Dear Red Sox Nation,
Thank you. This isn’t how we wanted things to end, but we’ve had some good times. I don’t wanna say “We’ll get ‘em next year” because it kills me to hear that. We’ll say that in April. Not not.
It’s a weird feeling that I’m having right now, Red Sox Nation. I’m upset, frustrated, but not angry. At the same time, I’m dreading tomorrow. It’s a burden, being a die hard fan. Everyone is going to come up to us tomorrow saying “Hey, the Red Sox lost! That really sucks! You must be feeling awful….” All of us know this is not what we want to hear. Instead we’d rather go up to our fellow die-hards, shake their hand, and acknowledge what happened tonight.
Red Sox Nation, I had a great time with some great people tonight, watching the game. But I should not have been on the road after the game. Almost ran a red light, was too cautious going onto the high way…it just wasn’t where I should have been. My mind was elsewhere. I’m sure yours was too, wherever we were.
I didn’t cry, however. My eyes watered up several times, but no tears. The fact that we won it all a year ago definitely softened the blow. It still doesn’t make it easy, but it makes it less painful.
Tampa Bay – you’re a great ball club. I wish the best of luck. I’m not rooting for you, however, only because I’ve always liked the Phililes. Been to many games at both the Vet and the new Citizens Bank Park. But you were the better team this series – I tip my cap to you.
Speaking of which, I plan on wearing my cap, and my 2004 “Believe” shirt tomorrow. I hope you do something similar, Red Sox Nation. After tomorrow, I’ll start wearing some of my other shirts. But I want to wear it for one more day, because I still love my team. Again, I don’t look forward to talking about it, but it’s something I’m gonna do.
And with that, I’ll say my goodbye. I’m gonna see what I can do to get an Opening Day ticket.
Keep The Faith.
-Tony
