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strategic approach to competing with cities around the globe. Boston and its municipal neighbors This Week’s have just gotten dramatically more competitive. The Chinese carrier Poll On Hainan Airlines has received federal approval to offer nonstop Page 2 service from Boston to Beijing starting in June 2014, providing a boost to Logan International Airport’s global ambitions and the state’s strengthening economic ties South Boston Today to China. With a growing Asian community in Quincy, a more than $1 billion investment in its center, the migration of life science companies and back office financial services firms, proximity to Boston, and affordable housing stock and @SBostonToday an aggressive marketing campaign A Rising Tide - Whither Quincy? makes Quincy a likely competitor to Cambridge. SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Go to our South Boston Today Staff Report Quincy is not waiting for Boston oston planning and development Economists around the country are or Cambridge to join forces with it page to vote on our weekly poll. gurus ignore the fast growing promoting regional planning, with a to create an economic development Make sure you like & share SB Today half pg front cover ad:Layout 1 11/12/13 1:08 PM Page 1 BCity of Quincy at their peril. major city at the center, as the more CONTINUED ON page 4 Sophisticated Comfort Food Has Come to Southie!

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here are several topics to of the Obots was to try to convince Plastic?” No plastic bags and no enclaves like Brookline and of touch on this week, as we all that they should immediately Styrofoam coffee cups allowed in course Cambridge, people there T hit you with another ‘bits sign up for the plan and like it. For Brookline. Global Warming you are easily led around by con and pieces’ column. Most know those who try hard not to overeat know. As one reader pointed out, men like Al Gore and so many this already, but we were surprised on Thanksgiving, this might have it wasn’t too long ago that paper other hucksters. Gore, it is well- to learn that there were actually been just what was needed to kill bags and cups were frowned upon known, personally uses more some residents who weren’t aware an appetite. by these same activists and busy fuel and energy and causes more that towing for street cleaning is Speaking of Obamacare, bodies, warning about Global pollution with his private jets now over for the year. That’s right, November 30th, you know, the ‘Cooling’ back then, who said than any 20 average American you can relax. You do not have to target date to fix the website to that far too many trees needed families combined. But he wants worry about moving your car for enroll in the plan has come and to be cut down to make those the rest of us to live in tents and the street sweepers, as it all came gone and it’s STILL not working items. But fads and trends being rollerblade to work. In Brookline, to an end last Friday. What will the right. They’ve had well over a that all-consuming force that the mantra is ‘people have the convoys of tow trucks and their year to build it and spent over they are; especially in moonbat CONTINUED ON page 15 drivers do now to occupy their $300 million on the site and it’s time? We’re positive they will find still a mess. We have a couple of If you can imagine it….. someone to tow. local young tech whizzes who put we can create it for you. Some residents at the Foley together and operate the South Apartments on H Street asked us Boston Today websites and ours here at South Boston Today to are working just fine. And it didn’t make mention of the continued even cost us $300 million. I’m generosity shown every year by thinking the White House should Touchie McDonough and his have asked our guys for some NURTURE family and the staff at the Shamrock advice on how to build a website salon and spa Pub. Each year on Thanksgiving that actually works. Day, Touchie and the crew deliver Black Friday shopping once free and delicious home cooked again this year had its share of turkey dinners to any resident of problems with overly aggressive the Foley Apartments who wants bargain seekers. In addition to one. We have so many good and the annual reports of shootings, Open 7 Days a Week! generous people in South Boston stabbings and full blown riots, a and Touchie and his family rank new dimension has been added. right up there with the best of In several locations around the them. country, people did battle with stun Speaking of Thanksgiving, guns and tasers to make sure they hopefully your family wasn’t got the items they wanted to buy. one of those who had to indulge If anything, it’s really starting to a programmed relative lecturing get creative as far as what people H A I R C A R E S K I N C A R E B R I D A L you at the dinner table about the will do while shopping for those greatness of Obamacare. It was bargains. Nurture Salon and Spa reported in the national press that Shock of all shocks, as of last 127 L Street Obama’s political operatives sent Sunday, the Town of Brookline, NURTURE South Boston, MA 02127 out a mailing to all of the ‘Obots’ MA is now a ‘plastic bag free salon and spa 617.269.0638 on their list of supporters and zone’. That’s right, stores are disciples with talking points to no longer permitted to ask that www.nurturesalonandspa.com bring up with the family. The goal familiar question “Paper or 4 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com December 5, 2013

less? Lynch supported the original CONTINUED FROM front page 1 version but when he deemed it not in plan, but it is certainly staking the best interest of his constituents, its claim as an acceptable, viable it wasn’t a good enough bill. and possibly smarter option for Surprisingly enough, unions are now investment dollars. Quincy Mayor requesting waivers from that health Thomas Koch announced a new care act, as they should, given that economic development initiative there is a “cadillac tax” placed on aimed at attracting innovative, their plans, one of the main reasons entrepreneurial start-up businesses. Lynch opposed the bill. The Quincy Center for Innovation, Your Health Care – An Issue At the time national union housed at Eastern Nazarene groups rallied in favor of what campus, will provide a flexible Worth Standing Up For. is now considered by many to and affordable environment along be a disastrous bill. They also with a variety of support services ver the last few years, both battle over the Affordable Care railed against those who didn’t to assist start-up companies at the state and federal Act, also known as Obamacare. vote in favor of it. Let’s highlight and aspiring entrepreneurs. The level, there has been an Two years ago, the entire party O and remember the fact that most 12,500 square-foot facility will obsession with the government establishment courted Congressman Members of Congress never knew also provide a variety of events, meddling into the affairs of health Stephen Lynch’s support in favor of what they were voting on. - The vote education, programs and one-on- care and health care benefits. In the Affordable Care Act. Longtime was taken blindly. Congressman one mentoring as well as access to regards to this matter, support for and current supporters of Lynch, Lynch held a consistent position an extensive network of industry working families is not uniform who criticized his vote at the time, that he would not sign on to a bill experts providing assistance to in the Democratic Party. In an now admit to Lynch’s courage and that he did not entirely read yet. help start-up companies grow effort to accommodate the goal of wisdom. Unions and their members Members of the House had 3 days and expand. With Boston as the universal health care the Democratic from all over the country fought for to read and understand 2,000 pages Hub, Quincy and Cambridge, and Party leaders often manage to decades - and continue to do so - in of ‘lawyer-speak’. The Speaker of maybe even Somerville forms a unconsciously cause middle order to achieve fair wages and the House at that time was Nancy natural corridor of opportunity class families to advocate against benefits. What would be the point of Pelosi- who was thought to have had for the growing and diverse themselves on these matters. supporting a bill that weakened their a hand in crafting the bill - famously international population. On Capitol Hill, take the heated benefits and made them pay more for announced at a press conference For Boston, it makes sense -” we need to pass the bill to know to lead a regional economic what’s in it”. Yes, she actually said development strategy that SOUTH BOSTON that, but they passed it anyway. leverages the various strengths On Beacon Hill, the government of its partners and sister cities. DENTAL ASSOCIATES, INC. took a different angle in its Academic institutions, corporate 29 Farragut Road, South Boston, MA meddling with health care. Two headquarters, a skilled workforce, 617-268-1030 years ago, unions fought the affordable and luxury housing, a battle over municipal health bustling waterfront about to be care. The bill in question would improved upon, all add up to jobs, strip collective bargaining rights jobs and more jobs. Partnering Things can get very busy this time of year from municipal unions and their rather than pilfering may be a but, we all need that Holiday smile! members and instead allow cities smarter approach to attracting and towns to opt their plans in big players and employers. As with the state GIC plan. Against the cliché’ suggests, “a rising December House leadership, State Rep. tide lifts all boats”. Nick Collins voted against the Special bill, instead standing with and supporting working families to insure that their health care Save 10% off benefits were not dramatically CLEANING, X-RAY, & EXAM reduced and the cost increase was not burdensome. Many others SBT in the legislature did not. The bill finally passed, but with an Call us or visit our website acceptable compromise. to make an appointment We send our elected officials to Congress and the State House to actually read, understand, and make SBT their best judgment on matters that www.southbostondental.com affect our quality of life. No issue is as important as health care. December 5, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 5 ReadingBetween TheLines “50-6? An Honor” SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Brian R. Mahoney Note: talk back to Brian by email at [email protected]

