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Red Sox reporter at NBC Sports Boston. Not a big fan of dogs. Tufts alum. The pic stays.

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Joined May 2009
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John Tomase
7 months
Still having a hard time accepting the casual cruelty that Curt Schilling inflicted upon former teammate Tim Wakefield for what turned out to be his last three days on earth. Just rotten beyond words. He lacked the decency to allow him to die on his own terms.
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John Tomase
2 years
Favorite moment of the night: After Brown's long heat-check 3 made it 83-60, this was Tatum's reaction.
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John Tomase
2 years
Tom Brady fact of the day: he's the last Montreal Expos draftee (18th round, 1995) still active in professional sports.
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John Tomase
7 months
Dear Patriots fans under 35: Welcome to what it used to be like.
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John Tomase
9 months
Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."
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John Tomase
2 years
Since Chris Sale's 5-year, $145 million extension took effect in 2020 he has: * Made 11 starts * Posted a playoff ERA of 8.00 * Missed nearly 2 years to Tommy John * Contracted COVID * Broken a rib throwing a pitch * Broken a pinky on a liner * Broken a rib falling off a bike
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John Tomase
7 months
Couple of Tim Wakefield stories. 1. In 2017, I was hosting a weekend show on WEEI and we asked for callers' most beloved Boston athlete -- not the best, but the guy they most respected. Wake won in a surprising landslide. My phone buzzed. "Thx," he wrote. "That's really nice."
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John Tomase
5 years
In memory of Nick Cafardo, nicest guy in journalism and last of his kind. This is an unspeakably sad day.
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John Tomase
2 years
Oh man did Better Call Saul deliver a finale worthy of the entire Breaking Bad universe. Who could've known the tale of Jimmy McGill would rival that of Walter White? Each man orchestrated exactly the ending he deserved. Here's to 14 years of greatness.
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John Tomase
1 year
If Bogaerts plays out his contract, he'll spend more seasons in a Padres uniform than a Red Sox uniform. This isn't Jon Lester -- it's Carlton Fisk.
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John Tomase
6 years
I'm not sure you're going to find a better photo that summarizes David Price's night better than this one from Paul Rutherford of USA Today.
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John Tomase
2 years
No one makes the Red Sox watchable, regardless of the product on the field, like Dennis Eckersley. He's every bit as enthusiastic about the game in person as he is on the screen. Just a massive loss for Red Sox fans.
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John Tomase
1 year
Four years into the Chaim Bloom Era, what are we watching? Why is this roster acceptable?
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John Tomase
4 years
Reminder: without the reporting of @EvanDrellich and @Ken_Rosenthal , MLB wouldn't have opened an investigation into the Astros or Red Sox.
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John Tomase
3 years
Marcelo Mayer attended the same high school as Adrian Gonzalez. He's a five-tool shortstop. This is stunning. It's like the Red Sox actually had the first pick in the draft.
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John Tomase
2 years
I am trying to recall any team in any sport making this kind of turnaround within a season without dramatically altering the roster. The Celtics were unwatchable and now they're unstoppable.
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John Tomase
4 years
Dear idiots: Please stop shopping in pairs. One of you can stay home and the other will manage. Whole Foods and Market Basket aren't date night. They're Walking Dead supply runs--get in and GTFO. Quit dawdling at the granola. If you make me sick, I swear to Christ I'll find you.
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John Tomase
3 years
He threw out the first pitch to Eck only three weeks ago, and even with an oxygen tank, he still had that twinkle. What a sad day. What an institution. Red Sox broadcasts will never be the same.
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NewsCenter 5 has learned that beloved #Boston Red Sox broadcaster and former player Jerry Remy has died. He was 68 years old and in the middle of his 7th cancer battle. Rest in peace, Jerry. 💔 #RemDawg #RIP #RedSox #baseball #MLB
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John Tomase
8 months
Red Sox ticket price for this afternoon's game vs. Yankees on StubHub: $1. WooSox ticket price for tonight's game vs. Syracuse on StubHub: $5.
