...but not in their house either

I wasn't sure that I'd feel this bad. After all, it's been nice just riding the wind of change that has made the Red Sox two-time World Champions and a serious threat over the past four seasons. But alas, I am heartbroken.

El Caballito and Crisp look dismayed in the 9th as Casey and Drew begin to pack up

Lester delivered a strong performance in Game 7, allowing three runs and retiring the first nine batters he faced.

Okajima pitched in his third consecutive game on Sunday, and just like in Games 5 and 6, Okajima didn't allow a run. In 7 1/3 innings during the ALCS, Okajima didn't allowed a hit or a run, striking out five. (Mark Remme / MLB.com)

As if it wasn't bad enough watching Garza expectorate a moat of saliva around the mound for 8 innings, Lester's three earned runs were more than enough for the Rays as they advance to the World Series after tonight. Fer those of you brave enough to watch (though I'd prefer to pretend it isn't happening), the coverage will begin Wednesday on Fox.

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On the horizon:

• October 28th - Celtics Opening Night
• Februarrry 14th - Pitchers & Catchers report to Spring Training
• April 6th - We open our season and seek revenge against the Rays

A silver lining:

• At least Manny didn't make it either...

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[Photo Credit: Boston Globe]