World Series Postgame

The Commissar-for-Life is presenting the trophy to John Henry, Tom Werner, Lucchino, Theo Epstein and Terry Francona. Mr. Henry is his usual, gracious self. He has made all of this happen. Camera Lights Larry is horning in on the owners. That guy stinks.
Mikey Lowell gets the MVP! That's outstanding! He gets cars, he gets a trophy, and he's going to get one heck of a contract somewhere. I just hope it's in Boston. What a year for Lowell.
It took the Fox jerks about 37 seconds to spoil the celebration and ask about his contract. They stink.
Tito's on tv. They have to make him one of the highest paid managers, and extend him for a long time. It is amazing how he handled that clubhouse this year. Not a word all summer. Remarkable.
Jon Lester, indeed, caps his miracle season with a win in the World Series clinching victory. Absolutely awesome for that young man, who is such a big part of the Sox' future. A year ago, we didn't even know if he had a future. Couldn't be any happier for him.
The Boston Red Sox have their seventh World Series title. The first great era was from 1903 to 1918 when they won the Series five times. The second is right now. The 2004 title and tonight's make the Sox the best team and organization in the game today. Two sweeps just make it that much sweeter.
Clint Hurdle is being interviewed, and he is quite a guy. No excuses, respect for the winners, joy in this year's accomplishment and determination to finish the job. Good man. They should be very proud to have him in charge of their team.
If Curt Schilling is done in Boston, he has ensured his place in Red Sox Nation forever. Curt's arrival before the 2004 season announced that John Henry was serious about bringing a title to Boston. Curt did for the Sox what Terry Pendleton's arrival did for the Atlanta Braves in 1991. He made them winners, by his credibility, by his reputation and accomplishment, and by his work ethic. Curt has a big mouth and likes the media attention more than anyone else in the game, but he has earned that position. Thanks, Curt, for everything. You had a tremendous hand in making all of this happen.
David Ortiz. This is Big Papi's team. He is the guy who keeps it loose, makes it fun, deals with problems, reins Manny in, and so many other things, before you ever get to the field. And what he does on the field! He is a ferocious presence in the batter's box. and no team can face the Sox without recognizing his importance to and ability in our lineup. He is rapidly building a Hall of Fame career. And the Minnesota Twins couldn't find a place for him. God bless you, Twins. Papi makes us a great team.
The future is incredibly bright. When the Series ended, there was a rookie in left field, a rookie at second base, a second year player on the pitcher's mound, a second full season player at first, the win went to a second year player, Beckett is 27, Dice K is 27, Clay Buchholz is 23, and Breslow and Hansen and all the others are on the way. Combine that with the demonstrated willingness to spend well and wisely, and this team will be in contention for the next decade. What a time to be a Sox fan! My wife's dad lived his entire 85 years in between Red Sox World Series wins; we've been blessed to see two in three year's time. There should be more to come.
Usually when the season ends my thoughts turn to Bart Giamatti's Green Fields of the Mind, but this will all be extended a bit for the celebrations to come in Boston. I'll get around to reflecting on the late Commissioner's beautiful essay after the Duck Boats are parked.
It's been a great season, with record attendance for Major League Baseball and many individual clubs. And it should just get better next year as, hopefully, some resolution is achieved on the issue of steroids and other supplements. With the labor peace that's been achieved with the last two CBA's, the enhancement issue is the only dark cloud hovering over the game at this moment.
More on that stuff later, but tonight, we celebrate! The Sox have won again!