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 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:56:30 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 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 Rajon Rondo is getting his money from the Celtics, agreeing to a five-year, $55 million deal. And considering how he has performed early in this season, there is no doubt the 23-year-old playmaker will be worth his salary and then some. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/for_rondo_its_about_dollars_an.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/11/for_rondo_its_about_dollars_an.html Celtics Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:18:46 -0500 Jim Davis/Globe Staff The transformation of Rasheed Wallace is complete, the enemy of the people now serving as the man of the hour. As seamlessly as Wallace has joined the Celtics on the floor this season, he made a... http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/welcome_to_boston_sheed.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/welcome_to_boston_sheed.html Celtics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:14:07 -0500 I'm rooting for the Yankees, and you know what? Red Sox fans should be rooting for them too. Here's why. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/root_root_root_for_new_york.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/root_root_root_for_new_york.html Red Sox Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:23:00 -0500 There's plenty to discuss about Boston sports, and Tony will take your questions at noon today. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/chat_at_noon_with_tony.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/chat_at_noon_with_tony.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:35:14 -0500 Another week, another game, another relatively systematic dismantling of another team by the Patriots. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/another_seven_for_the_pats.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/another_seven_for_the_pats.html Patriots Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:24:28 -0500 Wondering about the Red Sox' short-term and long-term payroll commitments and flexibility? Mazz has the breakdown. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/all_about_the_money.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/all_about_the_money.html Red Sox Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:14:11 -0500 ...wonders if Brandon Tate is the answer.... http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/tony_massarotti_76.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/tony_massarotti_76.html Extras Status Straight Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:11:50 -0500 Tony's Top 5 Reasons for Alex’ Rodriguez newfound October success 5The law of averages. Look, he’s been a good player for a long time. He was bound to start hitting in the playoffs sooner or later. 4We emphasized the... http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/tonys_top_5_reasons_for_alex_r.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/tonys_top_5_reasons_for_alex_r.html Extras Top5 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:05:27 -0500 In this decade at least, the Patriots have been as close as it comes to a sure thing in the NFL. Tony knows why. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/death_taxes_and_the_patriots.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/death_taxes_and_the_patriots.html Patriots Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:52:09 -0500 Are the Patriots running it up on purpose? Do they need another running back? Those are among the questions Tony had during Sunday's Patriots-Titans game. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/like_pats_the_mind_was_running.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/like_pats_the_mind_was_running.html Patriots Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:22:08 -0500 It's been five days since Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon's improbable implosion ended the Red Sox season -- a season in which he had been more inconsistent than in years past. Is the club concerned his run of excellence may be coming to an end? Not a chance, says pitching coach John Farrell, and he explains why. http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/case_closed.html http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2009/10/case_closed.html Red Sox Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:58:29 -0500