Definitions contributed by cossette
1. dentist, the
Nickname for Dr. Charles Steinberg, the Sox’ executive vice president of public affairs, who also happens to be dentist. The term is often used as a pejorative on fan websites and message boards.
The Dentist got drilled on The Big Show after it was rumored he wanted to change the date of ring ceremony from the home opener against the Yankees to some other date.
(Submitted by cossette [12], 30-Nov-2006 09:13 PM)
2. shank
Along with “CHB” this is another derogatory term used to describe Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy.
The Shank finds a way to turn any good feelings fans might have into fears and negativity.
(Submitted by cossette [12], 25-Oct-2006 06:15 PM)
3. piece of filth
Words Boston Globe sportswriter Dan Shaughnessy (aka CHB, aka Shank) used to describe the Red Sox Jose Offerman during the 2002 season.
(Submitted by cossette [12], 25-Oct-2006 06:12 PM)
4. Ladder, The
Before the advent of the Monster Seats, when there was a screen on top of the Wall to catch balls. After each batting practice, a member of the ground crew would scamper up a ladder attached to the Wall to retrieve baseballs hit into the screen.
John Updike likened this to “mushroom gatherers” in his famous essay, “Hub Fans Bid Kid, Adieu.”
www.boston.com/sports/redsox/williams/july_7/updike_essay.shtml
(Submitted by cossette [12], 24-Oct-2006 06:49 PM)
5. Jess Cain
Lyricist of the tune “Carl Yastrzemski, the Man We Call Yaz,” a local hit during the summer of ‘67.
(Submitted by cossette [12], 24-Oct-2006 06:44 PM)
6. Tennyson's brook
When late-night games on the West Coast would drag on, Sox announcer Ned Martin would often say, “This game is rolling along, like Tennyson’s brook.”
(Submitted by cossette [12], 24-Oct-2006 06:39 PM)
7. Eliot Lounge
Bill Lee’s favorite postgame hangout. (It no longer exists.)
(Submitted by cossette [12], 24-Oct-2006 06:38 PM)
8. E-6
It was said that shortstop Don Buddin should get a license plate that read “E-6.” More recent followers of the Red Sox might have suggested the same for Edgar Renteria.
(Submitted by cossette [12], 24-Oct-2006 06:36 PM)
9. 6,2 and even
This was one of Joe Morgan’s favorite phrases. It comes from a Ring Lardner story, “The Big Town,” in which a character says, “They don’t expect her to win. But she’s 6, 2 and even, and I’m going to play her place and show.” (Source, Bob Ryan, The Boston Globe, 12/19/2001)
(Submitted by cossette [12], 24-Oct-2006 06:35 PM)
10. Mientkalphabet
Name given to Doug Mientkiewicz because his last name contains so many letters and is very difficult to spell. (First seen on SoSH.)
(Submitted by cossette [12], 24-Oct-2006 04:35 PM)
11. gorilla suit
Red Sox GM Theo Epstein wore a gorilla suit on Halloween night, as he slipped out of Fenway Park after resigning from his post. The suit was loaned to Epstein from another Red Sox employee as he sought a way to avoid the media horde outside the park.
The suit was later put up for auction, and mystery buyer paid $11,000 for the costume.
(Submitted by cossette [12], 24-Oct-2006 04:20 PM)
12. cornroyo
Name given to former Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo when the young pitcher donned corn rows in his hair during the 2003 season.
(Submitted by cossette [12], 24-Oct-2006 04:14 PM)
