Bob McClure is out for Retribution

THERE IS A NEW PITCHING COACH IN TOWNHe is a man of true Grit"- Bobby Valentine

A Look back at Captain America

Varitek Eulogized by Globe Staffers

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Bobby Valentine is the Bridge Manager. Spring 2012

Robbed

If Pedro Martinez didn't win the AL MVP in 1999 then no pitcher should ever win the MVP. In 2011 Ellsbury hit .321, 32 homers, stole 39 bases, and 105 RBI far eclipsing Pedroia's 2008 MVP season. This robbery didn't go unnoticed by Pedroia.It kind of stinks."-- Dustin Pedroia on MVP-Gatevia ESPN

Mission Accomplished

PAPELGONEJonathan Papelbon has made it clear for years that he wanted to reach free agency and set the bar for closer contracts, and that is exactly what he did. His loyalty has always been to getting the largest contract possible and not to the Red Sox. On Monday he received a 4 year $50,000,000.58 contract with the Phillies. On an annual bases a $500,000 pay raise from his 12 million dollar

The Wall Meet The Wall

The Wall tour will play to the original wall at Fenway, and other famed parks Wrigley Field in Chicago, Roger's very ownCenter in Toronto and Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. He must be a fan of baseball.Roger Waters is set to bring his historic, modern-day production of The Wall back to North America in 2012, this time landing the massive spectacle in several suitably large stadiums with a

Cry Uncle

Pete Mackanin interviewed with the Red Sox on Monday for the job of 2012 manager. One thing of note during this process was his dress and appearance. I think it can be best described as your recently divorced uncle showing up for his first blind date.