ut it out. Paste it in your Wiggins’ memories of this day. upon teams. Championship runs scored over the years. It said you scrap book. Frame and hang Wiggins, you may recall, was Brady’s spanning two decades. This team may outscore us and beat us on the C it for the entrance to your leading receiver in the Oakland was the equal to any one of those in field, but we will never quit and you home. Put it on your business cards. “Snow Bowl” game and a member spirit and honor. Eastie didn’t let up. will never defeat us. Put the entire roster on there too. of the Patriots’ first superbowl It’s a long rivalry and we would do If just the former players from All fifteen of you. Don’t forget the victory. He recalled his biggest the same. They kept scoring trying both teams showed up it would be a cheerleaders. They were with you desire was to appear in the state high to drive the final stake into the team. packed house instead of the small, every step of the way to the very end. school superbowl and not the NFL This Southie team refused to die. tiny gathering it has become. If that Fifty to six. Many would be Superbowl. He never did make the Despite every effort, with the first happy day comes and the stands embarrassed by such a score. To be Mass. Superbowl, but his fondest Eastie defense on the field to the final are full once again this team will straight, it isn’t a result that your memories were of the Southie-Eastie gun, Southie fought and pushed and have a place of honor reserved on coach, you or your fans were looking game. “It’s an ancient rivalry and simply would not quit. Finally they the fifty yard line as the team that for. We all want to win. Nobody players from both sides going back were rewarded with a score. It was a would not quit. Be proud, as we are plays to lose, but we sometimes twenty and thirty years would show touchdown that took as much effort proud of you. lose sight of the fact that football or up to remind us what was at stake”. and was as important as any ever Take care till next week. any sport or game is so much more He is not the first pro football than winning or losing. There is the champion to emerge from these skill aspect, because obviously you schools. Hopefully he’s not the last. have to learn the particular game. As he pointed out, though, that future Discipline is an aspect equal to all was never the goal or object, at least other elements in a game. The time not this day. On this day the game and training and effort have to be was everything. mandatory and consistent. How daunting it must have Maybe the most important been when the team first walked elements are commitment and onto the field. The wind chill was sacrifice. Back perhaps in July or hovering around ten degrees as August you began your preparation fifteen teammates looked across the for this season. Probably many more field at an East Boston team with at started out in those early hot days. least 45 players. By the end of the Then school, homework, practice first quarter an injury reduced the into the cold dusk after school. For fifteen to fourteen. Nobody can ever different reasons, some began to fall remember a winless Southie High away, but at least fifteen honored team. By half time and East Boston the commitment and bond. Loss leading 30-0 every member of the after loss and still you came. South team knew 0-10 would soon be 0-11. Boston football once ruled the city, The temptation to just send out the if not the state. There is a long, long team mascot with a white flag must proud tradition. Auburn vs. Alabama have been great. Just pack it in at half was all the talk this past weekend, time like many in the meager home but Southie-Eastie is older than crowd of about 75 people had started that. When Knute Rockne told his to do. No more getting pounded in Notre Dame team to “win one for the the frigid cold, with the score getting Gipper”, Southie-Eastie was already run up and the stands virtually empty. decades old. That would have been the easy Listening to a sports show on the way. That is not the way this team is way home from the Thanksgiving made. We can all remember glories game, we heard some of Jermaine past. Undefeated teams. Unscored 6 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com December 5, 2013

Window Into The State House SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Andy Metzger Window Into The State House provides our readers a synopsis of important issues of interest, past and current, that are being proposed, debated or acted upon by the Massachusetts Legislature. Many issues that are not related to local city government services are acted upon and have a direct impact on daily life. They are tax policy, transportation infrastructure, judicial appointments, social services and health, as well as higher education. We will excerpt reports from the gavel-to-gavel coverage of House and Senate sessions by news sources focused on this important aspect of our lives. These sources include a look ahead at the coming week in state government and summaries and analyses of the past week, re-caps of a range of state government activity, as well as links to other news.

ouse Speaker Robert DeLeo and heavy month in terms of people DeLeo is “anxiously awaiting” as leader of the branch, and proposed anticipates “hot and heavy” coming forward,” said DeLeo, who a report from his task force on gun a bill that would ease access to the H discussion over the Senate’s said he had met with Greater Boston violence and said that he planned to Massachusetts Water Resources minimum wage bill, and hopes for Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul meet with ministers from Boston on Authority and allow for an additional the finalization soon of three major Guzzi, Mass. High Tech Council the issue. The Committee on Public $50 million in borrowing for local bills so that the House can turn President Chris Anderson, restaurant Safety and Homeland Security is also water projects. its attention toward an economic owners and union officials. awaiting that task force report before After voters decriminalized marijuana development bill and other matters DeLeo has previously said moving ahead with gun legislation. via the 2008 ballot and legalized in 2014. unemployment insurance reform The Speaker said he is also medical marijuana via the 2012 ballot, Shortly before its final formal should be included in a bill that hoping the weeks leading up to the marijuana activists are pushing to pose session of the year, the Senate would increase the minimum wage. January can be spent reconciling non-binding questions to voters next last week voted 32-7 for a bill (S Beacon Hill Democrats over the years the House and Senate versions of year in advance of a push to put full 1925) raising the minimum wage have blocked proposals to reduce the bills regulating the pharmaceutical marijuana legalization on the 2016 to $11 by 2016 and hitching future duration of jobless benefits and to industry, providing additional ballot. DeLeo said he has concerns but increases to inflation, a proposal that tighten eligibility, as other states have. benefits to veterans and reforming would respect the will of the voters. has energized business owners and Business groups say Massachusetts the welfare system. SURVEY: SALES RISE AT MASS. unions in opposite directions. “It’s needs to tackle unemployment Senate President Therese Murray “MOM AND POP” STORES garnering much interest shall we say, insurance system rules to address has signaled water infrastructure as Retail sales in Massachusetts were and I expect it’s going to be a hot competitiveness concerns. a priority for her in her last session CONTINUED ON page 14

