Friday, September 28, 2007

Red Sox Win!

Well, we (members of Red Sox nation) knew they could do it, it was just a matter of time. The Boston Red Sox won the American League East for the first time since 1995 after winning 5-2 against the Minnesota Twins, and after the New York Yankees lost 10-9 to the Baltimore Orioles; the Sox have held first place in their division since April 18.

The Yanks-Orioles game was on the jumbotron in Fenway Park while thousands of fans watched as their beloved Sox became champs while the Yanks squandered more than one opportunity losing their game in extra innings.

Most will agree that this season was a team effort with players that just seemed to gel; allow me to mention just a few:

Mike Lowell (who some call Mr. M.V.P.) has had an amazing season at third base, what can't he do? Coach Tito Francona said of Lowell, "He plays every day and his production has been so consistent". Lowell broke a record this season becoming the third baseman with the most RBI's in a season, 118 and still counting over Butch Hobson's impressive 112 in the 1977 season.

Arguably the leading candidate for the AL Cy Young Award, Josh Beckett has enjoyed a breakout season as the starting pitcher with a record of 20-7. Mike Lowell said of his teammate, "I think this year, on more than a couple of times, he's been able to bear down and give us quality starts and just be the guy. ............. He's been our guy the whole year."

Big Papi (a.k.a. David Ortiz) doesn't disappoint, and this season was no exception; Papi proves that he always comes through when it matters. He led the Sox in homeruns this season with 35, and in batting average, batting .333. Of Ortiz, Francona simply said, "David knows how to play the game."

More players to come .....................

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