tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022434008227965275.post4917497329902959654..comments2023-09-26T11:23:43.028-04:00Comments on Inside the Monster: Lester Looks Sharp, Sox Win.DVicinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17349023854997580163noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022434008227965275.post-39382080668732909752008-09-28T21:12:00.000-04:002008-09-28T21:12:00.000-04:00I know how most Sox fans feel about the thought of...I know how most Sox fans feel about the thought of a band-wagon fan, so I'll be speaking somewhat from the standpoint of anonymity. One quick disclaimer though; I was brought into the fence line realm of Sox fandom through marriage. What's worse for me, I have been a life-long fan of the Cards (shhh!). However, because of the well known troubles Boston had during an 86-year span and my TRUE appreciation for sports, it was an easy transition to find a soft spot in my heart (with a little help from the book Bill Simmons wrote). Anyway, enough about history; this is the PRESENT, the NOW, the NEAR FUTURE. The Sox have yet again made the post-season, which for any other team in the AL playoffs (or NL for that matter) should be extremely disheartening. The Red Sox will claim a long awaited back-to-back championship ring. Consider the pre-season/season adversity they have been through, and the soft spot has gained mass; I will once again be on the edge of my seat cheering them on. Partly because my Cards are on the golf course, but mostly because my wife wants to enjoy her last month with me for a year. Wouldn't want to be sleeping in the spare bedroom. One closing thought in response to T-Murph's blog. If I had a vote, it would easily be a two-for for Sox fans this year; 3rd championship in the last five years, and an MVP award for little Dusty Pedroia. Yes one could make an argument for his teammate Youkilis, or even Cliff Lee, but consider these numbers: BA (2nd), Runs (1st), top 20 SLG % and top 30 in RBI. Not bad for what one might consider a true lead-off hitter; notice his ranking in OBP in the league (11th). Oh, by the way, he's on a team that made the playoffs. Which is somehow deemed a prerequisite for most voters. The kid has been a virtual pinball in the batting order since that one guy's departure to the Dodgers, and he's managed to produce.....and produce well wherever he hits. Anyway, GOOD LUCK all you TRUE Sox fans!!!! I'll be waiting here with you in anticipation of another ring presentation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022434008227965275.post-18575104531125858372008-09-26T20:24:00.000-04:002008-09-26T20:24:00.000-04:00Rays are losing to Detriot...looks like Tito is go...Rays are losing to Detriot...looks like Tito is going to field a triple A lineup tonight due to the conditions....it's likely the Rays won't lose out, but does this effectively hand over the division tonight?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022434008227965275.post-26725985794195100152008-09-25T23:21:00.000-04:002008-09-25T23:21:00.000-04:00Jonny was indeed on the spot....no hitter through ...Jonny was indeed on the spot....no hitter through 5, bullpen looked great. The lineup still needs to come together but that'll start tomorrow with Lowell getting some swings. <BR/><BR/>AL East is highly unlikely, but at this point i'm pefectly ok with taking the wildcard and getting ourselves in line for a run in October.<BR/><BR/>go soxDVicinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17349023854997580163noreply@blogger.com