Did they throw a banquet when Dice-K became the newest member of the Tim Wakefield society? In his past two starts he’s given up two runs a piece, but only received a total, total of one measly run. Granted he was facing the 58 year old Randy Johnson and before that it was Lenny “I can’t even hack it in the Sox bullpen” DiNardo. That’s really a tough order.

Also, whose bright idea was it to have Lugo and Crisp lead off? I’m sure their averaged .286 OBP really strikes fear into the heart of the opposition. If somebody is struggling, maybe the leadoff spot is not the right place to bat him. Just a thought…