A small island of happiness in a sea of despair...

Howdy folks! In less than 24 hours both local Chicago teams have been eliminated from further post-season play. I honestly feel a great deal for the Cubs and their fans (believe me, Red Sox fans know what you guys are going through right now). As for the White Sox? Hmmm... well, to be fair, they haven't been one of my favourite teams, but I give them credit for making it into the Division playoffs. Of course, I am thrilled that they Red Sox won last night in nail-biting style - it was an awesome series - I truly enjoyed it! The Angels came out and played hard (as befits a 100-game winner). I don't know how Anaheim feels about the Sox - since they are separated by an entire country, it is hard to gauge the relationship (it isn't like New York and Boston - we are so close geographically that it pretty hard not to get a bead on what each town feels about the other). In my opinion, the Red Sox must be to the Angels like what the Yankees were to Boston for so many years - a rival who consistently snatched victory out of their grasp. I sincerely salute the Angels - I do not think that they should be taken lightly, nor, as has been written by some uncharitable sport writers, are they a "speed-bump" on the way to the next level. I don't know how the Sox will fare against the Rays - they are impressive - but I will be cheering on the Olde Towne Team!