Category Archives: Fenway Park Baseball

“And on the seventh day….. He rested.”…..Genesis

Posted on March 4, 2012 by fenwaypark100

And Tim Wakefield and Jason Varitek played golf….. And so did I…..Happy Sunday! And so it is on this day in Fenway Park history, March 4, 2012.

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“O Captain, My Captain….Your fearful trip is done, the ship has weathered every rack, the prize you sought is won.” Walt Whitman

Posted on March 3, 2012 by fenwaypark100

Jason Varitek, the Captain, said goodbye Thursday. There is a moment that will forevermore define him, and we all know what it is….It started with this, Be careful what you ask for Alex….You just might… Get it! How many Red Sox fans lived … Continue reading →

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“Do you know how many times I’ve heard “wait till next year”? I’m running out of next years.” Remo Sinibaldi

Posted on March 2, 2012 by fenwaypark100

On October 27, 2004 the Boston Red Sox won the World Series and the next day they announced plans for a parade through the city to take place on Saturday October 30th. It was a no-brainer, I was on a … Continue reading →

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To Boldly Go Where None Have Gone Before.

Posted on March 1, 2012 by fenwaypark100

Today, Jason Varitek will announce he is retiring as a player with the Boston Red Sox. This will leave the 2012 version of the Red Sox with only two players who were associated with the 2004 World Championship team. That band … Continue reading →

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“Any other gentleman on this club that hits .390 will not have to wear a necktie either.” Joe McCarthy

Posted on February 29, 2012 by fenwaypark100

Thirty days have September, April, June and November, all the rest have 31 except February which has 28. Except of course for leap year when it has 29! What? I learned that “poem” if can call it that, from Mrs. … Continue reading →

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The All Fenway Park Pitching Staff…..

Posted on February 28, 2012 by fenwaypark100

This one is for you stat geeks. I have taken my All Fenway pitching staff and put together a few numbers of interest. First let’s recap, from most recent to back in the day: Jon Lester (L), Jonathan Papelbon (R), Pedro Martinez (R), … Continue reading →

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“If you build it, he will come….. people will come Ray”…..Terrence Mann (played by James Earl Jones in Field of Dreams)

Posted on February 27, 2012 by fenwaypark100

And on Saturday February 25, 2012 they came. They came to Daniels Parkway in Ft. Myers Florida. They came to where a century of baseball tradition in Boston merged with today and the Florida sunshine. They came to say hello to Jet … Continue reading →

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All Fenway Team….The Bullpen…..

Posted on February 25, 2012 by fenwaypark100

I told you I was going “old school” with the bullpen so I have chosen two. I guess we’ll call them closers and as I did with the starters, I’ll start with the most recent and roll back. The requirement … Continue reading →

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The All Fenway Team, The Right-handers…..

Posted on February 24, 2012 by fenwaypark100

Today I will name the right handers to my All Fenway pitching staff. Remember they must have 100 decisions in a Red Sox uniform and I will start with the most recent and work my way back. Fenway Park 1912. The … Continue reading →

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The All Fenway Team, Installment Number One,The Southpaws…..

Posted on February 23, 2012 by fenwaypark100

The Boston Red Sox are planning a plethora of events to celebrate Fenway Park’s 100th birthday this summer. Among them is the selection, by the fans, of Fenway Park’s 100th Anniversary team, the All Fenway team!http://mlb.mlb.com/bos/fan_forum/all_fenway_team.jsp The voting has begun now as … Continue reading →

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