The World Champion Boston Red Sox

Congratulations to the World Champion Boston Red Sox! (Photo/yahoo.news.com)

 

When the final strike was thrown, the Fenway crowd went wild.

Koji Uehara leaped around just like a child.

All the bearded Boys of Summer charged him on the mound.

Red Sox Nation won at home and made a joyful sound.

Dirty Water thundered on the speakers; no one heard.

I know there were speeches made but didn't catch a word.

Not 'til "Cooperstown" stepped up to chants of MVP...

(That's the latest nickname for Ortiz; our Big Papi)

"It's our bleeping city... and remember, Boston Strong!"

No one thought they had a chance this Spring.  Sox proved 'em wrong.

Boston's Red Sox are World Champions - again!  Three cheers!

This must be how Yankees' fans have felt for all those years.

A Weird World Series

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This has been the weirdest Series I have ever seen...

Sometimes I could not believe my HDTV screen.

Both games in St. Louis finished with the strangest plays.

Baseball sports gods must be working overtime these days.

Game 3's controversial call; obstruction at 3rd base.

Salty threw to Middlebrooks, who landed on his face.

As he tried to get back up he blocked the runner's path.

Game was tied; the call was made at home...  You do the math.

Was the call correctly made?  The experts say it was.

Not mad at the ump for that - was mad at him because

His strike zone kept changing; seemed he had a favorite team.

Red Sox' strikes called "balls" so often ...  Made me want to scream.

Game 4 had a shocking end as well; a play at 1st.

Runner had a tiny lead but got his feet reversed.

Koji turned and threw him out.  Game over. Boston wins

Thanks, in part, to Jonny Gomes. Henceforth, absolved of sins.

Game 5 is a rematch and Jon Lester gets the call.

In Game 1 he was accused of doctoring the ball.

Who knows what will happen next but - something else that's weird -

Cards are growing whiskers now... They've learned to fear the beard.

The Boston Red Sox - Fear the Beard.

Somewhere over the rainbow.  (Photo/Red Sox)

Last night, when Jon Lester got the start and took the mound,

Game 1 of the Series played on Fenway's hallowed ground,

Pitching was amazing; held the Cardinals to 1.

Red Sox hitters came alive to score us 8...  We won!

My B hat is blue and red and yet, at heart, it's pink...

And, since I am superstitious, I've begun to think

Part of why we're winning is connected to the beard.

Yes, I know that's crazy but we Boston fans are weird.

I look at the evidence; the balls that bounced away,

Watched as umps reversed a call - don't see that every day -

Saw a pitcher call a ball and then just stand and stare.

Pretty clear to me; the sports gods must like facial hair.

The Boston Red Sox - Get Beard? Check.

I've decided not to dwell on yesterday's defeat;

Not to focus on the fact the Patriots got beat;

Not to think about the pain of losing to the Jets...

Even though a loss to them's as painful as it gets.

I prefer to think about my Red Sox team, instead

Who, despite predictions early on, went out and led

First throughout the season; now they've won the A.L., too.

Back to the World Series with a sense of déjà vu.

Was it just 9 years ago our string of rotten luck -

Truths of our existence; winter, taxes, Sox would suck -

Ended with St. Louis? Hope this outcome is the same.

Cross your fingers though, 'cause Lady Luck's a fickle dame.

I have made myself a beard which I intend to wear.

Trying to appease the gods, we fans must do our share.

Too bad if the country thinks we're superstitious jerks;

Evidence is indicating that this beard thing works.

Joy in Mudville

Fans across New England have been overwhelmed with joy.

Last night, sports gods treated our emotions like a toy;

Patriots and Red Sox looked like they were gonna lose.

Brady threw an interception, late, and I heard boos. 

Many left - convinced New Orleans' victory was sealed...

Half the seats were empty when the Pats drove down the field.

Just 10 seconds on the clock, New England down by 4,

Brady threw to Thompkins in the end zone for the score.

If that win was not enough, next up - the Red Sox game.

They had lost the night before and this looked much the same;

Tigers' pitchers managing to shut the Red Sox down...

Not a lot of hitting for the fans in their hometown.

Outlook wasn't brilliant for the home-team but, once more

(Kinda like the Patriots - the Red Sox down by 4)

With the bases loaded Papi stepped up to the plate;

People held their breath - and prayed - in homes throughout the state.

Unlike poor old Casey at the Bat, this mighty swing

Sent the ball out deep to right where Hunter got a ding

Trying to prevent the tying Grand Slam by Ortiz,

Missed the ball...  Which sent the Red Sox Faithful to their knees.

Red Sox won it 6 to 5 and I'm still out of breath...

Both my teams in games where they were looking close to death.

Both teams, with a miracle, came back and got the wins.

Now their fans wear disbelieving, but triumphant, grins.

Boston Red Sox Fans Are Weird.

What?

Red Sox are advancing 'cause, last night, we beat the Rays.

Don't know who we're playing next; the Tigers or the A's.

All we know is we'll be here at home and better rested.

Fans have hopes so high right now, we ought'a be arrested.

Saturday is game one in the A.L. pennant chase.

Either way, whichever team the Red Sox have to face,

They will feel the Fenway Faithful - many with a beard...

Proving to the nation that, up here, we're kinda weird.

I make no predictions 'cause I want the Sox to win.

I don't want to jinx the team before the games begin.

When I write a rhyme about my teams they tend to lose.

You would not take chances either, were you in my shoes.

I Hate To Clean

(Illustration/Snide2004)

Have to clean my room today because it's such a mess.

What is on my closet floor is anybody's guess.

There are clothes for summertime and also clothes for Fall;

There are just so many clothes there's no room for them all.

Have to hang the sweaters up and pack away the shorts.

Should have worked this weekend but I spent it watching sports;

Patriots are 4 and oh; the Sox are Play-offs bound...

Now it's time to clean until my closet floor gets found.

The Boston Red Sox Swept the New York Yankees

Hail to the coach. (Photo/wikipedia.com)

Red Sox teams do better with their players acting weird.

Once they used to "Cowboy Up"; today they wear a beard.

Played together as a team and "Poof!" they're number one.

They don't need a high-priced star when they're all having fun.

Yankees didn't have much fun this weekend, I'm afraid;

Swept by Boston's Red Sox in the series they just played.

Wish that I could thank the Sox and show how much I care...

Sadly, I'm a woman who can not grow facial hair.

Want to show appreciation for the year they've had.

Do not think I'm taunting.  (That will make the sports gods mad.)

I am just so happy, now that Farrell's in command,

I can't seem to help it.  Hope the sports gods understand.

Boston Red Sox - The Best Worst Team

Red Sox are 2.5 games ahead in the A.L. East. (Photo/sports.yahoo.com)

Give the team a year or two, the Red Sox owners pled.

Boston is rebuilding, all the sports announcers said.

Do not be surprised if they should finish tied for last.

No one thought John Farrell could turn things around so fast.

Now it's almost Labor Day and, in the A.L. East,

Boston's Red Sox hold the lead...  They're up 2 games (at least.)

Last night, Dirty Water filled the seats at Fenway Park.

Expectations for the team already passed the mark.

Thank Shane Victorino, thank Pedroia and Ortiz,

Not forgetting Napoli and Lackey, if you please.

And, let's thank the sports gods...  Cover all our bases, 'cause

As of now, the Red Sox are the best worst team there was.