It was sad but expected when the Sox lost and it was kinda sad and expected when the Yankees lost yesterday as well. Sad losing baseball from getting home after work to hitting the hay pushing midnight. I think I was saddest for Randy Johnson who got booed by his own fans after letting the game get away 5-0 in the early innings. How odd it is to be a fan of a team and have that much ill will to one of your best players, a guy that a few days ago got you the win that got you into the post-season. He didn't look angry when he was pulled from the game, he didn't curse back at the crowd - he looked sad. The photo above from The New York Times captures it perfectly - as so many of their sports photographs do. What other job is there that people give you such immediate punishment when you fail?
Don't get me wrong. I still hope they lose this afternoon.
Later:
Comments
ry - October 9, 2005 4:46 AM
Now I'm worried. We lost the travel day because of rain. The Angels have used their bullpen extensively, and losing the travel day rest will really hurt if game 4 is a close one.
And where can we get hockey on cable here in the lower 48? My jones for hockey is still in place(damn ESPN!)
Alan - October 12, 2005 12:53 PM
Just look at the two photos by Chang W. Lee of the NYTs illustrating this article. I think I have a new favorite sports photographer.
Alan - October 12, 2005 12:55 PM
Here is an article about him. He does war zones, disaster areas <i>and</i> sports photography.