Ouch!
By lefty
Before you read this, take a look at your calendar. You’ll notice it’s says we’re still in June. The pages need to be turned four times before October is visible. As Yankee fans reminded us in April, there are many more games left in this season.
This was not a good day in Red Sox Nation, however, and as the calendar turns tonight to July, the Sox will find themselves 7 1/2 behind the Yankees. Bad defense was again the culprit as David Ortiz performed a flawless impersonation of Bill Buckner.
And as Boston fans deal with the loss of Wednesday night’s game, they may find it more difficult to comprehend the potential loss of one of their favorite players as well. If rumors can be believed Nomar Garciaparra is again on the trading block.
On the pitching front, Boston signed right-hander Pedro Astacio, a 34-year-old free-agent who is recovering from an injury and hasn’t had an ERA below 4.8 since 1997. Having had surgery on his throwing shoulder last June, Astacio will join Pawtucket after evaluation.
For more information on both situations, go to the Globe Buzz
