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Somehow, Someway, the World Series Ball Has Gone Missing

October 31, 2007

Filed under: Boston, Denver, Red Sox, Rockies, MLB Gossip, MLB Playoffs

You may remember as Jonathan Papelbon — Mr. Awkward, Funky Jig Man himself — recorded the final out of the World Series with a strikeout, Jason Varitek plopped the ball into his back pocket. We speculated he may have pulled a Doug Mientkiewicz with the move. But alas, Varitek said he’d give the ball “back to the team.” Done deal, right?

Wrong.

… Varitek said after the game that he’d give the souvenir to the team, but on Wednesday he said he gave it to closer Jonathan Papelbon.

“I already gave it to Pap,” Varitek said. “It’s out of my hands.”

Papelbon does not know where the ball is, his agent, Sam Levinson, said Wednesday.

[ .. ]

Lucchino said in Colorado that a team archivist was working on retrieving the 2007 last ball. The team was not aware that Papelbon had the ball, spokesman John Blake said Wednesday.

“We will discuss it internally when everything dies down a little bit,” Blake said.

Oh boy, Jason: what have you done with this ball? And Pap, you are having your agent speak for you? This reeks of conspiracy, folks. I just grabbed my trenchcoat and magnifying glass out of my closet, I’ll see you in Boston … or should I start in Denver first? I’ll give Columbo a call, he’ll point me in the right direction.

Previously on FanHouse:
Did Jason Varitek Pull a Doug Mientkiewicz?

 

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Somehow, Someway, the World Series Ball Has Gone Missing

October 31, 2007

Filed under: Boston, Denver, Red Sox, Rockies, MLB Gossip, MLB Playoffs

You may remember as Jonathan Papelbon — Mr. Awkward, Funky Jig Man himself — recorded the final out of the World Series with a strikeout, Jason Varitek plopped the ball into his back pocket. We speculated he may have pulled a Doug Mientkiewicz with the move. But alas, Varitek said he’d give the ball “back to the team.” Done deal, right?

Wrong.

… Varitek said after the game that he’d give the souvenir to the team, but on Wednesday he said he gave it to closer Jonathan Papelbon.

“I already gave it to Pap,” Varitek said. “It’s out of my hands.”

Papelbon does not know where the ball is, his agent, Sam Levinson, said Wednesday.

[ .. ]

Lucchino said in Colorado that a team archivist was working on retrieving the 2007 last ball. The team was not aware that Papelbon had the ball, spokesman John Blake said Wednesday.

“We will discuss it internally when everything dies down a little bit,” Blake said.

Oh boy, Jason: what have you done with this ball? And Pap, you are having your agent speak for you? This reeks of conspiracy, folks. I just grabbed my trenchcoat and magnifying glass out of my closet, I’ll see you in Boston … or should I start in Denver first? I’ll give Columbo a call, he’ll point me in the right direction.

Previously on FanHouse:
Did Jason Varitek Pull a Doug Mientkiewicz?

 

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The 2007 Rockies, a Nintendo Documentary

October 31, 2007

Filed under: Denver, Red Sox, Rockies, MLB Playoffs, MLB Video

Honestly, I can’t believe how well that video sums up Colorado’s 21-1 run before getting swept in the World Series. I just hope the Geroge Mitchell doesn’t come around asking too many questions about that mushroom or the star — the last thing the Rockies need to worry about is a 25-game suspension hanging over their head.

(via Deadspin, Red Sox Monster, Ballhype and probably others …)

 

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The 2007 Rockies, a Nintendo Documentary

October 31, 2007

Filed under: Denver, Red Sox, Rockies, MLB Playoffs, MLB Video

Honestly, I can’t believe how well that video sums up Colorado’s 21-1 run before getting swept in the World Series. I just hope the Geroge Mitchell doesn’t come around asking too many questions about that mushroom or the star — the last thing the Rockies need to worry about is a 25-game suspension hanging over their head.

(via Deadspin, Red Sox Monster, Ballhype and probably others …)

 

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Despite Loss, Rockies Get Rally Anyways

October 30, 2007

Filed under: Boston, Denver, Red Sox, Rockies, MLB Playoffs

Earlier today, the Red Sox threw down on their World Series rally and in an absolutely shocking turn of events, Jonathan Papelbon did his Riverdance, um dance. (This was cool the first couple times. If this follows him into next season, it could get old fast.)

But it seems even the losers are getting their day in the sun. Denver is hosting a rally for the Rockies on Wednesday.

The event (appropriately dubbed “Denver Celebrates the Colorado Rockies”) will be held at Skyline Park and will include remarks by Mayor John Hickenlooper and Governor Bill Ritter.

Rockies Manager Clint Hurdle, Rockies players Matt Holliday, Jeff Francis, Garrett Atkins and others will attend, the city said.

Local favorite Opie Gone Bad will provide music.

This is Opie Gone Bad. They sing a song called “Monkey Love.” I don’t really know how much enthusiasm the people of Denver are going to drum up for a World Series sweep, but hey, this is a team that won 21 of their last 26 games and no one, not even some of their fans, thought they were World Series bound. (Or playoff bound either.) For that — no matter how anti-climatic tomorrow may be — they should be applauded.

Photo note: That’s Todd Helton watching the Red Sox celebrate the night they swept. Poor guy.

 

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Despite Loss, Rockies Get Rally Anyways

October 30, 2007

Filed under: Boston, Denver, Red Sox, Rockies, MLB Playoffs

Earlier today, the Red Sox threw down on their World Series rally and in an absolutely shocking turn of events, Jonathan Papelbon did his Riverdance, um dance. (This was cool the first couple times. If this follows him into next season, it could get old fast.)

But it seems even the losers are getting their day in the sun. Denver is hosting a rally for the Rockies on Wednesday.

