Well even though this (or anything else really in this post) is breaking news the Sox have resigned Mark Bellhorn and Bronson Arroyo to two great one year deals. Neither deal isn't going to break the Sox bankroll, and both players will contribute significantly to the Sox 2005 campaign. I'm most excited about Bronson and think that he can really develop into a solid starter. He's already got all the big game experience you can ask for and has been able to really mentor some of the great and unique pitchers Boston has had over the last few years. I'm hoping he can give a solid 14 win season next year and hopefully never put his hair in cornrows again. I mean he even has Britney's Boy Toy wearing em' now. Marky Mark came through in some utter clutch situations last year with some big time hits and homeruns. I predicted him having a "breakout" postseason and I was looking pretty silly with his playing in the begining. Mark is exactly what the Sox want. He's patient at the plate, and when he puts the ball in play, hits for a good average. He has to cut down on his strikeouts, but the amount of pitches he made pitchers throw last year was well worth some of the frustration his whiffs bring.
Minky & Ballgate
I haven't written anything about the "Ballgate" scandal yet and I'm not planning on it either. It'd be nice if the Sox had the ball, yes, but where it really should be is in Cooperstown, and if he was as big as a baseball history buff then he'd recognize this. Either way I think the Minky's out the door, and with the recent signing of Del-Got-It he'll most likely be joining Pedro in Queens. If the Sox can get another arm out of him then I'd be colored happy. Millar will hopefully have a more consistent season, and we'll pick some more defense up when we need it. You can read more about Ballgate HERE.
Head to the Mountains of Busch, League Play
What an A-Rod
Now we all know that Schilling likes to talk. And sometimes too much, I totally agree there. But when Schilling called Alex's Slap in the ALCS a "bush-league play" it was nothing but the God honest truth. You don't hear Curt talking smack about anyone who doesn't really deserve it, and he usually gives credit when it's due. Recently he was 100% supportive of Giambi and has always respected the Yankee organization. When Slap-Rod says the following, "I just hope he continues to talk about me and my teammates, It's going to give us great motivation to beat him up in the future." No Slappy, he was only talking about you, motivate all you want but ponder this Alex. 1) You gave the Red Sox the wake up call they needed last year when you caught Tek's Mitt with your pretty boy grill after WAY over reacting to an Arroyo inside pitch. Thanks. 2) In game 6 of the 2004 ALCS with your Yankees in the midst of a typical comeback against the Red Sox you killed all momentum with one of the most un-Yankee like plays I've ever seen. Oh, and this is also when Schilling pitched one of the most historic and improbable starts in postseason history. You're a true talent yes, just not really so much last year and hopefully never again.
What a time to live in Boston
Best QB Ever?
A quick good luck to the best team in football on Superbowl Sunday. Another amazing run by the Pats is being had while leveling the best teams in the league. It'll be a little tough for me since the Eagles are my second favorite team (because of roommates and friends) but it should be another fun game to watch. Go Pats!!!
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