SB Nation User Blog: Matt Gaul

Mock Draft Fill-In

Matt Gaul — Sat, 31 May 2008 13:23:10 -0000

I would love to fill-in for anybody that needs me for the Mock Draft. I have just recently joined the site and started reading it daily. I have been reading through the past Mock Drafts and I have found them very interesting and I would simply love to be able to join one. I will draft for any team, and I definitely know Baseball, so even if someone can't for some reason send me their Draft List, I can be counted on to make knowledgeable picks.

Please consider having me fill in for you if for some reason you can't be here for the draft. I promise you, you won't regret it.

The Answers To Your Questions

Matt Gaul — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:04:19 -0000

Oh-my-god! I nearly fainted when I walked into the Red Sox Clubhouse! That place is huge! I’ll try to get some pictures for you guys, but that might be kind of hard. Security is tight in that place, as you can imagine!

I got a chance to talk to quite a few players, and really enjoyed it. I only asked 5 of the questions you guys submitted but I promise to those who didn't get their question answered, I will answer them the next time I ask for questions to ask Red Sox players and personnel.

The press didn't get much time to talk to Theo but I did manage to ask him one question. So, without further ado, here are the answers to some of the questions the community of Over The Monster asked the Red Sox players.

Do you think that Cash is going to be able to handle your knuckler with the same poise that 'Belli did in years past?

"I have been working with Kevin a lot lately and I feel extremely comfortable with him behind the plate. I definitely think he can control my knuckleball".

Has Papelbon's spanish improved at all since you completely butchered the language in that one commercial?

"(Laughs). I really don't like to think about that but, yes I actually have been working on my Spanish".

What does Papi think of Manny this year?

"Three letters: M-V-P".

Where in their travels have Daisuke and Hideki enjoyed the most not including Boston and New York?

(They answered this question together). "We really enjoyed going to Toronto and taking a psecial trip up to Niagra to see the Niagra Falls. They were amazing".

If Buchholz does not work out, and with Schill out, are there any plans to trade for a big-name starter?

"We feel that Bucholz will be able to hold the 5th Starter job for us until Curt is healthy enough to return. Curt is making great strides in rehab and we are very excited for his return".

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I'm currently working on my first article for the newspaper while I am typing this up. If you guys want, I could post it here for you guys to read sometime tomorrow. It's up to you.

In Boston

Matt Gaul — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:50:26 -0000

I'm sitting in my hotel at my laptop, looking out of my window into downtown Boston. I have my brand new press pass right next to my computer. My press pass is like my ticket to heaven. I am so excited for tomorrow that words can't even express it right now.

Before I go take a dip in the pool, I would like to ask you guys a question: are there any questions you would like me to ask a specific Sox player for you? Feel free to post them in this thread and I will pick a few tomorrow before I go to the game to ask the players.

Don't forget; game time tomorrow is 2:05 PM ET.

All Settled In

Matt Gaul — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:34:44 -0000

Since it seems pointless to post the exact same post twice, please head on over to Bluebird Banter to take a look at some photos I've uploaded of my new house in Orlando, Florida.

In other news, I'll be flying to Boston on Monday to prepare for my first game covering the Red Sox as a Beat Writer! I am very excited, as you can probably imagine.

I have over a week of free time down in Orlando and I was thinking of hitting up Disney World and Universal Studios. Good idea? I am a thrill ride enthusiast and I was thinking it would be a good way to kill time. What are your thoughts? Are there any other must-see attractions in the Orlando area?

House Photos

Matt Gaul — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:24:55 -0000

I'm finally settled in here in Florida. The move-in was a breeze, nothing went wrong. Here are a few photos of the house.

The alligator was already at the house when I arrived!

Big News

Matt Gaul — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:48:40 -0000

I have just arrived back home in Nova Scotia after a long vacation/road trip. It was a great exprience and I encourage everybody that can to go down to Florida and watch Spring Training. It really is a great thing to watch and extremely interesting!

