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December - 2006

Epstein Trade Analysis Analysis.
Matsuzaka in a Sox Uniform
Zito signs with Giants
Old Friend(s).
Baseball Beyond Boston (Major League news)
Merry Christmas!
A look at the 2007 Red Sox prospects
Red Sox mL signings.
Red Sox mL Signings.
Red Sox mL Signings.
Better Know An Enemy: Pt. 2, Cleveland Indians
Best Third Week of December 2006 Ever.
Sunday Transaction "News"
Sox acquire RP Brendan Donnelly
About that closer search...
Know (And Criticize) Thine Enemy, Pt. 1: Baltimore Orioles.
Lugo excited to be in Beantown
Matsuzaka deal may be Done
Sox prepared to land Matsuzaka
Devil's Advocate
Community Projections: JD Drew
Closing In
More Lineup Analysis (Leadoff)
Julio Lugo Analysis
JD Drew's Fielding
Lester's cancer reportedly in remission
Visions of the '07 Red Sox dance in my head

November - 2006

Sox sign Okajima
Community Projections: Daisuke Matsuzaka
2006 Roster Locks and Hopefuls
I'm excited
It's official: Sox win Matsuzaka bidding
Shaping up the Off-Season
2006 Off-Season: The Closer

October - 2006

Time to get back to work
Cardinals are the Champions
Bud Lands The Big One
Survey!
Listen To Tommmy...
Sox Notes
MLB Playoffs Update
A Little Change
Most Important Area to Fix
Yankees: Roots of Corruption
Torre out, Pinella In?
Open Thread 10.7.06: New York @ Detroit
Open Thread: MLB Playoffs
Get Hot!
So what do we do now?
Open Thread: 10.01.06 vs Baltimore

September - 2006

Open Thread: 9.30.06 vs Baltimore
Open Thread: 9.29.06 vs Baltimore
Pedroia Locked in at Second
Did you hear that?
Open Thread: 9.26.06 vs Tampa Bay
What would you demand for Papi's 50th?
Open Thread: 9.25.06 at Toronto
More 2007 Talk
Open Thread: 9.24.06 at Toronto
Open Thread: 9.23.06 at Toronto
Open Thread: 9.22.06 at Toronto
Open Thread: 9.21.06 vs Minnesota
Open Thread: 9.20.06 vs Minnesota
Looking back at our projections
Open Thread: 9.19.06 vs Minnesota
It was nice taking 3 of 4 from the Yankees without Manny
Here's looking at you, Dave
Open Thread: 9.17.06 at NYY - GAME 2
Open Thread: 9.17.06 at NYY - GAME 1
I'm Engaged!
Open Thread: 9.16.06 at NYY - GAME 2
Open Thread: 9.16.06 at NYY - GAME 1
Open Thread: 9.14.06 at Baltimore Orioles
Open Thread: 9.13.06 at Baltimore Orioles
Damn you, American League!
Should we be worried about Pedroia?
Bye, bye Bug
Open Thread: 9.9.06 vs. Kansas City Royals
Open Thread: 9.8.06 vs. Kansas City Royals
It was the best of times...
Open Thread: 9.6.06 vs. Chicago White Sox
Roger Clemens cost us the season
Open Thread: 9.5.06 vs. Chicago White Sox
Is Paps the 2006 AL Rookie of the Year?
Open Thread: 9.3.06 vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Greatest Year Ever?
Open Thread: 9.2.06 vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2007 Red Sox!
Jon Lester has cancer
Open Thread: 9.1.06 @ TOR
September

