Yesterday was a tough day for the Yankees and Red Sox as both teams went down to defeat in the wake of errors. I only watched the first 3 or 4 innings of the Yanks-Angels game, so I didn’t see Alex Rodriguez’s error, but from what I read this morning, it had an impact on the outcome. However, I did watch the Sox game and I feel bad for Tony Graffanino. He’s been very solid for Boston this season and I hope that he is spared the vitriol of the local fandom. He’s made everyone around here forget about the 2nd base problems of the last few years. Since today is an off-day, a lot of the local talk could be focused on his error.
Can you imagine how much Dan Shaughnessy would be enjoying this if the Sox hadn’t won the World Series last year? Graffanino and the Bambino? He could have added a new chapter to his signature work.
Yesterday’s loss was more in character with pre-2004 Red Sox history. Maybe this team doesn’t have it. However, Chicago still has one more game to win before they prove themselves worthy conquerors. I would be impressed if they win it in Boston, but I’m fully expecting a Game 5 in Chicago.
As for the Yankees, they got what they needed out of their trip to Anaheim. Of course, when you win Game 1, you certainly want to keep the momentum going by winning Game 2. Although the manner in which Game 2 was lost was frustrating, Yankee fans can take solace in Randy Johnson and his record at the Stadium (11-2, I think). I could be wrong, but I still don’t think this Angels team has the look of a winner.
On a side note, it was nice to see my favorite hockey team, the Montreal Canadiens, back in action and beating their old friends, the Bruins. The Canadiens may not be Cup contenders this year, but the outlook for the next few years is good.
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Go Canadiens!
Grim
I'm glad I don't read local papers or delve into other below-50 IQ spews about the local idols. If they pound Graffanino, let it be taken as a desperate scapegoat. Instead, an objective look at this team should make it obvious that it is one of the weakest one in several years. The fact that it had so many one-run wins disguises inherent flaws up and down the line-up and in the pitching staff.
NHL: I got a minute of Barry Melrose this morning. he reminds me of that old Federal Express ad, in which the guy says 500 words in ten seconds. Except that he had better grammar than Melrose (so does Mayor Menino)and was actually comprehensible. In any event, the arenas were supposedly 98% full, there were 40% more power plays than on opening day last year, and scoring was up over 30%. Harry Sinden must be churning in his chair, but keep faith, Harry: there will be brawls. There have to be.
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