Random Musings on 7.21.08

-The Red Sox have gotten off to a horrible start after the All-Star break. After getting swept by the Angels they continue on the West Coast facing the Mariners for a three game stretch. This series means a lot for the Sox. If they can't take at least two of three from the Mariners, some serious questions should probably be asked, and they are already to start popping up now. I know that might sound a little ominous but the Yankees are gaining steam and now actually look like the team to be frightened of, not the Rays. Hopefully with Papi coming back soon the Sox will start playing great baseball again.

-Manny, can you please stop trying to sabotage the Red Sox season? Keep your mouth shut and stop worrying about whether or not you are going to make 15 or 20 million next year. I am so sick of all these professional sports players complaining about not making enough money or worrying about whether or not they are going to get paid well as a free agent. It happens every year with the NFL rookies, and with free agents. You guys make so much money, and if you invest it wisely you don't need any more! You never hear about the guys that are on the lower end of the payscale complaining because they are happy to be making money playing sports!

-The Celtics resigned both Eddie House and Tony Allen to two-year contracts today. Well done Celtics, I applaud the move. Both House and Allen are merely bench players, but they are both very solid players. Also, Allen appears to be recovering from his knee injury and if he is completely healed he is going to be a very solid player next year. Obviously, losing Posey is a blow but thankfully the Celtics management went out and didn't let House or Allen go the same way. Let's hope rookie J.R. Giddens can fill the spot Posey left, and if he can then the Celtics are in great shape to repeat.

-In NFL news, Jason Taylor finally left Miami and is headed to play for the Washington Redskins. He's losing a lot in terms of weather, but gaining the chance to be a team that has a legitimate shot at the playoffs. He will make that defense all the better and I wish him all the luck.

That's it for today. Go Sox!