Ah, Nomar Garciaparra. A star for the Boston Red Sox for 8 years, Nomar was one of the crop players of the 90's and early 2000's. But sadly, Boston struck Nomar too hard and eventually he was sick and fed up of the Boston publicity. He could barely walk in the streets without someone stopping him for an autograph, or to take a picture. He wanted out of Boston, bad. The Red Sox fans however wanted him to stay forever. You see Nomar said once that his dream was to retire in a Red Sox uniform. And when the Red Sox traded him to the Cubs, their souls were crushed. But without him, the Red Sox pulled an unbelievable feat of winning the World Series, ending the 86 year drought and reversing the Curse of the Bambino. For 5 years, the Red Sox Nation had not seen Nomar, as he was in Chicago, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He then signed as a free agent with the Oakland Athletics, coming back to the AL. On July 6th, 2009, Nomar returned to the Fenway Faithful. It was like Nomar had never left, as he was given a standing ovation that lasted almost 70 seconds long. After grounding out, Nomar passed the Red Sox dugout and thanks the team, and also agknowledged the fans, who still gave him a loud ovation. Later, Nomar said that it would still be nice to end his career with the Boston. Most Red Sox fans would not mind having the great short stop return to their team once last time. But honestly, no matter where Nomar goes next in his career, it is no question that the Fenway Faithful will be rooting for him. But don't get me wrong, Nomar back in a Sox uniform would be a wonder.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
The Nomar Garciaparra Experience
Ah, Nomar Garciaparra. A star for the Boston Red Sox for 8 years, Nomar was one of the crop players of the 90's and early 2000's. But sadly, Boston struck Nomar too hard and eventually he was sick and fed up of the Boston publicity. He could barely walk in the streets without someone stopping him for an autograph, or to take a picture. He wanted out of Boston, bad. The Red Sox fans however wanted him to stay forever. You see Nomar said once that his dream was to retire in a Red Sox uniform. And when the Red Sox traded him to the Cubs, their souls were crushed. But without him, the Red Sox pulled an unbelievable feat of winning the World Series, ending the 86 year drought and reversing the Curse of the Bambino. For 5 years, the Red Sox Nation had not seen Nomar, as he was in Chicago, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He then signed as a free agent with the Oakland Athletics, coming back to the AL. On July 6th, 2009, Nomar returned to the Fenway Faithful. It was like Nomar had never left, as he was given a standing ovation that lasted almost 70 seconds long. After grounding out, Nomar passed the Red Sox dugout and thanks the team, and also agknowledged the fans, who still gave him a loud ovation. Later, Nomar said that it would still be nice to end his career with the Boston. Most Red Sox fans would not mind having the great short stop return to their team once last time. But honestly, no matter where Nomar goes next in his career, it is no question that the Fenway Faithful will be rooting for him. But don't get me wrong, Nomar back in a Sox uniform would be a wonder.
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