Papi's Back and So Am I

My timing, as always, is perfect.

I had planned a return to blogging today after a brief hiatus that involved a computer repair and a weekend-killing, 15-hour grant writing course.

The good news is the old Mac is up and running and will remain so until I can afford an upgrade. MacBook Pro or a new iMac desktop?

The other good news is that David Ortiz finally hit his first home run of the season. Looks like Terry Francona's decision to sit him out of that series in Seattle paid off. And it wasn't a cheap homer that slipped inside the Pesky Pole. This was a legit blast to straightaway center field.

One thing that stands out is the fan support for David Ortiz during his awful start to the season. Rather than booing him, the crowd was on their feet, chanting Papi! Papi! even before he hit the home run. I'm not so sure any other player would have received such support after failing at the plate for nearly a quarter of the season. But considering what Ortiz has meant to the fans in Boston since 2003, this should come as no surprise.

Good work, Sox fans!