Oh My Sweet Lord
As I reported yesterday, there was a Red Sox dance-off for charity earlier this evening in Ft. Myers. Jonathan Papelbon, Dustin Pedroia, Mike Lowell and Alex Cora partnered with pro ballroom dancers as part of the “Dancing with the All-Stars” benefit for the Mike Lowell Foundation and Red Sox Foundation. But the majestic reality of this event is so much better than I could possibly have imagined.
I… just… words fail me.
So many questions. Is that “DADDY” written on Dustin’s chest in Sharpie? Why did Mike Lowell get away with wearing a normal outfit? Where in the hell did Papelbon get that “shirt” (and I use that term very loosely)? For that matter, where did he get the belt? And why does it look like he’s really enjoying wearing that shirt and belt?
And of course, I have video for you:
A little more information:
Each player was paired with a professional dance partner who, in two hours, taught merengue and salsa steps that usually take two weeks to master. The event was Cuban-themed to celebrate Lowell’s heritage.It didn’t take long for his teammates to lighten the mood, beginning with Papelbon, whom [sic] came out in a black lace top — a hard look for any dancer to pull off, not to mention one with a build like the intimidating Red Sox closer.
Pedroia came out and proceeded to rip off his shirt while dancing his best.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona attended the event, while teammates Jason Varitek, Tim Wakefield, Josh Beckett, Javier Lopez, Sean Casey and Jacoby Ellsbury all provided emotional support and some unbiased judging during the nerve-wracking dancing contest.
I can only imagine what kind of “emotional support” and “unbiased judging” those guys had to offer… especially stoic Jason Varitek and Josh “F-Bomb” Beckett. I’m thinking “support” = “mocking”, and “judging” = “more mocking”. And it comes as no surprise that the self-proclaimed Gun Show Pedroia ripped off his shirt at the first available opportunity.
Tito and Pedroia weigh in:
“[Papelbon's shirt] was terrible,” Pedroia said. “I thought my body pulled it off, and his didn’t. That’s my personal opinion. A lot of women, they loved it.”Pedroia threw his shirt to owner John Henry, nearly killing manager Terry Francona in the process.
“I thought I was going to have a heart attack,” Francona said. “My chest hurt, I was laughing so hard. Pedroia is a moron. You can write that. He is a moron. He was dancing, he looked like a puppet on a string. He’s such a little gamer, but he’s looking over knowing we were crushing him. He’s drinking the Red Bull. He’s exhausted. He’s trying to do these things with this girl he’s not strong enough to do. It was hilarious.
“They showed me something getting up on that stage, because I guarantee they were scared to death.”
Um… I… I just… well…
Yeah.
I especially like the little stars around the DADDY.
Lowell got away with it because it was his event and he was the decider.
I’ll probably have more comments later, but right now I’m just scrolling up… and down… and up… and down…
The words…..they fail me…..
Pap feels pretty, oh so pretty
Paps is a nut!
Oh dear God above, let there be video
Hahahah, oh God.
I can’t even … this is just hilarious. I can’t even come up with words to do it justice.
Nope still speechless. Though I love this team more than I ever possibly could.
Umm wow… thats is all I can say right now.
Please let there be a video of this.
I especially like how whoever wrote on Dustin took the time to put those stars around “DADDY”. Or is that “BADDY”?
Also, Paps and Dustin did merengue. Mikey did salsa. OF COURSE.
Words fail me. There is no way to describe how frickin’… wow, I can’t even come up with a good word. Amazing? Freaky? Hilarious? Potentially scarring for life?
Also, I hope that’s Ashley Papelbon, Kelli Pedroia, and Bertica Lowell. Just sayin’. And why does it look like Pap and Pedroia’s partners have the same dress on?
Nope – those are pro ballroom dancers. From top to bottom, the ladies are Teresa Kasler, Iryna Kolina and Christine Lopez. Although Mike Lowell’s wife was formerly a Miami Heat dancer, so I imagine she could have done it if she wanted to.
And amazingly, I believe those are two different dresses – one with a deep v and fringed shoulders, and the other with a sweetheart neckline.
Are there any other pictures?
None yet that I’ve seen. I’ll post any more that I find.