Congressman Stephen LynchPlease joinCouncillor Bill Linehan Clerk of Courts Michael Donovan Councillor Michael Flaherty for a special evening honoring

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The 15th Annual Fort Point Arts Community Holiday Sale December 13, 14 and 15, 2013 Danny O, Friday: 4-8pm, Saturday and Sunday: 11am-4pm isitors can buy gifts of cards, portraits and paintings; Alys handcrafted and designed Myers - Sculptural Jewelry & All the V wares directly from their Bandages T-Shirt Installation; Danny makers. Local artists will be set up O - Mixed Media/Painting, originals over the three-day event, featuring & framed prints; Carol Stoltze - jewelry, paintings, prints, pottery, Hand crafted jewelry featuring many photography, handcrafted clothing one-of-a-kind pieces. and accessories, prints, holiday Made in Fort Point, the Fort Point ornaments, cards, and more. Arts Community’s store, will be Participating artists include: open featuring works of art, craft Nicole Aquillano - blue and white and design by over seventy-five fort porcelain: tableware with hand- point artists, and FPAC’s Annual inlaid architectural drawings; Carol Small Works Show.

Nicole Aquillano

Julia Groos

lending programs, run galleries and a store, create temporary public art, and actively participate in decisions that affect our neighborhood. We encourage new ideas, collaboration, connections, and economic growth.

Fort Point Holiday Sale at a glance:

Friday December 13, 2013: open 4:00-8:00pm Saturday and Sunday December 14 & 15, 2013: open 11:00am-4:00pm Locations: 15 and 30 Channel Center Street, Boston MA 02210 Free Parking validated parking: Bugarin - glass art jewelry; Dawna On Friday December 13th, community organization founded in Central Parking Lot across from 249 Davis - whimsical wire jewelry, FPAC’s Holiday Sale takes place 1980 and run by neighborhood artists A Street, access from Binford Street holiday ornaments, suncatchers and in conjunction with Fort Point’s and volunteers. Our mission is to Public Transportation: sculpture, floral lab preserved flowers Holiday Stroll, organized with the promote the work of our artists to a Red line/commuter rail to South gifts and hand made greeting cards; Friends of Fort Point Channel. broad and diverse audience; to preserve Station or Broadway, MBTA Red Julia Groos - contemporary jewelry; Businesses throughout Fort Point the artists’ community in Fort Point line or #9 Bus to Broadway, MBTA Mike Hammecker - paintings and will be offering complimentary area; to maintain and expand access to Bus 15 direct to Mt Washington and prints; Linda Huey - pottery and holiday treats and special offers. affordable studio space; and to increase A Street stop. small affordable gifts made of clay; More on the Stroll at http://www. the visibility of the arts in Fort Point. website: www.fortpointarts.org Lisa Knox - Small Paintings and friendsoffortpointchannel.org/fort- Fort Point artists generate art telephone: 617-423-1100 Studio Art Workshops; Hilary Law point-holiday-stroll all year round, present two Open twitter: @fortpointarts Skirts - and accessories made of up- About The Fort Point Arts Community: Studios events annually, advocate for facebook: www.facebook.com/ cycled cashmere and fine wools;Anna The Fort Point Arts Community, Inc. the development and preservation of FortPointArts Leliwa - watercolor unique holiday of South Boston (FPAC) is a non-profit permanent studio space, organize art instagram: FortPointArts 8 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com December 5, 2013

The Artists’ Studio

Buy From Living Artists! Dead Ones Don’t Need the Money. SOUTH BOSTON TODAY By Norman Crump he first time I said that it was passion is to make art, all the time. to do business, but the artist that wants you are moved or inspired by what almost twenty years ago. Not But unlike many workers in other to support themselves with their craft you see, then consider owning it. T too many years after that I industries there is no direct deposit at has to find a way. What could be Who knows after the new electronics opened my first gallery. Since then the end of the week. In fact for artists better than making a living at what are already obsolete and the living I’ve heard others say it in various there’s no guarantee of remuneration you love? room set is worn out and sitting on ways, which is a clear indicator at all. What artists do have at the end There’s a piece of the artists soul the curb waiting for the garbage man, that I’m not alone in my belief that of the creative process is a result – a in each work of art, so it’s difficult that painting you purchased could artists travel a hard road and need the work of art – a “product” let’s say. for an artist to enter the market place, be on its way to paying for your support of the community in order to So what next? face the critics and even possible grandchildren’s education. make art their life’s work. Like all products we want to get it rejection. What most artists want Being in the arts is not a sprint it’s a What I’ve come to realize through into the hands of the customer. Whether people to know is that art is not a marathon, and with the help of you the these many years of painting here we’re a gallery artist, graphic artist, mystery for the elite few. Art is public the actor, singer, writer, sculptor in South Boston is that this is a an installation artist, we sell our art or for everyone. You don’t need be and painter live to create another day. town full of active artists, and artist don’t sell, there’s no real roadmap to concerned that you may not know Norman Crump lives and works communities and that artist are show what works and what doesn’t in what’s good art and what’s bad art. in South Boston. His studio is at workers like everyone else. We terms of bringing a work of art into It’s subjective, it’s what you like, 793 East Sixth Street and he can be work hard at our craft, driven by the the hands of a buyer. In truth most what pleases you when you view it, reached at 617 330 1133 or via email at seeds of creativity which have turned people in the arts aren’t very good at what provokes you to think, maybe [email protected]. Website: our interest into a passion and that business – not every artist even wants even challenges you in some way. If www.normancrumpgallery.com December 5, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 9

