Surviving Grady
Encyclopedia
Surviving Grady is a popular blog
, detailing the ongoing and occasionally strained relationship between two passionate fans of the Boston Red Sox
and their beloved team.
The blog began at the start of the Red Sox' historic 2004 season and swiftly gathered a devoted following, serving as an outlet for a frustrated fanbase to air and share their grievances, disappointments, and eventual triumph. Entries from the 2004 season were later collected and published in book form.
in the 2003 American League Championship Series
, creators "Red" and "Denton" conceived the blog as a space in which to engage with the angst associated with following a team that seemed destined always to disappoint. Daily entries have continued to date, typically exhibiting an off-kilter, and occasionally surreal sense of humor.
The title refers to Grady Little
, manager of the Red Sox from 2002-2003, and to Little's controversial decision not to replace pitcher Pedro Martínez
in the eighth inning of Game Seven of the 2003 American League Championship Series. The Yankees tied the game on a hit from the very next batter, and went on to win, costing the Red Sox a chance at the World Series and causing great frustration and consternation among the Red Sox fan base.
Blog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
, detailing the ongoing and occasionally strained relationship between two passionate fans of the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
and their beloved team.
The blog began at the start of the Red Sox' historic 2004 season and swiftly gathered a devoted following, serving as an outlet for a frustrated fanbase to air and share their grievances, disappointments, and eventual triumph. Entries from the 2004 season were later collected and published in book form.
History
Disgruntled at the Red Sox's dramatic loss to the New York YankeesNew York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
in the 2003 American League Championship Series
2003 American League Championship Series
-Game 1:Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New YorkBacked by three home runs, Tim Wakefield shut the Bombers down in Game 1.-Game 2:Thursday, October 9, 2003 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York...
, creators "Red" and "Denton" conceived the blog as a space in which to engage with the angst associated with following a team that seemed destined always to disappoint. Daily entries have continued to date, typically exhibiting an off-kilter, and occasionally surreal sense of humor.
The title refers to Grady Little
Grady Little
William Grady Little is a former manager in Major League Baseball. He managed the Boston Red Sox from 2002 to 2003 and the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2006 to 2007...
, manager of the Red Sox from 2002-2003, and to Little's controversial decision not to replace pitcher Pedro Martínez
Pedro Martínez
Pedro Jaime Martínez is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He is an eight-time All-Star, three-time Cy Young Award winner, and 2004 World Series champion...
in the eighth inning of Game Seven of the 2003 American League Championship Series. The Yankees tied the game on a hit from the very next batter, and went on to win, costing the Red Sox a chance at the World Series and causing great frustration and consternation among the Red Sox fan base.
Style
Surviving Grady, in essence, is a reflective journal of what it feels like to be a fan of the Red Sox. There are no box scores and little in the way of statistical analysis. The charm of the blog lies instead in the contributors' idiosyncratic response to the team's fortunes. Written with wit and warmth, by fans for fans, the site attracts thousands of readers on a daily basis, and has a lively comments section.External links
- Boston Globe: "Sports therapy." URL accessed 7 May 2007.
- ESPN: "Dodgers hire Grady Little as manager." URL accessed 7 May 2007.
- Deadspin: "Blogdom's Best: Boston Red Sox."
- Boston Phoenix: "Red and Denton Come Clean."
- PopImage.com: "INTERVIEW: Tim McCarney"