Ohh, okay. Makes sense that they’re pro dancers. xD
And I could swear they’re the same… I think they’re both v-necks, and the fringe is hidden behind Paps’ partner’s shoulders? It seems like there’s a hint of red behind her elbow, no?
And I really, really hope there’s video. A lot. :D Maybe NESN will show some, pre-game, tomorrow?
I keep trying to think of a comment…but until I can figure out how to type something that means “jaw dropping stare” I don’t know what to put.
Liza- They are super similar, but you can see the trim on Paps’ girl is on the neckline and under the bust, whereas on Pedroia’s it is just on the neckline.
Now that I can somehow render some speech….
Papelbon has woman hips in that picture. I’m not sure if it’s the jeans or the fact that the shirt is that tight…but his hips are totally busting out like whoa.
Pedroia is subtly groping his dancer there. Also, why is it DADDY written on his chest? And why isn’t GUN SHOW” written on his arms…that would’ve been even better.
I bet you Lowell said for them to wear ridiculous outfits just to see if they’d go through with it….that smart aleck.
Meg – The more I look at them, the more I’m convinced they’re the same. The trim is on the neckline and it’s a wrap, so it follows the line of the wrap, to the left.
Piney – Pedroia is definitely groping. And his hand is all over her leg…
And we knew Paps had big… hips.
You know the only way we’re ever going to know for sure? VIDEO. (hint, hint – NESN! WBZ! NECN! Comcast! Someone! Anyone!)
Redsox.com puts out a little bit more info about it:
They had a bit of an audience of teammates too and Pedroia ripped off his shirt(I can imagine someone yelling “TAKE IT OFF” beforehand)
Red Sox manager Terry Francona attended the event, while teammates Jason Varitek, Tim Wakefield, Josh Beckett, Javier Lopez, Sean Casey and Jacoby Ellsbury all provided emotional support and some unbiased judging during the nerve-wracking dancing contest.
Nope they were just there to mock. Emotional support my ass.
Once again, we’re sharing the same brain, Piney. I posted an update to the article at precisely the time you left your comment.
I blame Papelbon’s lace shirt.
Hey! That’s the name of my new band! “Papelbon’s Lace Shirt”
HAH again! Brainwaves are definitely on the same level right now. They were all mocking them. There’s no other way getting around it. You know Tito had something ot say in response to Pedroia’s probably something to the tune of “Put your shirt back on, you’re blinding the rest of us” or “You dance just about as well as you play cribbage!”. Josh is probably just laughing his ass off the entire time though he probably had to throw up seeing Papel’s lace shirt. Jacoby just probably hid under his table from the pinkhat fangirls
there has to be video…papelbon twice in one day you have floored me…and the look on paps face priceless…lets pray someone video taped it and is downloading this right now…thanks for the pics
Oh. My. God.
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Nope, no other coherant thoughts. My mind is totally blown. I would love to hear what the “judges” had to say about all this.
I…. Oh good lord. I built this up in my head but that = MUCH BETTER THAN I WAS EXPECTING.
um.
wow…
I may be able to comprehend something after the game today….
Wow!
Those guys just crack me up.
Oh, to have been a fly on the wall…
Umm…I’m having trouble scrolling past Papelbon’s shirt. I think it has me hypnotized.
I have a feeling the place to be was at the judging table. I’m pretty sure we all know how “emotionally supportive” that group would be for something like this. I’d love to hear a sound byte!
I’m blinded! WOW…that’s all I can say….wow.
Wonder if it will come up today..
Is there ever an occasion where Paps does not look intense?
Pedroia was definitely enjoying his opportunity.
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Against the grain here, but I WANT video of the teammate heckling and jeckling. That has got to be priceless; colorful and priceless.
Is it me, or does the posted photo of Dustin pressent as if he’s wearing fishnets?
I got my chest hair wish and then some!!!
i hope that permanent marker never comes off. ;D
i know schill said the ‘04 squad was the greatest red sox team ever assembled, but i bed to differ: THIS is the greatest red sox team ever assembled. I DON’T SEE ANYONE ELSE IN BLACK LACE AND PERMANENT MARKER IN PUBLIC.
dying doesnt explain how i’m feeling right now.
this 2008 team is NOT your grandfathers team, that’s for damn sure.
Upon revisiting this post, I honestly cannot close my mouth. I’m halfway between laughing and gaping. I think I will be for a while.
