Nomah! We still love yah! Even though you play in the Bay Areah!
Nomar Garciaparra cried a little cry tonight as he returned to Boston for the first time since he was traded from the Red Sox in 2004. He got a standing ovation, and the reaction from the right-coast bloggers was a collective “wait, he still exists?” From Small White Ball:
The trade was a catalyst and whether you want to solely point to the extraction of Nomar as a reason for the Red Sox’ success, so be it.
And just like that, Nomar Garciaparra – the man that became a New England sports icon – faded away into relative, injury-riddled obscurity…until Monday night.
Because stepping into Fenway Park makes you legitimate. Just ask Jimmy Fallon.
The A’s can thank Brett Anderson for the win tonight — he threw a two-hit shutout — but don’t expect fans to welcome back the A’s to Oakland no matter what happens over the rest of the road trip. The Coliseum is set to raise parking rates after a tax dispute between Alameda County and the city of Oakland. Can’t we settle this? For the kids?
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The Vote for Pablo movement gained some mo’ tonight as Panda hit a grand slam in the Giants’ victory over the Marlins. If the kids with cameras thing doesn’t sway you to vote, the Giants announced all voters would be entered to win a luxury suite. Isn’t that bribery or something? Merc
Amare to the Warriors could still happen. But we already did our “Forget about Amare” post. This is unacceptable. Golden State of Mind
Jeff Garcia is talking just like a backup … a backup who desperately wants to start. LA Times
Original 49er Bob Titchenal, also a former SJSU coach, passes away. Maiocco
Jerry Rice will get ESPN’s “Homecoming” treatment on Thursday. The Bay Area Sports Blog was in attendance at the taping of this at Great America, and we can tell you there were some great stories flung around by comedian pass-catcher Rice. Hot Read
Scott Hairston was a little shocked to hear he had been traded to the A’s. “He choked up when talking to reporters.” Man those A’s are emotional. MLB.com
Trade the Mad Bum? Are you crazy? Just mad? Bay Bridge Baseball
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By Peter on Monday, July 6th, 2009 at 11:28 pm.
Tags: Golden State Warriors, Oakland A's, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants