[Gotham Dark Knight]

There are a lot of things you can say about me. For example, you may question my sanity or my math skills as fans of RLYW have recently done. Yet when it comes to critiquing Weblogs, the one thing you can’t say about me is that I am not an “equal opportunity offender.” I am. Thus, while last week I took aim at sub par Yankee Blogs, this week I will focus my attention on the Blogs of the Yankee’s long time rival, the Boston Red Sox.



The Professional, The Idiot, and The Tailback
http://www.crimsonlibbersoxfan.blogspot.com/


If truth be told, I had high hopes for a Blog with such a quirky name. As a rule of thumbs, I tend to like quirky things, but I couldn’t get past the bizarre factor with this one. Look, I have nothing against Star Trek, Veggies, or the Boston Red Sox, but I wouldn’t mix the three and call it a Blog. To be fair, this site has some good Red Sox’s pictures, but too often off-beat gives way to just plain weird. But hey if you’re a Trekkie, who also happens to like the Red Sox, well then this Blog is for you. The rest of you are better off looking else where.

Ratings:

Design: Swing and a Miss

Content: At the Plate with a Fungo Bat

Graphics: Back to the Minors

Humor: Spring Training Double

Commentary: Ball takes a Bad Bounce


Scouting Report: Missed the Turn to the Star Trek Convention.


El Guapo's Ghost
http://www.elguaposghost.blogspot.com/

Okay this is the part where I swallow my pride and apology to those poor fans of RLYW. El Guapo’s Ghost claims to be a Blog put together by a “stats geek.” But having made the claim, it then fails to deliver. Even RLYW without a pie chart could make a better claim on the argument for a “Blog driven by a stats geek.” So yes, to those who took offense at my write up of RLYW last week, “I am truly, truly sorry, I had not crossed path’s with “El Guapo’s Ghost.” Now there, don’t we both feel better?


Ratings:

Design: Pitcher At Bat

Content: Weak Single to Right

Graphics: A-Ball

Humor: Back-up Infielder

Commentary: Infield Single


Scouting Report: If it makes it to the Show its because of the Glove.



Obey Pedro
http://www.obeypedro.com/

Maybe this Blog went to pots when Pedro took off for New York. If so, it should now be listed in critical condition and on life support. With Spring Training going into full swing, and all other Red Sox bloggers hurrying to jot down the latest minutiae that is taking part in Red Sox camp, Obey Pedro is left back at the starting blocks. Its latest post reports that there is nothing yet to talk about from Sox camp this year. Okay, we get it, Pedro’s gone, but doggone it dude there is plenty left to write about. So get a little motivated and start typing away. As it is, Pedro is in the ICU, its pulse is weak and soon they will be erecting a tomb stone that reads, “Rest in Peace Pedro.”

Ratings:

Design: Intentional Walk

Content: On Injured Reserve

Graphics: Safe at First on Fielder’s Choice

Humor: Wild Pitch Rolls to the Back Stop

Commentary: Fails to show up for Practice


Scouting Report: Content to sit on the Bench and Collect a Paycheck.



A Red Sox Fan In Pinstripe Territory
http://letsgosox.blogspot.com/

Look I have empathy for anyone caught behind enemy lines. And truth be told, this site has some humor to it. What it doesn’t have is a lot of info on the Red Sox. So if you want a journal of what it feels like to live in New York as a Sox’s fan, sure why not indulge in this simplistic Blog. On the other hand, if you are looking for news on the Sox and Spring Training speculations, its best to go look elsewhere.

Ratings:

Design: AA- Ball

Content: Cricket is not really Baseball.

Graphics: Sent to the Showers

Humor: Had to Hustle into Second to Avoid the Tag

Commentary: Single to the Opposite Field


Scouting Report: Those that Can’t Play Often Coach.


Well Sox Blog fans, that’s my review and I am sticking to it. No use wasting your time trying to tell me where the horse and cart jump off the tracks. You are better off contacting these sites and demanding a total improvement in the quality of their Blog offerings. After all, you are the consumer. You have the right to be heard.

[Lefty Noob]

Gotham, Gotham, Gotham... didn't you learn your lesson the last time? So, how long do you think it'll be until the rabid Sox fans start pouring into the forum looking for a piece of your virtual hide? Tomorrow? Thursday, maybe?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Gotham, Gotham, Gotham... didn't you learn your lesson the last time? So, how long do you think it'll be until the rabid Sox fans start pouring into the forum looking for a piece of your virtual hide? Tomorrow? Thursday, maybe?

Lefty my man, I am a slow learner, you know that...and I do have tendency to stick my foot deep into my mouth, but buddy I am not wrong about these sites...I stand by my words my good man....but hey, just out of respect for you, I will spare the Pittsburg teams

[Lefty Noob]

Ha ha! Well, if you do go after the Bucs, just be aware that I may respond in kind and do a "Worst Columbus Blue Jackets Blogs" thread. You don't really wanna see the gloves come off, do you Gotham?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Ha ha! Well, if you do go after the Bucs, just be aware that I may respond in kind and do a "Worst Columbus Blue Jackets Blogs" thread. You don't really wanna see the gloves come off, do you Gotham?

Lefty, Lefty, Lefty...like there are enough Columbus Blogs to get a "worst list going"...pleeeze...but I am an equal opportunity offender....send me the list and I will pick on the Columbus Blogs in equal fashion...I am just providing a public service my good man...I'll tell you what, I won't write one on the Bucs without submitting it for your stamp of approval...how's that for earning some clout in my book?

[Lefty Noob]

What more can I say, Gotham. I am touched by your kindness. I almost feel compelled to start a bad Blue Jackets blog just so you can have material for one of your threads.

Furthermore, I ask, nay, insist that you bash bad Pirates blogs just as you would any other team's material. After all, you have taken up this burden, to make the Internet a better place free of the septic waste that is second-rate fan-penned commentary. Especially those lacking pie charts. Only you can do this for humanity. Carry on smartly, my friend, carry on smartly.