Fisk Goes After McGwire

Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk voiced his opinion on Mark McGwire and PED's and steroids.

"That's a crock," Fisk said in an interview with the Chicago Tribune. "There's a reason they call it performance-enhancing drugs. That's what it does -- performance enhancement. You can be good, but it's going to make you better. You can be average, but it is going to make you good. If you are below average, it is going to make you average. Some guys who went that route got their five-year, $35 million contracts and now are off into the sunset somewhere. Because once they can't use [steroids] anymore, they can't play anymore. "

While Fisk will always have a solid following in the memorabilia world, the jury remains out on Mark McGwire.

Papelbon Avoids Arbitration - Stock Goes Up

The Boston Red Sox and closer Jonathan Papelbon came to terms on a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday night. The deal, which means the Red Sox and Papelbon will avoid arbitration for the second straight offseason, has a base salary of $9.35 million with incentives that could make it worth more than $9.5 million, according to an industry source.In addition to the base salary, Papelbon will receive a $50,000 bonus if he finishes 60 games (he finished 59 last season). The deal also includes standard incentives for MVP, Cy Young, All-Star Game and so on.

His memorabilia plummeted in value after his blown save in the ALDS 2009. Now that he remains on the Sox, autographed baseballs are back in the $150 range.

Red Sox to Open Team Souvenir Store

The Red Sox have a plan to score more of the profits from team merchandise sales outside Fenway Park.Sox officials are seeking approval for a retail shop opening onto Van Ness Street near the historic ballpark’s Gate B and the Ted Williams statue, according to documents filed with the Boston Landmarks Commission.The $750,000 project would put the store under the grandstand and convert three existing garage doors in the exterior brick facade into a street entrance and display windows.

Vote for Small Business January 19th

Tuesday January 19th is the Senatorial election in Massachusetts. I implore you all to vote.

I'll be voting for small business.

Meet Red Sox Prospects Monday 1/18/10

The Red Sox kicked off their annual Rookie Program on Monday, providing 12 of the organization's top prospects a unique opportunity to maximize the present and prepare for the future.
This year's attendees include top pitching prospect Casey Kelly and shortstop Jose Iglesias, the Cuban defector who was signed to a Major League contract four months ago.
The roster also includes pitchers Randor Bierd, Felix Doubront, Ryne Miller, Junichi Tazawa, Kyle Weiland; catcher Luis Exposito; infielder Yamaico Navarro; and outfielders Ryan Kalish, Che-Hsuan Lin and Josh Reddick.

The young players will also go to a charitable endeavor, conducting a public autograph signing at the Best Buy in the Landmark Center, which is located at 401 Park Drive in Boston. That event takes place on Jan. 18 from 3:30-5 p.m. ET. Fans who make a $10 donation to the Jimmy Fund will be able to get autographs on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Big Papi Game Used Bat & Signed

Just Arrived in our warehouse - an uncracked game used bat of David Ortiz - the bat is authenticated by PSA of CA. Also the bat is hand signed by Ortiz and the signature is authenticated by JSA.

Patriots Connect 4 - 40% off

Our sister store, Exotic Flowers in Quincy Market is clearing out Patriots and Winter Classic Merchandise at 40% off.

Connect4, Scarves, Souvenir Pucks. All 40% off !

2005 All Star Game Used Base

The latest acquisition to the Fenway Collection 1912 - a game used base from the 2005 All Star Game in Detroit.

$500.00