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The Sox are making moves.

nospam@example.com (Shawn Coomey) — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 17:37:33 -0500

Well, old friend Doug Mirabelli has been traded to San Diego for second baseman Mark Loretta. Should work out well for them, although I'll miss Mirabelli... he's good people.

Also today, the Sox have ended the Edgar Renteria experiment. He's been traded to the Atlanta Braves for a high level prospect whos name escapes me. So, does this mean now that we have to call him "Gone-aria" instead of "Rent-a-Wreck"?

Young arms

nospam@example.com (Shawn Coomey) — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 21:24:39 -0400

Well, with about 13 games to go the Sox are clinging to dear life for the AL East title. As we speak they've got an anorexic 1 1/2 game lead on the Yankees, and are definitely not playing their best baseball for sure. Whatever happens the rest of the way, we have a lot to look forward to for the future. I just watched the Major League debut of the young 21 year old Craig Hansen and man, it was impressive. A nice 3 up, 3 down inning with two K's and a popout against the Devil Dogs.

He's got fantastic stuff: a fastball in mid to high nineties and a great slider that's damn hard for a breaking ball. He's probably one more legit pitch away from being a front-end starter (my guess is he's working on a change-up).

Between him, Jonathan Papelbon and Manny Delcarmen; things are looking on the up for the Sox' pitching stable for the future.

And now Shawn Coomey with your local sports report:

nospam@example.com (Shawn Coomey) — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 08:44:53 -0400

Hi folks. Long time, no see. Sorry for the unusually long delay in putting up a post on the site... works been insane and I am working on a new version of coomey.net.

So what's new? Well: Worcester now has a pro baseball team! The Worcester Tornadoes. They play up at a totally revamped Fitton Field up at Holy Cross. Believe it or not, their games are televised on WGMC-TV 3! I actually watched a game last night against the North Shore Spirit. To tell the truth, it's a NICE brand of ball. It truly is pro-league. So, support local baseball everyone.

Seeing the Tornadoes immediately brought my thoughts to the sadly now defunct Worcester Ice Cats. I really fell out of touch with what was happening in 'Catsville over the last five or so years, but after I heard they were leaving town, I felt pretty sad about it. Dawn Dhavale and I went to their inaugural game way back in '94. Over the years I probably went to 50 or so games. We took road trips to Springfield, Providence and Albany to see them play. I still remember a lot of the players I followed from back in the day: Walt Poddubny, Eric Fichaud, Terry Virtue, Blair Atcheynum, Jason Widmer...

It's sad to see them go. Hockey will be missed in this town.

"Who's the dead man that hit me with the salt shaker?!"

nospam@example.com (Chris Coomey) — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 16:05:34 -0400

Cam Neely was just inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame. He was the epitome of a hockey player. He could fight AND score. He totally deserves this.

Edit: Cam was actually just elected to the HHOF. The formal induction is November 7th.

Respect Meter Goes WAY Up

nospam@example.com (Chris Coomey) — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 19:12:56 -0400

Okay I just wanted to make a quick observation. The Red Sox World Series ring ceremony was held today at Fenway Park. (YEAH BABY) As far as I know, all the players from last year's team were invited to participate. A notable absentee was one Pedro Martinez. Since he signed with the Mets last year, this man has not stopped bad-mouthing the Sox with nothing to back it up. Lately though, he's gotten ridiculous going out of his way to say stupid things like: ?If they want to keep the ring, that?s fine...? Bottom line: the guy is a punk. I hate to say it, but Yankees fans were right about him.

Let's contrast that with another man who you could say actually had a legitimate reason to complain about the Red Sox if he wanted. The difference is that Derek Lowe has class. The Sox barely made any attempt at all to re-sign the guy. He was demoted to the bullpen for the playoffs. People questioned his ability and even his psychological integrity, including myself, all season last year. He ended up clinching the win in all three series' in the playoffs last year. He was terrible during the regular season. He was amazing in the playoffs. All this time Derek took the criticism instride and has had nothing but kind words about the Red Sox and its fans. Derek Lowe showed up for the ring ceremony today. He even wore his Red Sox jersey. This guy's got class and I hope he kicks ass in LA.

OK, this is just getting routine.

nospam@example.com (Shawn Coomey) — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 22:01:33 -0500

The Patriots are again world champs. Welcome to the region of Champions. Condolences to Tony Murabito for watching his Eagles get this close, only to be run over by the patriots freight train.