South Boston Around the Globe

SOUTH BOSTON TODAY “Admiral George D. Murray” By Staff efore leaving the decided American and the world’s bombers which could only take accolades this extraordinary man Thanksgiving spirit behind fate during those dark days. off on a one way bombing mission achieved. Murray was awarded B it’s important to note that Rising to the ranks as Captain over Tokyo. This was the famous the Gray Eagle which signifies the Thanksgiving is bookended by he now commanded the U.S.S. Doolittle Raid. At that point, most senior Naval Aviator. Upon two historical military events that Enterprise and, because of his detection was unavoidable, the his death and burial at Arlington underline our reasons to be thankful. dedication to his task, the Carrier planes were launched and Captain National Cemetery June 18, 1956 This issue of South Boston Around was out at sea on training when Murray successfully escaped with he was awarded his fourth star as the Globe features a native who was the attack occurred on that day no losses. full Admiral. The Murray family part of both events. of ‘infamy’. Aircraft carriers, The next and most important home is now in Gloucester. In George Dominic Murray was the Japanese’ main target, were action for Murray and the Enterprise a conversation with great grand born July 6, 1889 and lived at 250 thus spared otherwise the entire was the Battle of Midway in June nephew Matt Murray he said that C Street. He graduated from the U.S. West Coast was unprotected. 1942, a battle that stopped Japanese on occasion, at family gatherings, U. S. Naval Academy in 1910 and America, militarily, was completely Western expansion and in which the different relatives still recall became the 22nd Naval Aviator in unprepared for war in both materiel Enterprise received major credit. stories and anecdotes of growing history in 1915 and served during and manpower. Nevertheless it was Then, Admiral Murray received the up in the lower end with the WWI. The 11th hour of the 11th decided a retaliatory strike against Japanese surrender of the Carolina Admiral once musing he received day of the 11th month originally Japan was needed to prove they Island Chain including Truk Island no “finer lesson in loyalty than signified the end of that war, but were vulnerable also. on September 2, 1945. growing up in Southie”. later evolved into today’s Veteran’s On April 18, 1942 Captain Murray The U. S. S. Enterprise is a South Boston is honored to Day. It is, however, the other brought a battle group of the carriers legend. That legend was created memorialize, in this small way, a man bookend, December 7, 1941, where, Enterprise and Hornet undetected during WWII under the command who has done so much for his country arguably and without exaggeration, to within 600 miles of Japan. On of a son of South Boston. This and, by effect, South Boston itself. his actions then and in the future board the Hornet were 16 B-17 truly just a snapshot of the many We remain grateful to his memory. 10 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com December 5, 2013

Stepping Up and Stepping Out: Your Guide to the Southie Scene and the “Southie Senses” South Boston Today begins a regular series about life in South Boston and all that it has to offer. Southie is a vibrant and growing community and By: Laela there are so many ways for residents to become connected and involved. Here are some of the best ways to see, hear, taste, touch and smell all that is Southie. From City Point to Fort Point to the South Boston Waterfront, there are so many opportunities to put your senses to good use!

Stepping Up: The Greatest Gift of All: Giving

Christmas; it comes but once a year. both giver and receiver feel validation Holiday Cheer event this Saturday, A time that allows ladies to wear and reason for what was done. It’s the December 7th, 11am-3pm. It is a sparkles, sequins and glitter all in outfit reason for the season. program that recruits people to help and permits for any reason to raise They Got It in the Bag decorate local shelters, soup kitchens a glass of cheer, not matter the day, Eastern Bank and Vince Wilfork are and other spaces, for the occasion or more importantly, the time of day. teaming up with Toys for Tots in a 2nd and share warm greetings and smiles. Giving license to spend foolishly and Annual Toys for Tots drive. Through This is done all over the country, but with reckless abandon; that is, until the Saturday December 14th, Eastern in the homeland of Harpoon, there bills start rolling in on December 26th Bank located on West Broadway, is are so many people who want to do at 12:01am. Want to lift some of that collecting new and unwrapped toys. good that there is a waiting list. All are impending guilt? Spend some of that Toys for Tots will distribute to local encouraged to still sign up but if you credit on those who need it. Sure- it kids and families who would otherwise can also give in another way. HH is shouldn’t be just about the presents. not have any gifts on Christmas day. asking for donations of $10 gift cards But, it’s not the actual, physical gift If you cannot get down to Eastern to places like Target, Dunkin’ Donuts giving. Moreover, it was what that Bank by 12/14, or would rather make and Stop & Shop to name a few; these symbolizes. For one, it shows those a monetary donation, you can do so g/c will be handed out to the parents in children, who would otherwise not online. Relive your youth and pick up the family shelters to go and buy some have any presents on the holiday, that a Dr. Barbie or Hot Wheels set. goodies from them to their kids in time others care about them, and teaches easternbank.com for Santa’s arrival. Ho, Ho, Help. them to do the same in return. Feeling toysfortots.org harpoonhelps.com like you matter, being acknowledged Deck the Halls G/C can be mailed to: in this world, is, I think, the most You know you are doing it right if Harpoon Helps Gift Card Drive important consideration one can give there is a WAITING LIST to volunteer Attn: Merrill Mahoney to another. It also presses upon those on a Saturday afternoon in December. 306 Northern Avenue receiving the goodwill and cheer, that Harpoon Helps is back again with it’s Boston, MA what we do in this world, matters; 10th Annual Harpoon Helps Spread 02115 Stepping Out: Ready, Set, Shop!

We all know this time of year means driving down 93S to the SSP much eatboutique.com you need an extra hour to get to where less often, I guarantee it. What’s even eventbrite.com/e/eat-boutique-holiday- you need to go and do what you need more awesome is some events this next market-2013-tickets-8964901261 to do. Sure, if it was a Tuesday morning week where you can purchase multiple Not So Silent Night in July, the Post Office on 2nd may not presents from local vendors. One stop Nothing says Christmas in South Boston have much of a wait, but that’s s different shopping, and they are offering snacks like the annual Laboure Christmas House story come December. Same goes for the and sips? That, right there my friends, is Tour. The LCHT will take place this mall, grocery store or pharmacy. Have what it’s all about. weekend, with a Saturday tour (12/07) you ever been to Stop & Shop South Bay Drink, Eat & Spend Merry from 4-6pm and a Sunday (12/08) at 11pm on any given day, let alone the Eat Boutique is gathering many well tour 12-4pm. In addition, the Laboure holiday season? Everyone has the same know chefs, cookbook authors, wine Christmas Shoppes will be open this bright idea to take a workday off and and beer experts and other artisans for Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm, where get it done. This should encourage you demos, talks, tasting and of course, gorgeous holiday housewares and to want to just stroll down the street and purchasing. On Saturday December other great giftables will be on sale too. get your necessities and other Christmas 7th, 11am-5pm, at the Black Falcon Proceeds benefit this amazing Southie niceties and stop the madness. What was Terminal, there will be many chances institution that aids families from infancy awesome about Small Business Saturday to take part in demonstrations and shop to adulthood. That’s something to keep is that it reminds all that Southie has so till ya drop. Tickets can be purchased you warm! many shops that cater to the everyday online for general admission and ccab.org/laboure_house_tour and special occasions. Continue to also for specified time slots for other Catholic Charities Laboure Center frequent these places and you will be events. Cheers! 275 West Broadway

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Southie Senses:Things to touch, see, taste, smell and hear in Southie

