Former Red Sox pitcher Mel Parnell has passed away at the age of 89.
Parnell was masterful in Fenway Park, where pitchers fought the green wall, a home run hitter’s dream only 310 feet down the left field line. Parnell had a lifetime record of 123-75, but was 70-30 at Fenway.
Slightly before my time but it’s always sad to see one of our own go.
RT @GlobeChadFinn: Through 41 games in '11, Jacoby Ellsbury had 4 HRs. He didn't hit one from Game 16 to Game 50. Hit 23 over final three months. There's time. Holy crap, RIP Ray Manzarek. Here's to some new jam sessions with Jim. http://t.co/mZwxwI0v4R Idea for rain delay programming: Jim Rice and @TomCaron recreate every Andy/Red scene from The Shawshank Redemption. @NESN
