Tag Archives: Pedro

Reflections on a Parade…..

Posted on July 31, 2015 by fenwaypark100

I am back in Florida, arriving Wednesday following two days of driving which included the wonder of the Shenandoah Valley. There is a serenity in weaving through mountain roads and for good measure I encountered a thunder storm or two, a rainbow, a double … Continue reading →

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Perfection, Baseball, Serenity, Life…..

Posted on July 7, 2015 by fenwaypark100

On Thursday last I sat in Camden Yards with my son and watched the Texas Rangers battle the Orioles. We watched most of the game from third row seats just beyond third base. We then walked around a bit to capture the … Continue reading →

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“There’s a Stink in the House.” Joe Toth

Posted on January 9, 2015 by fenwaypark100

So Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio are bound for the Hall of Fame! Four very well deserved choices and I loved watching the four of them interviewed by Ron Darling and Greg Amsinger of the MLB … Continue reading →

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LESTER REACHES RARIFIED RED SOX AIR…..

Posted on May 5, 2014 by fenwaypark100

On Saturday Jon Lester added to his resume as one of the Boston Red Sox all time best left-handed pitchers, becoming the first Red Sox pitcher to punch out 15 hitters since Pedro struck out 17 Tampa Bay Devil Rays … Continue reading →

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Dominance on the Mound, the Purist’s Dream…..

Posted on February 15, 2013 by fenwaypark100

Yesterday Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio got the call. On July 26th they will take their rightful places among the game’s elite. Biggio was in his third year on the ballot while the other three join the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 18, 2012 by fenwaypark100

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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Posted on September 20, 2012 by fenwaypark100

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The Red Sox have, what could best be described as, a two tier system of recognizing the immortals who have called Fenway Park their home. The top-tier is the retired numbers. These are the creme de la creme,…

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Shutout History at Fenway Park…..

Posted on June 8, 2012 by fenwaypark100

Last night at Fenway Park, Clay Buchholz threw the first real shutout of Fenway’s 100th anniversary season. It was the third shutout thrown by the staff but you aficionados know what I’m talking about when I say it was a real one. Buchholz finished the … 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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