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How sweet caroline got started at Fenway
Growing up and going to Red Sox games I never remembered sweet caroline being played at Fenway Park, I do remember it had began to play around the late 90’s but I wasn’t sure how it got started. Apparently it got started by Amy Tobey the teams music director from 1998-2004 after hearing it played at other events. When John Henry bought the team in 2002 it became the official song and was to be played in the eight inning.
Sweet Caroline is a catchy tune by Neil Diamond but the song really has nothing to do with baseball but has become a Fenway tradition and a staple with the Red Sox. The Red Sox even had Neil Diamond throw out the first pitch this year at Fenway. I bet Neil Diamond never imagine this song he wrote back in the 70’s would be so popular still today.
Jacoby Ellsbury rookie sensational play
First of all the Boston Red Sox are benefiting from rookies play this year
It’s been great watching them over the past few years. Some of the previous Rookies are playing everyday for the Red Sox or have a big part in the teams success this year. Past Rookies, Youkilis, Pedroia, Papelbon, Delcarmen, Lester.
What can you say about him except he may well be on his way to rookie of the year.
“G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP”
“32 100 28 29 2 1 3 13 17 13 13 0 .290 .397″
He is closing on the all time MLB record of beginning a career with the most consecutive steals 23. Tim Raines holds the record at 27.
Causes havik when he gets on base and with his speed he gets to fly balls other players wouldn’t even try. With a one two punch in Ellsbury and Pedroia and the big boys up after, the Red Sox are going to be tough this year.
Boston Red Sox sweep 3 games from Tampa Bay Rays
Last Week the Tampa Bay Rays swept three games from the Red Sox at Tampa. This week the Boston Red Sox returned the favor at ole Fenway faithfull sweeping three games against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Red Sox bats have been quite but scored twenty six runs in three games. Got respectible pitching from Buchholz, Beckett, and Lester. The hitting was different at ole faithfull fenway with the Boston Red Sox pounding out 39 hits and 26 runs. Check out game by game summary and box scores click here.
The combined bats of Ellesbury, Pedroia, Ortiz, Ramirez, and Youkilis had 17 runs, 18 hits, 17 RBI’s, and 9 walks. Things change when the lead off batters ( Ellsbury, Badroia) get on with the big boys up next.
Boston Red Sox Month of April 2008 Games
Two games in March included.
The Month started out playing games in three countries, Japan, Canada, and US.
At Japan vs. Oakland Athletics 2 games;
First the March opener in Japan with the Sox splitting two games with Oakland. Brendon Moss hit his first MLB ninth inning game tying home run and Manny delivering a game winning double in the tenth inning.
Sox take two out of three against Blue Jays
The Red Sox take the series against the Blue Jays winning two out of three. The Red Sox got great pitching throughout the series with great performances by Lester, Matsuzaka, and Tim Wakefield but in the final game of the series was unable to muster any runs against A.J Burnett. The Red Sox begin another weekend series against the First Place Rays yes I said First Place Tampa Rays who never been in first place this far into the season. Clay Buchholz will take the mound tonight.
Manny Ramirez approaching 500 Home Run mark
The countdown to Manny’s 500 home run has begun he is now at 496. Not anyone of Manny’s home runs will be dispusted as being steroid induced compared to other past recent players to shatter home run marks. Injecting sterroids well that just wouldn’t be manny being manny now would it?
Manny Ramirez is going to be a Hall of Famer and is one of the top right handed power hitters of all time. He will never be confused with Pete Rose as Charlie Hustle and plays the game with such a nonchalance matter but that is why we love him.
When he does hit his five hundredth home run I wonder how long he will stand at home plate and admire it? The umpire may have to kick him in his butt to get him to round the base paths.
I just hope it doesn’t get dragged out like most homerun milestones do. Keep on hitting Manny, you are the Man!
Rays Sweep Sox
James Shields held the Red Sox to two hits and went the distance to shut out the Sox 3-0 to win their 6th straight game. The Red Sox made the Tampa Ray’s pitching staff look like they were Cy Young over the weekend. I am sure they are looking forward to a day off after playing twenty consecutive days.
Red Sox lose 4th straight game
The Red Sox got a great performance from Clay Buckholtz who had a one hitter going into the eight inning until surrendering two runs from a Iwamura home run.
The Red Sox look like a tired team so early into the season. I am sure they are looking forward to a day off tomorrow before hosting the Blue Jays on Tuesday.
The Sox wrap up the weekend series with Tampa today and try to avoid being swept by the Rays.
Sox lose to Tampa Rays in 11 innings
Ok my first live Red Sox game this year wasn’t the result I was happy with but was a great game. There was a little bit of everything. The Red Sox had their chance to have a really big 2nd inning when Garza was struggling and only ended up with three runs. The middle relief of Tampa kept the Sox in check the rest of the way. Ortiz struggled at the plate going 0-6. Manny and Kevin Cash were the only players productive at the offensive end.
I am not sure what the attendance was but there were probaly close to 65% Red Sox fans in the stands. It really feels like you are at a home game. Though when Tampa did win the game the Rays fans did make their presence known.
Photos (Dan N)
Red Sox kick off weekend series in Tampa
Ok although now that I am a Tampa native, my heart still bleeds Red Sox. Funny thing is I have more opportunity to catch the Red Sox live here in Tampa than I do in Boston. Even though Stub Hub makes it easy buying tickets for all the Fenway games, getting tickets here at Tampa there is a lot more alternatives and less expensive. I am looking forward going to tonights game and watching Tim Wakefield who has dominated the Rays in the past. Read more
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