The great nation known as Red Sox Nation has suddenly lost its shine and gone from a legitimate power player to a banana republic. Empires fall and suddenly the Red Sox – a dominant force of the 21st century – seems to be tattered and torn. The star attraction has been shipped elsewhere and supporting cast members not resigned. A dark cloud reminiscent of cartoonist Al Capp’s Joe Btsfplk swirls overhead at Fenway Park.
A concession is in the air as the pungent fragrance of defeat has embraced all things Red Sox. A towel tossed in to surrender the 2020 season.