Why Julio? Because This Is Boston!

After last night's loss in Detroit, the media was asking questions to Julio Lugo, the bum of a guy who calls himself a shortstop. They were asking specifically about what happened in the ninth inning when he lost the game for Boston. He answered and then it was followed up by a reporter who was trying to make a connection between last nights error and his three error game in Toronto last month. “I don’t care, but sometimes it would be nice to say something positive,” he said. “But all the time it’s negative things, you know? Sometimes, you know, people should say something that’s positive. But every time it’s something negative . . . bring it up, bring it up, bring it up. Why? Lugo needs to learn something, he's not in Tampa Bay anymore, around here people actually care about their team. Many fans have tried to stay positive about his sorry-assed playing since he joined the team. We were willing to take the shitty fielding because he was supposed to hit, well he hasn't done a damn thing since he came to Boston and there's no reason the media or fans should console his worthless ass with saying positive things.

A-Rod Passed Out During First Childs Birth

In an episode of YES Networks YESterdays series, Cindy Rodriguez the wife of Yankee superstar Alex Rodriguez reveals that during the birth of their first child in 2004 A-Rod passed out. “The one nurse had a cold cloth on his head. The other nurse had the blood pressure on his arm. And my mother was like rubbing his back. And he is passed out on a couch. And I am there, in the middle of labor,” Cynthia Rodriguez said. During the interview Cindy called Alex "wimpy" when it comes to being around doctors or medical situations. Shall we thank Mrs. Rodriguez now for what will surely be chanted next time Alex Rodriguez steps to the plate at Fenway? Click here for full story.

Players Of The Week

This week we find a group of first time winners, from a long time leader to young players who hope to make a difference for the Red Sox for the next several years. The past week saw some strong outings by the Red Sox starting pitchers and that's one of the reasons the Player of the Week was awarded to who it was. Player of the Week - Jason Varitek The Captain of the Boston Red Sox used his bat effectively during the past week batting .368 with five runs batted in, sure the seven hits in 19 plate appearances doesn't jump out as all that impressive, but Varitek's week went so far beyond that. He showed why he is the leader of this team with his work behind the plate. In the five games he played (Kevin Cash caught Tim Wakefield as usual) Varitek called games that resulted in some impressive numbers. In 34.1 innings from the starting pitchers they held the opponents to just six runs, that translates into a 1.57 ERA, they struck out 26 batters while allowing just 19 hits. on Lester was the star of stars in the rotation this week as the only two-game starter and one of them was a thing of beauty. Pitcher of the Week - Jon Lester In his first start of the week, Lester went head-to-head with Toronto's Roy Halladay and he came out at the end of the day having out pitched the Toronto ace. In his eight innings of work Lester allowed just one hit, a grounder past third baseman Jed Lowrie that probably should have been converted into an out. Lester wasn't around for the win on a walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth, but his performance brought new life to the legions of Sox fans who were beginning to doubt Lester's abilities. Lester followed that gem up with a solid start against Tampa Bay when he allowed just one run on four hits over six innings. In all, Lester tossed 14 innings allowing just five hits and one run. This award is well deserved for him. Prospect of the Week - Daniel Bard (Greenville) It was tough to pick out someone for this award this week and when I finally decided I couldn't locate a picture of Bard wearing a Greenville uniform, so we're stuck with his Carolina blue Tar Heels jersey. Bard has had a great season thus far coming out of the bullpen for Greenville and last week was no different then any week before for him. Bard appeared in three games going six total innings. He allowed four hits and one walk while striking out 11 and allowing no runs. On the season Bard has gone 22 innings allowing nine hits and four walks while striking out 34 batters, he has yet to allow a run on the year. If Bard continues his dominance he could find himself in AAA before the year is out and could be a prime candidate to appear in Boston's bullpen sometime in 2009 as the Red Sox continue working the top players of their system into the big league roster.

Schilling Vows To Pitch For Sox This Season

Curt Schilling will throw a ball for the first time this year as he begins his journey back to the Red Sox pitching staff. There is no timetable for when he will return. Click here for the story.

Yankee Fan Kills Red Sox Fan

A Nashua New Hampshire woman is accused of running down a 29-year old man with her car after she had an altercation at a bar over her being a Yankee fan. Several people outside the bar deep in Red Sox Country began chanting "Yankees Suck" after seeing a Yankee sticker on her car. Matthew Beaudoin, 29, was standing with a group of people when Ivonne Hernandez accelerated for 200 feet as she drove towards the group. Hernandez has been charged with reckless second degree murder. Click here for full story.

