The multitudes of fans cheering for Lowe in the Sox opener (that whole “controversy” about wearing the Sox jersey was ridiculous) reminded me of how the LA Times reported that Lowe had a warm reception in Florida in spring from grateful Sox fans. (Ugh, the link I have to the article seems to have expired.)
I’m really rooting for Derek Lowe to do well this year. Partly because I’m interested in Paul DePodesta’s talent acquisition policy and what made him think Lowe would do well in Dodger Stadium, and partly because, heck, I’m full of goodwill for the Class of 2004. I want Kapler to mash like Tuffy and Oh in Tokyo. I want Pokey and O-Cab to be full of zip on the West Coast. I even want Cesar Crespo to get a few hits here and there.