2015 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Pedro Martinez was on teleconference, along with fellow TBS analysts Ron Darling and Cal Ripken Jr., to preview the Sunday MLB on TBS package. Here is Martinez on his Hall of Fame induction: … [Read more...] about Pedro Martinez on his Hall of Fame induction
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Bill Simmons: Elvis Presley of Sportswriters
Maybe you remember an old Sirius XM radio advertisement. The spot highlighted the men who changed music (Elvis Presley), comedy (Richard Pryor), sports (Michael Jordan) and radio (Howard Stern). If and when the title is bestowed upon a sportswriter, it will no doubt be former ESPN.com's "Sports Guy" Bill Simmons. As the daily newspaper sports section diminishes; finding a … [Read more...] about Bill Simmons: Elvis Presley of Sportswriters
Do the Boston Red Sox have an ace? Or “Co-Aces instead?
Outlook for the Boston Red Sox this season is all over the place. Plenty of pundits have them in the playoffs. You'll find lots of "experts" who also have them missing out on the post-season. However, everyone seems to agree that the AL East is weakened; certainly so when compared against what it once was. Also, it's a consensus that the Boston Red Sox will be an offense-heavy … [Read more...] about Do the Boston Red Sox have an ace? Or “Co-Aces instead?
Red Sox give Ace money to Rick Porcello; only a #2 or #3 guy
The Boston Red Sox just gave HUGE money to their #3 starter- Rick Porcello. The hurler and club agreed to a four year, $82 million extension. That's mad cheddah! So the Sox make this move, which is more money than what they offered Jon Lester, who leaves to become the #1 Opening Day starter with the Chicago Cubs. Where's the logic here? … [Read more...] about Red Sox give Ace money to Rick Porcello; only a #2 or #3 guy