Three Signs That the Planets Aligned for Boston

In case you haven’t heard, the Red Sox blew away the Rockies 13-1 in Game 1 of the World Series. (Again, Josh Beckett’s ex, a.k.a Cleveland’s Star-Spangled Singer of choice, was a no-show). Red Sox Nation is ecstatic but smartly withholding the smug—it’s only been one game. 
That being said, there were at least three signs that the Sports Deities favored the Sox last night.
1. Eric Gagne had a 1-2-3 ninth inning, giving up no runs and no hits. Seriously. You might think I’m joking, but I swear on a stack of bibles as high as the Green Monster, it’s true.
2. Sox Manager …read more