At Seasons End
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Well, the MLB season has come to an end, and the post season is under-way. And what a year it’s been. As I’ve said before, I’ve never been a sports fan but I’ve really gotten into Baseball, and I’ve really enjoyed the season.
It’s time to nail my colours to the mast for the Red Sox, having followed them for the majority of the year. They’ve had one hell of a season, with ups and downs, and unfortunately haven’t made the playoffs. It was quite sad to watch their September collapse, falling from the top of the AL Easter Division to 3rd place in spectacular fashion.
I’ve not got any great insights on the topic, which has been covered everywhere - including The Washington Post and Yahoo Sports - but I couldn’t talk about the end of the season without mentioning it.
Maybe next year, hey?
What else has happened? The Sox’s manager, Terry Francona who led them to their first World Series victory since 1918, has left after 7 years with the team. Whilst I’m not particularly attached to him it’s come as quite a blow for many Red Sox fans, and I’m interested to see what a change of manager will do for the team next season.
Despite not making the post season, then, it seems like I picked a good year to start watching, because I’ve experienced the highs and lows, and will better appreciate the changes next year.
And whilst I’ve no idea how transfers work, it’d be a dream come true if we could pick up Brian Wilson.
I’m looking forward to watching the post season matches. Seeing MLB’s best teams going head to head for the World Series title is bound to be dramatic. I just need to pick a team to root for, because all I’ve got to go on at the moment is the irrational desire that The Yankee’s don’t win it.
For those who fancy watching a bit of baseball, these resources will help a lot in understanding what’s going on. Go on, give it a go, I can’t recommend it highly enough.
