An apology for my recent lack of production, coupled with some wonderful news.
For those of you who follow my football musings you've probably noticed that I hadn't contributed anything since the new year.
I underwent open-heart surgery in July and cardiac complications coupled with some pulmonary problems relegated me to the hospital for the past several weeks (on three different occasions). But I'm ba-a-a-a-a-ck now so I'm starting to write like mad, not only about football, but I've got a few thoughts on baseball, as well.
If you've read my divisional playoff previews you now know I blew it when I picked Indy over San Diego. But, as a lifelong Patriots fan, boy am I glad the Chargers prevailed! The Pats will definitely have an easier time reaching the Super Bowl now!!!
Now, for the best news: I'm thrilled to announce that I have signed with Jonathan Scott Literary Agency of Chicago to write a book on my beloved Boston Red Sox entitlted, “The Curse: The Red Sox, the Media and The Curse of the Bambino.”
The infamous “Curse of the Bambino’ – which allegedly relegated the Sox to an also-ran status – in reality was predominantly self-inflicted, perpetrated by outright racism, bigotry, cronyism, ridiculous trades and overall mismanagement. The blame can also be placed at the feet of the sports media, which failed to hold Boston’s premier baseball franchise accountable for its wretched practices.
Until now, no author without a preconceived agenda has detailed the horrid history of the team, a history that has been rewritten by a new ownership that acquired the team in early 2002, juxtaposed with the media's unwillingness to hold the franchise accountable for its failings and bias.
“The Curse: The Red Sox, the Media and The Curse of the Bambino” provides an unvarnished examination of Boston’s tarnished past. The book is projected to run about 100,000 word when completed.
Happy New Year!
