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Buster joins Mut and Merloni to talk about the chemistry the Red Sox team is building, the AL East, and the decline of black athletes in MLB.
thought the guys that get the uniform retired are transcendent figures. You do it with a Ted Williams , a Joe DiMaggio , a Mickey Mantle . I’m from New England, and I grew up and followed Wade Boggs. I don’t think of him as being that type of guy
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insufferable traditionalists like Bob Costas poured gasoline over their heads and threatened to immolate themselves with their Mickey Mantle rookie cards. But MLB is talking about adding more teams to the playoffs, almost guaranteeing the first Thanksgiving
in moving away from the image of a serial cheater, who better to bring along to the presser? What, the ghost of Mickey Mantle wasn't available? From a golf perspective, itsure sounds like he's not playing in the Masters. That takes a
1971, he ranked eighth on the all-time home run list (512), trailing only Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle , Jimmie Foxx , Harmon Killebrew and Ted Williams. That’s a shortstop (to be fair, he did move to first base
cotton, but I think Rivera has to be considered an all-time top ten Yankee, right? 1. Babe Ruth 2. Lou Gehrig 3. Mickey Mantle 4. Joe D 5. Yogi Berra 6. Derek Jeter 7. Rivera 8. Whitey Ford 9. Bernie Williams 10. Bill Dickey Seems about right
But I'm not sure that was the case in Gehrig's time, or Mantle 's or even with Yaz. So what happened? In the last 40 ..... Ball Four (Of course. Opened a lot of eyes. You mean Mickey Mantle drank? Roger Maris was surly and wouldn’t run out
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somebody would win it a long time ago," Yastrzemski said. "The surprising thing about it is in the 50's and when [ Mickey ] Mantle won and [Ted] Williams and Frank [Robinson], we had the higher mound. I’d like to see what some of the pitchers would
Miami’s Logan Morrison on Tuesday became the 1,985th different player all time to hit a home run against the Red Sox. He’ll have a hard time cracking the top three HR hitters against Boston: 90 – Babe Ruth 70 – Lou Gehrig 69 – Mickey Mantle
not believed to be life-threatening,” Nelson said. Following the shootings, police closed down the area from Mickey Mantle Drive to Lincoln Boulevard and south to the Bricktown Canal, which is about three blocks away from Chesapeake Energy
Oswalt 485 feet. (According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the longest home run ever measured belonged to Mickey Mantle , who hit one 634 feet on Sept. 10, 1960.) “It was a weird swing because it was almost like I got a little bit fooled and
all-time leaders in walk-off home runs are Jim Thome, Mickey Mantle , and Frank Robinson, with 12. Tony Perez is next with ..... against Boston in his career. Eight players have hit two: Mickey Mantle , Reggie Jackson, Graig Nettles, Alex Rodriguez, Pat Kelly
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Chris Price and CSNNE's Mike Giardi take a look at the Patriots offseason on both sides of the ball, try and get a handle on which new guys will make an impact first, and whether or not the Patriots have altered their style when it comes to drafting and developing wide receivers.
Mike Florio joined the program to discuss the Jets decision to release Tim Tebow, he said the situation is as disaster all around for the Jets and that the problems begins with owner Woody Johnson. Mike also said that he was disappointed with the Pats moving back in the first round.
One of the hardest working men in the biz, Mike Petraglia aka "Trags", sits down with Butch Stearns live in Foxborough to help break down all the latest Pats moves. He discusses his reaction to the trade in Round 1 and the guys those picks produced. Also, the boys talk about the decent trade the Pats made in acquiring LeGarrette Blount from Tampa Bay for Jeff Demps and a 7th rounder.
We check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
Jackie Mac joins the show to discuss the trade rumors swirling around Paul Pierce, KG, Doc Rivers and the Celtics. She also discusses the future of the Celtics head coach.
Stephen A. joined the program to discuss the trade rumors he has reported regarding a possible trade including Doc Rivers and the Clippers. Stephen A. also told the guys that he has heard that Danny and Doc may be tiring of working together.
Joe Castiglione talked with John Lackey after he picked up the W against the Twins. Lackey threw seven innings, and retired the 1st twelve batters of the game.
Dave O'Brien talked to John Farrell before the end of the Twins series. The Sox skipper said that Big Papi's success is no surprise given his work ethic.
John Farrell postgame press conference
Elliotte Friedman joined the show to discuss the Bruins domination of the series thus far. He said that while nothing is certain he cannot see a way in which the Rangers come back and win the series.
Brickley joins the show and discusses what the Bruins should do with their young defensemen once the veterans return from injury, the play of Rask, and Torterella's coaching style.
Shawn joined the show to discuss the teams great performance in game two against the Rangers. Shawn said that he wouldn't mind playing for John Tortorella because he seems like a funny guy.
Elliotte Friedman joined the show to discuss the Bruins domination of the series thus far. He said that while nothing is certain he cannot see a way in which the Rangers come back and win the series.
Steve joined the show to discuss the Rangers and their coach John Tortorella. Steve said that the Bruins have been the far better team thus far in the series.
Kirk and Gerry talked about game three tonight at Madison Square Garden between the Bruins and Rangers. Gerry and Kirk are not very confident in the ability of the Rangers to make this a series.
Brickley joins the show and discusses what the Bruins should do with their young defensemen once the veterans return from injury, the play of Rask, and Torterella's coaching style.
LB joins the show in studio to discuss the Bruins taking a 2-0 series lead against the Rangers and what Claude should do when Seidenberg, Redden, and Ference are ready to play.
Mut and Merloni get into a Red Sox discussion after a successful weekend in Minnesota. They discuss Pedroia, Lackey, and the future of Ellsbury with the Red Sox.
What's better than a whole hour with NESN's Jack Edwards? Not much. We talk all hockey, all the time with Jack live from his study, with a "Loving Cup", whatever that is.
We talk hockey as the Bruins have had little problem taking a 2-0 series lead against the much talk about NY Rangers. Will this continue in games 3 and 4 at MSG? We discuss.
We tackle four topics we haven't yet touched upon today. Gronk!, Proms with celebs and athletes and much more.
Today on the Daily Planet the Bruins have a 2-0 lead over the New york Rangers, the Red Sox are back on the winning sde of things, and the noteable birthdays of the day.
The Bruins have almost finished raking the Leafs, the Red Sox struggle from the mound, Miami Heat fans show their level of class.
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....uhhhh.....a bunch of bombs over there....
Sounds like a prostate exam to me!
Damn New Yorkers!
Linda explains how the shootout transpired in Watertown during the early morning hours. She saw the first suspect mortally wounded and police beginning the manhunt for the second suspect.
More from this showWe check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
More from this showBy and large, the focus of development in the minor leagues is on players. Still, there is a developmental path for coaches and managers in the farm system, as is evident from the fact that the previous two managers of the Red Sox' Triple-A affiliate in Pawtucket -- Torey Lovullo (2010) and Arnie Beyeler (2011-12) are now both on the Red Sox' big league coaching staff. They share their insights about the differences between player and coaching expectations in Triple-A vs. the majors, while discussing professional development from the perspective of former minor league managers who aspire to similar positions in the big leagues.
More from this showShawn joined the show to discuss the teams great performance in game two against the Rangers. Shawn said that he wouldn't mind playing for John Tortorella because he seems like a funny guy.
More from this showJohn, Gerry and Kirk give their things that they would never do, listeners joined on the WEEI yakoff app with their thoughts.
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