In Henry He Trusts

Extra Bases: Schilling Tries to Clear the Air on Coming Back
and Talks About His Trust in John Henry

“I just don’t envision a scenario in which John Henry allows Theo Epstein to field a team that can’t win a World Series, and Mr. [Tom] Werner included." -- 9.27.06, Curt Schilling is confident in the ownership

Manny Being Ornery
(And Making His Manager Look Silly Again)

“Francona talked with Manny Ramirez yesterday when the left fielder was working out, and after the discussion, the manager thought he'd have the slugger in last night's starting lineup.

"But an hour later, Ramirez, who has appeared in only one game since Sept. 9 (as a pinch-hitter last Saturday), called Francona and told him that he wasn't able to play, so he was scratched from the lineup. Francona said Ramirez mentioned he was hoping to play Friday in the opener of the season-ending three-game set with Baltimore, but at this point, Francona seemed to indicate there wasn't much point of him doing so.

"Ramirez typically was not in a talkative mood, but he sent some words in the direction of a few media members who were in the clubhouse about an hour before the first pitch.

" 'You guys got the story. Get out,' he snapped." -- 9.27.06, Steven Krasner, Providence Journal

Coco Curse?

Hood Blimp Crashes Days After Fragile-Fingered Outfielder Signed on as Red Sox Partner's Company Spokesman
Coco Coincidence?

Extra Bases: Manny In Then Out of Lineup Tonight
More Fun and Games: Schilling to Compete in Celebrity Jeopardy!

"... And the answer is: This baseball superstar loves the Fenway fans who pay top dollar to fund his $160 million contract but has no interest in playing in front of them this September ... ...
Who is Manny Ramirez?"