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John Tomase
4 years
Biggest leads by game in Eastern Conference Finals: Game 1 -- Celtics, 14 Game 2 -- Celtics, 17 Game 3 -- Celtics, 20 Game 4 -- Heat, 12 Game 5 -- Celtics, 19 Tell me why they can't win this.
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John Tomase
2 years
I'm all for whatever gets a deal done, but can we take just a moment to acknowledge the absurdity of 14 teams making baseball's playoffs? You play 162 games so half of the league can advance?
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John Tomase
2 years
In his last 10 games, Jayson Tatum has won head-to-head matchups with Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Ja Morant, and now Kevin Durant. Throw in Trae Young, too. That's a lot of either MVP candidates or past winners or both.
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John Tomase
11 months
@sepinwall Me: "WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!?" My wife, a casual viewer: "Tony just got killed. Remember how they said you never hear the one that gets you?" Me: "No! He's not dead! The cut just signifies the end of this particular story! It's a moment in time!" Her: "Yeah, no, he's dead."
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John Tomase
5 years
End of an era. Best columnist I've ever read in my life and best radio guy I got to work with at WEEI. He deserves a better ending than this.
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Gerry Callahan
5 years
Well, that was fun. After 20 years in morning drive, I did my last show on WEEI this morning. Thanks to all who listened. Unfortunately, this ain’t a movie. Sometimes the bad guys win. Much more to come.
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John Tomase
1 year
So much for momentum. You let your players get to free agency, this is what happens. I do not blame the Red Sox for not matching that deal. I do blame them for effing this up royally in April. Great deal for Bogaerts, sad day for Red Sox fans.
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John Tomase
1 year
If Rafael Devers and Red Sox are only $80 million apart, as Jon Heyman reports, then there's no reason deal can't get done. It means Red Sox have made a legitimate offer. First encouraging news of offseason.
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John Tomase
2 years
Worth noting that Hosmer attended the same high school as Red Sox prospect Triston Casas (American Heritage in Plantation, Fla.) and has worked with the youngster since he was a teenager.
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John Tomase
8 months
I'm conflicted on whether we should write about the Wakefields, even after the team's statement. They've requested privacy over an intensely personal matter that has only become public because an ex-teammate lacks basic decency.
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John Tomase
3 years
Huge ovation for @DonOrsillo in Fenway Park during Pedroia ceremony.
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John Tomase
3 years
I'm gonna throw this out there for no particular reason, but the Astros swept the middle three games in Washington during the 2019 World Series to take a 3-2 lead and then lost Games 6 and 7 at Minute Maid. Just sayin'...
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John Tomase
3 years
First they cheer for a baby, now Red Sox fans are singing along to Mr. Brightside by The Killers. How the hell does the whole park know all the lyrics!?! This is just turning into a big party.
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John Tomase
5 years
The world may be a pretty terrible place right now, but of this much I am certain: it's better with David Ortiz in it. Get well soon.
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John Tomase
1 year
Red Sox have won five in a row. They're 18-14 despite playing eight series against teams either in first or second place in their respective divisions. I freely admit I did not see this coming.
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John Tomase
3 months
I don't know when Theo will really make his impact felt on the Red Sox (it won't be in the next 2 weeks before spring training), but it will happen. He is the 1 voice capable of piercing Henry's bubble and convincing him to spend again. This is a good day if you're a Red Sox fan.
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John Tomase
6 years
E-Rod just ran to second like I jog through a crosswalk when I want the driver to think I care about his time.
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John Tomase
1 year
@TimBritton Schrödinger's flyover.
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John Tomase
2 years
When I wrote about Red Sox pitchers drinking beer during games in 2011, the rotation froze me out. Beckett was obsessed with finding "the snitch." I thought it was going to be a problem, but Jon Lester didn't let it. He knew that he had screwed up, not me. Showed real character.
