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Pat Patriot Arrested For Going “Long and Deep” Once Too Often (Satire)
Posted: 12th December 2009 by Todd Civin in NFL
In a story that sounds more reminiscent of something coming out of the Tiger Woods' scandal, New England Patriots mascot, Pat, has reportedly been arrested as part of a prostitution sting.
The Providence Journal reports that one of the 14 individuals who serves as the "Pat Patriot" mascot has been arrested by R.I. State Police in a prostitution sting. Robert Sormanti, 47, of Warwick, R.I., is one of the people ...
Sox Add Boof To Winter Meeting Shopping Cart…Say What?
Posted: 10th December 2009 by Todd Civin in MLB
The Boston Red Sox continue to be the (laughing stock)...er, talk of the Annual Winter Meetings by announcing a trade for the venerable Boof Bonser...Say what?
Bonser, who missed the entire 2008 season due to right shoulder surgery, has a career record of 18-25 with a 5.12 ERA. The 28-year-old right-hander has 96 career MLB appearances with 60 of them being starts.
In his last full season with the Twins in 2008, ...
WEEI and Texas Rangers GM State Mike Lowell Deal May Be a “Bit Overstated”
Posted: 10th December 2009 by Todd Civin in MLB
Don't back up the moving van quite yet, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell, and don't jump off that bridge, Red Sox Nation. According to a story by Alex Speier posted on the WEEI.com Web site Wednesday, reports of the Red Sox trade of Mike Lowell to the Texas Rangers may be a "little bit overstated."
In a story posted just moments ago, Speier writes, "Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels discussed the status ...
Boston Red Sox Acquire Max Ramirez To Use Up Old Manny Jerseys (Satire)
Posted: 10th December 2009 by Todd Civin in MLB
In a move clearly designed to use up old inventory from the Red Sox ásouvenir shop, the Boston Red Sox have reportedly acquired minor league catcher Max Ramirez from the Texas Rangers in exchange for gold-glove third baseman Mike Lowell.
Said GM Theo Epstein, "When we were forced to trade Manny Ramirez two seasons ago it left us with a surplus of Ramirez jerseys at our souvenir store. As ...
White House Party Crashers Invited To Lowell Spinners Alumni Dinner
Posted: 7th December 2009 by Todd Civin in MLB
The Lowell Spinners, Class-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, will welcome Red Sox star, and 2001 Spinner, Kevin Youkilis back to Lowell for the Eighth Annual Lowell Spinners Alumni Dinner, Tuesday, December 29 at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in downtown Lowell.With the date fast approaching, the Spinners are continuing to add to the guest list, confirming former Red Sox catcher Rich Gedman and former New York Met Mike Glavine ...
Spinners To Welcome Back Youkilis at Upcoming Alumni Dinner
Posted: 3rd December 2009 by Todd Civin in MLB
The Lowell Spinners, Class-A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, will welcome Red Sox star and 2001 Spinner Kevin Youkilis back to Lowell for the Eighth Annual Lowell Spinners Alumni Dinner Tuesday, Dec. 29 at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium in downtown Lowell to raise money for the Joann Weber Charitable Fund. The highlight of the Spinners offseason, the evening will begin at 5:30 with an autograph session and silent ...
Grilli Is Excited To Be Close To Home After Signing Deal With Tribe
Posted: 2nd December 2009 by Todd Civin in MLB
Though I confess that I already knew, but was sworn to secrecy, I'm excited to officially announce the signing of right-hander Jason Grilli to a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians with a big-league invitation to spring training.
Grilli will be given the opportunity to compete for a spot in the Indian's bullpen. If he makes the big league club, he'll earn $800,000 for the season.
Grilli, who has become a ...
Team Hoyt and Other Legends Show That Heroes Come In All Sizes
Posted: 18th November 2009 by Todd Civin in NFL
As my wife, Kate, and I took the right hand turn into the lot of Christina's Restaurant in Foxboro last night, my hands began to sweat. We had been asked to attend the Legends Ball to Benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA as dinner guests of Team Hoyt, and though excited, I have to admit I was a bit unnerved.
The thought of breaking bread with the immortal Dick and Rick Hoyt, ...
Former Major Leaguer Buddy Biancalana On How To Prevent Sports Injuries
Posted: 17th November 2009 by Todd Civin in MLB
The following story has been written by former Major League baseball player, Buddy Biancalana, who is co-founder of PMPM Sports. As a 1st round draft pick by the Kansas City Royals, Buddy played Major League Baseball with the Royals and Houston Astros. As the starting shortstop for the 1985 World Champion Royals, he received the highest number of MVP votes of any position player.
His notoriety was catapulted by appearances ...
Fantography: The Photographic Diary of the Fan’s Love of Baseball
Posted: 16th November 2009 by Todd Civin in MLB
As I chatted with Andy Strasberg about his new baseball related venture called FantographyÖ,á I couldn't help but hum Rod Stewart's 1971 anthem, "Every Picture Tells a Story."
In actuality, however, my musical recap of Strasberg's photographic venture may be best summarized as Paul Simon's Kodachrome mixed with a few verses of Take Me Out to The Ball Game .
FantographyÖ is Strasberg's recently unveiled undertaking, whose goal it is to harvest ...