Photo by Kelly O’Connor of smugmug.sittingstill.net
I keep seeing all these players in balaclavas while in Boston and I’m just sitting here in Phoenix like “It’s gonna be 90 today. Better wear shorts.”
- No more calling Alfredo Aceves “Ace”. Doesn’t deserve it. Unless he gets a tattoo of a spade on his forehead or something, which doesn’t seem too likely. (Latest start could finish Aceves with Sox)
- In Greek mythology, Prometheus gave fire to man. However, the legends lie – it was all Mike Napoli. In reality, he was playing so well, he lit bushes on fire as he walked past them. (Be Like Mike)
- He’s baaaaaack! Also known as Dah Bahd and Shakespeare’s Favorite Player, Daniel Bard is on his way back to Fenway to complete a long journey back. (Daniel Bard heads to Fenway)
- One up, one down. That’s how it goes when The Show comes calling. Unfortunately for Steven Wright, it was his turn to take the bus to Pawtucket. (Knuckleballer Steven Wright sent back to Pawtucket)
- For a long while, the two-hole in the lineup was Dustin Pedroia‘s. Now, he’s looking at Shane Victorino there and subtly nodding in approval of the man’s work. (Victorino holding down second spot)
- Is it almost AWESOME O’CLOCK? John Lackey‘s just about ready to come back and mouth-breathe all over his opponents. (Is John Lackey’s rehab complete?)
- Manny Ramirez, nutshell edition: Fantastic hitter. Still a douchebag. All that cumulates in what you see here. (Manny Ramirez took a 30 second home run trot)
But in all honesty, I’m just counting the days until it’s 110*F and humid as hell. You can make fun of me then.