Sunday Notebooks
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3.0K17Red SoxMLB Notebook: Why Jackie Bradley Jr.’s metrics don’t do him justice; less is more for Tampa rotation and more
at Fort Myers, Fla.POSTED: 7:16 AM March 11, 2018Most analysts agree that measuring defense is the most challenging component of baseball’s ever-growing wave of analytics. There are plenty of variables to consider, which leads to intense debates about...
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3.3K6BruinsNHL Notebook: Charlie McAvoy impressing the masses around the league
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:44 AM March 4, 2018NHL coaches, especially at this point of the season, normally don’t like to talk about individual players. It doesn’t matter if it’s players on their own team or the opposition,...
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2.7K2CelticsNBA Notebook: Joe Johnson wasn’t on the Celtics’ radar this year after all
in HoustonPOSTED: 9:59 AM March 4, 2018HOUSTON — Joe Johnson’s tenure in Boston lasted only 48 games during his rookie season. The 36-year-old swingman was the No. 11 overall pick of the 2001 NBA Draft by...
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4.8K4PatriotsNFL Notebook: Tom Brady’s influence looms large among new generation of quarterbacks
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 3:11 AM March 4, 2018This week in the NFL Notebook, a look at how the Patriots have a fluid situation in their backfield, some stories about Danny Amendola from his college coach Mike Leach,...
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6.7K12Red SoxMLB Notebook: Red Sox would consider adding payroll despite luxury tax ramifications
at jetBlue ParkPOSTED: 3:11 AM March 4, 2018When the Red Sox finally signed off on their much-delayed five-year, $110 million deal with J.D. Martinez last week, the supposition around the game was that they were through adding...
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6.2K23Best of BSJ Free PreviewNBA Notebook: Will Kawhi Leonard become a potential trade target for Celtics this summer?
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:04 AM February 25, 2018The NBA trade market can be an unpredictable place for stars. Last June, you would have been laughed out of a room if you suggested that Kyrie Irving would be...
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2.3KBruinsNHL Notebook: Bruins GM Don Sweeney continues his due diligence ahead of trade deadline
at Air Canada CentrePOSTED: 6:51 PM February 24, 2018TORONTO — Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said he would still like to add a piece to the team, but he doesn’t know at this point if it would be...
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2.8K7Red SoxMLB Notebook: Francona’s influence strong on former players-turned-managers; Giants bet on veterans and more
at Fort Myers, Fla.POSTED: 3:58 PM February 24, 2018In the NFL, “coaching trees’’ are a popular concept. Hall of Famer Bill Parcells is often cited as someone who has had a number of former assistant and coordinators –...
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4.4K2PatriotsNFL Notebook: How do you dominate the scouting combine?
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 3:55 PM February 24, 2018This week in the NFL Notebook, how the Patriots deal with possible draftees at the combine, some thoughts on David Harris on the occasion of his retirement, and looking at...
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2.5K3BruinsNHL Notebook: A taste of the past would help grow today’s game
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 8:46 PM February 17, 2018There’s not enough personality in the NHL. Check that: there are plenty of characters in the league but their personalities aren’t front and center on a consistent basis as it...
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3.7K20Red SoxMLB Notebook: Unsolicited advice for Cora; growing importance of depth and education of Michael Chavis
at Fort Myers, Fla.POSTED: 7:40 PM February 17, 2018FORT MYERS, Fla. — One of the reasons the Red Sox hired Alex Cora – and others tried to – is his ability to communicate. As an added bonus, Cora...
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9.0K8PatriotsNFL Notebook: Per source, ‘reasonable chance’ James Harrison back with Patriots
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 6:03 PM February 17, 2018Taking a weekend trip around the NFL with a focus on the Patriots…
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3.3K19CelticsNBA Notebook: To right ship, Celtics should consider starting Marcus Smart
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 11:11 AM February 17, 2018When Celtics training camp opened, Marcus Smart was a strong candidate to start alongside Kyrie Irving in the backcourt. However, once the 23-year-old volunteered to come off the Celtics bench, he...
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2.1K2BruinsNHL Notebook: Ex-BC star could parlay Olympic experience into short-term return
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 12:01 PM February 11, 2018There are two significant events in the hockey world this month – the Winter Olympics and the NHL trade deadline. Despite the NHL not participating in PyeongChang, it doesn’t mean...
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2.3K3CelticsNBA Notebook: Grading the Cavs trade deadline moves: How much better did they get?
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:28 AM February 11, 2018The Cavaliers saved the NBA from a relatively quiet trade deadline day Thursday by blowing up an underwhelming roster after a disappointing first 50-plus games of the season. The number...
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7.2K23PatriotsNFL Notebook: Josh McDaniels keeping low-profile since his change of heart
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 9:56 AM February 11, 2018Taking a weekend trip around the NFL with a focus on the Patriots…
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3.7K15Red SoxMLB Notebook: Some Red Sox questions in search of answers
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 9:50 AM February 11, 2018Ten questions for the Red Sox heading into spring training: 1) Are the Red Sox done adding to the roster? Since November, the Red Sox have been engaged in a slow...
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3.2K2PatriotsNFL Notebook: Tom Brady relaxed in run-up to another Super Bowl appearance
at Mall of AmericaPOSTED: 10:39 AM February 4, 2018BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Taking a weekend spin around the NFL with a focus on the Patriots…
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1.9K5BruinsNHL Notebook: A tale of two defensemen
at BSJ HeadquartersPOSTED: 10:37 AM February 4, 2018There were two significant milestones for the Boston Bruins on Saturday. It was a reason to glimpse into the past for one player, and then also realize the bright future...
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