Monday, August 27, 2007
'Impossible Dreams'
From Reader No. 1:
From Reader No. 1:
Has there been a more relaxing weekend in Red Sox history than the one just ending? Now we know the answer to those nagging season-long questions. ... where would we be in the standings if...
- The team could hit with men on base;
- The team could hit homers;
- JD Drew, Julio Lugo, and Eric Gagne had performed remotely near expectations...
The answer is: we'd be undefeated - and the matchups on Sox Appeal would have our undivided attention. On to the Bronx!
Speaking of Impossible Dreams, a Recommended read: "Pandemonium On the Field," a superbly researched history of the 67 Sox by an army of local baseball historians. Dig the amazing photos - professional athletes who enjoyed each other's company in a Boston that's long gone.
