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Mr. 500 by Jared Carrabis
Manny Ramirez Secures First Ballot Entry To HOF
Cooperstown, prepare yourself. Five years after number 24 decides to hang up his spikes, you are about to open your gates to one of the most lethal offensive forces to ever play the game. He is unique with his style and he is unique with his personality and oh yeah, he’s hit a few home runs in his day. On Saturday, May 31st 2008, Manuel Aristides Ramirez stamped his ticket into the Baseball Hall of Fame when he became the twenty-fourth member of the 500 home run club.
Embarking on a journey that began on September 3, 1993 in Yankee Stadium when the young Manny Ramirez hit his first career home run off of Melido Perez. The ball would land in left field 390 feet later and Manny’s road to 500 home runs had begun. Ramirez blasted 236 home runs in his years with the Cleveland Indians before coming to the Boston Red Sox.
Manny then came out of his shell some might say and became the Manny that we all know him as today. You know what I mean, the “Manny being Manny” stage of Manny....READ MORE!
Published on May 31, 2008 See Comment(s)
Lucky 13 by Jared Carrabis
3-Run Thirteenth Wins It For Boston
In a thirteen inning marathon of a baseball game, this contest started out similar to a handful of other games played by the Sox this season. Boston jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first and then the bats would not do much of anything for the rest of the game, at least not until way, way later in the game in this case.
In the top of the first, Red Sox leadoff hitter Jacoby Ellsbury doubled to left to put a man in scoring position with no outs. Dustin Pedroia sac bunted Ellsbury over to third and David Ortiz knocked in the Red Sox starting centerfielder on an 0-1 fastball. The birthday boy, Manny Ramirez, strolled to the plate looking to become a member of the elusive 500 home run club but instead stroked his thirteenth double of the season to put two men in scoring position. Mike Lowell followed Manny’s double with sacrifice fly to plate Ortiz from third.
Looking to turn his season back in the right direction and return to the form of the pitcher that has the offen...READ MORE!
Published on May 30, 2008 See Comment(s)
Royal Flush by Jared Carrabis
Sox Sweep Royals Out Of Boston
Sweep! Not just the four game series but the entire home stand. This being the first time the Red Sox have swept an entire home stand of seven games or more in two years. The Red Sox first welcomed the Brewers to Fenway Park only to sweep them back to the National League where they came from and then went on to take all four games from the Kansas City Royals in impressive fashion. Boston's pitching is on fire right now and if you need any proof of that just ask the Royals themselves.
The final game of the four game set saw major fireworks off the bats of the Red Sox. Down by one run in the bottom of the second, JD Drew connected with the bases loaded and sent a ball deep and over the Green Monster for his first home run since April 13th and his first grand slam since his memorable slam off of Fausto Carmona in game six of the American League Championship series this past October.
The slamming of the Royals would continue when Red Sox Nation saw shades of Troy O'Leary in the b...READ MORE!
Published on May 22, 2008 See Comment(s)
Bullpen Bust by Jared Carrabis
Sox Bullpen Coughs Up Four
It goes without saying that 2007 was a special season for the Red Sox. Not only because they won the World Series once again but the reason I was thinking of was because we as Red Sox fans didn’t have to endure the agony of grinding through losing streaks. If any there weren’t many and not only were there few of them but they did not last long if ever. The Red Sox find themselves streaking in the wrong direction yet again after dropping three of four to the Minnesota Twins and today capped a two game sweep courtesy of the Baltimore Orioles.
The past three losses in a row, Boston has got out to a 3-0 advantage early (mostly in the first inning) and then failed to score any runs from there as they relinquish the lead and then some. Wednesday’s loss was one of the most frustrating of the current losing streak for many reasons. Red Sox starter pitched well enough to win this game by pitching six solid innings giving up just two runs on five hits while striking out four.
Among t...READ MORE!
Published on May 14, 2008 See Comment(s)
Lugoh-No! by Jared Carrabis
Meltdown In Ninth Inning Cost Sox The Game
Tonight’s box score will hand the most dominant Red Sox closer in recent history a loss. But the question is, was it deserved? You be the judge. In a wild contest on Wednesday night that saw the Boston Red Sox come from four runs down on more than one occasion, the Detroit offense was just too feisty to handle. In a game that the Red Sox were just about ready to steal, an unfortunate (and bizarre) series of events in the bottom of the ninth inning took their potential sixth straight win right out from under them.
A power surge from both sides set the stage for a ninth inning comeback that had Red Sox Nation yelling at their television sets for sure. Statistically, Clay Buchholz is a far better pitcher at home than he is on the road and he would continue to follow that trend in the third game of this series. The Tigers attacked early and grabbed a 4-0 lead by putting a four-spot on the board against Buchholz in the bottom of the third. Kevin Youkilis was playing the role of Manny ...READ MORE!
Published on May 07, 2008 See Comment(s)
Red Sox Return The Favor by Jared Carrabis
Sox Sweep The Rays At The Fens
About a month ago the mother of a good friend of mine contacted me. She asked if I could forward all my game updates to him via email so that he could keep up with the Red Sox while on the other side of the world. I was honored and flattered that she would even think of me first to be the one to keep him updated. The most recent email that I received from Stephen Coffey read the following “I appreciate it Carrabis. You’ve got a little fan base aboard the USS Tarawa, I forward these to a few other Sox fans on board. We’re grateful brotha, thanks a lot.” That email was more satisfying to me than any reward could ever be. It is truly an honor to be a connection back home to Red Sox Nation for these brave men and women serving our country. I dedicate the following article concluding this sweep of the Rays to all of the men and women who are protecting our freedom as Red Sox fans but most importantly, as Americans.
Right when Red Sox fans were wondering what happened to one of the b...READ MORE!
