This Day In Red Sox History: December 31, 2002
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008Material for This Day In Red Sox History is drawn from Bill Nowlin’s “Day by Day with the Boston Red Sox”
Ron “Papa Jack” Jackson was named the team’s fourth hitting coach in four seasons, following Dwight Evans, Rick Down and Jim Rice.
This Day In Baseball History: December 31st (Clemente Killed In Tragic Crash)
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008In 1897, at the age of 38, Charles H. Ebbets gained a controlling interest of eighty-percent in the Brooklyn Dodgers.
In 1949, the decade came to a close without any new ML ballparks being built… no new parks were built between 1939 (Cleveland) and 1953 (Milwaukee).
In 1962, the State of Ohio dropped its lawsuit [...]
Spurned Sox Shop At Filene’s Basement… Theo Signs Penny, Bard
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008A week ago today, we learned that the best-laid winter plans of Theo Epstein had gone awry… free agent Mark Teixeira declined $175 million of the Red Sox money and signed with the NY Yankees. In the aftermath, we have heard precious little from Yawkey Way.
You see, that’s because the front office staff has [...]
This Day In Red Sox History: December 30, 1920
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008Material for This Day In Red Sox History is drawn from Bill Nowlin’s “Day by Day with the Boston Red Sox”
In response to an article which appeared in that day’s Sporting News, owner Harry Frazee declared that all of the recent stories stating he was thinking of selling the ballclub were “becoming annoying”… he said [...]
This Day In Baseball History: December 30th (Happy B-day, Sandy!)
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008In 1926, the Chicago Tribune reported that the 1917 Tigers had thrown a four-game series to the White Sox to help Chicago win the pennant… within a week, Commissioner Landis began a hearing to investigate the charges.
In 1935, Dodgers left-hander Sanford Braun was born in Brooklyn. In his 12-year career, the southpaw would [...]
Interview With Sea Dogs Pitching Coach Mike Cather, Part Three
Monday, December 29th, 2008Clay Buchholz is not the only Red Sox pitching prospect that has blossomed with the help of pitching coach Mike Cather. Michael Bowden and Justin Masterson have come through Portland and benefitted from his instruction, as well.
That’s not to in any way disparage the talent of the two young hurlers – they both have off-the-charts [...]
This Day In Red Sox History: December 29, 1973
Monday, December 29th, 2008Material for This Day In Red Sox History is drawn from Bill Nowlin’s “Day by Day with the Boston Red Sox”
Theo Nathan Epstein was born in New York City.
This Day In Baseball History: December 29th
Monday, December 29th, 2008In 1878, the Professional Baseball League of Cuba was formed in Havana.
In 1933, Babe Ruth lost an opportunity to manage the Reds when Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert refused to release him.
In 1969, the New York Times reported that Curt Flood would challenge the reserve clause by suing Major League Baseball. [...]
Interview With Sea Dogs Pitching Coach Mike Cather, Part Two
Sunday, December 28th, 2008Thirty-eight year old Mike Cather was a sidearm relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves from 1997 – 1999; but, when all is said and done, he likely will end up being remembered more for being a pitching coach than as a former player. The pitching prospects he coaches uniformly rave about his knowledge, [...]
This Day In Red Sox History: December 28, 1963
Sunday, December 28th, 2008Material for This Day In Red Sox History is drawn from Bill Nowlin’s “Day by Day with the Boston Red Sox”
Dick Stuart was named Comeback Player of the Year after a season in which he hit 42 HR and drove in 118 runs.
Check out these great Yankees Autographs-many of them exclusives! Click here to check out collectibles from all of your favorite Yankees players!
