Great day. The Sox looked interested again when the they went into the dugout after the game. They looked like they were having fun. Is that a spark? Maybe. Is that enough of a spark? Probably not. But the Indians closed a looser gap in less time and damn near won it in 2005. The 69' Mets... there is hope. We all knew this team was better than what we have gotten so far.
One interesting note about the NTC in his contract is that regardless, he can't be traded to a short list of teams. I doubt you will ever find out the teams on that list but I would be willing to bet that three of them are the Mets, the Red Sox and the Yankees. Mark is a Midwest guy. He is the definition of 'face value'. The east coast media and the 'what have you done for me lately' attitude make my stomach turn. For a guy who likes to roll across a wet tarp during a rain delay, the east coast would make his skin crawl. I am speculating, of course, but that is just my gut. Being a Cardinal fan, I wonder if he crossed the Cubs off the list too. Hmmm....