August - 2006

Open Thread 8.31.06 vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Open Thread 8.30.06 @ OAK
I really don't know what to say
Open Thread: 8.29.06 @ OAK
Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes!
Open Thread: 8.28.06 at OAK
The Importance of Our National Pastime
Open Thread: 8.27.06 at Seattle Mariners
Sunday Link Dump: 8/27
Open Thread: 8.26.06 at Seattle Mariners
Having (no) fun with lineups
Open Thread: 8.25.06 @ SEA
We did it!
Open Thread: 8.24.06 @ LAA
Open Thread: 8.21.06 at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
It's time to grow a pair
Open Thread: 8.20.06 at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Ruining It For Everybody
Open Thread: 8.20.06 vs. New York Yankees
Sunday Link Dump: 8/20
Disgust
Open Thread: 8.19.06 vs. New York Yankees
Open Thread: 8.18.06 vs. New York Yankees - GAME 2
Open Thread: 8.18.06 vs. New York Yankees - GAME 1
Eric Hinske comes over from the Blue Jays
Like a charm
Open Thread: 8.16.06 vs. Detroit Tigers
Let's hope history doesn't repeat itself this weekend
At Least We're Fighting For It
Open Thread: 8.15.06 vs. Detroit Tigers
Open Thread: 8.14.06 vs Detroit Tigers
Brace Yourselves
Open Thread: 8.13.06 vs Baltimore Orioles
Sunday Link Dump: 8/13
Open Thread: 8.12.06 vs Baltimore Orioles
Minor League Update: 8/11
Moving Forward
Open Thread: 8.11.06 vs Baltimore Orioles
Venting the frustration
Open Thread: 8.10.06 @ Kansas City Royals
Papel-bonked on the head by the frickin' Royals!
Open Thread: 8.9.06 @ Kansas City Royals
Well, it was fun while it lasted
Open Thread: 8.8.06 @ Kansas City Royals
Pedroia Plays the Hot Corner
An Arms Race
Open Thread: 8.6.06 @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays
The Pen Pals
Open Thread: 8.5.06 @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Minor League Update: 8/5
Open Thread: 8.4.06 @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Javy officially a Red Sox
Foulke set to Return Tuesday
It's All In Our Heads
Open Thread: 8.3.06 vs. Cleveland Indians
Lopez to Boston Official?
Jason Varitek's Future
Open Thread: 8.2.06 vs. Cleveland Indians
Wily Mo Potential
Is Boston in Javy Lopez's Future?
Open Thread: 8.1.06 vs. Cleveland Indians
Super Human Papi Powers
Trade Breakdown: Bryan Corey

July - 2006

Open Thread: 7.31.06 vs. Cleveland Indians
Nixon to Disabled List
Sox to Acquire Kip Wells
Soriano, Lugo, even Clemens to Boston?
Open Thread: 7.30.06 vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anahiem
The Man Behind The Game
Lugo or Pedroia starting at 2B on Monday?
Sunday Link Dump: Here comes the trade deadline!
On Baseball's Most Uncertain Weekend, History Already Made
Sox to Strike Deal Tonight?
Open Thread: 7.29.06 vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Open Thread: 7.29.06 vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anahiem
Coco Crisp on Chopping Block
Minor League Update: 7/29
Open Thread: 7.28.06 vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anahiem
Wily al-MO-st gone
David Wells is a question mark, not the answer
Open Thread: You're Theo!
Know When to Hold 'Em
Open Thread: 7.26.06 @ Oakland Athletics
Shift the Shift
Open Thread: 7.25.06 @ Oakland Athletics
OTM.com's Top Prospects: Updated 7/25
Beckett and the Battery
Open Thread: 7.24.06 @ Oakland Athletics
Even in the minors, Red Sox Nation travels well
Open Thread: 7.23.06 @ Seattle Mariners
Sunday Links
Open Thread: 7.22.06 @ Seattle Mariners (CONTINUED)
Open Thread: 7.22.06 @ Seattle Mariners
Minor League Update: July 22, 2006
Open Thread: 7.21.06 @ Seattle Mariners
The Season Rests on His Shoulders
Open Thread: What If?
Open Thread: 7.20.06 vs. Texas Rangers
He said, they said
Open Thread: 7.19.06 vs. Kansas City Royals
One-Hit Wonder
Open Thread: 7.18.06 vs. Kansas City Royals
Did you see that routine grounder Coco made?
Open Thread: 7.17.06 vs. Kansas City Royals
Fantasy Teams: How you doin'?
Open Thread: 7.15.06 vs. Oakland Athletics
Open Thread: 7.14.06 vs. Oakland Athletics
Yankees sign Ponson
Open Thread: 7.13.06 vs. Oakland Athletics
Second Quarter Review
I'm going to have to call B.S. on this one
Open Thread: All-Star Game
Fun with Projected Numbers!
Open Thread: Home Run Derby
The All-Star Break
Open Thread: 7.9.06 @ Chicago White Sox
Top 20 Prospects: Mid-Season Review
Open Thread: 7.8.06 @ Chicago White Sox
Sox Adding another Crafty Vet?
Open Thread: 7.7.06 @ Chicago White Sox
I'd like a pair of Red Sox, please
Open Thread: 7.6.06 @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Open Thread: 7.5.06 @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Losing to the Devil Rays is not the problem
Open Thread: 7.4.06 @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Killin' Kazmir
Open Thread: 7.3.06 A Tampa Bay Devil Rays
What's worse than watching a game at "The Trop?"
Open Thread: 7.2.06 @ Florida Marlins
Pulling on my Sox
Open Thread: 7.1.06 @ Florida Marlins

