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What Happened to Bill Mueller?

In the spirit of putting my hands over my ears, squeezing my eyes shut, and ignoring the injury epidemic that is running rampant through the Red Sox camp, I bring you another edition of Red Sox Rundown’s What Happened To? segment. Today we look at Bill Mueller, former third baseman for the Boston Red Sox.
My favorite Bill [...]

What Happened to Trot Nixon?

Christopher Trotman Nixon, one of Boston’s original Dirt Dogs, left the team in 2005 but made a lasting impression on the character of the club. His grit and work ethic impressed Sox fans and the organization alike. The Trot Nixon type is now what the club seeks: hard-working, willing to play through injuries, and a [...]

Music to Their Ears

I heard Three Doors Down’s song Kryptonite today. The song always makes me think of Jason Varitek, as it has been played off-and-on when ‘Tek has an at-bat for quite a few years. I can’t help but be struck by the question, “If I go crazy, will you still call me Superman?” This question has [...]