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'''Anthony 'Tony' Massarotti''' is an American newspaper [[sportswriter]], author and columnist for the [[Boston |
'''Anthony 'Tony' Massarotti''' is an American newspaper [[sportswriter]], author and columnist for the [[Boston Herald]]. On August 15, 2008 the [[Boston Globe]] announced that Massarotti will join their staff as an online and print contributor.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boston.com/sports/other_sports/articles/2008/08/15/massarotti_joins_globe_and_bostoncom/ |title=Massarotti to join Globe and Boston.com |date=2008-08-15 |publisher=Boston.com |accessdate=2008-08-15}}</ref> Massarotti is a 1989 graduate of [[Tufts University]] where he majored in [[English studies|English]] and [[Classics]].<ref>{{cite web |
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==Boston Herald== |
==Boston Herald== |
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Massarotti joined the Herald in 1989, and has covered the [[Red Sox]] since 1994. |
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Massarotti frequently covers the [[Boston Red Sox]] for Fox Sports New England, and appears occasionally as a guest on [[WHDH]]'s Sports Xtra as well as Boston's [[WEEI]] sports talk radio program [[The Big Show (sports radio show)|The Big Show]]. |
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Massarotti is known for his staunch support of former [[Red Sox]] managers [[Jimy Williams]] and [[Grady Little]], despite Little's controversial decisions, during Game 7 of the 2003 [[American League Championship Series]]. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bostonsportsmedia.com/herald.php |
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==Boston Globe== |
==Boston Globe== |
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In September 2008 Massarotti is expected to join the staff of the Boston Globe.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boston.com/sports/other_sports/articles/2008/08/15/massarotti_joins_globe_and_bostoncom/ |title=Massarotti to join Globe and Boston.com |date=2008-08-15 |publisher=Boston.com |accessdate=2008-08-15}}</ref> In addition to writing a regular column for the paper, Massarotti will become the voice and face of the Globe's online Boston.com sports feature.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boston.com/sports/other_sports/articles/2008/08/16/new_lineup_for_globes_baseball_team/ |title=New lineup for Globe's baseball team | author=Joe Sullivan | date=2008-08-16 | publisher=[[Boston Globe]] |accessdate=2008-08-18}}</ref> |
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==Notable Columns== |
==Notable Columns== |
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Revision as of 00:43, 22 August 2008
Anthony 'Tony' Massarotti is an American newspaper sportswriter, author and columnist for the Boston Herald. On August 15, 2008 the Boston Globe announced that Massarotti will join their staff as an online and print contributor.[1] Massarotti is a 1989 graduate of Tufts University where he majored in English and Classics.[2]
Boston Herald
Massarotti joined the Herald in 1989, and has covered the Red Sox since 1994.
Massarotti frequently covers the Boston Red Sox for Fox Sports New England, and appears occasionally as a guest on WHDH's Sports Xtra as well as Boston's WEEI sports talk radio program The Big Show.
Massarotti is known for his staunch support of former Red Sox managers Jimy Williams and Grady Little, despite Little's controversial decisions, during Game 7 of the 2003 American League Championship Series. [3]
Boston Globe
In September 2008 Massarotti is expected to join the staff of the Boston Globe.[4] In addition to writing a regular column for the paper, Massarotti will become the voice and face of the Globe's online Boston.com sports feature.[5]
Notable Columns
Theo Epstein contract negotiations
On October 27, 2005, Massarotti published a column in which he accused Larry Lucchino and the Red Sox management of smearing Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein during contract negotiations. In the column he also suggested that coverage of the negotiations at two local media outlets was compromised. He documented that the New York Times (parent company of the Boston Globe) owned a 17 percent ownership stake in the Red Sox and that local sports talk radio leader WEEI was currently in negotiations for Red Sox broadcast rights and paid Lucchino for a weekly radio appearance.[6] The timing of the column was notable as it came 4 days after Globe ombudsman Richard Chacón published an article in which he criticized Times management for accepting 2004 World Series rings from the Red Sox[7] , and 3 days prior to a Dan Shaughnessy column in which he revealed information detailing nuances of the relationship between Epstein and Lucchino, to the favor of Luccino.[8] The information in the column was widely thought to have originated from Lucchino and may have contributed to Epstein breaking off negotiations and resigning his position as General Manager.[9][10]
Jon Lester cancer story
In August 2006, Massarotti received some criticism for publishing a column detailing rumors that Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester was being tested for cancer.[11] Critics on an anti-Dan Shaughnessy Web site thought it was disrespectful to Lester and his family to print what they believed to be alarmist rumors.[12] In fact, the rumors turned out to be true and Lester went on to be treated for a rare form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma.[13]
Awards
- Massachusetts Winner of the 2001 National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Sportswriter of the Year award. [14]
Books
- A Tale of Two Cities: The 2004 Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry and the War for the Pennant, ISBN 1-59-228704-2, co-author John Harper, sportswriter for the New York Daily News[15]
- Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits, ISBN 0-31-236633-7, co-author David Ortiz, Professional Baseball Player for the Boston Red Sox
References
- ^ "Massarotti to join Globe and Boston.com". Boston.com. 2008-08-15. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
- ^ "Interview With Tony Massarotti" (PDF). CheetahZine. 2005-12-01. Retrieved 2005-12-15.
- ^ "Boston Herald Sports Writers". Boston Sports Media Watch. Retrieved 2005-12-15.
- ^ "Massarotti to join Globe and Boston.com". Boston.com. 2008-08-15. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
- ^ Joe Sullivan (2008-08-16). "New lineup for Globe's baseball team". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2008-08-18.
- ^ Tony Massarotti (2005-10-27). "Smear campaign stinks". Boston Herald. Retrieved 2007-04-27.
- ^ Richard Chacón (2005-10-23). "The Globe-Sox connection". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2007-04-27.
- ^ Dan Shaughnessy (2007-10-30). "Let's iron out some of this dirty laundry". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2007-04-26.
- ^ Thomas F. Mulvoy (2007-11-03). "Lucchino vs. Epstein: Media stew boils over". Dorchester Reporter. Retrieved 2007-04-27.
- ^ "John Henry Takes Blame For Epstein Leaving Red Sox: Epstein Says Another Team Has Contacted Him". WBZ-TV.com. 2005-11-02. Retrieved 2007-04-27.
- ^ "Lester tested for cancer -- Sources say rookie has enlarged lymph nodes". Boston Herald. 2006-08-31. Retrieved 2007-12-14.
- ^ "Shame on the Boston Herald". Dan Shaughnessy Watch. 2006-08-31. Retrieved 2007-12-14.
- ^ "Lester's cancer". Boston Globe. 2006-09-01. Retrieved 2007-12-14.
- ^ "Alum Wins National Journalism Award". Tufts E-News. 2001-01-17. Retrieved 2007-12-14.
- ^ "Alums Author Sox Books". Tufts E-News. 2006-05-05. Retrieved 2005-12-15.