Category Archives: Fenway Park Baseball

Of Blizzards, Sunshine and Baseball…..

This weekend, I played two rounds of golf in weather that touched 80 degrees while my family and friends in my beloved Boston Massachusetts battled a winter blizzard of monumental proportions. While my loved ones battled the elements, my worries were minimal, should I … Continue reading

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Of Hall of Famers, Superstars, a High School Baseball Team and Giving Back…..

On Saturday night at Tropicana Field, the past mingled with the present and looked to the future as the Ted Williams Foundation along with David Price’s Project One Four Foundation gathered to honor this years inductees to the Ted Williams … Continue reading

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“He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”…..The Hollies

Justin Upton joined big brother BJ Upton in the Atlanta Braves outfield last week when the Diamondbacks traded him along with third baseman Chris Johnson for all-star Martin Prado, pitcher Randall Delgado and three Braves prospects. BJ Upton (L) was the Rays first pick (2nd overall) … Continue reading

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The Eagle, The Colonel and Venice High School Baseball…..

This story is simply too good not to tell and it is appropriate that it should be my first on field baseball story of the year. The Insignia for a “Full Bird” US Army Colonel. Those of you who have … Continue reading

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“The Great and Powerful Oz Has Spoken”…..

Well the writers spoke yesterday and their message was resounding! I must confess to being surprised, pleased and a little disappointed. For the first time since 1996 and only the eighth time in voting history, the BBWAA failed to find one … Continue reading

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Ten Predictions on the Hall of Fame Elections of 2013…..

Today at two pm the Hall of Fame class of 2013 will be announced. It is without question the most “controversial” ballot in the history of this hallowed institution and one would like to think that it will put an end to the … Continue reading

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CHRISTMAS…..

Happy Holidays to one and all. I want to thank everyone who stopped by the Hanover Mall, in Hanover Mass. this past weekend making our signing a huge success. Each new experience opens up so many doors and this was no … Continue reading

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Walter Johnson, Sandy Koufax, Pedro Martinez…..What would they be paid this winter as free agents?

So in the past ten days or so, Zack Greinke has inked a six-year 148 million dollar contract with the Dodgers. For purposes of clarification, that’s 24.6 mil per year. For purposes of more clarification, that would be $822,222.22 per start, if … Continue reading

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GIVE FENWAY PARK FOR CHRISTMAS….

Hey folks…Looking for a Christmas present for your favorite sports, baseball or history fan? Try this…. Here are a few reasons why….. There are 220 photos in this book, of which over 40 are published for the first time. It … Continue reading

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Burn Baby Burn…..

There are some people who inherently can teach. They are few and far between, but when we encounter them we know. We see it in their countenance, in their communication and in their love of and passion for their chosen endeavor. Two … Continue reading

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