Wednesday, October 31
Monday, October 29
Sunday, October 28
Friday, October 26
Thursday, October 25
Trivia
The Red Sox have led at some point in every one of the last 45 innings they have played in the World Series.
Monday, October 22
Friday, October 19
Sad news from the MV Times
First, the only jokingly sad news:
New restaurant to open in Tisbury Marketplace
Islanders desperately craving pizza were disappointed to find Island Pizza at Tisbury Marketplace on Beach Road closed about a month ago. But, if they can hang on for a few more weeks, new owners Peter Sullo, who formerly owned Mystic Grill, and his cousin Christopher Pantalone, plan to open Rocco's Family Style Italian Restaurant at the location in early November.
Mr. Sullo said they have been making major renovations inside and out since taking over the restaurant about two weeks ago. Since the establishment is permitted 60 for seats, the new owners plan to seat 30 in the main dining room inside, with additional seating in the summer available on a canopied deck out front, and on a rooftop deck with water views, as well.
Mr. Pantalone said in addition to fresh, homemade food served in the restaurant, Rocco's will offer catering and take-out services. He promised that customers will still be able to buy pizzas and subs there.
Then the actual sad news:
Services for retired high school teacher John Morelli
John Morelli died Oct. 17, at his home in Chilmark. Visiting hours in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs are Sunday, Oct. 21, from 5-8pm. Funeral services will be private. Donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of M.V., P.O. Box 2549, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557. Visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of The Times.
Sharkovitz wrote something for the Gazette.
New restaurant to open in Tisbury Marketplace
Islanders desperately craving pizza were disappointed to find Island Pizza at Tisbury Marketplace on Beach Road closed about a month ago. But, if they can hang on for a few more weeks, new owners Peter Sullo, who formerly owned Mystic Grill, and his cousin Christopher Pantalone, plan to open Rocco's Family Style Italian Restaurant at the location in early November.
Mr. Sullo said they have been making major renovations inside and out since taking over the restaurant about two weeks ago. Since the establishment is permitted 60 for seats, the new owners plan to seat 30 in the main dining room inside, with additional seating in the summer available on a canopied deck out front, and on a rooftop deck with water views, as well.
Mr. Pantalone said in addition to fresh, homemade food served in the restaurant, Rocco's will offer catering and take-out services. He promised that customers will still be able to buy pizzas and subs there.
Then the actual sad news:
Services for retired high school teacher John Morelli
John Morelli died Oct. 17, at his home in Chilmark. Visiting hours in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs are Sunday, Oct. 21, from 5-8pm. Funeral services will be private. Donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of M.V., P.O. Box 2549, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557. Visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information. A full obituary will appear in a future edition of The Times.
Sharkovitz wrote something for the Gazette.
Wednesday, October 17
Thppptptpbt
While I am usually a Sports Guy defender, I didn't make it past this paragraph in his "running diary" of last night's shenanigans. Bolded part is all me.
8:23: Paul Byrd strikes out David Ortiz for a 1-2-3 first inning as the Cleveland fans explode and wave their white towels in delight. Remember the days when the 2007 Red Sox bled pitch counts? They ended about three days ago without any real explanation. I don't get it. I continue to be mystified by this sudden collapse-in-progress, as well as the manager's abject unwillingness to shake things up in any way. Bizarre.
Um, how about right about that time the Indians pitchers started throwing strikes? Kind of makes it tough to bleed pitch counts. Also making it tough are guys who occasionally can't hit and have decided that now is that occasion: JD, Coco and Lugo. And maybe Dusty too, but I feel bad lumping him in there. And Varitek, despite the home run.
Then again, that is Simmons (and no, this post is not an allowance for the haters to expand on their Simmons hate - let's stay on subject). But over at Baseball Prospectus, supposedly a level-headed site, there was a blog entry that began:
Terry Francona certainly has Josh Beckett’s best interests in heart, not wanting to overtax his best pitcher. However, the Boston Red Sox manager might have cost his team a shot at the World Series by not pitching his ace on short rest in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday night.
Wait... does anyone blame Wakefield for last night's loss? I sure don't. He pitched wonderfully. If anything, one could get on Francona for taking Wakefield out after one botched DP ball and one ree-diculous hit by Victor Martinez, but it would be tough to predict Manny D's complete implosion. Starting Wakefield was obviously the right move (says me, anyway).
The bright side is that the people who are hitting are hitting it hard even when they make outs. Outside of the homers, Cleveland has been finding the holes. It's bound to reverse at some point. Isn't it?
8:23: Paul Byrd strikes out David Ortiz for a 1-2-3 first inning as the Cleveland fans explode and wave their white towels in delight. Remember the days when the 2007 Red Sox bled pitch counts? They ended about three days ago without any real explanation. I don't get it. I continue to be mystified by this sudden collapse-in-progress, as well as the manager's abject unwillingness to shake things up in any way. Bizarre.
Um, how about right about that time the Indians pitchers started throwing strikes? Kind of makes it tough to bleed pitch counts. Also making it tough are guys who occasionally can't hit and have decided that now is that occasion: JD, Coco and Lugo. And maybe Dusty too, but I feel bad lumping him in there. And Varitek, despite the home run.
Then again, that is Simmons (and no, this post is not an allowance for the haters to expand on their Simmons hate - let's stay on subject). But over at Baseball Prospectus, supposedly a level-headed site, there was a blog entry that began:
Terry Francona certainly has Josh Beckett’s best interests in heart, not wanting to overtax his best pitcher. However, the Boston Red Sox manager might have cost his team a shot at the World Series by not pitching his ace on short rest in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday night.
Wait... does anyone blame Wakefield for last night's loss? I sure don't. He pitched wonderfully. If anything, one could get on Francona for taking Wakefield out after one botched DP ball and one ree-diculous hit by Victor Martinez, but it would be tough to predict Manny D's complete implosion. Starting Wakefield was obviously the right move (says me, anyway).
The bright side is that the people who are hitting are hitting it hard even when they make outs. Outside of the homers, Cleveland has been finding the holes. It's bound to reverse at some point. Isn't it?
Tuesday, October 16
Shameful
Holy fucking shit. There are Indians fans wearing red face! Big toothy grins and everything. Al Jolson ass crackas. Embarrassing.
Thursday, October 11
Sunday, October 7
Saturday, October 6
Game 2
"I haven't been right all year," Ramirez said in his first interview of the season. "When you don't feel good and you still get hits, that's how you know you're a bad man."
Thursday, October 4
Wednesday, October 3
3 catchers?
Madness! If Mirabelli isn't healthy, just carry Cash. Wake isn't on the roster anyway so Doug is virtually useless. The bullpen is without a long man. Should have been two catchers plus a Kyle Snyder to play the sacrificial lamb in the event of one them 11-3 games in the fourth inning.
Tuesday, October 2
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