JUST SO YOU KNOW they’re showing video on nesn during today’s game!!!
I just saw the video! What a hoot.
I can not stop giggling.
WOW. this is just…I never could have imagined this.
Pedroia with his shirt off – why didn’t I see that one coming???
Red Sox nation DEMANDS a video of this, if not a DVD available for purchase!
Yankee nation must be having a field day with Paps in that lace shirt.
oh wait, I forgot, there is no such thing as Yankee nation – its a load of sh-t. sorry.
http://blogs.courant.com/redsox/2008/03/dancing-knucker.html
Papelbon traded in his kilt for a black mesh shirt that has to be seen to be believed. Javy Lopez claimed that Julio Lugo texted him, saying he wanted his shirt back. Pedroia then came out for his routine and ripped off his shirt, revealing “Daddy” glittered across his chest.
“[Papelbon's shirt] was terrible,” Pedroia said. “I thought my body pulled it off, and his didn’t. That’s my personal opinion. A lot of women, they loved it.”
Pedroia threw his shirt to owner John Henry, nearly killing manager Terry Francona in the process.
“I thought I was going to have a heart attack,” Francona said. “My chest hurt, I was laughing so hard. Pedroia is a moron. You can write that. He is a moron. He was dancing, he looked like a puppet on a string. He’s such a little gamer, but he’s looking over knowing we were crushing him. He’s drinking the Red Bull. He’s exhausted. He’s trying to do these things with this girl he’s not strong enough to do. It was hilarious.
anyone watching the game now?
Remy and Orsillo are just RIPPING on Pedroia.
Orsillo has the giggles and can’t stop…
Remy: “if you can’t dance…just take some clothes off! look at him, he’s not even trying!”
they also reported that Paps was looking at his partner like he was staring at Tek for a sign, and that it probably creeped her out.
Alex Cora was pretty good, according to Orsillo…he showed “passion”.
by the way they will have FULL COVERAGE of it on NESN tomorrow night at 5:30. SET YOUR TIVOS!!!!
The video! AAH! I loved it.
Don and Jerry really loved when Pedroia ripped his shirt off. They’ve shown it at least 3 times, and I’ve died every time.
and Pedroia’s pants were falling down the whole time.
Javy Lopez reported that it was the worst underwear commercial he’s ever seen.
awww Pedro…
I am enjoying Remy and Orsillo’s discussion of the difference between salsa and merengue. Thank GOD for those two.
I love when Remy forgets who’s at the plate: “who is this up now? oh yeah.”
RE Pap: Where does one acquire jeans with horseshoe imprints strategically located on the tush? Do you think her asked the salesperson if they made his ass look big? The top is priceless.
Yeah- we had a field day with Remy & Orsillo all throughout the open game thread today.
Trust me, I was there. They were 2 different dresses.
The best was the rest of the team who showed up to support the guys. There were over 15 players there.
One had the comment to Papelbon “Pap- Lugo wants his shirt back!”
The event was all to raise money for Mike Lowell’s Foundation to support families with cancer in both Boston and Miami. He’s such a top notch guy.
uh wow….definitely one of those things that I will laugh at years from now on whenever I see those pics. Nothing phases Paps. And I love Tito’s comments: “Pedroia is a moron. You can write that.” hahaha Also, as soon as anyone could get video of this it’s be greatly appreciated, as I don’t have NESN. Thanx!
Michellle- Paps’ jeans are True Religions…all of their jeans have some type of horseshoe on the back pockets.
I *think* these are the same pair he is wearing haha.
(Note: I know WAY too much about jeans)
my gay was called into question again this afternoon for admiring papel’s ass. THIS TEAM IS KILLING MY CREDIBILITY. not that i mind. ;D
i think my friends also wanted me to un-declare pedroia as my favorite for his … display. i wouldn’t back down. i love the smug little bastard. what can i say? ;D
Wow.
I think Paps likes being half-naked in public (I don’t consider that lace thing a shirt-he’s about as covered on top as Pedroia). He seems to be very comfortable like that. Maybe he’d be an even better pitcher if he were to do it in the nude! xD
And I have a feeling that picture of Pedroia will become my Pedroia-obsessed friend’s version of the shirtless Eli Manning picture I carry with me everywhere. And she laughed at me for that….revenge, and I didn’t even have to do anything! lol