Farewell Curt Schilling

Yesterday Curt Schilling announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. Curt was one of the top five postseason pitchers of all time and his heroics in the 2004 World Series with the bloody sock was stuff of legend. The championships were truly a team effort but it was Schilling's iron will and determination to "break an 86 year old curse" that will make him one of the biggest heroes in Boston sports. I look forward to listening to him continue to speak his mind on the issues of the day-maybe he will have his own talk show at some point! He even delivered an extremely wholehearted congratulations to Barack Obama on his blog after the 2008 election particularly since he was always a staunch Republican and McCain supporter which I appreciated.

Manny signs with Dodgers

Manny signed a 2 year $45 million dollar contract with the Dodgers today so at least he finally has a home for next year. Many in Boston were having nightmares about him winding up in New York. You can also say some were having nightmares about him winding up back in Boston. However I am certain that the brass on Yawkey Way didn't want to have any more of his antics around Fenway, especially for a team that came within one game of last year's World Series. He can also get away with the Manny being Manny attitude in Southern California as they are a little bit more laid back about their lifestyle.

A-Rod comes out to the press

Today A-Rod came out to the press to discuss the details of his use of performance enhancing drugs. I am giving him a lot of credit for being forthright for admitting his use and even facing up to the fans, the league and the media. Personally I feel all of them should have done this but after the circus involving Messrs. Clemens, Palmiero, Giambi et. al. this is quite refreshing. Unfortunately the trust has been breached and the recent modern game has been tainted by the use of steroids in baseball. It saddens me that some of the moments that brought us to our feet (The Great Home Run Chase, Barry Bonds 73 home runs) weren't legit and probably the greatest one of all (bias here) 2004 World Series will fall under the same category. It is time to move on and implement a zero tolerance strategy. Of course nothing will ever take away from the celebratory moments and here is a reminder (in case you forgot).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aem_VmGTBa8