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History of the Sox

Good morning, everyone.

I'm sure you will all be happy to note that I did not squander my free morning. Just got back from a 3-mile run. I'm apparently trying to shake off that offseason malaise and be ready for the start of spring training. Or something like that.

I meant to mention this yesterday, but I thought -- since there's no access until 1:30 p.m. today -- that I'd get you a much-anticipated blog entry this morning. The Red Sox handed out a press release yesterday having to do with an agreement the Sox have struck with Funai Electric Co., Ltd. This is important mostly for the Japanese media -- or for those of you who come to the Sox minor league complex and wonder why on earth there is a media tent (and a million lawn signs) with the company's logo. Essentially the company will have a presence at the minor league complex, the major league complex, and up at Fenway Park.

Down at the bottom of the press release, there's a section titled "A Short History of the Boston Red Sox." I thought I would bring that to you, in its entirety:

"A charter member of the American League in 1901, the Boston Red Sox have been one of the most successful major league teams over the last several decades, on and off the field. The team has a .540 winning percentage beginning in 1969, second best among the 30 MLB teams in that period, has produced nine consecutive winning seasons, and has advanced to post-season play in three of the last four years. The Red Sox play their home games at 'America's Most Beloved Ballpark,' Fenway Park, where the team has established attendance records for each of the last seven years. Active in the community, the Red Sox Foundation is recognized as the largest sports foundation in New England."

Missing anything? Like, say, that World Series title in 2004?

Oh well. Guess they'll have to learn that part for themselves.

We'll be back with more later, don't worry.