Comments on: Rewriting the Script

By: beth

beth — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:56:36 +0000

i agree about the cancer storyline having been overdone. jon lester was one of the top prospects in the red sox organization and people were talking about him in epic terms long before the cancer diagnosis.

it’s like tito put it, “he’s not a good kid because he pitched a no-hitter. he’s a good kid because he’s a good kid.”

By: fc

fc — Wed, 21 May 2008 05:20:37 +0000

Better late than never – been a little busy this week at my home-away-from-home ;) but I had to comment on this post. After the whirlwind of commentary on Lester’s feat, this post hit all the right notes and put Jon’s achievements in perspective.

By: njdevils

njdevils — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:58:11 +0000

Liza, that’s when I started crying, too; I was a little late becuase I had to wait for it to come up on GameDay, but after that hug I just couldn’t hold it back anymore.

Excellent writing, TG…I got chills reading it…

By: Liza

Liza — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:52:14 +0000

Texy, you’re a great writer. Seriously. I’m tearing up–I didn’t get teary yesterday until he and Tito hugged like crazy. But now I’m all bumbling and sad. This is so great.

Also, newt, that quote from Beckett in the article? “It makes me want to puke, how nervous I am. I can’t imagine actually going out there.” So sweet.

By: Trish

Trish — Tue, 20 May 2008 22:56:52 +0000

As I wrote elsewhere, regardless of your team affiliation you must respect this amazing journey Jon’s taken. Way to go, dude.

(and I might have teared up when Francona hugged him, so obviously proud. Please don’t tell or they’ll revoke my Yankees fandom)

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:45:28 +0000

Texy, you’re fabulous.

I’m still all teary over this. I’m just so proud of him. And just so thankful for him.

By: newt

newt — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:14:18 +0000

Great writing, TG. You are the best. Your blog is the highlight of my day.

So glad I got to watch this game. wish I had been there!

Did anyone see this great article with Clay and Josh’s comments on Jon?

Love the humor Beckett shows and how nervous he was for Jon. Sweet.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:54:33 +0000

TG – very nice work.

You managed to get me choked up again over how amazing Jon Lester is *big fat heart*

Also – am I the only one who noticed that when Tek picks up Jon, that Jon kisses the top of Tek’s helmet? Absolutely PRECIOUS.

By: kp

kp — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:12:48 +0000

great story. (more tears) absolutely amazing.

way to go jon!

By: caryn

caryn — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:05:30 +0000

Stunning work. Just brilliant.

(For me it was Tek handing the ball to Jon. Then I choked up. The “I think you’ll be wanting THIS” look.)

By: Piney61

Piney61 — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:50:31 +0000

Well said, Texy. I couldn’t have said it better myself(though I tried)

By: starlightmusic

starlightmusic — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:41:09 +0000

You’ve captured this moment brilliantly. Thank you for putting into such eloquent words what many of us are feeling. The end line is the clincher. The clip is a perfect way to punctuate this…and seeing Tito get all choked up…well, I’m glad I wasn’t the only one.

By: Holly

Holly — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:45:16 +0000

And an unbleeped “unfuckingbelievable” to boot. Scamps.

By: ecl1958

ecl1958 — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:43:53 +0000

Texy…allow me to add to the chorus of adulation for your fantastic writing abilities. I’m now sitting in my cubicle choked up all over again.

By: jenny again

jenny again — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:21:22 +0000

this is gorgeous.

thank you, TG, for nailing down the EMOTION of all of this. god. eee.

i keep watching the tito/lester hug over, and over, and over, and over … and the goosebumps come EVERY time.

p.s. you wouldn’t believe how awkward it is to try to describe to your booksellers what’s happening in a game like this without saying “no hitter.” ;D

By: joyosity

joyosity — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:09:41 +0000

That’s just beautiful. And thanks, as always, for the NESN clip. Tito hugging Lester…awesome.

By: Red

Red — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:35:56 +0000

//Jon Lester didn’t just rewrite the record books of history… he also rewrote his story//

Nicely, nicely done.

By: Meghan

Meghan — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:19:25 +0000

Wonderful, wonderful post, about a wonderful, amazing story.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:05:21 +0000

aww, Texy, you’ve made me cry. Again.

By: jhc

jhc — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:49:10 +0000

Beautiful work, Texy.

By: jules

jules — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:39:35 +0000

Texy, *brlliant*–you are an amazing writer.

My husband was working in the garage and I got him after the 8th, “Lester is throwing a no-hitter!” We watched the 9th on the edge of our seats and erupted in loud cheering after he got the last out.

I had tears in my eyes when Tito embraced Lester. I’m so proud of him.

I got on the treadmill this morning just in time to see ESPN cover the story. I was *this* close to tearing up at the gym. No matter, I cheered a little…just because this is so awesome.

By: Bethie

Bethie — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:28:39 +0000

Great piece TG. Absolutely awesome. Says it all.

By: Ash

Ash — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:40:49 +0000

You are so, so, so right. This brought tears to my eyes. Nobody expected Lester to make it, and not only did he make it, he went WAY above and WAY beyond what anyone ever thought he could do again. He’s amazing, and I couldn’t be prouder of him.

By: TK

TK — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:37:34 +0000

Wow. Outstanding piece, the best I’ve read so far this morning.

True story: I listened to the game on the radio, then bolted upstairs to watch the 9th on TV. JL promptly walks the first batter. I turn of the TV immediately, run back downstairs to listen to the radio for the finish. Yes, I am that superstitious.

But it worked.