The Red Sox have started the season slowly, squeezing a four-game losing streak between two Pedro Martinez starts. I’ve seen both games, and I’m pretty much convinced that he’s the dominant player–not just pitcher, but player–in the game today, and I encourage anyone with the opportunity to see him perform in person to do so….
Ray Ratto has been one of the finest sports writers in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years, first with the San Francisco Chronicle and more recently with the Examiner. The rest of the country got their first taste of Ray’s work in the late, lamented National. In addition to his local work, Ratto…
OPENING DAY, TAKE TWO “I think today was huge. It’s a really big deal for me.” — Gabe Kapler, Rangers outfielder, on hitting a pair of home runs “It’s not a sign. It’s just the first game. We’ve got a lot of games left.” — Tony Muser, Royals manager, on losing a late lead and…