AGRI Biz

Right after game three and the sweep of the Boston Red Sox at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels, I watched Kevin Youkilis on NESN , answering questions about getting swept, and he says calmly "yes, it's frustrating, but it's time to look forward to next season." While I'd like to see Youkilis be pissed...it is time to look forward to the offseason, because reflecting on the outcome ...

Red Sox Nation stays up late tonight to focus it's collective attention on Orange County for the start of the American League Division Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. They'll take the field at Angel Stadium behind 2008 American League MVP 2B Dustin Pedroia, but the road to the 2009 post-season sees fans also giving credit to many of his teammates. ...

"They" - which I can only loosely define as the people who said things many years ago that we bring up as clichÚs to this day - say that strong pitching determines post-season success. I am not a member of "they," but I certainly agree a team can climb the back of a strong pitcher in their pursuit of baseball's biggest prize. In anticipation of those post-season ...

With MLB's regular season nearing its end, it's time for pundits across the country with wi-fi access to offer their unsolicited input about baseball's end-of-the-year awards. While he had a productive year, it's safe to say that Boston Red Sox Second Baseman Dustin Pedroia won't be repeating as American League MVP. His numbers are good, but the fact that the award will be going elsewhere is more a testimony of ...