BOSTON IS HEREBY ABSOLVED OF ITS CURSE

Congratulations, BOSTON RED SOX, on winning your first World Series tonight since 1918! You are hereby absolved of your 86-years-old "Curse of the Bambino" + (However, for what it's worth, the Chicago Cubs last won it in 1908, the White Sox in 1917.) Tonight's 9:14 - 11:45 p.m. total lunar eclipse glowing over your World Series game pointed to Babe Ruth's celestial sanction. Our 2004 American League Championship Series with you guys was fought just a week ago tonight. So until next year when we reclaim the championship, enjoy your well-earned title. And thanks for giving us a much-deserved lesson in humility. Meanwhile, let me be the first to proclaim this: Johnny Daman is my daddy! -- NYC Padre