Enjoy the air traffic, traitor.

nospam@example.com (Shawn Coomey) — Sun, 19 Dec 2004 20:46:11 -0500

Pedro Martinez is a Met. Fine. I have no problem with that. He took the better money. But does he leave graciously? Not at all. He just outed himself as the primadonna, spoiled brat that everyone knew he was. Below are some of my favorite quotes that he gave in an "exit" interview with the Boston Herald:"They (Red Sox) will field the best bad team in baseball history.""I told (Henry), 'You want to sign me, get it done. Please force them to get it done. I'm willing to stay here. Negotiate with them. I just don't want to be under (Curt) Schilling,'""I'm way over Schilling as a pitcher. Schilling cannot run with me.""Francona is subject to what they decide," Martinez said. "Francona had no say, like he didn't have any say in managing the team. He was manipulated from upstairs."

Whatever Petey. I loved what you did here for seven years. I never thought I'd say it but good riddance, pal. Have fun fraying that labrum.

A team of destination

nospam@example.com (Shawn Coomey) — Fri, 29 Oct 2004 12:41:04 -0400

Now that a couple of days have passed since the Red Sox became the Champions (pinch me) of Major League Baseball (OMFG!), I have finally gotten enough sleep to comment on the historic event.

This post-season really was one for the record books. I know that in 30 years I'll be telling my grandkids about the time I watched the Red Sox make history way back in 2004. However, at this point I don't know how to take it. The whole "Curse" thing and 1918 have been so much a part of my (and probably your) psyche for so long that it's as though I just can't accept that the suffering is actually over. 1918 means nothing. Pedro did wake up the Bambino and drill him in the ass. Oh well, I'll learn to enjoy it as time goes by, and I get the season recap DVD.

But, are the Sox just another team now?

1918 + 24 + 34 + 33 - 5 = 2004

nospam@example.com (Shawn Coomey) — Thu, 21 Oct 2004 10:04:53 -0400

See you in New York.

nospam@example.com (Shawn Coomey) — Mon, 18 Oct 2004 23:18:06 -0400

"Just when I think I'm out, they suck me back in."
-Michael Corleone - The Godfather Part III

5-4 Sox in the 14th. I'm buying stock in Reebok.

Here we go again.

nospam@example.com (Shawn Coomey) — Mon, 11 Oct 2004 14:24:46 -0400

The idiots. The Evil Empire. Round 2. Schilling vs. Mussina. I don't know if I can handle it.

Nomah is now Nomeer.

nospam@example.com (Shawn Coomey) — Sat, 31 Jul 2004 18:50:19 -0400

Garciaparra traded to Cubs

Go Sox.

nospam@example.com (Shawn Coomey) — Sat, 17 Apr 2004 20:58:04 -0400

Screw the Bruins. I mean it. Screw 'em. I've had it. They don't deserve to win the series vs. Montreal. Bargh.

Rant complete.

The Pats are WORLD CHAMPS.... Yankees Suck!

nospam@example.com (Shawn Coomey) — Mon, 02 Feb 2004 17:49:16 -0500

The New England Patriots are Super Bowl champs for the second time in three years. Hey Mabel, can you say 'Dynasty'? I don't know about you but that was the probably the best Super Bowl game I have ever watched. It was even more dramatic than the big win two years ago. And like the '01-'02 Pats, we can yet again thank Tom 'Little Joe' Brady and Adam Vinatieri for pulling it out at the end. Of course, my whole night's experience would have been complete had I had one of those cool circa 1982 sweatshirts that Chris has. Oh well, I had to settle for a circa 1994 McEachern Bruins jersey. Ugh.

Of course, we Massholes showed our true colors after the game and Burned down Kenmore Square in Boston, and some drunk moron plowed into a crowd at BU and killed someone. Such is the way... just ask the residents of Montreal in 1993. I was praying that one of those clowns in front of Pizzeria Uno caught fire.

See ya in Houston!

nospam@example.com (Shawn Coomey) — Sun, 18 Jan 2004 22:50:14 -0500

vs.

For the second time in three years, the Patriots are going to the Super Bowl after spanking the mighty Indianapolis Colts 24-14.
The opposition: the Carolina Panthers, as they beat the cheesesteak out of the Eagles, who looked as soft as cream cheese. (Sorry, I just couldn't help it.) 14-3. Neither game was as close as the scores told.

Sorry Tony Murabito, I'd have loved to see a Pats-Eagles Super Bowl, but it just ain't gonna happen.