Kevin Boles, the Portland Sea Dogs’ manager, is expected to become the new manager of Boston’s Triple-A team in Pawtucket, according to reports out of baseball’s winter meetings last week in Orlando, Fla. Soon after General Manager Ben Cherington told reporters he will fill the Pawtucket job internally, Sean McAdam of csnne.com reported that Boles […]
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas does not always write about baseball. It just seems that way, starting with his early days covering spring training for the St. Petersburg Times, to his current role of bi-locating at both Hadlock Field and Fenway Park, reporting on the Portland Sea Dogs and Boston Red Sox. In the off-season, he still writes about baseball, while venturing to hockey rinks and basketball arenas, especially when it comes to the University of Maine and local colleges. Thomas has received awards for his work, but his greatest prize is home, which includes one patient wife, nine children and an aging chocolate Labrador.
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Red Claws’ strong start stifled by Springfield
The Armor rally to earn their first D-League win over the season, 92-81 over Maine
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Gaines proving his worth for Red Claws
Frank Gaines doesn’t start, but he’s second on the team in scoring.
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Girls’ hockey notes: Fresh faces, hard work play key role in Greely’s revival
The Rangers have just two seniors and a junior on their roster.
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On Baseball: Ramifications from a busy week of deals
Some quick thoughts after a weeks of deals, including the New York Yankees signing Jacoby Ellsbury to a seven-year, $153 million deal: The Red Sox expected Ellsbury to leave (although maybe not to the Yankees). Unlike the reaction when Johnny Damon bolted for New York, the Red Sox fans appear to be reacting with a […]
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Stampede cool off Red Claws, 101-90
Portland’s defense holds up but not the offense.
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Gaddy points Red Claws to success
A rookie playmaker leads unbeaten Maine.
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Girls’ Hockey Notebook: Yarmouth/Freeport thinks playoffs
The Yarmouth/Freeport girls’ hockey team features so much depth that even a little drama doesn’t hurt. Yarmouth/Freeport welcomed five freshmen this year and features a 17-player roster. So when two players missed a game because of their involvement in a play, the Clippers coasted along. The team is off to a 2-0 start and eyes […]
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On baseball: Counting the days until spring training
If we make it through December … pitchers and catchers soon report.
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Out-of-towners win Thanksgiving race in Portland
A hilly course in cold weather slows the runners.