WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Red Sox Auction

Here is a great opportunity to bid on sixteen once in a life time experiences and items, while also supporting the lifesaving mission of the Jimmy Fund, which is raising critical funds for pediatric and adult cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. The auction is currently on eBay and bidding ends on August 24. This auction is in conjunction with the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon. The eighth annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon is on August 27 and 28, broadcast live from Fenway Park.

Selection of Items:

• Kelly Clarkson Meet & Greet VIP Concert Experience for Two
• Throw First Pitch at the Red Sox Game on August 27 with Denis Leary & Lenny Clarke
• Meet & Greet with Jersey Boy Frankie Valli in Boston for Two, Plus a Signed Jersey Boys Souvenir Book
• New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Weekend Package with Airfare and More
• Score a Home Game From Inside the Green Monster at Fenway Park!

But the best item might be having your voicemail recorded by Eck, I'm sure he'd throw in a few "salad" references if you'd like.

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How Much is Lugo Worth?

Judging by the bidding on game used red socks autographed by Julio Lugo; not very much. The Red Sox are paying Lugo $9 million a year to platoon with Nick Green but you can own his socks for the low bid of $1. If you look really close you can see a mark on one of the socks from where he booted a ball.

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Bid To Eat Sushi With Dice-K....You May Have to Lift Up the Chop Sticks For Him

Daisuke Matsuzaka is auctioning off Sushi dinner for charity on ebay. From the ebay description: "Japanese sensation and Red Sox ace Dice-K and his wife, Tomoyo, will join you and three friendsfor dinner at the renowned Japanese restaurant, HARU, in Boston. You'll enjoy the company of one of the world's greatest sports stars along with the finest food and service - all in your own private dining room. (A translator will be provided)" The leading bid is now $10,100 but the reserve has not been met. The proceeds of the auction will go to the charity Good Sports.

Dice-K may have plenty of time to eat sushi now that he is injured and will not be pitching for a while. He is having an MRI in Boston tomorrow to further diagnose what the Red Sox originally reported as "shoulder fatigue."

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Bid For the Ortiz Jersey or Take a Chance on a Ring

There are 2 ways to get a coveted Red Sox souvenir going on right now. The Ortiz jersey that was cemented and dug up from the new Yankee Stadium is up for auction on ebay, proceeds go to the Jimmy Fund. You have 6 days left to bid but it is already over $30,000. Take a look at the auction here.

You can also win one of 9 2007 World Series Rings by entering the raffle on the Red Sox Foundation website. The raffle is only open to Massachusetts residents online and the only way to enter if you are not a Massachusetts resident is to buy a ticket at select malls in Massachusetts...not very accommodating to the fans in the rest of New England and across the country.

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Ebay Update - Manny's Car, Tito's Gum

For those of you keeping score at home; Manny's car fetched a winning bid of $42,600. In other auction news, someone had been selling Terry Francona's chewed gum from game one of the World Series but Ebay removed the sale because there was some tobacco on it (tobacco sales are restricted on Ebay). Sorry if you didn't get a shot at the gum or got outbid for Manny's ride. If you really need some memorabilia there is a 1983 photo of Marty Barrett available with no bids.

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