June - 2006

Open Thread: 6.30.06 @ Florida Marlins
Oh, Coco (and Gonzo)!
Open Thread: 6.29.06 vs New York Mets
Open Thread: 6.28.06 vs New York Mets
Most Valuable Papi
Open Thread: 6.27.06 vs New York Mets
Prepare for Pedro
Open Thread: 6-26-06 vs. Philadelphia Phillies
I'll tell you what sucks
Open Thread: 6.25.06 vs Philadelphia Phillies
Open Thread: 6-24-06 vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Open Thread: 6-23-06 vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Six in a row, my friends
Open Thread: Jon Lester
Globe Writer Going Wild
Ian Browne Interview
Open Thread: 6.21.06 vs Washington Nationals
Former Sox Admits to Steroid Use
Finally, a laugher
Open Thread: 6-20-06 vs. Washington Nationals
Kyle Snyder Won
Open Thread: 6.19.06 vs. Washington Nationals
Tip your cap and call the Red Sox your daddies
Open Thread: 6.18.06 @ Atlanta Braves
Open Thread: 6.17.06 @ Atlanta Braves
Lester Electric
Open Thread: 6.16.06 @ Atlanta Braves
Gabe Kapler Called up, Matt Clement to DL
Any Questions for the Sox?
All right, all right, everyone just calm down
Open Thread: 6.15.06 @ Minnesota Twins
Clash of Countries: Jonathan Papelbon: Closer or Starter?
Open Thread: 6.14.06 @ Minnesota Twins
Terry Francona Woes
On the air
Open Thread: 6.13.06 @ Minnesota Twins
A SportsBlogs Nation Member Needs Help
On the occasion of my death
Papi Power!
Open Thread: 6.11.06 vs. Texas Rangers (Doubleheader)
Open Thread: 6.10.06 vs Texas Rangers
Perfect Papelbon
Open Thread: 6.9.06 vs. Texas Rangers
Freddy Sanchez - tearing it up
Sox end Strong, Win 9-3
Open Thread: 6.8.06 @ New York Yankees
What's your Favorite Memorabilia?
Clash of Countries: Power Rankings
Gabe Kapler Joins Sea Dogs
Alex Rodriguez Loves Attention
It's time to play ... "WHO DO YOU TRUST?!"
90% of this post is half mental
Craig Hansen Promoted
Open Thread: 6-6-06 @ New York Yankees
Open Thread: Amatuer Draft
Open Thread: 6.5.06 @ New York Yankees
Why do I care about the New York Yankees?
Open Thread: 6.04.06 @ Detroit Tigers
Open Thread: 6.3.06 @ Detroit Tigers
Youk Powers Sox
Open Thread: 6.2.06 @ Detroit Tigers
Question the coaching staff

May - 2006

Open Thread: 5.31.06 @ Toronto Blue Jays
Roger Clemens ain't walking through that door
Open Thread: 5.30.06 @ Toronto
Ian Browne Interview
I don't mean to laugh
Open Thread: 5.29.06 @ Toronto Blue Jays
Going, going ... Please be Gone, Barry Bonds
Willie Harris
Open Thread: 5.28.06 vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Open Thread: 5.27.06 vs. Tampa Bay Devil Rays
All's not Wells
"Would you believe a double?"
Ouchies
Open Thread: 5.26.06 vs Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Welcome back, Kapler and Crisp
Open Thread: 5.25.06 vs Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Clash of Countries: Wily Mo Pena or Trot Nixon?
Mike Lowell is a winner
Open Thread: 5.24.06 vs New York Yankees
Open Thread: 5.23.06 vs New York Yankees
First Quarter Grades
Foulke Tales
Curt Schilling in Prime Form
Open Thread: 5.22.06 vs New York Yankees
Two Great Quotes
Carl Pavano grew up a Yankee fan
Open Thread: 5.21.06 @ Philadelphia Phillies
Open Thread: 5.20.06 @ Philidelphia Phillies
Holy defense, Batman!
Open Thread: 5.19.06 @ Philadelphia Phillies
I still want Tejada
Clash of Countries: How I Fell in Love with the Sox
Open Thread: 5.17.06 @ Baltimore Orioles
Nomar and I have reconciled
Another one killed by the Boston Media
Catching up with Old Friends
Open Thread: 5.16.06 @ Baltimore Orioles
Minor League Ball Baseball Mock Draft
The Shortstop of Yester-year: Edgar Renteria
Open Thread: 5.15.06 @ Baltimore Orioles
Open Thread: 5.12.06 vs Texas Rangers
Slip by on the hair on our chinny chin chins
Open Thread: 5.11.06 @ New York Yankees
New Hampshire: We Don't Want Bonds
Inside the Numbers: 5/11
Open Thread: 5.10.06 @ New York Yankees
Open Thread: 5.9.06 @ New York Yankees
We Take the Battle to New York! Series Preview
The Rotation: 4 out of 5 ain't bad
Open Thread: 5.7.06 vs Baltimore Orioles
Wake rebounds with victory ... new shortstop?
Open Thread: 5.6.06 vs Baltimore Orioles
Open Thread: 5.5.06 vs Baltimore Orioles
Open Thread: 5.3.06 vs Toronto Blue Jays
Papelbon, Lowell, Pena
Open Thread: 5.3.06 vs Toronto Blue Jays
Doug Mirabelli is Back in Town
Open Thread: 5.2.06 vs New York YankeesPostponed / Rain
Open Thread: 5.1.06 vs New York Yankees
Breaking News: Red Sox Re-Aquire Doug Mirabelli

