Taking up a cause, the Sox should make a nice donation to those affected by Hurricane Frances on behalf of the Sarasota Red Sox and issue an appropriate statement, something like: “We understand that George Steinbrenner must be embarrassed, frustrated and disappointed by the Yankees’ attempts to secure a forfeit during a time of great need for Tampa. It is time to get on with life and forget the sour grapes.”
And Jorge Posada has increased in my estimation for at least being willing to take a different position from his bosses:
“I always look at it like what I would have done,” Posada said. “And if a hurricane is coming and they told me to leave Friday, I would not leave. I would have stayed in Florida and hopefully leave (Monday) in the morning.”
Some things in life are above baseball. My relatives in Jamaica weren’t harmed by Charley, fortunately, but it’s never good to have to worry about your loved ones during these storms. For any Sox fans hit by Charley or Frances, from Florida or in the Caribbean, I hope you’re safe and wish you all the best.