Lord Vader Sees The Light

Just thought this was funny, that's all...

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(CNN) It may be politically popular in the heart of Red Sox Nation, but that probably didn’t make the admission any easier for Yankee fan Rudy Giuliani.

The former New York City mayor acknowledged at a Boston news conference Tuesday he is rooting for the rival Red Sox to win the World Series.

“I’m not saying that just because I’m here in Massachusetts," the Republican presidential candidate said to applause and laughs. “If I’m in Colorado in the next week or two, you will see I will have the courage to tell the people of Colorado the same thing.”

He said that, as an American League fan, he always backs the team from the Yankees’ league.

Giuliani was in Boston to pick up the endorsement of former state treasurer Joe Malone, in the backyard of challenger Mitt Romney — the former governor of Massachusetts.

On Wednesday morning, the New York media took Giuliani to task for his team turnabout. In front page placements, the New York Post called the former mayor a "Red Coat," and the New York Daily News proclaimed him a "traitor."

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Welcome aboard, Captain... that other ship was sinking anyway.

Bettor's Prism

As a general rule I am not a gambler; I guess I just don't enjoy the spoils as much as some others do.

Every now and again, however, when I feel it's a sure thing, I do indulge myself in the occasional non-lucre style wager.

So do some of my pals...

My friend, David Lynch, an F-15 pilot in the U.S. Air Force is no fan of the Red Sox (I know, weird, huh?).

So he wanted to bet.

The wager was simple: should the Red Sox lose the ALCS I was to become a *Miami Dolphins fan for the day (ouch!).

On the flip-side, if Boston made it to the Series Dave would become an instant Red Sox fan for a day (double ouch! for him).

Now, he's usually pretty accurate when it comes to flying that jet and training those weapons systems on his enemy. However, last night his foe had slightly better aim and a little bit more explosive battering power...

...and so, as a result, I present to you the latest Boston Red Sox super fan!

U.S.A.F. Major David L. Lynch - F-15 Pilot - Red Sox Fan!

Way to go, Dave, we knew you'd come around sooner or later! Looks good in red, too, don't you think?

p.s. - please don't bomb Hyde Park in Austin...

(*Sunday, October 21st, 2007 - New England Patriots 49, Miami Dolphins 28 - Oof, now that's really gotta hurt!)

Pow! Wow!

Red Sox 11, Indians 2

I heard it snowed today in Colorado.

Portentous to the cold front coming the Rockies way this week?

To be seen...

Congrats, Boston Red Sox, you are the 2007 ALCS Champions and you have proved me a psychic once more!

World Series bound ... again!

p.s. - I believe one U.S. Air Force pilot owes me a photograph! ;^)

One Schilling Worth Every Pennant

So, just how excited are you, Red Sox Nation?

Does this ball club excel at exceeding expectations, or what now? Even Heather seemed to enjoy last night's game (and that ain't no small franks 'n beans!).

Last night's win made me so giddy I just had to share something completely un-baseball related but that still has a lot to do with playing games, having Faith and watching the onset of miraculous events unfold.

Please click here to enjoy a short video that is sure to get your happy game face on (if we all could only play so well together!).

Oh, and, of course, I am still standing by my Geller-esque prediction from my prior post, natch!

GO SOX!

One Little, Two Little ... Four Little Indian Games?

Not for one shy second do I doubt these 2007 ALCS Games starting tonight will be anything but a complete battle of wills.

The Cleveland "Tribe" (not in mine...) has just had some great practice; they defeated the all-powerful Yankees in four games. The Yankees, a team even when having a sub-par season, easily cruising into the Wild Card Playoff spot. Now merely a footnote in 2007 baseball history all the same.

But their residue remains.

It wasn't at all a walk in the ballpark for the Indians but they overcame the real Eastern Division Menace and now walk away with a little bit of by proxy World Series experience. They've defeated a team, and its masterful coach, Joe Torre (may he rest in peace), that has seen the Series 19 times to their now current nemesis' meager twice winning debuts.

To note, as well, as one sports commentator puts it, the Red Sox are no longer the 'Underdog' team but the newly crowned replacement "Evil Empire".

Everyone will be rooting against Boston this year (minus the obvious).

We have no 86 years of Trophy dry spell misery to spill tears over, no diminutive budget that won't allow acquisition of top players and we certainly no longer have any "Curse" hanging over our caps, bats and mitts to fault should we fall from the Bean(town) Stalk. It all means Jack now ...

"Luke, I am your father."

1948: Cleveland's last magic number still waiting to be retired.

2004: Boston's headstone RIP engraving to the "Bambino"s legacy.

Who wants what more? Who will see the most symbolism in numerics over the next 4 (possibly 7) games in the coming days? The Sox have sure-handedly undone the Indians in past divisional series but every year is a different story. A different team. A different desire. And if the Tribes dominance over the Yanks is any indication of what's in store - then apparently there's a mighty hatchet to bury.

So, Wahoo, Tribe! Red Sox Nation is truly excited to meet you in The Playing Fields during this most important of Octobers; we're always up for a challenge.

Just remember: Do not feel disgraced should you fall; you've played amongst giants.