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There’s a certain sadness knowing that the season’s nearly over. But there’s a feeling of joy when your team’s been the best, and is about to get the hardware to prove it.
- The Red Sox didn’t disappoint in their final series against the New York Yankees. Boston put the finishing touches on what was a one-sided rivalry this year. (Red Sox sweep away Yankees to continue incredible run)
- If you’re on the Red Sox, chances are you have a plethora of facial hair. It’s become a full-on beard bonanza in Beantown, and it shows no signs of stopping. (Red Sox foes need to fear the beard)
- Good things come to those who wait, and that’s something that rings true for Clay Buchholz. He’s picked up right where he left off when he went down. (Buchholz proving long rehab was the right move)
- There weren’t very high expectations of him at the beginning of the year, but now, Jarrod Saltalamacchia is a rock for the best team in the American League. (The Making Of A Championship Catcher)
- If there’s any guy who’s really come out of nowhere and made a mark on this team, it’s Mike Carp. Talk about redemption. (Given up on by Mariners, Carp has been — and could be moving forward — big for Sox)
- He’s come a long way from that DUI in the spring, but Drake Britton hopes he’s gotten back the respect of his peers. (After spring DUI arrest, Drake Britton hopes he’s earned back respect)
- When it comes to high-profile Cuban prospects like Jose Dariel Abreu, there’s only one question to answer: Is the juice worth the squeeze? (Is Jose Dariel Abreu the right risk for the Red Sox?)
WANTED: Mike Napoli, on suspicion of the murders of numerous New York pitchers. HE IS ARMED AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
EVIDENCE. (I’ll embed it ASAP)