I'm Tired of Boobirds
Yesterday’s Globe had an article about Mark Bellhorn. It talks about how he had a tough time at the beginning of the playoffs and how the fans got on him, one guy even yelling at him to take himself out of the lineup.
As much as I love being a member of Red Sox Nation, sometimes these people really piss me off. I’m one of the very few people in the world, it seems, who supported Francona’s decision to keep Bellhorn in there because, like him, I had faith that he would come around and play a big role in this thing; and having his bat in the lineup was a better option than having Pokey’s glove.
I’m making a point here, but in the process of making it, I’ll also be shamelessly gloating a little bit.
The Sox won game 6 of the ALCS 4-2. Bellhorn hit that unforgettable 3-run homer that was originally called a double and got overruled. I think it’s safe to say that, had Pokey been in that game instead, there’s a very good chance we don’t go to the World Series.
The Sox won game 1 of the World Series 11-9, thanks to Bellhorn’s 2-run homer in the 8th inning to put us ahead for good. He also reached based 3 other times with a single and 2 walks, and scored 2 other runs. I think it’s safe to say that, had Pokey been playing we may not have won that game, which in turn changes the entire complexion of the series.
He drove in 2 runs in our 6-2 win in game 2.
My point? Like I said, I’m gloating. But more importantly, I think the members of Sox Nation owe this guy an apology. I’m not talking about the ones who doubted him; I can understand that, I just refused to do it myself. I’m talking about the ones who booed him mercilessly at Fenway before he took off.
I am tired of fans booing players who don’t deserve to be booed. A guy like Bellhorn, who you know is a solid player and is out there giving it everything he has, does not need to be booed when he’s struggling. He needs the support of the fans. He needs them to let him know that we’re behind him and we know he’ll come out of it.
These people need to learn when to boo. Booing an ass wipe that deserves it like Barry Bonds is fine, booing the Yankees is fine (it’s usually a show of respect anyway), but don’t boo the home guy when he’s struggling and you know he’s trying like hell to help the team.
NESN showed game 3 of the World Series last night. As I was TiVoing it, I must have watched the Jeff Suppan base running blunder 5 or 6 times, chuckling each time I replayed it. I was actually anticipating this game just so I could do that.
I’ve never seen anything like it in my life. I’m still completely baffled that a Major League ballplayer could look that clueless on the base paths. As I mentioned when it first happened, he looked like a squirrel that can’t make up its mind about crossing the street as you’re bearing down on it in your car.
I’m very happy that Theo and Tito put the hammer down on the A-fraud sniping. It was really starting to get out of control and was looking very unprofessional. The rivalry is great, it’s the best thing in sports IMO, and I love being involved in it. But it’s time to cut the crap and get back to just playing baseball against these guys.
Speaking of the Yankees, what can these two teams possibly do this year to top what happened last year? After what happened in “03” I figured there was absolutely no way they could top that for drama. A Sox victory would obviously make it better for us, but as far as drama goes, I didn’t think it could be any better.
They proved me wrong in “04”. Here in “05” I say it again. There is no way they can possibly top what happened last year. All right guys get out there and prove me wrong again.
As much as I love being a member of Red Sox Nation, sometimes these people really piss me off. I’m one of the very few people in the world, it seems, who supported Francona’s decision to keep Bellhorn in there because, like him, I had faith that he would come around and play a big role in this thing; and having his bat in the lineup was a better option than having Pokey’s glove.
I’m making a point here, but in the process of making it, I’ll also be shamelessly gloating a little bit.
The Sox won game 6 of the ALCS 4-2. Bellhorn hit that unforgettable 3-run homer that was originally called a double and got overruled. I think it’s safe to say that, had Pokey been in that game instead, there’s a very good chance we don’t go to the World Series.
The Sox won game 1 of the World Series 11-9, thanks to Bellhorn’s 2-run homer in the 8th inning to put us ahead for good. He also reached based 3 other times with a single and 2 walks, and scored 2 other runs. I think it’s safe to say that, had Pokey been playing we may not have won that game, which in turn changes the entire complexion of the series.
He drove in 2 runs in our 6-2 win in game 2.
My point? Like I said, I’m gloating. But more importantly, I think the members of Sox Nation owe this guy an apology. I’m not talking about the ones who doubted him; I can understand that, I just refused to do it myself. I’m talking about the ones who booed him mercilessly at Fenway before he took off.
I am tired of fans booing players who don’t deserve to be booed. A guy like Bellhorn, who you know is a solid player and is out there giving it everything he has, does not need to be booed when he’s struggling. He needs the support of the fans. He needs them to let him know that we’re behind him and we know he’ll come out of it.
These people need to learn when to boo. Booing an ass wipe that deserves it like Barry Bonds is fine, booing the Yankees is fine (it’s usually a show of respect anyway), but don’t boo the home guy when he’s struggling and you know he’s trying like hell to help the team.
NESN showed game 3 of the World Series last night. As I was TiVoing it, I must have watched the Jeff Suppan base running blunder 5 or 6 times, chuckling each time I replayed it. I was actually anticipating this game just so I could do that.
I’ve never seen anything like it in my life. I’m still completely baffled that a Major League ballplayer could look that clueless on the base paths. As I mentioned when it first happened, he looked like a squirrel that can’t make up its mind about crossing the street as you’re bearing down on it in your car.
I’m very happy that Theo and Tito put the hammer down on the A-fraud sniping. It was really starting to get out of control and was looking very unprofessional. The rivalry is great, it’s the best thing in sports IMO, and I love being involved in it. But it’s time to cut the crap and get back to just playing baseball against these guys.
Speaking of the Yankees, what can these two teams possibly do this year to top what happened last year? After what happened in “03” I figured there was absolutely no way they could top that for drama. A Sox victory would obviously make it better for us, but as far as drama goes, I didn’t think it could be any better.
They proved me wrong in “04”. Here in “05” I say it again. There is no way they can possibly top what happened last year. All right guys get out there and prove me wrong again.
posted by Bob at 2/25/2005 08:51:00 AM
1 Comments:
I couldn't agree more Bob. I love hearing the opposition get booed, but not our guys. Especially a guy like Bellhorn, who you know is trying like hell. He isn't blessed with great ability, like Manny.
I am also sick of the Yankees suck chant. Get over it!
-Chris
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