The Boston Red Sox decided not to prolong the inevitable, swiftly dispatching the Colorado Rockies in four games to take their second World Series title in four seasons. They are the first team this decade to win two World Series, but this title carries a far greater distinction in the sports world; Red Sox Nation must now officially do what the rest of baseball fandom has been hoping they’d do for years: Shut the hell up.
No more talk about curses. There clearly never were any.
No more talk about the Yankees, and how they buy their teams. You just gave $70 million to J.D. Drew, and won two titles in four seasons. You’re the Yankees now.
No more talk about lack of respect. People were predicting the Sox as World Series winners in May.
No more talk, period. Ever. You’re now the big dogs, and as big dogs, you forfeit your right to complain about anything. If, a few years down the road, the Sox aren’t as good as they once were, shhhh. No one feels sorry for the Sox anymore, nor will they until the team sinks to Kansas City levels of despair. Enjoy the moment, but for your own sake, I would advise showing some humility. You just never know when the next 86-year drought will begin.
