First off, let me start by saying I am out to create trouble. Not bad trouble - if there is such a thing - but in the spirit of the upcoming presidential election I want to start a debate. At first I tried to think about what I could get everyone started on... Hmmm Yankees/Red Sox? Nah, just doesn't have the fire behind it this year. The upcoming NFL season? Nah, that is next … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: What defines an athlete
Tuesday with Smitty: Olympic Thoughts and other Ramblings
First a disclaimer - When I first started to type this article, the Sox were up 10-0 in the first inning, and Papi had 2 HRs and 6 RBIs in the first inning alone. Well it is the bottom of the 6th and Texas is now AHEAD 15-14. This one is going to hurt. It is like the time you have a hot date with the girl of your dreams - you are on that first date and it is going better then … [Read more...] about Tuesday with Smitty: Olympic Thoughts and other Ramblings
Tuesdays with Smitty: What is a contract?
Sorry folks, but I am back for another topic that I would like to bring up. Here it goes.. and it starts with the Webster's Dictionary of a contract. The definition is as such: Contract: "Con-tract" - An agreement between two or more parties for the doing or not doing of a specified something. An agreement enforceable by law. The reason I bring this up is it has been … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: What is a contract?
Tuesdays with Smitty: Dear Manny
Dear Manny, As I type this letter to you, I do so with a heavy heart. The events that have transpired over the last week, have made it possible - albeit small possibility – that you may not be a card carrying member of Red Sox Nation come the next Tuesdays with Smitty. Note to all readers : As I am typing this Manny just grounded into a 6-4-3 double play and didn’t even … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Dear Manny
Tuesdays with Smitty: A Midseason Review
Now that the All-Star game has come and gone - let's take a look at where teams are halfway through the season and how my predictions are looking. Grim? Maybe? On target? Well, I won't go that far yet, but let's see how I did: American League: American League East - Smitty's Pick: Boston Red Sox Actual: For the most part of the first half it was a 2 team race, but the … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: A Midseason Review