In totally unrelated news, I have just started writing over at Over The Monster, the Boston Red Sox SB Nation Blog. I hope you don't hold this against me! Also, when I was down in Florida, some of the Red Sox Scouts at the game had noticed I had been at every Blue Jay Spring Training Event and they had noticed me writing about the Jays. We started talking and I told them I was currently unemployed and looking for a job. They said that they knew of a newspaper in Florida that was looking for a Red Sox Beat Writer. The Head of the newspaper was originally from Boston and he said that he wanted members of Red Sox Nation in Florida to enjoy the perks of having a Beat Writer follow their favorite team. He offered me the job and I accepted. So now I'm writing for two blogs as well as a newspaper! Also, because the newspaper is based in Florida, I'm moving down there tomorrow! While I was away, I called my parents and they arranged for the movers to move my stuff down to my new house in Florida (Orlando, to be exact). I will post some pictures of my house once I have settled in there (probably sometime tomorrow evening). But I won't be at my house very much. I will either be in Boston or another city, living out of a hotel. The only times I will be home are the All Star Break and the Off-Season. I'm being paid very well and all my expenses are paid for by the newspaper during the season! I am very excited! But don't worry, I'll still be able to cover the Jays for Bluebird Banter just as much as before. The only down side is I'm going to be on the road constantly and staying up at all hours of the night to blog on two teams and write articles for the paper.

I fly to Boston on Monday morning to get prepared for the first day of writing on the Boston Red Sox on their Home Opener!

Questions For Matt

Matt Gaul — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:03:43 -0000

Do you have a question you'd like the new Over The Monster Writer and the new Red Sox Beat Writer to answer? Confused about something dealing with the Red Sox or Baseball in general? Then ask him here in this post. You may ask as many questions as you'd like, whether they be personal or baseball related, and I will answer. I will give you 24 hours to ask your questions, and then I will answer them. That means you have until tomorrow at 4:00 PM to post your questions.

Post away!

The New Kid

Matt Gaul — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:36:11 -0000

Hey everybody, my name is Matt Gaul and I'm going to be a new writer here at Over The Monster. I am 28 years old and I currently reside in Nova Scotia, Canada. I have a degree in Journalism from the University of Forida.

When I was down in Florida for Spring Training, some of the Red Sox Personnel at the games had noticed I had been at every Red Sox Spring Training Event and they had noticed me writing about the Sox. We started talking and I told them I was currently unemployed and looking for a job. They said that they knew of a newspaper in Florida that was looking for a Red Sox Beat Writer. The Head of the newspaper was originally from Boston and he said that he wanted members of Red Sox Nation in Florida to enjoy the perks of having a Beat Writer follow their favorite team. He offered me the job and I accepted. I also write on the Blue Jays for Bluebird Banter, the SB Nation Blue Jay Blog.

So now I'm writing for two blogs as well as a newspaper! Also, because the newspaper is based in Florida, I'm moving down there on April 5th. All my stuff is being sent down to my home in Florida now, except for my laptop, bed, and TV. I am very excited! But don't worry, I'll still be able to cover the Red Sox for Over The Monster just as much. The only down side is I'm going to be on the road constantly and staying up at all hours of the night to blog on two teams and write articles for the paper.

Well, that's all for now. Look for a post tomorrow dedicated to asking me any type of question, whether on the Red Sox or information on me!

Game Cancelled

Matt Gaul — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:48:54 -0000

Today's game featuring the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees has been cancelled due to rain. It has been rescheduled for tomorrow, April 1st at 7:05 PM.

Fans holding paid tickets for today’s game may use them today or exchange their paid tickets for any regular season game at Yankee Stadium within 12 months, subject to availability. Due to limited ticket availability for Yankees home games during the 2008 season, fans are highly encouraged to use their tickets for tomorrow night’s rescheduled game. Tickets can be exchanged at Yankee Stadium advance ticket windows only. They are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4p.m., and until the seventh inning of any regularly scheduled home game.

I am not very happy about this game being cancelled. I was all set to watch a baseball game and now I have to wait until tomorrow night. Also, it delays my return to home a day later, which I am also not too thrilled about for reasons I will tell you about in the near future.

I'm planning a relaxing evening in the hotel after supper and a quick dip in the pool and excerise in the workout room. Any suggestions as to what would be a good movie to watch?