Sorry this entry is late (if anyone's actually reading).  Slept a little late, went for a scamper, went for some beers and am actually just getting to this afternoon's game now (it's the 4th inning - had it in the radio driving home from getting pizza and beers).

Porcello didn't have his best stuff last night, but he still was able to suck it up and get through 7.  We may have something with him this year.

I usually hate when they have guests in the booth, but I'll make an exception for Alex Speier last night.  I always feel smarter after listening to him.

My guy with the wild hair was sitting in the expensive seats behind home plate last night.  And I see that he's there again today.  I gotta find out this guy's deal.  Does he work for the team?  Remember when Theo sat back there for every game, back in like '03?  Even that was only home games.  Am I the only one curious about/noticing him?

Ok, Porcello, Alex Speier and wild white haired guy were not the story of last night's game.  It was Ron Kulpa.  The same guy who flopped around like a fish out of water/European soccer player when Crazy Carl Everett barely grazed him with his head (on family day) back in 2000 or 2001 against the Bobby Valentine-led Mets at Fenway.  So he likes the attention.  My dad said he seems like the kind of guy who thinks because he's the umpire he's the show.  Kinda like Country Joe West.  Based on him staring down Ortiz after he ridiculously rung him up last night I gotta say I agree.  Those calls were ridiculous.  Crazy to see Hanley holding back Papi from killing Kulpa.  If Hanley is the voice of reason we're in trouble.  Frustrating end to a game they could/should have won.  It'll be interesting to see if John Wayne Farrell gets suspended for returning to the field after getting tossed (again to keep Ortiz from killing Kulpa).  He should've taken a page from his Sox predecessor Valentine and rocked the glasses and fake mustache.

Ok onto today's game. Let's do this Price.