Touch: Jello Jigglers This Saturday at Social Wines on West Broadway, the tasting will feature edible, adult treats from Gelology, and include Southie’s own GrandTen, from 6-8pm. This should get you ready for Saturday night: jiggle when you wiggle. socialwinesbos.com • gelology.com

See: What’s He Wearing? In keeping with a new-ish and silly tradition, the Spirit of Boston is holding an Ugly Sweater Christmas Lunch Cruise Thursday 12/12 from 3-5pm, with passengers receiving a complimentary sangria upon boarding. Thank goodness, because after seeing some of those sweaters, I am sure you are going to need it! The ship is already dressed in its holiday attire and there will be music to liven things up! Great way to get the weekend started! spiritofboston.com

Taste: Bottoms Up! Though I usually only share events going on in South Boston, an event going on just over the Dot Ave bridge is too cool not to share. The Stich House, located a few blocks from the Southie border, is hosting the BABES this Saturday, 12/07, from 7-9pm. BABES (Boston Area Beer Enthusiasts Society) will be crafting and drinking the night away. Meet, greet, craft, sip and eat! eventbrite.com/e/babes-crafting-and-craft-beer-holiday-party- tickets-9451079433

Smell: Burnin’ Rubber Put your peds to the pavement and get your day started. This Saturday 12/07, starting at 10am, with a 100-meter dash and ½ miler for the younger set starting at 9am, South Boston Catholic Academy is having it’s 5th Annual 5k. Sweat it out early and get ready for the weekend festivities! sbcaroadrace.wordpress.com

Hear: “Hi, My Name is… There are two opportunities to mix and mingle with your neighbors. Cityside Neighborhood Association, the Andrew Square Civic Association and the West Broadway Civic Association, invites all to come to Barlow’s on Tuesday 12/10 starting at 6:30pm, pay a $5 admission (of which goes to the SB Boys & Girls Club) enjoy some treats and buy a raffle ticket or two for some great prizes.Also, the Design Museum Boston will be having a gathering at 315 on A, to kick off the season and introduce the space where their future exhibit, Green Patriot Posters: The Revolution will be Designed, will be held. Get out and say ho,ho,ho. barlowsrestaurant.com • designmuseumboston.org/2013/11/holiday-party-2

Who is Laela? Born and raised in this town, Laela believes that contributing to your neighborhood through volunteer work and socializing within the community are inborn in the people of South Boston. Those innate characteristics are interwoven into every fiber of a South Bostonian’s being. Continuing the traditions that the South Boston community has always practiced, the features Stepping Up and Stepping Out are two ways in which old AND new residents can find opportunities to do what Southie has always done: give back. Both “born and raised” and the new Southie generation will be able to carry on these practices. 12 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com December 5, 2013

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64 G Street $680,000 11/19/13 11 3 3100 Two Family

49 Old Harbor Street $679,000 11/15/13 9 2 2369 Single Family

653-659 East Second St UNIT 208 $670,000 11/15/13 6 2 1658 Condo

685 East Fifth St UNIT D $619,000 11/20/13 7 3 1856 Condo

160 M Street $604,000 11/15/13 7 1.5 1410 Single Family

18 Carpenter Street $599,000 11/15/13 9 2 2908 Two Family

724 East Third St UNIT 2 $540,000 11/20/13 5 2 1052 Condo

86 O St UNIT 1 $511,000 11/15/13 5 2 1345 Condo

12 Carpenter St UNIT 6 $510,000 11/15/13 4 2 1100 Condo

587 East Eighth St UNIT 3 $480,000 11/20/13 4 1 1058 Condo

47 Ward Street $475,000 11/15/13 7 2.5 1301 Single Family

7 Peters St UNIT 2 $475,000 11/21/13 4 2 950 Condo

133-135 M St UNIT 1 $455,000 11/19/13 4 1.5 825 Condo

58 I St UNIT 1 $425,000 11/19/13 5 1.5 922 Condo

366 Dorchester St UNIT 6 $389,000 11/16/13 4 1 745 Condo

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Religious Education News unday, December 1, marked short story, The Garden. It is about symbol of our church community The Advent wreath is a circular the First Sunday of Advent how it takes time, patience and hard as we wait in joyful hope for the garland of evergreen branches S which is a time of watchful work, but at harvest time we find all coming of Jesus into our hearts at representing eternity. On that wreath, waiting, preparation and hope. The that time, patience and hard work Christmas. We also discussed the four candles (three purple and one students in the Kindergarten, First, yields delicious fruits and vegetables Advent Wreath. The students in the pink) are typically arranged. During Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Grade to eat and beautiful fragrant flowers second grade are also learning to be the season of Advent one candle on in the Gate of Heaven, St. Brigid, St. to put on our dining room table and patience, working hard and using the wreath is lit each Sunday as a Monica and St. Augustine Religious to put smiles on our faces. their talents in preparing to put on part of the Advent services. Each Education Program learned about Then we planted narcissus a Skit recreating some of the on the candle represents an aspect of the the meaning of Advent and how bulbs in jars and cups, which the Old and New Testaments stories for spiritual preparation of hope, peace, Advent marks the beginning of a children took home to be placed an upcoming second grade parents joy and love for the coming of the new liturgical year for the Catholic in a warm, sunny spot and given a meet and greet that they hope their Lord, Jesus Christ at Christmas. Church. The children learned about little water for the roots and with families will enjoy. The children from the Religious waiting and preparing for Christmas time, patience and loving care the We went to Mass at St. Brigid Education Program; the Parish and and the coming of Jesus into our lives narcissus plant should bloom in 3 Church and saw the celebrant, Fr. South Boston Catholic Academy and hearts. or 4 weeks, hopefully in time for Bennett, our Parochial Vicar, light also brought the gifts up to the altar Ms. Susan read and discussed a Christmas. This was done as a the first candle on the Advent wreath. during the Mass.

CONTINUED FROM page 6 past weekend over Thanksgiving we had last year, and that means RANKINGS up 4.4 percent during November weekend 2012. In a statement, potentially less shopping trips and Massachusetts 15-year-olds were compared to November 2012, association president Jon Hurst therefore fewer impulse buys for bested by their counterparts in according to a Retailers Association called it a “great start” to the holiday those weeks. But given the season Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore of Massachusetts survey of its sales season and said the results to date, we believe our original in reading literacy, and ranked members. The survey reflects reports were “in line with our expectations.” projection of a 3.5% increase for the seventh in science and tenth in math, from “mom and pop” stores and does Hurst said, “December will be a season remains achievable.” - M. according to test results from 65 not include transactions at chain challenge given the calendar. We are Norton/SHNS countries released by the state. Bay stores. The association reported facing one less shopping weekend in MASS. STUDENTS NEAR TOP State 15-year-olds were statistically that sales were up 3.3 percent this December prior to Christmas than ON INTERNATIONAL TEST CONTINUED ON page 15 December 5, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 15

million people who legally own Steve Murphy. Steve was firearms in this nation. Never in recently married to his fiancée the history of the world has any Bridget Simmons Murphy. place had as many armed citizens. Congratulations also to Steve for Many high ranking military his reelection victory. Steve and people think this is great news Bridget took a much deserved and consider it as being one of the honeymoon to the part of Mexico primary reasons that no foreign known as The Mayan Riviera on army would ever dare try to invade the Gulf side of the country. They the United States. had a great time. Steve is now And finally, Congratulations back to City Hall and once again to City Council President hard at work.

