Well, it had to end sometime, but I really was expecting to start out something like: 1998:beat Cleveland; 2003:beat Oakland; 2004:BEAT YANKEES; 2009:beat? Unfortunately, it's 2009:got beat. Really disappointing when Papelbon gets to a final strike to end the game with a W and can't close the deal. There won't be many times in his career when you'll see the Laser have a two run lead, get down to the final strike and get lit up. Unfortunately, it happened today.
So how does this season look in retrospect? First half, we look fabulous even though Dice-K and Bucky had trouble early on. Even had the Stripes eight zip on the season. Second half, we slumped out of the division lead, the Stripes came on strong, getting a good return on at least two thirds of their investment, and we entered the playoffs with some questions, but looking like a good bet to meet Mr. Hankie's Yankees in the ALCS. Not to be, so we look forward to February. Lots of questions to consider going forward, some of which I mentioned last post. Theo's going to have to wave his wand really hard this time around, starting with keeping Bay, and then looking for replacements for the core guys I referred to last time out.
It's the off easeon. See you in '10, as well as when there are any major stories of the Sox during the winter.
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