The event (appropriately dubbed “Denver Celebrates the Colorado Rockies”) will be held at Skyline Park and will include remarks by Mayor John Hickenlooper and Governor Bill Ritter.

Rockies Manager Clint Hurdle, Rockies players Matt Holliday, Jeff Francis, Garrett Atkins and others will attend, the city said.

Local favorite Opie Gone Bad will provide music.

This is Opie Gone Bad. They sing a song called “Monkey Love.” I don’t really know how much enthusiasm the people of Denver are going to drum up for a World Series sweep, but hey, this is a team that won 21 of their last 26 games and no one, not even some of their fans, thought they were World Series bound. (Or playoff bound either.) For that — no matter how anti-climatic tomorrow may be — they should be applauded.

Photo note: That’s Todd Helton watching the Red Sox celebrate the night they swept. Poor guy.

 

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Curt Schilling Says His Goodbyes (Maybe)

October 30, 2007

Filed under: Boston, Denver, Red Sox, Rockies, MLB Playoffs, The Word

Will Curt Schilling pitch for the Red Sox next year? Right now, no ones the answer to that question, not even Schilling or GM Theo Epstein. But just in case the World Series really was his swan song with the Sox, Schilling penned a blog post thanking, well, everyone he’s ever come into contact with in Boston. Last but not least, on behalf of him and his wife Shonda, he thanked the fans:

To Red Sox Nation we’d like to offer our deepest and most profound thank you for making the last four years some of the greatest moments personally and professionally, of our lives. Much like the fans in Philadelphia, and Arizona, you always treated my wife and my children with respect. You were far better to me than I deserved at times, and never worse than I deserved at others. The only thing I know I can say without a doubt is that I took the ball, every single time, and never ever left anything in the tank.

If October 28, 2007, was the last time I ever wear this uniform, thank you. It was an honor and a privelage to be allowed to play here.

Schilling pitched well in the playoffs so I can understand those who’d like to see him return in 2008, but the fact remains that he turns 41 years old next month and probably can’t be counted on over the course of a full regular season. If he’s demanding to be paid like an ace, that money is better served going elsewhere.

Schilling also gave credit to the Rockies, acknowledging their fantastic run to get to the World Series and pointing out that their eight-day layoff between games almost certainly worked in Boston’s favor, even if no one on the Rockies wanted to use it as an excuse.

 

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Curt Schilling Says His Goodbyes (Maybe)

October 30, 2007

Filed under: Boston, Denver, Red Sox, Rockies, MLB Playoffs, The Word

Will Curt Schilling pitch for the Red Sox next year? Right now, no ones the answer to that question, not even Schilling or GM Theo Epstein. But just in case the World Series really was his swan song with the Sox, Schilling penned a blog post thanking, well, everyone he’s ever come into contact with in Boston. Last but not least, on behalf of him and his wife Shonda, he thanked the fans:

To Red Sox Nation we’d like to offer our deepest and most profound thank you for making the last four years some of the greatest moments personally and professionally, of our lives. Much like the fans in Philadelphia, and Arizona, you always treated my wife and my children with respect. You were far better to me than I deserved at times, and never worse than I deserved at others. The only thing I know I can say without a doubt is that I took the ball, every single time, and never ever left anything in the tank.

If October 28, 2007, was the last time I ever wear this uniform, thank you. It was an honor and a privelage to be allowed to play here.

Schilling pitched well in the playoffs so I can understand those who’d like to see him return in 2008, but the fact remains that he turns 41 years old next month and probably can’t be counted on over the course of a full regular season. If he’s demanding to be paid like an ace, that money is better served going elsewhere.

Schilling also gave credit to the Rockies, acknowledging their fantastic run to get to the World Series and pointing out that their eight-day layoff between games almost certainly worked in Boston’s favor, even if no one on the Rockies wanted to use it as an excuse.

 

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The Dugout: 2007 Year in Review … By FOX

October 29, 2007

Filed under: AL East, AL Central, AL West, NL East, NL Central, NL West, MLB Playoffs, The Dugout

And so ends another season of Major League Baseball. It’s always bittersweet to see the World Series end, but the offseason should be sprinkled with a small number of irritating stories revolving around ARod, Torre, and that’s about it.

Since winning the Series, I’ve read a lot of remorse from baseball fans in general. Yes, Red Sox fans are loud, obnoxious, and seemingly omnipresent, but they’re also some of the most passionate fans in sports. This passion, or as some see it “d-baggery”, is what makes the team special for a lot of people, myself included. I’m sorry we occupy your stadiums. I’m sorry we cheer loudly and drink excessively. Consider this a “we’ll try to tone it down” from an unofficial spokesperson. I won’t even start on the Patriots.

So with this victory concludes the fun. A wrap-up is after the jump.

 

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The Dugout: 2007 Year in Review … By FOX

October 29, 2007

Filed under: AL East, AL Central, AL West, NL East, NL Central, NL West, MLB Playoffs, The Dugout

And so ends another season of Major League Baseball. It’s always bittersweet to see the World Series end, but the offseason should be sprinkled with a small number of irritating stories revolving around ARod, Torre, and that’s about it.

Since winning the Series, I’ve read a lot of remorse from baseball fans in general. Yes, Red Sox fans are loud, obnoxious, and seemingly omnipresent, but they’re also some of the most passionate fans in sports. This passion, or as some see it “d-baggery”, is what makes the team special for a lot of people, myself included. I’m sorry we occupy your stadiums. I’m sorry we cheer loudly and drink excessively. Consider this a “we’ll try to tone it down” from an unofficial spokesperson. I won’t even start on the Patriots.

So with this victory concludes the fun. A wrap-up is after the jump.

 

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