Passing the baton

I've decided that I want the World Series matchup this year to be Cubs-Red Sox. And, much to everyone's surprise I'm sure, I won't be sad if the Sox lose. I think the time has come for the Cubs to break their curse, just as we did three years ago. I want the Sox to win it all, but if that can't happen then I'd just as soon see something that can get everyone rooting for one team even if they never watch baseball and have no particular affiliation. One of my favorite things about the 2004 World Series win, apart from the spectacular comeback against the Yankees in the ALCS, was the way people connected with the Sox even if they were outside the US, or had never been to or watched a baseball game in their lives, or even if they were a Royals or Devil Rays fan. Virtually everyone who wasn't a Yankees or Cards fan was rooting for the Sox that year. And the Cubs could inspire a similar level of national unity and renewed interest in the game. After the steroid scandal and watching Aaron's record fall to a former juicer, I think the sport needs a feel good story.

Until the WS, though...go Sox!