Now I definitely need to get cable tv....

It became apparent early this off-season that the Sox were not going to re-sign Sean Casey. While I agree that there are better options defensively, I was sad to the charming first baseman go. Well, luckily, he won't be going to far! Casey has opted to retire and join the MLB network. Here's hoping they let him interview players (and keep him from talking about wrestling!).

Dear Sean Casey,

First of all, let me just say that I'm a big fan. I think you bring a great energy to the Red Sox and have really helped out the Sox this season. I think you are hilarious and fun and I love watching you laugh and smile. You hit like Ichiro-- knocking in everything thrown at you for a bloop hit. However, you do not run like Ichiro. You run more like an elephant..... with his feet tied together... You make Mike Lowell look speedy. It's okay. You are awesome and you do not need to run. Let the rookie do the running. Accept the fact that you cannot run and be okay with that. Please please please stop trying to stretch out hits for an extra base. You will be called out. Every time. Even if you are safe, because it'll be impossible for the umpire to believe that you beat the throw. Yeah, you really do look that slow. Sorry... peace, love, and double-plays, lynne

McSteamy

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I heart Sean Casey

The best thing the Sox did in the off-season was acquiring Sean Casey to play backup...Not only is he awesome, but he's hella funny, too...