Wednesday’s Links – On The Cusp

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One more. Uno mas.  Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more. End it here, Boston. Win tonight, and the Red Sox are on top of the world.

• He witnessed first hand what happened in the 2011 World Series, and Mike Napoli doesn’t wish for a repeat performance against St. Louis. It’s ain’t over ’till it’s over. (Red Sox know it’s not over)

• There’s something special about winning it all at home. The Celtics were the only team to win it in Boston in the last decade. Now, it’s the Red Sox’ turn. (Sox’ time to show strength at home once more)

• It’s fitting that the John Lackey has the chance to close it out for the Red Sox. They’re like phoenixes – both Lackey and the team rose from the ashes to prominence. (Lackey holds the World in his hands)

• Ooh, award season! Congratulations to Dustin Pedroia & Shane Victorino, winners of Gold Gloves! Well deserved, both of them. (Dustin Pedroia, Shane Victorino named Gold Glove winners)

• Given the twists and turns the hot stove usually has, this season could’ve turned out very different from what we’re seeing now. So what went down? (Looking At The Red Sox’ Offseason Backup Plans)

• Jonny Gomes and that Army helmet are nigh inseparable. But it’s not like Gomes had that thing forever – in fact, it was special gift he got in September. (Story of Jonny Gomes’s Army helmet comes to light)

• Someone up there’s telling the Cardinals not to go to Boston. (Cardinals’ charter flight to Boston “significantly delayed” because of mechanical issues)

Amazing.