http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/ The Globe's Tony Massarotti provides information, insight, and analysis on the Boston sports scene with a focus on the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins. en Copyright 2009 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:17:11 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Forward Patrice Bergeron has been a shining light as the Bruins endured a rocky start to the season, but then got back on track. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/bergeron_bouncing_back.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/bergeron_bouncing_back.html Bruins Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:17:11 -0500 For all that Tom Brady has accomplished during his career, he has never had a connection like the one he is currently enjoying with the remarkable Wes Welker. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/the_perfect_pair_of_the_patrio.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/the_perfect_pair_of_the_patrio.html Patriots Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:32:18 -0500 Here's a primer on what to expect and what to believe regarding the Red Sox as the free agent season gets in full swing. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/the_rules_of_free_agency.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/the_rules_of_free_agency.html Red Sox Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:36:59 -0500 There's plenty to talk about - the fourth down, the Celtics' losses, the fourth down, the Bruins losses, the fourth down, baseball free agency and the fourth down. Join the discussion at noon. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/chat_with_tony_at_noon_wednesd.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/chat_with_tony_at_noon_wednesd.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:02:16 -0500 In case you haven't noticed, the state of Boston sports isn't as rosy as it once was. There are questions across the board. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/a_disturbing_convergence_of_th.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/a_disturbing_convergence_of_th.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:02:53 -0500 Had Bill Belichick made a conventional decision with two minutes remaining last night, the Patriots might have woken up today as Super Bowl favorites. Instead, they remain a team with flaws and questions. And their coach is now one of them. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/in_bill_we_trust.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/in_bill_we_trust.html Patriots Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:52:58 -0500 In a place like Massachusetts, where fairness and liberal thinking are embraced, Peyton Manning must be defended. Even now. Even on the eve of the biggest football game of the year. In the considerable and extraordinary history of Boston sports,... http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/the_argument_for_manning.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/the_argument_for_manning.html Patriots Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:48:59 -0500 Can the Bruins still win the Stanley Cup? It's possible, especially when you consider they're off to the same kind of start the Penguins had last season. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/for_bs_story_has_been_penned.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/for_bs_story_has_been_penned.html Bruins Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:33:40 -0500 Tony's Top 5 NFL quarterbacks of all-time 5Troy Aikman. One of the great big-game quarterbacks of all-time, his regular-season stats don’t impress. But he was a winner. 4John Elway. OK, so he didn’t win a Super Bowl until Terrell... http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/tonys_top_fivenfl_quarterbacks.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/tonys_top_fivenfl_quarterbacks.html Extras Top5 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:54:47 -0500 asks you: Would you rather have Jason Bay or Matt Holliday?... http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/tony_massarotti_78.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/tony_massarotti_78.html Extras Status Straight Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:48:47 -0500 Forget the recent victories over the Titans, Bucs, and even the capable Dolphins. With Peyton Manning and undefeated Indianapolis looming Sunday night, the Patriots will now get a sense of just how realistic their championship hopes are. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/pats_colts_on_familiar_collsio.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/pats_colts_on_familiar_collsio.html Patriots Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:44:29 -0500 Tony's Top 5 Week 9 NFL picks against the spread 5NY Giants -5 over San Diego. So Eli Manning hasn't been playing well of late. So what? Something suggests that the Giants are going to run wild in this... http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/tonys_week_9_nfl_picks_against.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/tonys_week_9_nfl_picks_against.html Top5 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:56:30 -0500 is starting to wonder if Rasheed Wallace was right about the Celtics.... http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/tony_massarotti_77.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/tony_massarotti_77.html Extras Status Straight Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:53:21 -0500 There are few better options on the free agent market than Jason Bay, so the pressure is on for the Red Sox to make sure he stays in Boston. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/thus_begins_the_battle_over_ba.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/thus_begins_the_battle_over_ba.html Red Sox Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:47:18 -0500 Pedro Martinez no longer has the lightening bolts of his youth in his right arm, but the truth now remains the same as it was during his memorable performance in the 1999 postseason: He has always been a tremendously intelligent pitcher. Just ask Mike Hargrove. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/for_pedro_present_is_a_gift_fr.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/for_pedro_present_is_a_gift_fr.html Red Sox Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:09:18 -0500