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John Tomase
2 years
How the f*ck does Duran not chase that ball once he sees it land?
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John Tomase
2 years
Kevin Plawecki was a good teammate, but Red Sox players need to stop moping over personnel decisions and look in the mirror. If they'd played better, their buddy would still be here. Bloom's an easy target, but there's been way too much whining this year.
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John Tomase
8 months
The NESN broadcast is so much better with Lou Merloni. Dave O'Brien mentions that lightning struck a tree in his yard and says he'd welcome the help if anyone in Salem, NH has a chainsaw. "Are you asking if anyone in New Hampshire has a chainsaw!?" Lou asks. Give him every game.
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John Tomase
9 months
Has anyone noticed that Dave O'Brien is getting more pointed in his commentary on NESN? A much-needed injection of reality for the broadcast. The only analyst who offers any criticism is Framingham Lou.
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John Tomase
2 years
I haven't thought about Julio Lugo in years, but the news of his death sent me rummaging through my attic in search of a reminder of a small, long-ago act of kindness.
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John Tomase
7 months
If Shohei Ohtani is indeed prioritizing winning after years of missing the playoffs in Anaheim, it's hard to see why he would choose Boston.
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John Tomase
3 years
Watching the 2021 Red Sox turn into the 2020 Red Sox is an unexpected and unwelcome development.
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John Tomase
7 years
Worth repeating: today would've been Chyna Thomas's 23rd birthday.
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John Tomase
3 years
Aaron Judge has never hit higher than .285 and the ESPN broadcast is talking about his Triple Crown chances? What am I missing?
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John Tomase
1 year
Red Sox who have seriously exceeded expectations: Verdugo, Winckowski, Wong, Duran, Crawford, possibly Yoshida. They're quickly becoming the team no one wants to see. If they prevail tomorrow, they'll equal last season's win total vs. Jays.
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John Tomase
1 month
Andrew Bailey arrived with ideas of how to improve the Red Sox rotation, chief among them throwing strike 1 and dominating the first 3 pitches of every at-bat. I'd say the message is taking, because over 4 games in Seattle, Red Sox starters walked just 1 batter total.
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John Tomase
6 days
What a great call by Sean McDonough. The voice cracking is reminiscent, if you're old enough, of Tom Brunansky's sliding catch off camera to clinch the 1990 AL East title.
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Conor Ryan
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Your best players step up in the most important moments. What a moment for David Pastrnak.
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John Tomase
3 years
This crowd is legitimately making a difference. Crazy energy. Red Sox are feeding off it.
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John Tomase
3 years
The Red Sox, Yankees, and Blue Jays all have 62 losses. It's going to be a hell of a finish.
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John Tomase
11 months
Live look at Brad Stevens.
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John Tomase
4 years
We have officially reached the "ignoring the arrows on the aisles and shopping any damn direction I please" phase of the pandemic, which means we're gonna be locked down again by October.
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John Tomase
5 years
"Having a catch" is not a thing. You play catch, and I will accept no arguments on this.
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Just a grandfather and grandson having a catch.
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John Tomase
11 months
What I'll think of when I think of Marcus Smart: wheeling my daughter into Children's with a broken ankle almost exactly two years ago and being greeted by this. He dedicated himself to the community in ways that mattered.
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John Tomase
7 months
Tim Wakefield gave so much to Boston and the Jimmy Fund. No one walked the walk like he did when it came to charity. Just a crushing loss for the city. Rest in peace.
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John Tomase
1 year
Tony Mazz announces he won't be back on Red Sox games with NESN this year. It's a shame, because he had a chance to be a compelling voice on the air, but it's clear the station was never comfortable letting him be himself.
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John Tomase
3 months
Red Sox open Grapefruit slate against NU today. Imagine if they had fielded this lineup: RF Betts 3B Devers 2B Bogaerts DH Martinez LF Schwarber SS Story 1B Casas CF Rafaela C Vazquez It was entirely possible, and for a reasonable price. You can cry now.
