Spanning the Web

Taking you around the internet for your afternoon enjoyment.

Who needs Charles Steinberg? The Red Sox managed to get Bill Buckner to throw out the first pitch for opening day. Now, can he stop pretending that people here despise him? [boston.com]

Are we sure it’s not really Andy Richter: The Rev. David Ajemian, the alleged Conan O’Brien stalker, copped a plea on charges of disorderly conduct. [bostonchannel]

The Columbus Center will never be built, will it? The commonwealth pulled out of a $10 million grant to help fund the never-developed development project. [boston.com]

A reason to care about the Olympics: Somerville’s Molly Taber needs to come in third in the Boston Marathon to qualify for a shot at the U.S. Olympic trials. [Wicked Local]

And here’s what Bostonista and Chowder have for you today:

When moving, one should always have a bottle of moisturizer on hand, and a fashion-friendly cat: We can’t stress the last part enough.

All the news that’s fit to eat: Our weekly run-down of restaurant openings, closings, and changes.