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Sox in 7 …

I am sticking to my claim that the Sox-Angels winner is going to win the World Series. I am picking the Red Sox because I believe Jon Lester will win both games he pitches and Josh Beckett will win at least one. That leaves Dice-K and the bullpen to

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Dice-K, Beckett, Lester and Wakefield: You like?

Red Sox manager Terry Francona was questioned a few times today during his press conference after announcing the rotation for games one through four of the ALCS. And he didn’t like it. The rotation goes like this … Game 1: Daisuke Matsuza

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Week 5 NFL Power Rankings … Pats win, but drop

I said I wouldn’t over-react to one win or one loss. Well, I lied a little bit. My No. 1 team last week lost to Miami, who might be better than we all think, and to me that was unforgivable. So here is my Week 5 rankings: 1. N.Y. Giants (4-0) &

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10 observations from Sox-Angels clincher

Here are a few of my observations as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim left Fenway Park, again, with their collective tails between their legs: 1. The Angels don’t get it. John Lackey’s rant after the game about the better team not winnin

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Frosty morning

This was the view out my front window this morning: Brrrr, frost! (I would have taken a picture of the garden but it was too cold to go outside). Fortunately, I picked a whole bag of poblano peppers this weekend. I left some on the plants, too, so I

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Sox-Angels Game 4 pregame: No Lowell and everybody, including Papelbon, is available

The Red Sox announced Mike Lowell has been removed from the playoff roster and replaced with Gil Velazquez. Who is Gil Velazquez? He’s almost 29 and a career minor leaguer. He got eight at bats with the Sox in September. The move with Lowell is

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Will Shields come back in the 10th?

If Angels reliever Scot Shields comes back for the 10th inning, he will be entering new territory. He has already pitched 2 1/3 innings tonight. He did not pitch more than two innings in any outing in 2008. Stay tuned. Share This

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Pedroia … 0-for-10 through five innings of Game 3

While we have harped on the struggling Angels for much of the last five days, for obvious reasons (the Sox are up 2-0 in the series), we would be remiss to update you on Dustin Pedroia’s struggles. There was no better example of that in the fif

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History made at Fenway

The 3-run single by Jacoby Ellsbury, which should have been an easy out to center field, is the first-ever in post-season history. Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick appeared to be under the ball but he backed off when centerfielder Torii Hunter ne

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While Nostradamus rests, a few top-of-the-first observations

While my esteemed colleague, Hector Longo goes outside for some fresh air after his blogging during the Pats-49ers game, here are a few first inning thoughts: Josh Beckett was not himself. We talk about Dice-K’s nibbling. Well, Beckett trumped

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Final grades in Patriots win …

I want you all to understand that this in no way takes away from the Patriots effort and win. Mike Carey’s officiating crew absolutely is intimidated by Bill Belichick. It wasn’t the difference by a longshot, but it’s a nice luxury.

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Sox-Angels Game 3 pregame II

Here are 10 pregame notes worth mentioning: 1. The Angels are the first team since 1931 to win 100 games with a 100-RBI or 30-HR player. 2. In case you were wondering about successful playoff experience, the Angels have five players (Garret Anderson,

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Harrison’s pick will put this one away.

San Fran’s just not good, and the emotion the Niners rode early has been washed away. Two even (truly awful) QBs and the Pats’ personnel is simply too much better around them. Rodney Harrison’s interception stands for the beginning

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First half grades … Like what I’m seeing, up 17-14

Offense … Line (B) … They’re mauling the Niners in the box. The Matt Cassel sacks have been on him, holding the ball too long. Backs (C) … kevin Faulk saves this group again. Laurence Maroney continues the 3-second waltz every

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Sox-Angels Game 3 pregame … and Drew out, Coco in

Red Sox manager Terry Francona’s surprising move to put in Coco Crisp in place of J.D. Drew was explained before the game. “J.D. is physically doing pretty well. You know, I do think we have to recognize the fact that he’s played tw

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I like the rhythm right now.

