Hall of Shame

One of my favorite underrated Red Sox moments is Tom Brunansky sliding into the wall to make the final out of the 1990 season, clinching a surprising division title.

I was happy that that moment was recently selected to the Red Sox Hall of Fame. I'm fine with most of the class - Tommy Harper, Jimmy Piersall, John Valentin and Eddie Kasko - even though I don't know much about them other than Valentin.

I am upset with the manager selection: Don Zimmer.

What a disgrace. The man proclaimed a gerbil by Spaceman Bill Lee is responsible for the Red Sox collapse in 1978. Then, as if simply joining the Yankees were not insult enough, Zim attempted to destroy the Red Sox by assaulting Pedro Martinez during the 2003 ALCS.

The man should not be in the hallowed halls of Red Sox history.

Red Sox: A guy who will truly deserve to be in the Red Sox Hall of Fame, Tim Wakefield, officially became the oldest Red Sox starting pitcher ever. Congrats. And he may get a win as the Sox lead the Royals 3-2 in the 7th. J.D. Drew hit a homer.

Phillies: Christine seems happy as she gets to watch her first complete Phillies game of the year. J.A. Happ, who has at least 20 years to go before becoming the oldest Phillies starting pitcher ever, seems to have things in control. Phillies 7, Astros 0 in the 5th. Raul Ibanez, who has been getting the David Ortiz treatment because of his slow start, has two doubles so far and three RBI.