Today fall really hit - we fought it until late afternoon, but finally had to turn the heat on when the house dipped to 64 degrees. I love the fall and won't miss the summer heat, so I greeted this weather with a cheer today.
But, one sad aspect of this time of year is game # 162 - last game of the season for the Red Sox who sadly won't be in the post season this year. I think I knew this would be the case in July when the injury bug hit. This isn't the year. But still, small satisfaction today to knock the Yankees out of the division title! In your face NY - you are going nowhere this year either! A team that loses 4 out of 6 over the last two weeks to the Pawtucket Red Sox? Nah, not your year either. Prediction: my first team, the Phillies, will take it all! Maybe I will watch the post season after all! Or maybe not...
Very sad to see some guys go. Mikey Lowell.... I hated it when Billy Mueller left and this new guy came in to take third but it didn't take long to jump on the bandwagon. Love the guy! Ultimate professional who proved his critics wrong,; an oxymoron - an athlete who is really intelligent and humble; and a good family guy. Glad he is retiring a Sox! And then there is Tek - another true professional who spent his entire career as a Sox. Love to think he will be back but I doubt it. And Papi - can't imagine the Sox without him - surely they will pick up his option - or renegotiate a new deal? Won't be the same Sox next year, but they will still be my Sox.
So while I love the fact that fall is here, I will miss my favorite sport. Cheers to you Sox - a year of promise that didn't materilize but I loved to watch you anyway!
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