flame to take down the champs has once again been fully ignited. Aside from the win streak, the B’s have been physically dominating teams, incurring a few controversial headlines (cough Lucic) along the way. You best believe that teams are itching to get their shot at the Bruin’s now, especially come November 23rd when the B’s step on the ice in Buffalo.

Celtics Game Day – Mock Season

Posted on November 16, 2011 by jtulz07

The red hot Celtics are bringing their talent to South Beach tonight in a highly anticipated national broadcast against Lebron James and the Heat, who also have yet to see a loss. The C’s aim to shut down LJ and Wade en route to snagging their 3rd straight win on the road and 7th overall. With two explosive offenses, this should be a high scoring event. Clear your schedule for the evening. You’re not going to want to miss this one!

Coach K Making History

Posted on November 15, 2011 by christoph131

Coach K of the Duke men’s basketball team looks to become the winningest coach in Division 1 Men’s Basketball tonight against Michigan State. Although I am by no means a Duke fan, I respect the way he coaches because he can win championships and doesn’t feel the need to talk smack. In other words, the total opposite of Rex Ryan’s style of losing and putting his foot in his mouth. (No pun intended, but completely intended)

He looks to win his 903^rd game and pass Bob Knight with help from his new star, Austin Rivers. So for one night, and one night only, I will be rooting for the Blue Devils. Hey, if it weren’t for GayGay Reddick I may have started liking them a long time ago.

Heidi, Say It Aint So!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by jtulz07

My heart sank when I came across this news, but the Boston Globe reported earlier today that Tito, Theo, and Papelbon may not be the only ones on their way out of Boston. Red Sox in-game reporter, Heidi Watney, is coming up on the end of her contract later this month and inside sources have hinted that she may be calling it quits with the Sox after four years of loyal service. Now, there are no reports to the truth of this, but the mere thought is enough to completely demoralize the already depression struck Red Sox Nation. Thank God the Bruins are back on track and the Pats are in good shape for the rest of the season because I don’t think I can take much more bad news from the other two teams without slipping into a world of misery. Heidi, say it aint so!

Drum Roll, Please

Posted on November 15, 2011 by jtulz07

Introducing Chris Anderson (@Christoph131), the newest author to the Boston Sports Blog. He took a look at the site, liked it, and wanted to help out. So in about a 5 minute span, here he is. Chris has been my boy for as long as I can remember, not to mention he knows way more about college sports than I do. With that said, he’ll be focusing on college sports. Check back shortly for his inaugural post.

The Looch Crew

Posted on November 14, 2011 by jtulz07

This whole Lucic thing from the other night is killin’ me. I follow hockey and am a huge Bruins fan, but basketball is definitely my “go-to” winter sport. So stop me if I’m wrong, but don’t hockey players pride themselves in how much tougher they are than any other athlete? Although not how I’d state it, I definitely do respect hockey players for that aspect of the game. That being said, how can Ryan Miller come out and complain about a hit that resulted in a minor penalty. Did he think he could come about 20 feet out of the net to try and stop a Lucic breakaway without suffering the consequences? I love the mentality of playing tough and physical in any sport if you want to win. Since Miller came well out of his crease to play the puck like a defender, he’s going to get treated like a defender, especially with the Looch coming at you. Anyways, Lucic has a hearing with the NHL today at 1pm to determine if they’ll be any consequences for the hit. With the NFL implementing all these new hitting rules, I’ll be disappointed in the NHL as well if they make a big deal out of this. Never more fitting than in this situation…It’s just part of the game. NO EASY BUCKETS!