Word: sox
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...booing Bob Stanley is one thing. After all, when he pitches, it's double jeopardy for Sox faithful: opposing hitters have a field day with his stuff; and there's nobody left in the bullpen to smash stray beach balls mercilessly with the pitchers' mound rake...
Sure, it's frustrating to watch the Sox turn a certain double play into a fielder's choice that doesn't even work. And sure, it's frustrating to watch a team wallow in mediocrity year after year--just ask anybody from Cleveland...
...even if that team is the Sox...
Indeed, yesterday's boos were almost festive. The 34,764 onlookers seemed to share the common misery of having to root for the hapless Red Sox. As they booed, they laughed about what a lousy season it was going...
...Sox will win about 80 games this year, giving the fans plenty of time to boo when they're eliminated from the pennant race in late August...