First Spring Training Game Tomorrow

In honor of the launch of baseball games (even though it's only spring training), I thought it would be appropriate to share some of my favorite baseball sites and some others of interest to the World Champs.

First, if you are a member of Red Sox Nation (and who in his/her right mind wouldn't be?), you must read this blog: "Surviving Grady." If you need an explanation for the name, you are herewith expelled from the Nation.

Next, you must read "The Remy Report," the website brought to us by the Remdawg himself. For those of you outside tv reach of everyday Sox games, Jerry Remy is a former baseball player who is now the color guy for the TV broadcasts of Sox games. He has turned into a real cult figure here in New England, selling everything from "Wally's" to kinda tacky jewelry. AND, if you wanna know what to buy me for Christmas next year, you can hire Jerry to record the welcome on our answering machine. And, I'm only half kidding.

Another item on my gift list: A Johnny is My Homeboy t-shirt. He is the MAN, in more ways than one. And if that one doesn't send your right-wing associates into fits of rage, try this.

And, if you want to read about one of the oddest baseball players ever, go here. I have no idea what makes Manny Ramirez tick -- nothing seems to bother him, he just keeps on hitting and grinning. We recently were watching (and re-living) last year's playoff games and watched Manny try to catch balls in left field and flop all over the place. Honest to God, even though I knew the outcome of the game, he still scared the shit out of me.

Part of the glue of this team comes from Kevin Millar, not to be confused with Bill Mueller (pronounced Miller) or new pitcher Wade Miller (also pronounced Miller). Here's a site that celebrates him. He, of course, was the one who began the ole "Cowboy Up" theme, which you can also plaster across your back.

Whatever you do...do not visit the Red Sox official site because the team paid a visit to the Chimp's house in DC today. My worlds collided in the worst possible way.

Anyway, it's time to play ball!

Update: I couldn't resist adding this one!