2007 ALCS Game 2 - Obstructed Bullpen

Ok, I admit, the last post was harsh. You have to understand, however, that it was posted as we were leaving the park (yes, we were among those who stayed until the end).

I suppose some credit should be given to Trot Nixon (why can't we have guys like that?), who knocked in the go-ahead run in the 11th. Little did we know at the time how terrible an inning that would be.

The Sox ended up allowing 7 runs in the top of the 11th. 7 RUNS. By the time the Sox came up to bat in the bottom half of an extra-innings game in the playoffs, a situation one expects would command a packed house, the place was already half empty. It got to the point where those of us who stuck it out were calculating who would represent the tying run and how each of the 8 batters would reach, making sure to throw in a catcher's interference and a drag bunt (why not?). It was comical....I guess we all have our defense mechanisms.

I had big hopes for Gagne (now pronounced Gag-ne around here). He was a fantasy baseball stud for me a few years ago, and I held out hope for him a lot longer than anyone I know. Not anymore. This man should never pitch on the mound at Fenway ever again, period.