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Yankee Killer

It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. And after Friday's disappointment, and Saturday's horror show, Jon Lester is that somebody.

For pulling the Sox up out of suckage by the scruff of the neck, Jon Lester gets my Baseball Boyfriend of the Day honors. A very honorable mention goes to Big Papi's tater-pounding bat.

Comments (11)

[ NHgal ] says:
on July 28, 2008 7:12 AM

Jon is hot

[ Jane ] says:
on July 28, 2008 7:19 AM

I'm a little bit in love.

As are two of my best friends... who are guys. Man crushes aplenty. This love may even trump their respective obsessions with Tom Brady. And that's saying something.

[ Jessi ] says:
on July 28, 2008 9:08 AM

I'm loving Lester...a lot.

Is it too much to declare him an ace? He seems to have a useful knack of preventing freefalls and completely blanked the Yanks. Bases loaded, no outs - scored on a ball Mikey was waiting to go foul and then a walk. I love Beckett, but Lester seems to be outperforming him this year.

[ jules ] says:
on July 28, 2008 9:09 AM

pulling the Sox up out of suckage by the scruff of the neck

Just awesome.

How wonderful was it to see Papi back! Not just hitting (but how much was that needed!), but smiling in the dugout. Hopefully he can help get Manny's head right.

[ Liza ] says:
on July 28, 2008 11:03 AM

Jon Lester is officially amazing. His record against the Yankees this season? 2-0, 1.13 ERA in two starts.

We love him.

[ Angie ] says:
on July 28, 2008 11:41 AM

Jon Lester is officially my hero. I love this kid

[ starr4 ] says:
on July 28, 2008 12:20 PM

What's not to heart about Jon? Love him, love his pitching.

[ orlandobeck ] says:
on July 28, 2008 1:00 PM

I'm a huge fan of Lester. How come he's called Crabcakes?

[ Jennifer ] says:
on July 28, 2008 4:14 PM

Let's just all bow down and worship at his feet, shall we? He seems to be the Sox's stopper this year while Beckket deals with...well, whatever Josh has to deal with.

[ fc ] says:
on July 28, 2008 6:05 PM

Jon is amazing. I think I love him more every time I see him.

I never suspected there was greatness lurking. Jon, please accept my apologies. (Aw, look, his ears are curling up, all bashful.)

[ LifelongSoxFan ] says:
on July 28, 2008 8:55 PM

Touche', Big Guy.

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