CONTINUED FROM page 14 in a statement. “The top performing tied with Japan and South Korea countries are actively working on in reading scores. According to upgrading their program of study, the National Center for Education and so is Massachusetts. We are Statistics, the average reading literacy implementing new college and score (527) of Massachusetts 15-year- career ready standards, working to olds was somewhat below Japan and turn around our lowest performing Korea in reading, but statistically tied. schools and districts, and enhancing “The performance of our 15-year- the effectiveness of all educators olds, particularly in reading where to support their growth and they scored among the world’s development.” leaders, reflects the tremendous efforts The survey sampled 510,000 students of educators and students statewide worldwide and 1,700 Massachusetts to achieve a world-class education,” students from 49 public schools, who Elementary and Secondary Education took a two-hour PISA test in October and Commissioner Mitchell Chester said November of 2012 – A. Metzger/SHNS Let Our Family Help Your Family THE CASPER Funeral & Cremations Services Established in 1930 Serving Families with Dignity and Respect through the toughest of times for South Boston Catholic over 80 years Academy News Home of Personal Service The Kindergarten students at South Boston Catholic Academy recently Pre-Planning Specialists presented their annual performance of “The First Thanksgiving” to families, students, faculty and staff and received rave reviews once again. The children worked hard at practicing their lines and songs and also making their adorable costumes. Each Casper’s specializes in child announced what they were thankful for (family was the most popular) and Massachusetts Cremation Services & amazingly so, not one said toys! Thank you for our wonderful Kindergartners! Veteran Services

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Southie honored Ted Cunniff at the SBYHL Reunion veryone was pretty sure the one of this town’s true heroes. Southie Reunion to benefit the Teddy Cunniff, as always was his E South Boston Youth Hockey usual laid back and humble self as League would be a success and have he accepted the John Cunniff award a big turnout; especially when Teddy which he so richly deserves. Few Cunniff would be honored. But the people have touched the lives in such word ‘huge’ would better describe positive ways as this great man who it. Hundreds of people from every has given so much of himself to help age group jammed Carson Place last others over so many years. Saturday night to support one of the As the doors opened at 7pm, finest youth hockey leagues in the people were already lining up to country and to show appreciation to get in and it was a steady flow of December 5, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 17

arrivals all through the night. Great entertainment, auctions with fantastic items and raffles of super prizes all added to the night. But what really made the event special was as usual the reunion of longtime friends and neighbors who so often don’t get to kick back and enjoy each other’s company because of busy schedules and obligations. This reunion was a pleasant break from that and it turned out to be one heck of a party. South Boston needs to have more of these. And from the talk last Saturday night, it will probably be happening more often in the future. 18 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com December 5, 2013

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Boston Docket No. SU13D1807DR Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Christmas The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Stroll Luz Alvarez Get ready to shop locally and vs. celebrate the Holiday Season! On David Reyes Thursday, December 5th take part in Suffolk Probate and Family Court the South Boston Christmas Stroll! 24 New Chardon Street This fun-filled event takes place from Boston, MA 02114 4pm to 8pm. Sip, Shop and Dine your (617) 788-8300 way around South Boston and take advantage of special discounts and one- Upon motion of plaintiff for an order directing the defendant, to appear, night only promotions at local shops plead, or answer, in accordance with and restaurants. The Southie Shuttle Mass.R.Civ.P./Mass.R.Dom.Rel.P.Rul will be providing transportation up and e 4, it appearing to the court that this is down East and West Broadway. an action for Divorce 1B. Enjoy one night of incredible Pursuant to Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411, an Automatic savings at more than 20 local retail Restraining Order has been entered establishments, restaurants, salons and against the above named parties. specialty pop-up shops throughout Defendant cannot be found within the South Boston! Commonwealth and his/her present whereabouts are unknown. Personal Check Out the participating business service on defendant is therefore not at SouthBostonToday.com! practicable, and defendant has not voluntarily appeared in this action. It is Ordered that defendant is directed to appear, plead, answer, or LStreet Running otherwise move with respect to the complaint herein on or before January Club announces 09, 2014. 2014 Marathon NOTICE AND ORDER: If you fail to do so this Court will Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor proceed to a hearing and adjudication Training Schedule Docket No. SU13P2752GD of this matter. Commonwealth of Massachusetts 10/30/13 LStreet Running Club of South The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Megan H. Christopher Boston is announcing that it’s In the interests of Ayla Grace Pinoof Boston, MA, Minor JUSTICE OF PROBATE AND Winter/ Spring Marathon training Suffolk Probate and Family Court, 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 FAMILY COURT will start on Sunday, January 12, December 5, 2013 NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 2014 at 8:00 AM. Runners will 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a meet most Sunday mornings at the Minor filed on 11/12/2013 by Cheryl A. Pino of South Boston, MA will be held 12/20/2013 09:00AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing. Located at 24 New Curley Recreation Center in South rd Boston. The training runs will vary Chardon Street, 3 Floor, Boston, MA 02114 – Family Service Office. 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the in mileage from 10 to 22 miles Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written with some of the training occurring response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all on the actual Boston Marathon interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the route. The first run on January right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 12th will be 10 miles. You must be 4. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be a member of the LStreet Running present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor's best Club to participate. Please see interests. November 12, 2013 www.LStreet.org for information Patricia M. Campetelli Register of Probate regarding membership and future December 7, 2013 training runs.

