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Water Covers 70 Percent Of The Earth's Surface; Manny Covers The Rest
Using his uncanny speed and catlike reflexes, Manny Ramirez could probably patrol the entire outfield by himself if he wanted to. But that would probably just dishearten the other two guys and cause team dissension, so he restricts himself to left. In fact, like Clark Kent, Manny has to tone it down...

The Gyroball Rock
A little late on this, but if you were wondering whether Daisuke Matsuzaka was blessed with musical talent, rest assured, folks, the guy has mad vocal skillz. And by "mad vocal skills," we mean, he warbles songs to warm your heart and soul. He's like the Japanese Oprah....

Real Jews Root For The Red Sox
Via Bar Stool Sports — and we're slightly late on this — we learn that American Jewish Life Magazine (not edited by David Hirshey) makes the solid case that all Jews should love the Red Sox and hate the Yankees....

Covering Everyone Within Three Rows With Beer
This video's a month old, but ... sorry, it's a basic Deadspin rule: Drunk Red Sox fan videos must be featured. We don't make the rules, we just follow them....

Let's Laugh At The Dancing Red Sox Fans
Just to pile on ... some douchey Red Sox fans....

Boston Media Will Now Officially Cover Anything (And So Will We)
Because no Boston Red Sox stone shall be left unturned over NESN, Scott's Shots points out an odd video that features Manny getting intimate in his hotel room — watch yo mouth! — with his hairdresser, named LMonstro. (You have to sit through an annoying ad to watch the video.)...

Well, Chalk Up A No-Hitter For Curt Sch ... Doh!
Notes from a day in baseball:...

Do Not Taunt Julian Tavarez
Of all the athletes you'd want to make fun of while he's holding a baseball, Julian Tavarez seems like a particularly dangerous choice....

It Tastes Like The Back Of A LA School Bus
Ever wonder what it would be like to see Manny Ramirez savor the aroma of fine wine? (Manny, that's not grape juice ... Manny ... Manny ....) Get yourself to Yawkey Way tomorrow to see three Red Sox show off their new wines. It will be nice to see Schilling use a spit cup for something other than ch...

Well, We Suppose This Ruins Pitino's Master Plan
Yes, friends, it is a sad day in Celtics land. (It's a sad day in Grizzlies land too, but nobody cares about the Grizzlies.) All the hopes and dreams of Bill Simmons — who should have plenty to write about over the next five years — and those Golden Tee-playing Boston fans went up in a poof of lotte...

The Series That Could Bury The Yankees For Good
Notes from a day in baseball:...

Julian Tavarez Is The Doris Kearns Goodwin Of Baseball
In this day and age of instant gratification, it is reassuring to know that today's stars have the proper respect for those who came before them....

Roger's Back In Town
What they're saying around the blogs on Roger Clemens signing with the Yankees ......