Weekend Review

What a great weekend for Boston sports. A Tampa Bay sweep, a Celtics scare and then a blowout. It was a very busy weekend so lets take a quick look back to recap. - After blowing a first half lead in game 6 in Atlanta the Celtics stormed back at home Sunday with a convincing 99-65 win over Atlanta. The Celtics next play Cleveland starting Tuesday night. - The Red Sox continued to be a tough team at home as they swept the Tampa Bay Rays out of first place. The Sox now hold a three game lead in the east as they head to Detroit for a four game set. - Brandon Moss will be unavailable after having emergency appendectomy surgery this weekend. - Craig Hansen was recalled from Pawtucket to take Moss' roster spot, let's hope he can give us some lights out innings. - The Boston Globe ran a great article about Charlie Zink in the Globe Magazine this weekend, it's worth a read. Later today I will have a preview of the Celtics/Cavs series as well as the new players of the week from the past week.

Lugo: "I'm an infielder"

Is that what you call that Julio? As if Red Sox fans needed any more reason to hate Julio Lugo. Julio Lugo apparently doesn't believe in putting the team first. He recently made comments about being sent to play the outfield for an inning when the team was short of alternatives. "No," Lugo said. "That's not me. I'm not a backup outfielder. It's not my call. I don't play outfield. I mean I can go out there and catch a fly ball, but I don't feel comfortable. "If they put me out there, I've got to go. But I'm not an outfielder. I'm an infielder." It is becoming apparent that Theo Epstein made a huge mistake signing Lugo to a contract, especially for the length he signed him. With the emergence of Jed Lowrie one would think the Red Sox will find themselves paying another shortstop to play for another team come 2009. Lugo should follow the lead of other Sox players and do whats best for the team, not himself. Look at Dustin Pedroia, he didn't hesitate to offer his body when the team found themselves short on catching last week with Jason Varitek suffering the flu and emergency catchers Mike Lowell and Alex Cora on the disabled list. Even Manny Ramirez, who gets attacked in the media constantly for his lackluster playing sometimes, plays with more passion the Lugo.

Spring Training To Sarasota?

The Boston Red Sox have begun discussions with Sarasota officials about possibly moving the teams spring training to the city when their current lease in Fort Myers allows for a buyout in 2011. For more information check these stories. Boston Globe Boston Herald Ballpark Digest Providence Journal

Reports Of Clemens Affair With County Star Surface

Roger Clemens may have more problems on his hands these days. The New York Daily News reports that Clemens has had a 10-year romance with country singer Mindy McCready. What could cause Clemens problems here is that the Daily News says the romance began when Clemens was 28, that would be way back in 1990. A quick look of McCreadys bio will then show she was just 15 in 1990. Clemens' lawyer Rusty Hardin confirms the relationship but denies it was of a sexual nature. "He flatly denies having had any kind of an inappropriate relationship with her," Hardin said. "He's considered her a close family friend. ... He has never had a sexual relationship with her." McCready's lawyer, Lee Ofman, said he did not have any comment on the Daily News story. The Daily News says during the long relationship Clemens would send McCready large sums of money and allow her and her brothers to use of a private plane. She attended a game at Yankee Stadium on one occasion and the pair have traveled together. On February 13 of this year while appearing before Congress, Clemens told members his family has been vital to him during his career. "Anyone who has spent time around me knows that my family is and has always been my top priority," it said in a portion of the opening statement he delivered. "My wife, Debbie, and my sons -- Koby, Kory, Kacy and Kody -- mean more to me than anything in the world."

Post Draft Free Agent Signings

Each year in the hours following the NFL draft teams sign those players who were not drafted. I will update this post with those players who have signed with the New England Patriots. Vincent Redd, LB, Liberty Chris Norwell, DE, Illinois Casey Tyler, DT, Portland State Josh Coffman, OT, East Carolina Keith Saunders, DE, Alabama Jonathan Stupar, TE, Virginia Mike Dragosavich, P, North Dakota State Ryan Wendell, C, Fresno State I'm also hearing conflicting reports on Mike Dragosavich, he's a punter from North Dakota State. Some say he has signed with the Patriots while another source has said he decided to sleep on several offers. If the Patriots do sign him he will have a great shot at making the team with his strong leg. Update: Dragosavich has mulled his offers and decided to join the Patriots. As I stated above, he will have a great chance of making the team this summer.