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Big Ticket & Big Papi

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This photo is awesome! ;D

by Bleedgreen on Aug 3, 2007 4:53 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s Big Ticket and Lil’ Papi!

by bballdog384 on Aug 3, 2007 5:01 PM EDT reply actions  

KG could be of more use to the Sox than JD drew and Willy Mo Pena combined..

by havlicekstoletheball on Aug 3, 2007 5:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow…he really looks like he hates the racist city of Boston. Wait…is that Michael Wilbon over Papi’s left shoulder in the Red Sox hat?

by RAcker on Aug 3, 2007 5:26 PM EDT reply actions  

P.S. Everyone in this picture is African American. Boston is so racist. ;)

by RAcker on Aug 3, 2007 5:27 PM EDT reply actions  

In other news someone left a burning hot cross bun in Manny’s front porch last night.

Police have no suspects.

by havlicekstoletheball on Aug 3, 2007 5:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m not saying Boston is racist, but just because KG came here doesn’t mean it’s not.

by Bankshot on Aug 3, 2007 5:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I was just pointing out what a dumb-A Wilbon is, even though it’s an obvious fact.

By the way, a city cannot be racist…only certain biggots within it’s limits can be. It just struck me as funny how happy they look and there was the other brother in the background. Thought maybe this photo should be sent to PTI.

by RAcker on Aug 3, 2007 5:41 PM EDT reply actions  

He is looking happier, it seems..but still a bit shell-shocked. I am not sure he was mentally prepared to leave Minnesota…and he might even feel a bit guilty about it. But, he will be embraced by Boston — and with any luck, he’ll have his number retired and enter the hall wearing Celtics Green with no guilt at all. This was the right move for all parties involved…

by popcontest on Aug 3, 2007 5:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Agree whole heartedly popcontest. I also hope that Gerald gets to see his # in the rafters alongside banner #17. ;)

by RAcker on Aug 3, 2007 5:47 PM EDT reply actions  

True, but when I pan the stands in Fenway Park I dont see one black person, a fact which I am sure doesnt escape the black athletes playing on the field.

With that said, I like the pic.

by jurrasic earl on Aug 3, 2007 6:19 PM EDT reply actions  

P.S. Everyone in this picture is African American. Boston is so racist. smilies/wink.gif

Big Papi is actually dominican.

Great picture!

by rhinoceros3 on Aug 3, 2007 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

I reckon the fact we even debate this stuff makes us decent folk in its own right

by jurrasic earl on Aug 3, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

KG sure is skinny!

by EJPLAYA on Aug 3, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Bankshot said:
  I’m not saying Boston is racist, but just because KG came here doesn’t mean it’s not.

That’s true, but it sure doesn’t help the arguement that it IS a racist city, as it is according to some geniuses (hello, Mr. Wilbon). We have African-American players, Hispanic players, Japanese players & now even a Canadian setup guy on the Sox.

Guess that racism must be scaring those high-profile athletes off in droves… ;-)

by GreenSun on Aug 3, 2007 11:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Racism. Boston. I lived there till I was 16. Moved back from 20 to 29. In the meantime and since I’ve lived in Connecticut, Atlanta, New York City and Los Angeles. I just don’t see an appreciable difference anywhere I go. You can read racism into different scenarios everywhere you go.

A lot of people have pointed out to me that there is a thriving black middle class in ATL, but all I saw was a city where blacks and whites live in seperate developments (ATL doesn’t have neighborhoods), and there are lots of monuments to slave owners (Stone Mountain?). L.A. is supposed to be very progressive, but I’ve moved three times here and NEVER once had a black neighbor (I had plenty of them in Boston). Oh, well. I guess it’s a matter of perspective.

by Cousin It on Aug 4, 2007 3:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Please refrain from all jokes about burning crosses… some of us don’t find it so funny. No when to say enough is enough buddy.

by jayhovaone on Aug 4, 2007 5:29 AM EDT reply actions  

I saw it when KG walked onto the field to throw out the first pitch and I see it in this picture. the SMILE tells it all. This guy is happy to be a Celtic and a happy Celtic is going to be a good Celtic. I’ve quickly looked thru these posts that seem to be talking about racism. Read the story about the drowning kid and the hat. This story is about GREEN, Celtic GREEN. That’s all Red cared about and in his honor that’s all we should care about.

by TrueGreen on Aug 4, 2007 8:13 AM EDT reply actions  

ugh.. RAcker,

ugh.. RAcker,Send that photo to Wilbon, with your reasoning, and enjoy being the poster boy for “ignorant white guy from Boston.”

by ek. on Aug 4, 2007 12:29 PM EDT reply actions  

There are racists everywhere. They come in all colors,
nationalities, religions. The key is to teach the children respect for people in general.

by Greg37 on Aug 6, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

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