Christmas Come Early

Going to forget about the usual link-o-rama this morning.  Just going to recap some things and the rest of the day will be trade rumors and analysis...

-Boston had quite the day yesterday. The most beloved player in the city not named Thomas Brady showed up on 'The List'.  Fenway cheered when he hit his 3-run shot yesterday.  Ortiz tipped his cap.  The media fired every single possible bullet they could find at him. The team had his back. My favorite quotes are from Mr. Pedroia himself...

"I don't read very good. I don't read articles or anything like that, so no." In response to if he will read Michael Schmidt's article that broke the news.

also...

"In 2003, I was in college, hitting rockets there," he said. "I don't know shit about what was going on then."

Wow, since when did Pedey start talking like Paps? I think it has something to do his ability to hit the high and inside fastball.

-A heaping pile of honesty from Bronson Arroyo. I knew I always liked him. He's probably used steroids and this is his way of covering it up. He does close with a classic "I do what I do." I think this admission was just another way that Arroyo likes to cover his bases.

-Speaking of the Red Sox they are looking to acquire either Victor Martinez from the Indians or Adrian Gonzalez from the Padres. I think they need to make one of these deals happen.

-Umpire Bill Hohn should get suspended.  Just ask the Braves. Don't believe me?  Well lets go to the Zapruder like footage of the fist bump between Hohn and Marlins catcher John Baker...Good Job Asshat.

-The Orioles traded their All-Star closer George Sherrill to the Dodgers for two decent prospects named Josh Bell (3B) and Steve Johnson (RHP).  Two mid-level prospects for a reliever?  Good day for Baltimore.

-Nope, that would be the current team you play for.

I am just going to say "Wow, you couldn't have guessed that Manny would show up on the 2003 list when he was arrogant enough to get caught in 2009?"  I hate stupid people. Oh, and in case you didn't notice Bill, us Sox fans arn't exactly thrilled Ortiz tested positive.  We know what it means and what we will hear for a long time.  However, Bill, every team since the 1980's has been tainted.  Good job figuring that one out...or not. 

Anyways, enough for now...back with more in a bit.