Forget the Idiots: The 2007 Red Sox feel is different
David Ortiz Watches it from the Bench. Jason Varitek is behind the plate, waiting for Papelbon's Delivery. Jacoby Ellsbury runs in from Center. The Image of Johnny Damon, or better known as Jesus, running in from center field quickly pops into your head. Those Images of the past brings back a very fond team. One Comprised of Characters of all sorts. A team that came to the field everyday known as the "Idiots." Those feelings suddenly flesh out and your mind zooms in on the new champions of baseball. A different breed. A Young team that is really is some fashion... Unfamiliar.
Both teams clinched in four games on the road, but in completely different styles. The "Idiots" slugged their way to four straight victories. Though they were backed by very good pitching, which included a 21 win season for Curt Schilling and nearly 300 Strike Outs from Pedro Martinez, the '04 series saw a lot of Raw power. This 2007 Team, did it in both fashions, winning two one run games and two blowouts. Though the 2004 team was a testament of will and determination, proved by the only 3-0 comeback in ALCS history, I will argue that this team now is better.
The team aspect of 2004 surely sticks out as possibly the best ever in sports, but this 2007 team has the same feature. They still have their characters, such as Manny, with the laid back, almost nonchalant feel, and "Big Papi" who is always smiling, and brings a fire to the game that excites that fans, to Jason Varitek, the general on the field who lleads his Red Sox into battle. On the other hand though, players such as Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, Jacoby Ellsbury, Manny Declarman and Jonathon Papelbon bring on a new fuse to this team. That fire of a young player, I think is a bigger driving force than anything in baseball. That perfect mix on this team is what makes this a better clubhouse beyond what the numbers tell you.
Though it was once thought that this team would always have a curse, whether it was the curse of the great bambino, or the recent curse of Doug Mientkiewicz it is time to realize that this is one of the best ran sports franchises in all of sports history. Sure, they have made their mistakes, and sure they have not had the successes of many other organizations, but they are in one of the best positions in the history of sports. With a talented young core and some of the best veterans of the game, this team should have the world series in mind for many years to come
Both teams clinched in four games on the road, but in completely different styles. The "Idiots" slugged their way to four straight victories. Though they were backed by very good pitching, which included a 21 win season for Curt Schilling and nearly 300 Strike Outs from Pedro Martinez, the '04 series saw a lot of Raw power. This 2007 Team, did it in both fashions, winning two one run games and two blowouts. Though the 2004 team was a testament of will and determination, proved by the only 3-0 comeback in ALCS history, I will argue that this team now is better.
The team aspect of 2004 surely sticks out as possibly the best ever in sports, but this 2007 team has the same feature. They still have their characters, such as Manny, with the laid back, almost nonchalant feel, and "Big Papi" who is always smiling, and brings a fire to the game that excites that fans, to Jason Varitek, the general on the field who lleads his Red Sox into battle. On the other hand though, players such as Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, Jacoby Ellsbury, Manny Declarman and Jonathon Papelbon bring on a new fuse to this team. That fire of a young player, I think is a bigger driving force than anything in baseball. That perfect mix on this team is what makes this a better clubhouse beyond what the numbers tell you.
Though it was once thought that this team would always have a curse, whether it was the curse of the great bambino, or the recent curse of Doug Mientkiewicz it is time to realize that this is one of the best ran sports franchises in all of sports history. Sure, they have made their mistakes, and sure they have not had the successes of many other organizations, but they are in one of the best positions in the history of sports. With a talented young core and some of the best veterans of the game, this team should have the world series in mind for many years to come