Down 14-7, you have to like the rhythm the Pats are developing on both sides of the ball. They’re pounding on the lighter niner linebackers and have settled in nicely, honing in on Frank Gore. Look for NE to take control before the half. Share

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My NFL picks — Week 5

Every weekend come here or check them out in The Eagle-Tribune on Sunday. Unlike last week, this should be an interesting week. Here are my picks for Week 5. I would be interested in yours. Today’s games New England 23, SAN FRANCISCO 16 …

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The 10 best teams in the NFL … Week 4

Consider this the first installment of the best of the best in the NFL. I will rank the 10 teams I feel are the best. This will be a tad different from most “Power Rankings” because it won’t be so jumpy based on one win or one loss,

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10 observations from Game 1 in Anaheim

Here they are in no particular order: 1. What in the hell was Scott Boras doing behind the backstop? I realize he has several Red Sox clients, including Dice-K, Jason Varitek, J.D. Drew and Jacoby Ellsbury, to name a few. Why right behind homeplate w

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Sox vs. Lackey … Ortiz, Pedroia good, Ellsbury bad

Angels ace John Lackey has had lot of experience against the Red Sox and like Lester, has some successes and some struggles. David Ortiz has 10 hits in 30 at bats, while Dustin Pedroia is even better with five hits in 12 at bats. Kevin Youkilis and J

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Lester vs. Angels … Matthews 3-for-6, 2 HRs

The Angels have had varying success against the new Red Sox “ace” Jon Lester, including Gary Matthews two homers in six at bats and Vlad Guerrero’s .400 average (4-for-10) Here are Lester’s numbers vs. the Angels over his care

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Sox set roster for series with Angels … No surprises

There are no real surprises. Both Paul Byrd and Tim Wakefield will be on it, probably both going in the bullpen for long relief if needed. The roster is as follows: PITCHERS (10): Josh Beckett; Paul Byrd; Manny Delcarmen; Jon Lester; Javier Lopez; Ju

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NFL picks — Week 4 … A very dull week

Here are my NFL picks for tomorrow and Monday night: Sunday Buffalo 31, ST. LOUIS 17 … Bills speed built for this turf CAROLINA 38, Atlanta 31 … Will be best game of the day CINCINNATI 20, Cleveland 16 … I pick Carson Palmer over D

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Troy Brown highlights

Here are some Troy Brown career highlights. Get a cup of coffee before reading because it’s going to take a while. Brown: Finished his career as the Patriots’ Patriots all-time leading receiver with 557 career receptions. He placed second on

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What garden?

Last weekend I finally snuck away from the baby for a little while to tend to the garden. I was surprised and a little annoyed to discover that it’s no longer summer and the growing season is winding down. All those weeds I’d been plannin

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Live blogging-chat moved to Thursday

I have to head to Boston thus we will move this to Thursday. I will update with a time. It will be Patriots and Sox-related. So get ready to bring them on. Share This

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Spygate at Notre Dame?

Well, it’s not quite “spygate,” as we know it, but apparently Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis has some explaining to do after a laptop was seen in the coaches box at their game in East Lansing, Mich. against Michigan State on Saturday

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Is Cassel the right choice?

A week ago, nobody was questioning Bill Belichick’s choice for Tom Brady’s backup. That all changed after Sunday’s debacle versus Miami. Well, you can go on record now. Is Matt Cassel the right choice to be quarterback for the Patri

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Patriots live blog-chat on Tuesday, 1 p.m.

FYI … I will be here on Tuesday to answer any comments, questions or thoughts, live beginning at 1 p.m. on the Patriots. We will do the same thing on the Red Sox on Thursday, at 1 p.m., as well. Share This

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Where do the Pats go from here?

This one was a total demolition, a complete unmasking of a team with some severe flaws. Not only was Matt Cassel bad, the line play on both sides was horrendous. We’d love to have your thoughts headed to the bye week followed by two games on th

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When all else fails, use the umpire.

Matt Cassel gets help twice from the umpire, setting the screen on the cornerback and the Pats break the ice with a TD. 28-13, not an unrecoverable deficit, but the defense has to wake up and stop somebody. Kudos again to Ellis Hobbs. The man’s

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This is ugly, with a capital U, folks.

The Dolphins came in with 121 rushing yards, folks. They’ve got 72 on 12 carries through the first half. Chad Pennington is 12 of 14 for 166 yards. And Joey Porter has been silenced by the Pats offensive line. NOT! The Dolphin voice box has two

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And there’s your answer.

The Pats defense watches Miami go 79 yards on six plays to take a 14-3 lead. Can somebody please tell safety James Sanders that he’s the 180-pounder and 250-pound tight ends like Anthony Fasano and David Martin aren’t going to run by him.

