Monthly Archives: March 2011

Red Sox Spring Training Wrap-Up (3/28-3/30): Losing Streak Ends, Sox Finalize Roster

Posted on March 31, 2011 by mgoisman

Brush off your faded blue hat with the stylized, red “B” on it. Iron your 2004 World Series commemorative jersey. Start re-learning “Sweet Caroline,” “Dirty Water” and “Tessie.” Spring Training is finally over. Opening Day arrives Friday. But before the … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Audio Slideshow

Posted on March 28, 2011 by mgoisman

In preparation for Friday’s Opening Day, I went to the Red Sox Team Store in Boston to see how fans are feeling about the upcoming season. Take a look!

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Celtics Blow 25-Point Lead to Timberwolves, Hang on in Minnesota

Posted on March 28, 2011 by mgoisman

The Boston Celtics are a cruel bunch of dudes. First, they quickly built a lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves so huge that it silenced the Target Center and sent fans scurrying to their phones for updates on the Twins. Then, … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Spring Training Wrap-Up (3/21-3/27): Sox Lose Mayor’s Cup, On 10-Game Losing Streak

Posted on March 27, 2011 by mgoisman

Hey there, Sox fans! Goose’s Gabs brings you the final full week of Boston Red Sox Spring Training games, as player and fan alike eagerly await Friday’s Opening Day! The Red Sox made several roster moves this week, leaving their … Continue reading →

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A Musical Interlude

Posted on March 27, 2011 by mgoisman

I’m tired of writing about the BBC‘s coverage of Middle Eastern rebellions. I need a break. Let’s check out a different section. How about “Music?” Hmm… “For One Night Only: BB King Live at the Regal.” A narrative radio segment … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Epstein

Posted on March 25, 2011 by mgoisman

Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter is no fan of Theo Epstein. In the April edition of Men’s Journal, Showalter said that overpaying for players because you have the highest payroll in Major League Baseball does not make you a smart … Continue reading →

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Wait, Berklee Has a Hockey Team?

Posted on March 23, 2011 by mgoisman

How fitting. My 300th post gets published by the Boston Globe. The Worcester Wildcats, a Junior league (developmental league for high school and college-age players) team, arrived at the Simoni Ice Rink in Cambridge, Mass., on February 12 for a … Continue reading →

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Sharpshooters: Seven 3’s Lead MATCH Past Prospect Hill Academy in MCSAO Semi-Finals

Posted on March 21, 2011 by mgoisman

(written, shot, edited and narrated for Somerville Patch) Prospect Hill-MATCH Highlights Prospect Hill Academy (Somerville) boys basketball coach John Carolan said before Saturday afternoon’s MCSAO semi-finals at UMass-Boston’s Clark Athletic Center that he wanted to keep no. 2 MATCH Charter … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Spring Training (3/14-3/20): Rotation Set Thursday, Roster Trimmed Twice

Posted on March 21, 2011 by mgoisman

Goose’s Gabs’s coverage of Red Sox Spring Training rolls on! April 1 fast approaches, and the Red Sox Opening Day roster is definitely taking shape. Terry Francona announced Wednesday that Jon Lester would open the regular season against the Texas … Continue reading →

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Libya Coverage: Complete, yet Incomplete

Posted on March 20, 2011 by mgoisman

It’s Sunday afternoon in Boston. I click over to the BBC website, and what do I see? “Explosion in Tripoli” staring me right in the face. I click over to CNN, and it’s basically the same story, but they call … Continue reading →

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