An Embarrassment of Riches

What a night to come back. Our fearless leader, Cam, is going to the bullpen to bring up another Massachusetts expatriate living in the Nation's capital (if you want to get specific, I'm a Worcester boy... and yes... "Awww, poor kid" is a very appropriate reaction). Just like Cam, though, 97% of my day revolves around Boston sports, (the other three revolves around yellow Hostess cupcakes... it's pretty bizarre).

What a fine day for Boston sports it was. You know it's an embarrassment of riches when the Red Sox game is held up temporarily because all of the fans are celebrating one of two major playoff victories from Boston sports teams - to which Pat Burrell responded by apparently soiling himself, or at least looking like he did anyway.

But those not lucky enough to be in Orlando or across town at the Boston Garden → Fleet → Bank of America → Banknorth → TD Banknorth Garden, had one hell of a show of their own at the park.

After last night's shelling, and lights out Matt Garza looking like he was going to pitch the ill-fitting pants off of Josh Beckett (who clearly has the weirdest body type ever... fat upper body... tiny legs... very bizarre), "confidence" wasn't the feeling going into the that nationally televised game.

But Beckett didn't get all dolled up for the cameras for nothing, and put on his Sunday best for Mama Beckett on her big day.

The only scary moment came when Pedroia pulled his groin, an injury that the Globe reports to be very minor. Reports have him back on Wednesday, which is a big relief to all because let's face it... when Dustin Pedroia takes one between the legs, we all do.

Jason Bay is playing like he wants that raise (at this rate, no one is going to deny him), while Papi's frustration is actually becoming palpable.

Speaking of palpable, Jon Papelbon (get it... play on words...) was back to his old, intense, crazy-eyed self, whiffing Carlos Pena, B.J. Upton, and Carl Crawford just like he's supposed to. After some early inning trouble, the 2009 Papelbon was nowhere to be found... thank God. This rejuvenation means that he's still got it, which, in turn, means you can all sleep at night. Fear not, Jon Papelbon can still reach down for that extra ounce that characterized his first few years in the league, and strike out some of the most dangerous hitters in the AL East. Just be thankful that Crawford went down swinging before Evan Longoria - a man who apparently has more ownership of the Boston Red Sox than John Henry does - stepped in. Almost half of the man's 44 RBIs have come from Red Sox pitching - and for that, he shall be known henceforth as "Daddy."

Speaking of... call your mothers. They love you - no matter how much time you spend reading Red Sox blogs. Happy Mothers Day.

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