Big Weekend

Papelbon is no longer perfect. This week he gave up one hit and a couple walks. Even put a couple guys on base at the same time in one of the Blue Jays games. Still, for the year he has eleven Ks and only two walks, and of course, no runs. Four saves in five appearances, and the fifth outing was the most impressive, striking out Vlad with two guys on base, and the game still close. Big weekend coming up. The Yankees at Fenway for the first time since last summer, when they finished off our disappointing 2006 season. John will be at the Park tonight watching Schill open the series. Schill, Beckett and Dice-K. Go Pap; Go Sox.

Another big development this weekend is the opening of the barbeque season. It’s been winter up here since who can remember when. Mountains of snow were piled up in the yard until March, and then, just when we thought spring was coming, the temps plunged, the snow returned, and the weather pretty much sucked until about 36 hours ago. Suddenly the sun is out; it’s warm; and best of all, we have the new grill for the fire-pit. Big day tomorrow – some strip steaks, some malts, maybe even a cigar. Let’s hope we get to smoke it, just like Red did, to celebrate some wins.