On a night like this, you understand why Hank Steinbrenner and the Yankee think tank decided to hold on to the young arms rather than rush out and trade for someone like Johan Santana.
Up in Boston, the Red Sox are pleased tonight that they held on to Jon Lester, the 24-year-old most often mentioned in the their own Santana talks. The lefty who can infuriate the casual baseball observer by nibbling around the strike zone had little problem against the Royals tonight, tossing a no-hitter at Fenway.
You may remember Lester as the guy who picked up the win last fall in the World Series clincher against Colorado.
Two seasons, two no-hitters by a Sox youngster. Remember, Clay Buchholz threw one against Baltimore last September.
Sometimes patience pays off. So we salute you Red Sox brass, Yankees brass, for not giving in to the Twins absurd demands.
By the way, Bronx guys, what's the latest on Philip Hughes and Ian Kennedy?
-- Dennehy
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HI
Just discovered your blog! Great job........I am on a mission and need some Bean Town Support!
My daughter is on the Wait List at Fordhan University. (Bronx) and as a last ditch marketing effort I am tyring to come up with a
theme based upon why The Bronx needs her-our angle is Boston needs a Red Sox Fan in the Bronx!
As the eldest of 6 kids-my daughter is amazing! Yes, we love the Sox (5 boys in the family, duh...), but I have been a die hard fan for years (45) and drag my kids to the annual autograph signings every June held at JB Sash and door-its free, no crowds, and they feed us!
What do you think? Would you like to help "plant" a Boston girl in the Bronx? Could be fun to have an insider there!
I was going to take her photo, wearing Fordham Shirt, Red Sox hat, Red Sox Flag holding a sign that says something like "I love Fordham-The Bronx Needs More Red Sox Fans"
If I pull this off, would you post her pic holding a sign on your blog? Greatly appreciated!