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SOUTH BOSTON TODAY Can Sox pull off a trade for Stanton? By Conor Ryan nother MLB offseason. MLB offseason, have already been protection behind him all season, Reyes/Mark Buehrle fire-sale trade Another three months of linked to Stanton. It would take a as only three Marlins hit more than from November 2012. A Giancarlo Stanton rumors. king’s ransom to acquire the All-Star six home runs in 2013. The proof is Boston, with a top-tier farm Yes, the November-January stretch outfielder, but Boston certainly has in the stats, as Stanton’s walk total system that includes players such for baseball is filled with the typical the resources to make it happen. increased by 28 this year despite as OF Jackie Bradley Jr., 3B Garin free-agent signings, but what really There are few drawbacks to playing in six fewer games. Cecchini, P Henry Owens and C makes this the “Hot Stove” season is Stanton’s game, especially if he was The thought of inserting Stanton Blake Swihart, just may have the the multiple trade rumors that have to man right field out in Fenway. into the middle of a stacked Red various pieces needed to please already begun to emerge, as stars The Panorama City, Calif. native Sox lineup is enough to make any the Marlins. Snatching Stanton such as David Price, Troy Tulowitzki has already slugged 117 home runs Boston fan giddy with excitement, from Miami will certainly be a tall and Max Scherzer have all been during his four-year career while as 35+ home runs for the next 10 task for Ben Cherington and Co., mentioned as possible trade chips. posting a solid .889 OPS. years would be almost a guarantee especially if they can deal for the However, the biggest trade target Stanton struggled in 2013, hitting from the skilled Stanton. However, slugger without giving up their this offseason has to be Giancarlo just .249 with 24 home runs and 62 the hard part is compiling the future franchise player in Bogaerts. Stanton, the hulking right fielder for RBIs, but was limited for a number of pieces necessary to pry Stanton out However, if the Sox can complete the Miami Marlins. Just 24 years old, reasons. Stanton dealt with hamstrung of Miami. At first glance, it would the deal, a lineup consisting of Stanton has been one of the most injuries throughout the year, holding seem like Miami would immediately Bogaerts and Stanton could lead the exciting players in baseball due to his him to just 116 games on the season. shut down any negotiations that do Sox into World Series contention for seemingly limitless power and team- Perhaps most importantly, Stanton not include Xander Bogaerts in the the next decade. friendly contract. Simply put, every was simply pitched around all season deal. However, the Sox may still Not often would I want the Sox to MLB team would be drooling at the due to being the one competent hitter have enough to pull off the deal with give up everything but the kitchen chance to get this stud in their lineup in a putrid Marlins lineup. Stanton, dealing Bogaerts, as the Marlins have sink in a deal, but in this scenario, it for the foreseeable future. The Sox, whose 24 home runs led all Miami holes seemingly everywhere on their would be a no-brainer. Stanton really always the active presence during the batters this year, had virtually no roster, especially thanks to the Jose is THAT good. 20 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com December 5, 2013

The Torey Krug Effect

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The Boston Bruins are right where fans and experts expected them to be as teams throughout the league have played through just over a quarter of the 2013-14 season. The B’s sit at the top of the Eastern Conference with an 18-7-2 record through 27 games. The 38 points as of Monday, is good enough to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins by 1 point for the Conference lead. The Bruins winning formula has remained the same, solid defense and good goaltending, as well as opportunistic scoring is a great recipe for success in this high octane league. While Claude Julien’s system sets defense as the priority, things have looked quite different on the blue line to begin the year. The Bruins have only allowed 55 goals against in 27 games, that mark is the best in the East and second- best in the NHL to only the Colorado Avalanche. Thus, the Claude Julien refreshing to see a defenseman in a see pucks flying toward the net from black and gold sweater take a chance the blue line, it also looks odd when to make the big play every once in a defenseman carries the puck from a while, and we’ve seen a Krug behind their own net through the blunder here or there which has lead neutral zone - simply taking the space to opponent scoring chances. But the that they’re being given. We’ve even offensive upside is too great to keep been treated to D-men jumping up on him off the ice. odd man rushes. Zdeno Chara plays Credit the Bruins coaching as well, in front of the net on the power play for not forcing the kid to become a shell now as well. The D is contributing to of himself by chastising him for a bad the offense in a way that must have turnover or encouraging him to play Bruins fans breathing some fresh air. more defensively. The Bruins have Some of the offensive prowess we system is still in effect - and it doesn’t the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals allowed Torey Krug to play the game are seeing comes from coaching, but hurt having Tuukka Rask between the against the New York Rangers - he’s comfortable playing, and it has there is a correlation between the pipes. But for the Bruins defense this where he scored 4 goals in his first paid dividends. For starters, Krug leads more active blue line and the arrival year, it hasn’t been all about keeping 5 games against Henrik Lundqvist. all Bruins defensemen in scoring with of Torey Krug. Maybe some of the goals off the board. A new element Many wondered if Krug had simply 7 goals and 9 assists for 16 points. On veterans are learning a thing or two has got the defense jumping into the caught lightning in a bottle, but this top of this, he is tied for the league lead from the kid. Perhaps they just see play and putting pucks to the net at season has proved he’s got what in goals scored by a defenseman with Torey Krug scoring and they want to a relentless pace. What might be the it takes to play at the NHL level 7 (Ottawa’s Erik Karlsson, Nashville’s join in the fun. Regardless, the B’s main cause of this offensive element consistently, and what’s more - he Shea Weber and Phoenix’s Michaels defense is doing things we have not showing itself from the blue line? The can contribute. Stone each have 7). seen for quite some time. biggest reason may be Torey Krug. Even Claude Julien has said, Torey The statistics are there, but it It came as somewhat of a surprise Fans may forget that Torey Krug Krug is a “risk/reward” type of seems that Krug’s offensive bug is after the explosive start Torey Krug is a rookie. He burst onto the scene player, in that his aggressiveness can rather contagious as well. It looks has had to the season that Dan in the 2013 playoffs, entering play in sometime come back to bite you. It’s different to the avid Bruins fan to Bylsma, coach of the United States December 5, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 21

Olympic Hockey team for the 2014 Torey Krug may be playing with a nearly anywhere in the offensive playing with the confidence of a Winter Games has said there have chip on his shoulder, this undersized zone. He’s developing as a defender, veteran, and the Bruins will take been conversations about putting lefty is just 5’9” and weighs 180 but with his foot speed, it’s difficult the defensive risk for the offensive Krug on the roster. Just being pounds, but he’s out to prove he to beat Krug on the outside as an production - which is again, a credit considered for the team is incredible belongs in the NHL. His speed opposing forward. To cap it off, he’s to the coaching staff. B’s fans should considering Krug’s age, and his small and agility make him a dangerous got a bomb from the blue line and has expect Krug to be in the black and sample of NHL games. Bylsma must offensive threat from anywhere become a perfect fit for the high man gold uniform for years to come - be seeing what the Bruins are seeing on the ice. His quick release and on the B’s power play. hopefully, the future for this 22 year in the 22 year old. accurate shot can be lethal from Krug may be a rookie, but he’s old prospect is brighter yet.

