<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:atom='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' version='2.0'><channel><atom:id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874</atom:id><lastBuildDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:00:59 +0000</lastBuildDate><title>Blogging ... at The Ballyard</title><description>Observations and opinions about the grand game of baseball, with a particular emphasis on the Cape Cod Baseball League and other New England regional gems (including the independent Brockton Rox and, of course, the Boston Red Sox). From the mind of author and radio personality Steve Weissman!</description><link>http://www.theballyard.com/ballyardblog.htm</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>144</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1874506941813370106</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-04-27T11:00:59.451-04:00</atom:updated><title>This blog has moved</title><atom:summary type='text'>       This blog is now located at http://attheballyard.blogspot.com/.       You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here.       For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to       http://attheballyard.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default.  </atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/04/this-blog-has-moved.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-8111635352019141951</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:57:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-04-26T12:57:07.683-04:00</atom:updated><title>A MasterCard look ("priceless!") at current Red Sox fortunes</title><atom:summary type='text'>A MasterCard look ("priceless!") at current Red Sox fortunesPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/04/mastercard-look-at-current-red-sox.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-107864723549224733</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 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(Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-7895945577871720220</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:33:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-04-20T10:33:52.629-04:00</atom:updated><title>Red Sox just not as good as we thought</title><atom:summary type='text'>Red Sox just not as good as we thoughtPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/04/red-sox-just-not-as-good-as-we-thought.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-6339634272559179623</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:27:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-04-17T22:27:33.266-04:00</atom:updated><title>Red Sox pass first two weeks like a kidney stone</title><atom:summary type='text'>Red Sox pass first two weeks like a kidney stonePosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/04/red-sox-pass-first-two-weeks-like.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1539273336790836723</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:35:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-04-07T14:35:46.524-04:00</atom:updated><title>Ortiz discussion requires shift to 'shift'</title><atom:summary type='text'>Ortiz discussion requires shift to 'shift'Posted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/04/ortiz-discussion-requires-shift-to.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-4005781768816549370</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:36:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-04-06T15:36:15.403-04:00</atom:updated><title>Beckett's extended, but Lester and Lackey will pace Red Sox</title><atom:summary type='text'>Beckett's extended, but Lester and Lackey will pace Red SoxPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/04/beckett-extended-but-lester-and-lackey.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-2728812704142582239</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:32:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-04-05T14:32:11.534-04:00</atom:updated><title>Beckett signs extension with Red Sox, sets long run of 'aces on parade'</title><atom:summary type='text'>Beckett signs extension with Red Sox, sets long run of 'aces on parade'Posted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/04/beckett-signs-extension-with-red-sox.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-6368216443814761899</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:31:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-04-05T14:31:35.351-04:00</atom:updated><title>Red Sox top Yankees in see-saw opener</title><atom:summary type='text'>Red Sox top Yankees in see-saw openerPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/04/red-sox-top-yankees-in-see-saw-opener.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-7610448674728866990</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:10:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-04-01T15:10:13.630-04:00</atom:updated><title>Red Sox just below the bubble with 93 wins expected</title><atom:summary type='text'>Red Sox just below the bubble with 93 wins expectedPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/04/red-sox-just-below-bubble-with-93-wins.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-5331632333800745558</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-03-26T16:40:49.595-04:00</atom:updated><title>Apparent Lowell injury answers one Red Sox question, raises another</title><atom:summary type='text'>Apparent Lowell injury answers one Red Sox question, raises another</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/03/apparent-lowell-injury-answers-one-red_26.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-6277070426107393049</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:16:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-03-22T17:16:59.951-04:00</atom:updated><title>Hyannis Cape League club changes name, escapes MLB licensing bonds</title><atom:summary type='text'>Hyannis Cape League club changes name, escapes MLB licensing bondsPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/03/hyannis-cape-league-club-changes-name.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-4354626989903274123</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:43:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-03-18T11:43:11.531-04:00</atom:updated><title>Former Cape Leaguer Taylor, now an A's prospect, continues to inspire</title><atom:summary type='text'>Former Cape Leaguer Taylor, now an A's prospect, continues to inspirePosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/03/former-cape-leaguer-taylor-now-a.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1021722966952575810</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:10:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-03-11T10:10:52.288-05:00</atom:updated><title>Return of the prodigal shortstop: Nomar retires with Red Sox on</title><atom:summary type='text'>Return of the prodigal shortstop: Nomar retires with Red Sox onPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/03/return-of-prodigal-shortstop-nomar.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-4282091953583412837</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:07:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-03-08T21:07:12.660-05:00</atom:updated><title>Red Sox spring, a fleeting thing, is in full swing 'til the bell soon rings</title><atom:summary type='text'>Red Sox spring, a fleeting thing, is in full swing 'til the bell soon ringsPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/03/red-sox-spring-fleeting-thing-is-in.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-7640987010076594050</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:43:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-03-04T14:43:21.871-05:00</atom:updated><title>Red Sox take BC, Northeastern to school in end-of-winter games</title><atom:summary type='text'>Red Sox take BC, Northeastern to school in end-of-winter gamesPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/03/red-sox-take-bc-northeastern-to-school.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-5278133804485753537</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:05:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-02-26T11:05:22.167-05:00</atom:updated><title>Plans for new spring facility illustrate Red Sox real business</title><atom:summary type='text'>Plans for new spring facility illustrate Red Sox real businessPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/02/plans-for-new-spring-facility.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-8165900219193522515</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:24:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-02-23T15:24:43.549-05:00</atom:updated><title>Lowell all class, priorities straight despite life in limbo</title><atom:summary type='text'>Lowell all class, priorities straight despite life in limboPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/02/lowell-all-class-priorities-straight.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-6132308978500327692</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:54:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-02-19T11:54:52.077-05:00</atom:updated><title>Several Red Sox numbers just don't add up</title><atom:summary type='text'>Several Red Sox numbers just don't add upPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/02/several-red-sox-numbers-just-don-add-up.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1228976571616303940</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:20:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-02-17T23:20:08.817-05:00</atom:updated><title>Matsuzaka back on the shelf</title><atom:summary type='text'>Matsuzaka back on the shelfPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/02/matsuzaka-back-on-shelf.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-8359476676923970805</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:19:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-02-17T23:19:28.003-05:00</atom:updated><title>Ramping of Red Sox reports sparks remembrances of springs past</title><atom:summary type='text'>Ramping of Red Sox reports sparks remembrances of springs pastPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/02/ramping-of-red-sox-reports-sparks.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-1381552033224350844</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:08:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-02-10T18:08:58.665-05:00</atom:updated><title>'Truck Day' starts clock ticking on Red Sox predictions</title><atom:summary type='text'>'Truck Day' starts clock ticking on Red Sox predictionsPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/02/day-starts-clock-ticking-on-red-sox.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-7523155888078061966</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:36:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-01-27T22:36:24.463-05:00</atom:updated><title>Red Sox Q</title><atom:summary type='text'>Red Sox Q&amp;A as spring training beckonsPosted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/01/red-sox-q.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve Weissman)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17822874.post-7445660149640280867</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:59:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-01-23T11:59:57.529-05:00</atom:updated><title>Brockton Rox hosting open tryout May 1-2, 2010</title><atom:summary type='text'>Brockton Rox hosting open tryout May 1-2, 2010Posted using ShareThis</atom:summary><link>http://www.theballyard.com/2010/01/brockton-rox-hosting-open-tryout-may-1.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Steve 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