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John Tomase
3 years
Alex Cora notes that perfect homestand started with tribute to No. 15 (Dustin Pedroia) and ends with 15 runs.
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John Tomase
5 years
Updated story says Ortiz was shot in back and bullet exited through his stomach, which obviously sounds a lot more serious than being shot in the leg.
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Hieren a David Ortiz en confunso incidente en bar de la Zona Oriental
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John Tomase
2 years
Can't argue with move to DFA Jackie Bradley Jr. based on his numbers, but Red Sox did him no favors by constructing a roster that forced him to start. He should've been a fourth outfielder who played some vs. RHPs, not the everyday right fielder.
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John Tomase
2 years
The Warriors pretended to respect the Celtics, but they clearly didn't mean it, and they still don't get it. They think the 4th quarter of Game 1 was a fluke, which proves they don't understand what the C's are about at all. But they're about to learn.
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John Tomase
2 years
It's great that the Red Sox value versatility, but perhaps sticking an infielder in right field and an outfielder at first base is not the best use of their considerable resources.
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John Tomase
5 years
Including 2019, Dustin Pedroia is owed $40 million through 2021. I have a hard time understanding the vitriol towards the deal. Not only did he already earn the money, he has suffered what might be lifelong damage while playing here. Why should he leave a penny on the table?
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John Tomase
8 years
OH MY GOD MOOKIE DID THE CARLTON!
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John Tomase
3 years
If Red Sox win upcoming series against the Orioles -- as they should, but who knows? -- they're guaranteed to gain a game on either the Yankees or Blue Jays, who square off next. Boston still owns easiest path to playoffs, not that anyone wants to hear that now.
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John Tomase
7 months
As Red Sox try to find next new-school GM to combine analytics with biomechanical systems blah blah blah ... consider Dave Dombrowski, who is decidedly old-school: built core of '94 Expos, WS-winning Marlins and Red Sox, best Tigers team since '80s, and today's exciting Phillies.
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John Tomase
2 years
Jarren Duran would thrive in that part of Alaska where the sun sets for two months.
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John Tomase
5 years
Logan Airport is full of marathon runners heading home. Good riddance, fit skinny people. You are not America. I am America.
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John Tomase
7 years
@Schneider_CM @AP Nuclear Winter is Coming.
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John Tomase
2 months
The death of Stacy Wakefield just months after her husband, Tim, is devastating. A power couple in local philanthropic circles, and now they're both gone. Thoughts to their two children amidst this unspeakable loss.
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John Tomase
5 years
You will not meet a nicer, more respected writer. We bonded over our shared experiences covering the Patriots and Red Sox, and I'm not alone in saying you knew he was in your corner. We lost a great one today, and my heart breaks for his family and coworkers.
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Nick Cafardo, our widely respected baseball columnist, died Thursday in Fort Myers, Fla. He was 62. We will miss him dearly.
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John Tomase
5 years
Mookie Betts apparently promised a Make-a-Wish child a home run before tonight's game. He ended up sending him home with three.
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John Tomase
5 years
Rondo, when asked on TNT what he thinks when he plays in Boston: "Home, where it all started. Danny believed in me from Day 1, and my career probably wouldn't be the same if I went anywhere else."
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2 years
I'm not just saying this because I used to work with him and genuinely like him, but I actually believe @TonyMassarotti will do the best job of the three names floated to join Dave O'Brien in the NESN broadcast booth, per @AlexReimer1 .
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John Tomase
5 years
Nobody in Boston takes themselves less seriously than Gary, which is why he'll probably hate all the tributes pouring in. Sports fans need you. Random drum kits in Guitar Center need you. New England-based movies looking for a baritone broadcaster need you. Get well soon!
