Pitchers and Catchers Report in Four Months!
As the exciting 2003 Red Sox season fades into memory (golly, has it already been seven hours) we look forward to getting things started in 2004. Right now there is a lot of disappointment, second guessing, and dramatic fainting spells, but that is mostly from the Boston sports writers who, more than the average fan, understands what this loss means: that they aren't going to get to cover the World Series games in Florida next week. "Curse the Bambino," each are saying, putting their bathing suits back in the dresser drawer.

To the Yankees, good luck. By which I mean, I hope the Marlins win. We'll see.

As for the curse, that's fine if New York fans feel that the only way their team has been able to beat the Red Sox over the years has been through divine intervention. Maybe they are right, kind of like in the movie Angels in the Outfield. Whatever works for Yankees fans. Personally, I would have given their team more credit.

Lost in all the discussion of curses and who the Red Sox can and can't beat, is the fact that this was a Red Sox team like none other before. Actually, a lot like recent Yankees teams. Hard playing, competitive ball players that can perform under pressure, and never give in. And this is only the new ownership's second year. They will improve the team in the off season. That's why I can't wait until spring training.

Go Marlins! Whoever you are.