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Happy Days

Rocco Baldelli last night - Photo by Kelly O'Connor

Rocco Baldelli last night - Photo by Kelly O'Connor

Last night’s baseball writer’s dinner was a lot of fun. A bit more low-key than last year (hell, they had Lester, Pedroia and Lowell all sitting at the head table last year) but fun nonetheless. Rocco Baldelli was truly well-received by the fans and everyone else there. He seemed genuinely touched to be awarded the Tony Conigliaro award and a bit stunned at the two standing ovations he received.

The more I hear him speak, the more I read about him, the happier I am that Theo made this deal. The contract is a good one (better, admittedly, for the Sox) and if Rocco’s body can handle it, I think he and the team will really enjoy each other in 2009.

I was pleased to get home last night to find that the Sox had given Rocco the number 5. I’ll always have a soft spot for Nomar Garciaparra, but I think it comes to a point where you have to suck it up and give up the number. Baldelli is as good a guy as anyone to wear it. Nice move.

Tonight is my annual “Become a total fangirl for a night” trek to see Bronson Arroyo in concert. It’s funny how during the season I DO watch as many games as I can in which Bronson starts, but there’s much less of a “squee” feel than there is when I get to see him in concert.  I’m probably a little old to be squeeing over anyone.  But, as I always say, I have to just embrace the fact that I still get girly over Bronson and it, obviously, isn’t going to go away. I watched the video below this morning and it all came back. I can’t wait for the show!

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  1. Beth wrote:

    //I’m probably a little old to be squeeing over anyone.//

    No one is EVAH too old for that!!

    Posted 09 Jan 2009 at 11:11 am
  2. Cyn wrote:

    Beth, I kill myself. Haven’t REALLY thought about it until I watched the NECN stuff. Now I’m counting the minutes until I head to Boston (to head to Foxboro!).

    Posted 09 Jan 2009 at 11:15 am
  3. Dori wrote:

    Can’t wait to get there myself Cyn….Its perfectly acceptable to act like a teenager once in a while. It keeps us young. And besides it’s fun…Did you hear him on WEEI this morning with Dennis & Callahan?
    I only caught a bit but it’s probably on the website.

    Dori

    Posted 09 Jan 2009 at 12:11 pm
  4. Maria wrote:

    Have a great time girls! I have seen Bronson in concert the last couple of years but I am not able to go tonight. Does anyone have any idea the title of the song on NECN? I like it and he sounds great as usual!

    Posted 09 Jan 2009 at 7:57 pm
  5. Ryssee wrote:

    I’m 40 and I still “squee” over certain Red Sox players. Honestly, I’d've been all over any kind of night out with the 2004 team. I know I’ll be old when I just keep the scorecard that comes with the program and find myself interviewed by the guy in the stands on FOX during the playoffs. God willing, that will never happen.
    Needless to say, I’m envious about your night out to hear Bronson cover STP tunes or whoever it is that he’s all over covering.

    Posted 09 Jan 2009 at 8:39 pm
  6. Ted wrote:

    Cyn, hope you have a great time.

    And I’m with Beth; you are never too old to squee. ;)

    Posted 09 Jan 2009 at 10:45 pm
  7. Dave in NC wrote:

    “The Red Sox also made a few small moves. They outrighted righthanded knuckleballer Charlie Zink to Triple A Pawtucket…”

    “Red Sox sent RHP Charlie Zink outright to Triple-A Pawtucket.
    It’s disappointing that no one opted to grab Zink, but he probably isn’t a major league-quality knuckleballer just yet. He’ll be a part of Pawtucket’s rotation this season.”

    I feel like I’m on Zink Watch ’09…

    Posted 09 Jan 2009 at 11:21 pm
  8. Cyn wrote:

    Maria, I asked him tonight the name of the song (it’s one he wrote himself) and he said “Painted it all Yellow”.

    Dave, I totally appreciate the Zink updates!!

    And we had a great time, thanks so much, Ted (and everyone!)!!

    Posted 10 Jan 2009 at 1:23 am
  9. Cruiser wrote:

    Wait a second here Cyn…you actually talked to Bronson as well? Sounds like you had a good time, but I want the whole story!

    Posted 10 Jan 2009 at 2:12 pm
  10. Emmie wrote:

    Cyn, you had a conversation with Bronson? Spill, girl!!!! I’m glad you all had a great time :-)

    Dave, that makes me happy to hear, maybe Zink will get another chance this season. Gotta wonder, though, if it hasn’t worked yet, will another round in Pawtucket do the trick, or is it wishful thinking? I’ll keep hoping for him :-)

    Posted 10 Jan 2009 at 6:30 pm
  11. Maria wrote:

    Thanks Cyn! I love that song and he sings it well. So did he have a signing again like he did last year at Mohegan Sun? I have met him 3 times now and have never managed to ask him or say anything to him that is meaningful. I act like a nervous 12 year old around him. LOL

    Posted 10 Jan 2009 at 7:11 pm