No thank you baseball gods

Last night, baseball fans in Boston did something they have never done before...cheer for the Yankees. With their playoff slot on the line, not only the Sox players, but the fans as well rallied behind the Yankees, looking for a win over Tampa Bay. Before last nights game, the Sox and Rays were tied for the wild card slot. In order for the Sox to advance, they had to win last nights game and if Tampa lost, they would automatically in but if Tampa won as well, they would be tied again and forced to play a one game playoff. As I struggle to write this article so close to the Sox's loss, I am pleased to say that Jacoby Ellsbury and Dustin Pedroia remained strong throughout the entire season. The pitching was painful to watch and without the bats of Ellsbury and Pedroia, the Sox would have had no chance. General Manager Theo Epstein and Manager Terry Francona buckled under the pressure of making the playoffs. It was difficult to watch the Sox fall apart so close to the end of the season, with very few players pulling their weight. 


Along with the rest of true Boston sports fans, the author seemed to struggle with writing about the loss. He wrote in sympathy to Boston fans, with little criticism to the Sox. However, he did point out that the Sox loss saved them from potential embarrassment, if they then lost the next game as well. I agree with the author about the fact that maybe the Sox didn't deserve the playoff spot overall because of the poor playing towards the end of the season. He remained true to his favorite baseball team but some of his word choices such as "dead-eyed roster dragged them down like a sack of fungo bats" or "did nothing to deserve such a chance". He was just as disappointed as the next Sox fan was. While he did admit to the fact that maybe the Rays did deserve the playoff spot much more than the Sox, he still showed his true spirit. Although the season ended on a rough note, the author's attitude ensured readers that true Sox fans will remain loyal but for now...go Bruins!


Baseball: The gods were merciful
http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2011/09/29/baseball-gods-were-merciful/2WhK3Pkb357GaABetcQF9I/story.xml