October 29, 2007 12:10 PM

Taking care of business
Posted by Douglas Eisenhartat 12:10 PM

The 2007 World Champion Boston Red Sox absolutely belong here in the Job Blog.

Why? Because they showed us how to get the job done. And how to love your work, and how to love your colleagues and have a heap of fun while you're at it. From Baby Boomers Henry, Lucchino and Werner to Gen X'er Epstein to Gen Y'ers Ellsbury, Lester, and Pedroia, no cross-generational issues here - all happily working/playing together.

It didn't matter who the competition was or where they came from, either - California, Cleveland, or Colorado - they were just crushed.

It does indeed mark a New Era for Boston Red Sox baseball (or maybe a return to our roots at the beginning of the 20th century). If 2004 reversed the curse, 2007 makes a statement about a whole new team - owners, players, and management. And it feels good, doesn't it? A little hard to get used to after 86 years of being on the other end - losers, that is. But I think we can find a way to adjust to it, can't we?

And pretty much what I said in 2004 about the transparent organization holds true, top to bottom - take a trip in the time machine, if you like.

I do have one bone to pick. As a deep RSFS sufferer, I woke up groggy and bleary-eyed this morning after yet another game-shortened night, and promptly slammed my foot into a table leg as I was heading for the bathroom at 6 am. OW! Broken toe. For any fellow sleep-deprived idiots, here's the treatment (not much).

That's OK. I'll gladly take one for the team. Just look for the smiling guy with the limp at the Rolling Rally tomorrow. And. . .

GO SOOOOOOXXXXX!!!!