April - 2006

Open Thread: 4.30.06 @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Open Thread: 4.29.06 @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Open Thread: 4.28.06 @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Open Thread: 4.27.06 @ Cleveland Indians
Open Thread: 4.26.06 @ Cleveland Indians
The Outfield: We know two, but who else?
Open Thread: 4.25.06 @ Cleveland Indians
The Lineup: Who, where and what?
Minor League Report 4/23
Open Thread: 4.23.06 @ Toronto Blue Jays
Open Thread: 4.22.06 @ Toronto Blue Jays
Open Thread: 4.21.06 @ Toronto Blue Jays
Open Thread: 4.20.06 vs Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Congrats to Mike Timlin.....
Leadoff or Left-off? Coco vs. Youkilis
Open Thread: 4.19.06 vs Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Who's Been Better?
Open Thread: 4.18.06 vs Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Papelbon's Entrance Music
Sweeeet Loretta!
Open Thread: 4.17.06 vs Seattle Mariners
Open Thread: 4.16.06 vs Seattle Mariners
Wake is Strong, but not Strong Enough ... Wells = DL
Red Sox News Feed
Open Thread: 4.15.06 vs Seattle Mariners
Open Thread: 4.14.06 vs Seattle Mariners
Red Sox Notes for 4/12/06
Open Thread: 4.13.06 vs Toronto Blue Jays
Open Thread: 4.12.06 vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Sox win Home Opener
Open Thread: 4.11.06 - Home Opener
Crisp out 6-8, Press Conference Announced
Wake's Strong, Broken Crisps, Ortiz Extension
Open Thread: 4.9.06 @ Baltimore Orioles
Schill is Stellar, Paps Closes the Door Again
Open Thread: 4.8.06 @ Baltimore Orioles
Open Thread: 4.7.06 @ Baltimore Orioles
The Water Cooler, 4.6.06: Papelbon Closes
Opening Series Review
Open Thread: 4.5.06 @ Texas Rangers
Wakefield, Bard Problems
Open Thread: 4.4.06 @ Texas Rangers
Thoughts on The Opener
Open Thread: 4.3.06 @ Texas Rangers
Roger Clemens To Witness Today's Opener
2006 American League Awards Predictions
2006 National League Awards Predictions

