an informal term for a rough, estimated figure. The term was derived from the approximate assessment of the number of spectators at a sporting event...
Baseball Notable Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr said farewell to Fenway Park yesterday. Saying he might not be up to another cross-country trip to the ballpark where played his entire career, the 89-year-old second baseman was saluted before the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore, 7-4.Doerr, who played 14 seasons for...
Boston Red Sox fans wearing T-shirts that say "Yankees Suck" will be asked to turn them inside-out before entering Fenway Park for this weekend's showdown series between the Red Sox and their hated rivals from New York. Alert the fashion police. "It's a practice we put into effect...
What was it like to be one of the self-proclaimed "idiots" on the 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series champion team? Right-hander Derek Lowe has these memories: *On pitching in Fenway Park: "Thirty-five thousand fans are right on top of you. It's definitely unique. In every other ballpark,...
TUCSON, United States AFP — South Korean pitcher Kim Byung-Hyung, who struggled in vain to find a role with the Boston Red Sox, was traded by the World Series champions to the Colorado Rockies. Kim was traded from the American League champions to the National League club in exchange...
This weekend in the AL . . . * Texas Rangers at Boston Red Sox: Texas is next to roll into Fenway Park, where Boston has been torrid. Entering Friday, the Red Sox are 16-6 at home and 14-9 on the road since the All-Star break, helping them...
Jun. 8--Directed by Mayor Thomas M. Menino to build their new home next to the old one, the Boston Red Sox have spent more than $6 million on their plan for a new ballpark in the Fenway. Jun. 8--Directed by Mayor Thomas M. Menino to...
Oct. 11--Two weeks before Boston Red Sox chief John Harrington announced he was selling the controlling interest in the team, the Sox's bankers warned that crucial private financing to build a new ballpark could fall short by tens of millions of doll Oct. 11--Two weeks before...
Jun. 18--With six weeks remaining before state lawmakers adjourn for the year, Red Sox CEO John Harrington yesterday tried to push the team's plans for a new ballpark by outlining specific revenue streams that would "more than fully repay" Jun. 18--With six weeks remaining before...
Oct. 12--Despite his decision to sell the team, Red Sox chief John Harrington said yesterday that he is determined to anchor the team to a new ballpark in the Fenway before he names a new owner. Oct. 12--Despite his decision to sell the team, Red...
Jul. 11--Facing to get a new ballpark bill passed before state lawmakers adjourn in three weeks, Red Sox chief John Harrington is pressing for a summit with Governor Paul Cellucci, Senate President Thomas Birmingham, House Speaker Thomas Finneran, an Jul. 11--Facing to get a new ballpark...
Apr. 5--Just days after Mayor Thomas M. Menino pressed the Boston Red Sox to team up with two Fenway landowners in a new ballpark, the Red Sox are negotiating a land swap with the owner of the Howard Johnson's Hotel on Boylston Street. Apr....
Sep. 28--As the Red Sox struggle to secure private financing for a new ballpark in the Fenway, some of the team's limited partners have urged team chief executive John Harrington to begin considering alternative sites in Somerville, Everett, and Reve Sep. 28--As the Red Sox struggle...
Jul. 10--As the Red Sox continue their struggle to secure public funds for the team's proposed $627 million ballpark project, Red Sox chief John Harrington yesterday sought to allay concerns over whether the team will be able to privately finance its Jul. 10--As the Red Sox...
Luxury stadiums are on the rise. A top seat can cost $150,000. Beer costs extra. Two diligent, if hapless, would-be sports entrepreneurs couldn’t resist the pecuniary opportunity at hand. It was April 18, 1923—opening day of the new Yankee Stadium. A $2.5 million marvel (the equal of $30...
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, AFP — Kevin Youkilis and Jason Varitek each hit home runs to lift Boston past Tampa Bay 4-2 Saturday and level their Major League Baseball playoff series for a berth in the World Series. The reigning World Series champion Red Sox won their second game...
BOSTON -- Even down 3-1 in the best-of-seven American League Championship Series, the Red Sox knew the postseason drill better than anyone. The dry-erase board in the clubhouse Wednesday reminded players to come to the ballpark packed for a trip to Florida. Down 7-0 in the seventh inning...
BOSTON -- Carl Crawford had two words to describe the mood of the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday: tired and relieved. "That's the perfect description," Crawford said. "We are relieved that the series is 1-1, and now we are going to try and get some rest. It would...
Verizon Wireless Boosts Network at 'The Trop' During Playoffs To Ensure Big League Coverage TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa Bay Rays third-base coach Tom Foley isn't the only one making sure his signals are clear during the Rays' first-ever playoff run. Teams of Verizon...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The field has been swept. The catwalks have been cleared. Players sport mohawks. Cowbells are at the ready. Nine equals four instead of eight. It is time for more postseason baseball, Tampa Bay Rays style. The Rays are talented. They won 97 games in...
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- No matter how much the Los Angeles Angels dominate Boston in the regular season, the Red Sox roll in October. Jason Bay hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off John Lackey in the sixth inning, and the World Series champions beat the Angels 4-1 Wednesday...
Articles 2008-10-02
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