So - really nice play by Alex Cora with the diving stop on what looked like a base hit, and then the throw to John Olderdude (one of my favourite new nicknames) to get the out. Still, my memory of Cora is that he’s always looked lost at the plate, which I suppose is why Tony Graffanino is on his way to town. The funny part of reading the news of all the trades after the game was realising I hadn’t even blinked about Adam Hyzdu being in the game - totally consider Hyzdu part of the Sox organisation, even if he was with the San Diego ‘farm team’. It’s interesting how Theo loves to trade with the Padres, all that institutional history and connections from his stint there I presume.
And Curt Schilling gets his first save since 1992. Right now, the Sox need a solid bullpen - their starters thus far aren’t overwhelming, but they’ve kept the team in games. (Heck, even Wakefield managed to get a CG in the loss to the Yankees.) Whereas relievers have crapped the bed - Alan Embree just got designated for assignment. So long, Embree, and thanks for all the fish. And welcome to the jungle, Curt - we got fun and games.