March - 2006

OTM Looking for Writers
David Ortiz Extended??
Link Dump, 3/30/06: Arroyo's Stingy
Hansen, Delcarmen to AAA, Graffanino a Royal
Wear it Proud: Yankee Hater
Josh Beckett Notes
Julian Tavarez Wins by TKO
Interview: Will Carroll
Open Thread: Red Sox @ Phillies - 3/26/06
Tony Graffanino on Waivers, Keith Foulke Pitches Well
More on Hee-Seop Choi, Mike Lowell
Waiver Pickup: Hee-Seop Choi Joins Red Sox
Sox Lose With Two Hits, DiNardo Pitches Great
Foulke's Got His Job, Papelbon in the 'Pen
Open Thread: Red Sox vs. Yankees | 3/22/06
SportsCenter Geniuses
The Pro's and Con's: Bronson Arroyo/Wily Mo Pena
Deep Thoughts: With Johnny Damon
Trade: Bronson Arroyo sent to Cincy for Wily Mo Pena
More Thinking on Juan-Gone
Red Sox sign Juan Gonzalez, Looking at Pena
Papelbon on his A-Game ... El Nino to BAL?
Terry Francona: How Good Has he Been?
Boiled Down Baseball: The Importance of "Pitch Count"
Spring Training?
Open Thread: Fantasy Baseball
Mr. USA: Jason Varitek
Manny, Coco Clean Up
John Flaherty Retires
Remembering Kirby Puckett
A Sad Day For Us All: Kirby Puckett dead at 45
Game6 - Opens this Friday (3/10)
3-4-06: Red Sox vs Pirates Player Analysis
Open Thread: Pirates @ Red Sox - 3/4/06
Red Sox Preview ... Gonzalez Screwed out of WBC ... Schill Dominate
Game One is Done ... Alex Gonzalez ... AL East Roundtable
Keith Foulke Projection Results
Team USA Takes a BIG Hit
Sox sign a few ... Manny's Day
Manny Ramirez Returns ... On Time
The Boston Dull Sox? Nay.....

February - 2006

American League East Roundtable: Boston Style
World Baseball Classic: My Thoughts
The Red Sox Facelift: Exodus of Idiots
World Baseball Classic (Headache?)
Priceless: Naked Rookies
Dave Wallace out for the Year
American League East Roundtable: Part II
Happy Birthday!
American League East Roundtable: Part I
Community Projections: Keith Foulke
John Sickels' Top 20 Boston Red Sox
Craig Hansen's Trifecta
Things That Make You Smile
Good Times Are Coming
THAT Time of Year
In Walks Foulke
No Sox News, but There is News
Sox to Finish THIRD???
MLB News & Notes
Johnny Damon's "Thank You"
CP Results: Alex Gonzalez
"The Rocket" Roger Clemens's Alternate Landing Site?
Here's an Idea: Sammy Sosa
Final Lineup Analysis: The 2006 Red Sox
The Prospects: 2006
Major League Equivalents: Portland Sea Dogs
Terry Francona Q&A
Manny Ramirez Trade Rumor
Cora and Gonzalez Already Smashing the Ball
Community Projection: Alex Gonzalez
John Sickels' Prospect Book 2006

January - 2006

Further Coco/Gonzalez Analysis
Nomah! Cabrerah! Edgah! Gonzo...ah!
No More Holes: Alex Gonzalez is a Red Sox
CP Kevin Youkilis Results
Padres sign Piazza, Mirabelli on Back Burner?
No More Red Sox on UPN
Official: Coco Crisp, Dave Riske, and Josh Bard Come to Boston
More Coco For You?
Congratulations!
Oops: Guillermo Mota Fails Physical
Epstein to be General Manager.....Again.
Point Counterpoint
It's About Time
For Better or for Better Later
Herald: Physicals to Make Deal Final
Coco Crisp Trade 99% Official
Coco Crisp Deal May Happen Today
Community Projection: Kevin Youkilis
Alex Cora Community Projections Results
Fun With Statistics: Pitching Runs Created and the 2005 Red Sox
Today's News: Epstein and Harris Join the Sox
Sox and Bronson Arroyo Close on Deal
Offseason Report Card: Sox get a C?
Go East Coast!
Major League Equivalents: Greenville Drive
Sox sign Guillermo Mota
Community Projections: Alex Cora
ESPN Poll
The World Baseball Classic: Alpha Testing
Jeremy Reed to Boston?
It's Finally Baseball Season
Baseball Analysts Top 75 Prospects
Major League Equivalents: Wilmington Blue Rocks
Jed Hoyer Fills the Nation in
More Info on our New Relief Man
Will Carroll: The Year of Living Chemically
Tony Graffanino and Sox Come To Terms
Sox sign Julian Tavarez
Regarding the Bullpen
Major League Equivalents: Lowell Spinners
Prospect Debate: Andy Marte vs. Ryan Zimmerman
Hall of Fame: Jim Rice Not Elected
Baseball America's Top Red Sox Prospects
Red Sox Reading
Breaking Down the 25-Man Roster
Baseball Roundtable at Hot Stove/Cool Music
Open Thread: Jaguars @ Patriots
Expect Snow This Summer
As Expected, Manny Ramirez Being Moody Comes Full Circle
Peter Gammons Chat at Boston.com
My Daily Laugh
There Is No News
Who Will Leadoff?
Open Thread: Pedro Martinez

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