Wakefield Out, Giuliani Panders to Red Sox Nation

Tim Wakefield was left off the Red Sox World Series roster. This is key because if you recall, Wakefield was the only pitcher to beat the Rockies during the 3 interleague games they played. Aaron Cook was added to the Rockies rotation, which is a decision I have to wonder about, even though I do understand why Hurdle is doing it. He’d probably rather not start two rookies in the World Series.

Another reason for me not to like Rudy Giuliani-he’s backing the Red Sox. It’s not just that I’m a Rockies fan, but Rudy is clearly pandering to the New Hampshire electorate and willing to compromise on a long time loyalty. You can’t be as big of a Yankees fan as Rudy Giuliani has been and root for the Red Sox.

Finally, the New York Times had a great piece on the Rockies’ focus on character in their clubhouse. Reading how Rockies GM Dan O’Dowd has focused on character in hiring players, I have to take back what I said in 2004 about them getting rid of Neagle because he was a lousy overpaid pitcher. Thinking about it, I made a poor comparison between Neagle and Pedro Astacio (who was arrested for domestic violence in 1999 but not punished) as Astacio’s issues occurred before O’Dowd took over as GM.  (Hat Tip: World Magazine Blog.)