Searching for Bobby Abreu

It wasn't until Feb. 12 that Bobby Abreu signed last winter, after waiting and waiting and waiting. The music had stopped, the big dollars were gone a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009

A new Chuck takes on Texas

At the conclusion of the winter meetings last week, a fellow traveler introduced himself, and as we went through the security line, we started talking...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws as New England Patriots guard Dan Connolly (63) protects in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. The Patriots...

For Patriots, Miami's never a vacation

The Patriots desperately need a road win, but Miami's no vacation.

The Yankees' case for Halladay

The Yankees, Mets and Red Sox have spent more money in free agency over the past decade than any other teams, as ESPN's esteemed Mark Simon notes: Bi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Roberto Alomar's brilliance still on display

You say you are young, and didn't see Roberto Alomar play? No problem. You get a chance to witness the brilliance of Roberto Alomar just about every ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Pats turn in disappointing effort on 'MNF'

The mailbag was overflowing after the Pats' disappointing effort vs. the Saints.

Signing Mauer a percentage play

There are a couple of Dodgers fans in Aberdeen, S.D., as I learned over the last week, and a lot of Orioles fans, because of the team's past minor lea...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Neal leaves with head injury

...attention from trainers on the sideline following the drive and was replaced at right guard by Dan Connolly on the Patriots' first drive of the fourth frame

Newfound attention for Connolly

...Since joining the Patriots as a member of their practice squad Sept. 12, 2007, offensive lineman Dan Connolly hasn't experienced a media rush like he did Thursday at Gillette Stadium. With starting center...

Shotgun snaps highlight importance of center spot

...He did not practice Wednesday. If Koppen can't play Sunday in Indianapolis, four-year veteran Dan Connolly would make his first career NFL start. It would be a tough spot for Connolly, but...

Matchups to watch in Pats-Colts clash

Breaking down some of the key matchups in Sunday's huge Patriots-Colts game.

Game balls from Miami win

...nine tackles (one for a loss), as he is on the field for every defensive play. Dan Connolly -- Top reserve center/guard fills in after starting center Dan Koppen leaves the game with a...

Snaps played by offensive skill players

...19 of 67 TE Mark LeVoir -- 11 of 67 WR Brandon Tate -- 5 of 67 FB Dan Connolly -- 2 of 67 (Snaps include two-point conversion, an offensive pass interference penalty, and two defensive...

Vollmer impressive in pass protection

...compliment to the Patriots' offensive line of Vollmer, left guard Logan Mankins, centers Dan Koppen and Dan Connolly, right guard Stephen Neal, and right tackle Nick Kaczur. Tight ends Chris Baker, Benjamin Watson and...