MLB All-Star Game

Experiencing the MLB All Star FanFest

By Adam ⋅ July 28, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

This year, with the MLB All Star game being at Yankee Stadium, the MLB All Star FanFest was also brought to New York City. Thanks to my mother’s friend, I procured two free tickets to a night session for people who received tickets exclusively from Bank of America. It was held at the Jakob Javits [...]

Fantasy Wrap-Up: Week 16 (7-14 - 7-20)

By Pete ⋅ July 22, 2008 ⋅ One comment

With the All-Star week taking place, the number of games played was limited. The fantasy week started last Thursday which could have been an advantage or a handicap. In Yahoo! leagues, the minimum innings pitched requirement was waived which made for some interesting head-to-head outcomes. Those seeking to find out who prospered in the limited [...]

Not Another Pink Hat 7-16

By Jennifer ⋅ July 16, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Yesterday, the New York Daily News printed an article with the back page headline “Papelbum” because Red Sox closer, Papelbon, said that he should close the All-Star game instead of Yankees player, Mariano Rivera. The tabloid quoted him saying, “If I was managing the team, I would close. I’m not managing the team, so it [...]

J.D. Drew Wins All-Star Game MVP

By Dev ⋅ July 16, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

Coming in the 6th inning, J.D. Drew proved most valuable to his team working the bases and playing well in RF as well. Drew became the fourth Red Sox player to ever win the All-Star Game MVP award, joining Pedro Martinez (1999), Roger Clemens (1986), and Carl Yastrzemski (1970).
It was also nice that he hit [...]

Fantasy Wrap-Up: Week 15 (7-7 - 7-13)

By Pete ⋅ July 15, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

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The All-Star break is finally here. Monday night’s home run derby was highlighted by the feel good story of the year in Texas OF Josh Hamilton. Hamilton’s 28 long balls in one round is a brand new record. I just hope that he has not zapped his power supply like [...]

Josh Hamilton Home Run Derby Video

By KC ⋅ July 15, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Writing about Josh Hamilton’s 28-HR, first-round performance in the 2008 MLB Home Run Derby would do him a disservice. So, in respect for Hamilton, here is video footage of his final four record-breaking home runs. Bobby Abreu had the previous record with 24 first-round home runs.

Starting at 2B: Not Ian Kinsler

By Pete ⋅ July 14, 2008 ⋅ 6 comments

With the mid-summer classic ready to go on Tuesday night, there have been complaints over who is going and who is not. Starting the All-Star Game is supposed to signify that you are the best in the league at your position. Since fans have been given the right to vote, more often than not, they [...]

Sox Propsect Che-Hsuan Lin Stars in Futures Game

By KC ⋅ July 14, 2008 ⋅ 4 comments

Red Sox minor league outfielder Che-Hsuan Lin had a nice performance on a national stage in the MLB Futures Game Sunday. Lin went 2-2 with a two-run HR in the 3-0 win for the World. The Futures Game is a yearly matchup that pits players from around the World against players from the U.S.
Lin was [...]

View from the Monster 7-7

By Mike ⋅ July 7, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The week began as the road trip continued through Tampa Bay. This season’s series with the much improved Rays continued to belong to the home teams as the Red Sox were swept in Tampa Bay for the second time this season, falling to 6-6 against the Rays and extended the losing streak to match a [...]

Red Sox to Send Seven to the All-Star Game

By KC ⋅ July 6, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

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Hey, maybe Alex Rodriguez isn’t the most hated man in Major League Baseball. A-Rod officially won the popular vote for the All-Star Game for the second-straight season, and will start for the American League.
Joining him will be seven members of the Red Sox: OF Manny Ramirez (elected), DH David Ortiz [...]

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