In 2008 "they" the Independents came out in droves to elect President Obama, Tuesday they did the same in Massachusetts for Senator elect Scott Brown. The guys will discuss Rubba Shoes day working the polls. The loss of another radio talent to executive budget cuts - shocking! Uncle Dukes will check in with the Big 3 and the guys will make their predictions for the championship weekend in the NFL. All that and the spending spree continues at Fenway, has Theo put the final pieces in place for a 2010 World Series run? We'll see what the guys think he might have up his sleeve next. It's all here on the weekend preview of the Wicked Pissa Dude Podcast, thanks for listening and enjoy your weekend.

theshow@wickedpissadude.com

Labels: Barack Obama, Big 3, championship weekend, Fenway Park, independents, Massachusetts, NFL, pete sheppard, rubba shoes, scott brown, Theo Epstein, timmy, uncle dukes, World Series

No...we're not talking about Randy Moss' performance during Sunday's game against the Panthers, but rather the Red Sox signing John Lackey...is it done yet? He's here for a physical, we believe it's wrapped up.

Labels: Boston Red Sox, John lackey, New England Patriots, Randy Moss, Theo Epstein, Tom Brady

All of the staffs beloved teams are on enemy turf (no pun intended) this weekend. Scotty Dukes Wolverines are in Madison, Rubba Shoes Irish are at Pittsburgh and Timmy's Eagles are in Virginia to take on the Cavaliers. Not to mention another flight to Indianapolis for our New England Patriots. What gives? Dr. Bobby Dugan puts the guys through a verbose yet informational explanation of why the Colts always seem to host these games. They'll check to see if anything is boiling on Theo's "hot stove" and round up the fantasy scores to see who has bragging rights, for now at least. It's the weekend preview with Timmy & Rubba Shoes on the Wicked Pissa Dude Podcast. Thanks for listening, have a great weekend and thanks again to all of our military personnel present and past.

theshow@wickedpissadude.com

Labels: Boston College Eagles, Indiapolis Colts, lucas oil stadium, michigan wolverines, notre dame, Theo Epstein

When the Red Sox and the Angels were set to play yet again in the ALDS most people thought it would be business as usual. The Sox have dominated the Halos over the past few seasons when it mattered most. I am not going to sit here and lie to you and say that I was not one of those people, I was thinking that the teams were more evenly matched this season, but none the less the Sox were going to win. Well the day has to come when you no longer have someones number, it happens in every sport (Pats vs Colts is the first that comes to mind) and for the Red Sox it has now happened in back to back seasons. The Tampa Bay Rays lost the "Devil" in their name and then lost the jinx against the Sox and bounced them out in the ALCS.

Labels: Boston Red Sox, clay buchholz, Dice-K, Indiapolis Colts, Jason Bay, Jason Varitek, Los Angeles Angels of Aneheim, New England Patriots, Playoffs, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Theo Epstein, Tim Wakefield

Unfortunately I am a fan that roots with my heart and not with my mind. I didn't want to see Pedro go after the '04 season, obviously a good move. I didn't want to see the Pats let Willie McGinest go, obviously a good move. So, now that Jason Varitek has filed for free agency and the Red Sox only have a 15-day window to sign him, I don't want him to go, but I might be thinking with my heart again.

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Tek's numbers this season were obviously terrible and his post season production was less then stellar, but there's just something about him that I think is the glue to the Boston Red Sox. I don't think Tek is a guy you can expect to be an offensive powerhouse, but he certainly is a guy you can rely on to keep your pitchers strong through seven innings and call an incredible game behind the plate.So, what is Sir Theo to do? I think I know what he'll do, he's probably going to let Tek go. I don't think after the season he had that the Red Sox could even justify signing him, but they should. The things Tek brings to the organization will never show up on a stat sheet, but they are the invaluable pieces to us putting together another run at a title in '09 and beyond.

Another thing to keep in mind is that Tek got divorced this year and had a tough year personally. Don't think that affected him on the field? Think again. Even Curt Schilling referenced it in an interview with EEI earlier this year. Tek had a tough year. Let's give him the benefit of the doubt and resign him. If he gets hurt, we've always got Kevin Cash!! Hahaha!!

adam@wickedpissadude.com

Labels: Boston Red Sox, Jason Varitek, Pedro Martinez, Theo Epstein, Willie McGinest

James Posey's agent announced today that the most coveted of all free agents on the market, James Posey has signed a deal with the New Orlean's Hornets for $25 mil.

This begs the question, has Danny Ainge earned our respect enough for us not to question his judgement? I don't know. I mean if Belichick or Theo make a move, no one in the Boston area will ever question it. We might be pissed if Manny leaves after this year, but if Theo said it was the right thing, we would agree.

In this case though, can we really give Danny a pass? I don't think so. He made what, a couple of good moves last year? I know I know, he's a god for bringing KG and Ray Ray in along with the other role players, but that's ONE season. If he does it consistently and makes moves that will keep us contenders for an extended amount of time, then he'll earn that right. For now, Mr. Ainge, talk to me at the end of the 2008-2009 season when we have ring #2 and you will have Theo/Billy status, but until then get on the free agent market my friend and find a replacement for Posey.

As for Posey, James, you weren't a Celtic for nearly long enough. You were a superstah in our eyes and we will be forever greatful for the things that you did to help us win Banner #17. Go ahead man, get your money. Enjoy NO and maybe we'll see you in the playoffs...probably not.

adam@wickedpissadude.com

Labels: Bill Belichick, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Danny Ainge, James Posey, New England Patriots, New Orleans Hornets, Theo Epstein

I absolutley love this article on Yahoo today about the All-Overpaid and All-Underpaid teams in Major League Baseball. Not only for the fact that A-Rod tops the list (it's actually Derek Jeter that's on the list, but I get all of these dill holes confused, thanks Ryan for pointing that out.) as one of the most overpaid players in the game, but that Youk tops the list of the most underpaid.





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Labels: A-Rod, All Over-Paid team, All Under-paid team, David Ortiz, Kevin Youklis, Theo Epstein