The news came suddenly yesterday, the Boston Phoenix, in business since 1966, would be closing its doors, and today's issue would be the final one. There wasn't a lot of focus on the Phoenix here at BSMW, but the paper certainly had its share of sports media stories over the years, a few of which … Continue reading Farewell To The Phoenix, And Bruins Rate High on NESN
Charlie Pierce on Manny, Boston Media
Interesting column from Charles P. Pierce on Grantland today. St. Patrick's Day With Manny Ramirez In the column, Pierce takes a few paragraphs to recall how things ended in Boston for Manny. (Emphasis mine) His last great run was in Boston, where he helped the Red Sox win the only two world championships that the … Continue reading Charlie Pierce on Manny, Boston Media
Globe Launches New Weekly Sports Publication – The “OT”
The Boston Globe announced today the launch of a new weekly 24-page tabloid style sports publication called the "OT" (for "Our Town/Our Teams") The OT will cost 50 cents at newsstands. It features content from Tony Massarotti, Charlie Pierce, Chad Finn and others. There is also an online edition of the publication. The stories are … Continue reading Globe Launches New Weekly Sports Publication – The “OT”
Charlie Pierce on Manny, Red Sox, Media
I'm pretty sure Charlie Pierce has a big fat BINGO with his Slate article on the Manny Ramiriez trade: Who's crazier, Manny Ramirez or the Bostonians who grew to despise him? After taking on Peter Gammons' contention that Manny has done more damage to the game than Mark McGwire, Pierce, without excusing Manny's behaviour and actions … Continue reading Charlie Pierce on Manny, Red Sox, Media
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