Beyond that title, there's not much to say that counts. This team last night finished what it has done all year long--play as a team, many heroes, lots of marvelous play and, most important, provided support and a foundation on which Bostonians and Red Sox Nation can bond. The win last night just caps all of this off. How fitting it was that in this finale, it was Vic who got the ball rolling, just as he did to the Tigers in that clinching game. It was equally fitting that even when the Cards' manager finally figured out that it probably would be a good idea to walk Papi rather than pitch to him, Papi still managed to lead the team's victory from those freebies deliberately dealt him. Jake added a couple of hits and The Dustman was, as usual, spectacular in the field, which brings us to the final inning. Koji was, even with the lone single he allowed, as good as ever. The Cards' best RISP hitter at the plate, trying desperately to keep them alive, and Koji delivered. Strike three; take a seat on the bench, Mr. Carpenter. This is our fucking city, as Papi had declared right after the atrocities of April 15, and we're keeping it!(along with the Commissioner's Trophy)!
Papi deservedly got Series MVP. He was so far beyond amazing, words cannot express. The team was wonderful--every night when someone needed a boost, a different member of the team was there to deliver.
So the season is now over, but Spring Training is only 3.5 months away. We'll see the season awards, some of them (Manager of the Year, Exec of the Year) pretty obvious. Will Papi get the MVP? We'll have to wait and see, but one thing is certain: in this Bostonian's heart he is every bit the MVP not just for the baseball game(s), but for the City, the nation and the World--truly an inspiration!
Wish I were in The Hub this Saturday to see the parade.
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