The New Episode: 2006

Let the entertainment begin. It has been less than a week since pitchers and catchers reported to Red Sox camp and this Spring Training has already had more drama than the Bruins and Celtics seasons combined -- heck throw in the Olympics too where Manny may or may not be. It's time to enjoy the new episode that is 2006:

"I'll never be channeled toward baseball -- that just won't happen, I'm not a baseball fan. The reason why I play this game is [that] I love to pitch and I love being around my teammates. All the down time of baseball is what I don't like." -- Keith Foulke

"I talked to Manny a couple of weeks ago and he said he's going to Italy. He might've been (joking). I don't know how he's going to go (today) and be back (tomorrow). I guess he's going to go on a round trip on the same day." -- David Ortiz

"With the permission of the Boston Red Sox, Manny Ramirez will report to Spring Training in Fort Myers on March 1, 2006. Manny is in Florida (or Italy) completing an extensive training regimen and is prepared to have an exceptional season." -- The Red Sox

Last but not least, my personal favorite: David Wells disses Shaughnessy