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*Every week, we will run an interview from Danny Picard’s daily sports-talk show “I’m Just Sayin”, which can be heard LIVE every weekday on the new DigRadio at DigBoston.com, with every show available on iTunes. He can also be heard hosting “The Danny Picard Show” weekends on WEEI-93.7 FM. This week, Danny talked with Providence Journal Red Sox beat writer Brian MacPherson:

DANNY PICARD: So the Red as early as next June. They think still developing. His catch-and- come out and sign A.J. Pierzynski Sox sign A.J. Pierzynski, one-year, this is somebody that they really throw skills are certainly ready to a one-year, $8 million deal, $8 million. What does this say to think highly of. They’ve even used right now. If his only job was to go why wouldn’t you just give you? the name “Yadier Molina” in the out there and shut down a running Saltalamacchia the qualifying BRIAN MACPHERSON: It says discussion when talking about game, he could do it right now. offer of $14.1 million. I guess to me that the Red Sox really like comparisons to what Christian The other thing, the receiving, the it saves them $6 mil, is that the their young catching, and they Vazquez could be. Have you seen game-calling, he hasn’t done that thinking? Because clearly it sounds didn’t want to tie up anybody that Christian Vazquez play, and if so, above the Double-A level really. as if they were only going to bring was going to go away from that how do you evaluate what he could So, that’s still to come. And that somebody in here on a one-year young catching. They talked a lot, bring to the table, even as soon as bat is still to come as well. The deal. Did they not bring back Salty for a long time, about building next year? power hasn’t really developed on a qualifying offer because they from within. And they said last BM: I think that’s fair. I mean, part yet, but the thing you really have didn’t want to pay him that much? year that they got away from of the reason you make this deal, to like is the walks and strikeouts. Is that the only reason? that philosophy of building from especially with A.J. Pierzynski He really controls the strike zone. BM: Yeah, I mean, $6 million is within and being patient. Last year, being as old as he is, you don’t make He gets on-base. He doesn’t strike a lot of money. I don’t think you they had a lot of free agent stop this deal unless you have some out a lot. He draws a lot of walks. can just dismiss it and say, “Well, gaps. Stephen Drew, for example, guys in the system that you feel So, the bat is coming along. The why didn’t you pay $14 million they brought him in for a year to could be ready pretty quickly. And bat is what you want for where is if you’re going to pay Pierzynski be a good player, a productive certainly you could see Vazquez . You certainly don’t want him as $8?” $6 million is a lot of money, player, but not to get in the way up [in Boston]. If somebody goes your opening day catcher when he and the more you look at it, I of Xander Bogaerts. And now on the DL, you never know what’s hasn’t really caught in Triple-A was looking at their offensive you’ve got A.J. Pierzynski. Rather going to happen with David Ross. yet, except for a game or two. numbers and looking at some of than giving there or four years to Certainly you could see, [Dan] But yeah, he’s a guy they really their projections. They’re very jarred Saltalamacchia, or giving Butler is probably the first guy, but like. I would say Swihart is a guy similar offensive players. They’re three years to Carlos Ruiz, they go Vazquez was up to Triple-A at the they really, really like as well. going to get on base at about the with one year to A.J. Pierzynski, end of last season and he’ll start He’s probably two years away, or same rate, they’re probably going who theoretically could give you at Triple-A next season. He could at least a year and a half away. to hit for the same amount of what Saltalamacchia gave you last be that guy. As far as the Molina’s, Swihart is a first round pick. They power. Saltalamacchia is younger, year, and then you’re hoping that he’s worked with the Molina’s. said that he has the Buster Posey certainly, but Pierzynski has been someone like Christian Vazquez or They’re all from the same area, so starter kit. That was the phrase durable. You don’t know how long Blake Swihart -- Swihart being a he knows them well, he’s worked when he got drafted, that he’s got that trend can last, for a guy who’s couple years away -- you can kind with them. He’s a catch-and-throw those sorts of all-around skills that going to be 37, but he’s been of hand the reigns to those guys, guy like Yadier Molina, certainly. he can develop, and he took a big durable. He’s played a lot in his your homegrown guys, rather than He’s an elite catch-and-throw step forward last year as well. So career. You can either day that’s having to play the market every defensive catcher, and I think those one of those two guys has a chance mileage, or you can say that’s a year. who get frustrated watching other to be the catcher for this team for history of him being able to take DP: My sources tell me that teams run on Red Sox catching or a long time. care of himself. So, they’re very Christian Vazquez is the guy that pitching would certainly like to DP: Some people will come out similar players. And yeah, you the Red Sox think could be ready see [Vazquez]. His other skills are and say, well, if you’re going to could have made the qualifying December 5, 2013 SOUTHBOSTONTODAY • www.southbostontoday.com 23

offer, in hopes that he turned it down looking for a multi-year deal. But that’s sort of a gamble. The budget isn’t endless. This isn’t the Los Angeles Dodgers. They’ve got plenty of money to work with, but they’ve still got plenty of stuff they need to do. They’re going to have to give up a little bit if they keep Mike Napoli, for example. Certainly, I would think, that Pierzynski for $8 million for this year is preferable to Saltalamacchia for $14 million. Saltalamacchia is probably slightly a better player. But he’s not almost twice the player. DP: I think Mike Napoli will be back in Boston on a multi-year deal. What are you hearing on Napoli and the Red Sox? BM: The Red Sox are still the best fit for Napoli. There’s mutual affection on both sides. It’s still early in the offseason. It’s barely December. There’s still some time for things to happen. Agents are probably finding out what they can do. The Red Sox are probably exploring some creative solutions on their own. But yeah, Napoli makes sense for the Red Sox to bring back, especially when you bring in someone like Pierzynski, who doesn’t really fit the Red Sox philosophy of drawing a lot of walks and seeing a lot of pitches. Napoli fits that beautifully. So it seems like Napoli is still the best fit. DP: What do the Red Sox do in the outfield? I like Carlos Beltran, but I wouldn’t give him more than two years. What is the move the Red Sox are looking to make in the outfield? BM: Beltran is not a center fielder at this point. He’s a corner outfielder. So if you’re moving him… DP: You’d move Victorino to center. You can just find countless American league ever since. That’s really have to. I think you still BM: Or Jackie Bradley Jr. plays examples of it. Dustin Pedroia in not what you’re expecting Bradley see Jackie Bradley as the opening center. That’s been the plan all 2006 being the best example of a to be necessarily, but he has enough day center fielder. There’s ways to along, for Jackie Bradley to play guy that they really valued in the of a minor-league track record, build insurance of a right-handed center. And that goes along with minor leagues, had a great minor and he’s got the defensive abilities bat to kind of compliment him the same philosophy, that, you league track record, got called up, that, yeah, you’re certainly not and make his transition a little bit have a homegrown guy, and you and was terrible. He was terrible going to give Beltran three years easier, but I really think they want know he’s an above-average when he got called up in 2006, and and move Shane Victorino to Jackie Bradley to be their guy in defender right now, and you like then he was terrible in April [of center field just because you don’t center field. And a big move like his plate approach. He got his first 2007], and then he turned it around feel good about Jackie Bradley a Beltran, that would sort of ruin exposure in the Major Leagues last and was the rookie of the year and based on last season. I don’t that. year, and he struggles, of course he was their second baseman and has think they want Victorino playing Follow Danny on Twitter and struggled, a lot of guys struggle. been one of the best players in the centerfield unless they really, Facebook Need a FREE Ride to your favorite Tavern, Restaurant, Pub or Urban Market? Arrange a FREE ride - It’s easy!

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