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Gary Tanguay
5 years
Some personal news to share. @NBCSBoston @NBCSCameraGuys
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John Tomase
3 years
I put these in an album nearly 40 years ago. Teammates forever.
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John Tomase
3 years
I mean, this Red Sox team.
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John Tomase
4 years
David Ortiz not happy w/Mike Fiers. "Oh, after you make your money, after you get your ring, you decide to talk about it? Why didn't you talk about it during the season when it was going on? Why didn't you say, 'I don't want to be no part of it?' So you're looking like a snitch."
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John Tomase
6 years
Kneel for the anthem and you're an ungrateful son of a bitch who should maybe leave the country. Kneel for Putin, and you're a strong leader who trusts the KGB over the CIA.
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John Tomase
9 years
Mayweather just thanked God, and God just packed up his sh*t and wished humanity good luck.
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John Tomase
6 years
Remember when none of us (justifiably) wanted to see David Price start another playoff game? To his credit, this is one of the few times an athlete can legitimately play the "no one believed in me" card.
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John Tomase
3 years
Dug this out of a box of HS stuff: a Trinity Rep playbill for a 1989 production of Joe Turner's Come and Gone starring none other than 2021 Oscar nominee @violadavis . Turns out she's been performing August Wilson for a long time.
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John Tomase
6 years
The great Dennis Eckersley on why he wasn't particularly close to teammate Fred Lynn back in the day: "When I played with him in '78, I was a *maniac*. Are you kidding me? I was single and just livin' hard."
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John Tomase
11 months
Matt Dermody defended his use of the N-word in an old Twitter post only five days ago, and he's still in the Red Sox organization. This whole mess is calling Chaim Bloom's leadership and judgment into question.
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John Tomase
7 years
Just returned from parent-teacher night to discover @JohnDennisWEEI wants to fight me. I'll answer his questions if he can blow below a .19.
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5 years
In all seriousness, it's nice to Schilling in public again. His place in Red Sox history should be apolitical.
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John Tomase
7 years
These people have something in common, but I can't white put my finger on it.
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Mike Moses
7 years
People in the crowd are starting to toss @Patriots gear into the fire as things get underway @cbsboston #WBZ
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John Tomase
5 years
Strangest part of David Price ripping Eckersley was his contention that Eck isn't popular with former teammates. He remains friendly with Rick Manning, who stole his wife, and he threw out a first pitch to Kirk Gibson, who could've ruined his career. Who doesn't like Eck?
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2 years
I dunno, I'd like to see my franchise player dominate a 37-year-old defender with a bad leg.
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John Tomase
5 years
Kyrie defection will look awful for 3 months when he plays his ass off and beams in every highlight while marveling at how freeing it is to be home. But let's see what happens after the honeymoon, when he's moody and miserable again, because maintaining the facade is exhausting.
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John Tomase
8 years
Andrew Benintendi of the Red Sox pays tribute to the King of Pop himself with tonight's Win, Dance, Repeat.
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John Tomase
3 years
Highlight of Pedroia's press conference: WBZ's Jonny Miller telling him to have a good rest of his life. "You plan on never seeing me again, Jonny!??"
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John Tomase
3 years
Kendrick Perkins nails the biggest problem with Celtics offense: "My-turn basketball."
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John Tomase
5 years
The Red Sox and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi are reportedly close to agreeing on a four-year deal to keep the free agent postseason hero in Boston.
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John Tomase
6 years
Tom Brady could've demanded Alex Reimer's head. Instead he showed compassion. It served as a reminder that Brady has conducted himself with decency for 18 years here.
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John Tomase
4 months
Love the Sale trade. By moving on, Craig Breslow removes a constant source of uncertainty from his rotation, and even lands a second baseman with some potential in Grissom. I will say this about Sale: He wasn't some layabout cashing his checks, but his body simply let him down.
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1 year
It's starting to feel like entrusting the prime championship years of the Jays to a rookie head coach was maybe not the best idea.
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