Published on May 04, 2008 See Comment(s)
Manny Ramirez Secures First Ballot Entry To HOF
Cooperstown, prepare yourself. Five years after number 24 decides to hang up his spikes, you are about to open your gates to one of the most lethal offensive forces to ever play the game. He is unique with his style and he is unique with his personality and oh yeah, he’s hit a few home runs in his day. On Saturday, May 31st 2008, Manuel Aristides Ramirez stamped his ticket into the Baseball Hall of Fame when he became the twenty-fourth member of the 500 home run club.
Embarking on a journey that began on September 3, 1993 in Yankee Stadium when the young Manny Ramirez hit his first career home run off of Melido Perez. The ball would land in left field 390 feet later and Manny’s road to 500 home runs had begun. Ramirez blasted 236 home runs in his years with the Cleveland Indians before coming to the Boston Red Sox.
Manny then came out of his shell some might say and became the Manny that we all know him as today. You know what I mean, the “Manny being Manny” stage of Manny....READ MORE!
Published on May 31, 2008 See Comment(s)
Lucky 13 by Jared Carrabis
3-Run Thirteenth Wins It For Boston
In a thirteen inning marathon of a baseball game, this contest started out similar to a handful of other games played by the Sox this season. Boston jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first and then the bats would not do much of anything for the rest of the game, at least not until way, way later in the game in this case.
In the top of the first, Red Sox leadoff hitter Jacoby Ellsbury doubled to left to put a man in scoring position with no outs. Dustin Pedroia sac bunted Ellsbury over to third and David Ortiz knocked in the Red Sox starting centerfielder on an 0-1 fastball. The birthday boy, Manny Ramirez, strolled to the plate looking to become a member of the elusive 500 home run club but instead stroked his thirteenth double of the season to put two men in scoring position. Mike Lowell followed Manny’s double with sacrifice fly to plate Ortiz from third.
Looking to turn his season back in the right direction and return to the form of the pitcher that has the offen...READ MORE!
Published on May 30, 2008 See Comment(s)
Royal Flush by Jared Carrabis
Sox Sweep Royals Out Of Boston
Sweep! Not just the four game series but the entire home stand. This being the first time the Red Sox have swept an entire home stand of seven games or more in two years. The Red Sox first welcomed the Brewers to Fenway Park only to sweep them back to the National League where they came from and then went on to take all four games from the Kansas City Royals in impressive fashion. Boston's pitching is on fire right now and if you need any proof of that just ask the Royals themselves.
The final game of the four game set saw major fireworks off the bats of the Red Sox. Down by one run in the bottom of the second, JD Drew connected with the bases loaded and sent a ball deep and over the Green Monster for his first home run since April 13th and his first grand slam since his memorable slam off of Fausto Carmona in game six of the American League Championship series this past October.
The slamming of the Royals would continue when Red Sox Nation saw shades of Troy O'Leary in the b...READ MORE!
Published on May 22, 2008 See Comment(s)
Bullpen Bust by Jared Carrabis
Sox Bullpen Coughs Up Four
It goes without saying that 2007 was a special season for the Red Sox. Not only because they won the World Series once again but the reason I was thinking of was because we as Red Sox fans didn’t have to endure the agony of grinding through losing streaks. If any there weren’t many and not only were there few of them but they did not last long if ever. The Red Sox find themselves streaking in the wrong direction yet again after dropping three of four to the Minnesota Twins and today capped a two game sweep courtesy of the Baltimore Orioles.
The past three losses in a row, Boston has got out to a 3-0 advantage early (mostly in the first inning) and then failed to score any runs from there as they relinquish the lead and then some. Wednesday’s loss was one of the most frustrating of the current losing streak for many reasons. Red Sox starter pitched well enough to win this game by pitching six solid innings giving up just two runs on five hits while striking out four.
Among t...READ MORE!
Published on May 14, 2008 See Comment(s)
Lugoh-No! by Jared Carrabis
Meltdown In Ninth Inning Cost Sox The Game
Tonight’s box score will hand the most dominant Red Sox closer in recent history a loss. But the question is, was it deserved? You be the judge. In a wild contest on Wednesday night that saw the Boston Red Sox come from four runs down on more than one occasion, the Detroit offense was just too feisty to handle. In a game that the Red Sox were just about ready to steal, an unfortunate (and bizarre) series of events in the bottom of the ninth inning took their potential sixth straight win right out from under them.
A power surge from both sides set the stage for a ninth inning comeback that had Red Sox Nation yelling at their television sets for sure. Statistically, Clay Buchholz is a far better pitcher at home than he is on the road and he would continue to follow that trend in the third game of this series. The Tigers attacked early and grabbed a 4-0 lead by putting a four-spot on the board against Buchholz in the bottom of the third. Kevin Youkilis was playing the role of Manny ...READ MORE!
Published on May 07, 2008 See Comment(s)
Red Sox Return The Favor by Jared Carrabis
Sox Sweep The Rays At The Fens
About a month ago the mother of a good friend of mine contacted me. She asked if I could forward all my game updates to him via email so that he could keep up with the Red Sox while on the other side of the world. I was honored and flattered that she would even think of me first to be the one to keep him updated. The most recent email that I received from Stephen Coffey read the following “I appreciate it Carrabis. You’ve got a little fan base aboard the USS Tarawa, I forward these to a few other Sox fans on board. We’re grateful brotha, thanks a lot.” That email was more satisfying to me than any reward could ever be. It is truly an honor to be a connection back home to Red Sox Nation for these brave men and women serving our country. I dedicate the following article concluding this sweep of the Rays to all of the men and women who are protecting our freedom as Red Sox fans but most importantly, as Americans.
Right when Red Sox fans were wondering what happened to one of the b...READ MORE!
Published on May 04, 2008 See Comment(s)
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