The term “must-win” is one of the more overused and misapplied phrases in modern American sports.  However, last weekend’s series against Tampa Bay was the most appropriate example of “must-win” (with the exception of a team on the brink of mathematical elimination).  Unfortunately, things did not go very well for the Red Sox, and they now find themselves face to face with reality: a 6.5 game deficit with 31 left on the schedule, and the two best players on the roster out of action until next spring.

There will be no post-season in Boston this year.

I’ll have a more appropriate eulogy posted later on.  It’s too difficult to really delve into such a frustrating topic on a Monday morning.

One Response to “Last Rites Given to 2010 Red Sox”

1. Flash Games says:

   8/30/2010 at 11:27 am

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