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Gigantic defensive drive coming up for the Pats.

OK, New England answers the Miami TD with a 37-yard field goal from Steve Gostkowski. Now comes the big drive for the defense. A 3-and-out followed by a pats score puts the game back into proper perspective for the Pats. Time for the defense, which h

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OK, we’re on line here at Gillette and the Pats are in a fist fight.

Sorry about the computer delays folks, but we are again up and running here at Foxboro, where the Pats find themselves in a 7-0 hole. Some quick observations: Something has to give with the Dolphins playing up tight, daring Matt Cassel, who has alrea

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Maroney is inactive … Is that news?

Here’s an interesting twist to the injury report this week. On Friday, Laurence Maroney was listed as questionable and recently acquired LaMont Jordan was listed as doubtful. Who do you think is playing today and who will be dressed in civvies?

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Byrd or Wakefield? You make the call

If you’re wondering about the stress level in Terry Francona’s face, this is another issue he is going to have to deal with head on. Does he go with a proven commodity, Paul Bryd, as the No. 4 starter or does he go with Old Faithful, Tim

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Rays are too good

Imagine that comment: The Tampa Bay Rays are too good. Well, finally, as get closer to late September, that is the case. The Rays never wilted. You can pray and hope all you want. They are not going down. I was terribly impressed with these guys when

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Send your thoughts on Patriots

I’ll be answering questions, comments and thoughts on Monday afternoon. Share This

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Game over and out.

for the second straight week, a coach comes out with an awful performance. Can anyone explain the Jets huddling up inside of five minutes, down two scores. Mangini had his chance, but he was seriously outclassed by his ex-mentor. A masterful performa

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Mistakes baby, just don’t make ‘em.

pats go in and take control. The difference today boys and girls is quite simple. Mistakes. Penalties, Cotchery gets hit for an offensive pass interference to put NY in a huge hole, and Favre throws a pick. Meanwhile, New England has no turnovers and

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Halftime grades with the Pats up 6-3.

Offense Line C- … Cassel’s getting hit and New England has 24 yards on 13 rushes. Backs C … If it wasn’t for Kevin Faulk, this group gets a D Receivers C … Randy Moss equals highly-paid decoy so far. QB B- … HeR

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Maroney down with a shoulder injury

Laurence Maroney’s out, questionable with a shoulder injury. Bryan Thomas rang Cassel’s bell on the first play of the series, with 2:12 to play and the kid is a little groggy. The two-minute warning couldn’t come fast enough. Share

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Patriots take the 3-0 lead …

You have to like Cassel as the Pats go 76 yards for a Stephen gostkowski field goal. Cassel looked sharp, not trying to do too much, hitting 4 of 5 for 61 yards. Couple quick points here: The Pats went semi-hurry up and went on quick counts. That was

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Pats hold on the opening drive, sort of …

If you’re a momentum guy, the Jets moving down the field, stalling and missing a field goal has to bode well for the New Englanders, who got shoved around some. Jay Feely’s 31-yarder never had a chance. Here comes Matt Cassel. Interesting

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What time is it?

Game time, huh! Pats defer and kick off here. Favre looks sharp, the Jets look very good in the trenches. Eric Mangini sent the early note to Richard Seymour that the New Yorkers will run at him. So far, he’s failed. Share This

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Hot and really hot here at Meadowlands … Pats-Jets notes 1

Everywhere you go, this is a big game, the Patriots at the Jets. In the metropolitan New York area, this is just short of the Super Bowl. I’ve been down here about a dozen times over the years for Patriots-Jets games and this might the most hyp

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My NFL picks — Week 2

Here are my picks for weekend: Today’s games New England 24, N.Y. JETS 13 … Pats really have a defense CINCINNATI 23, Tennessee 21 … Too much turmoil in Nashville New Orleans 31, WASHINGTON 20 … Saints are good, Skins are not CAROLINA 27, Chi

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Papelbon high school embarrassment

Jonathan Papelbon’s antics after the Red Sox officially won the division last September apparently has some precedence. Thanks to our friends at Comcast SportsNet.com here are some tapes of his previous dancing and acting exploits. FYI …

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How many wins will Pats get?

I am going with 12. That might be a little on the high side, but I think the Patriots will find a way. Remember, they’ve done this replacements thing before and done it at inopportune times and won a few Super Bowls. Let me know how many wins y

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