The Red Sox are the first major professional squad and just the third team overall to win the annual award "for symbolizing in character and performance the ideals of sportsmanship."
Ummm ... what?
Is it really necessary for Felz to find all the SI articles that rip the character of Pedro, Manny, Lowe, etc.?
The Red Sox won and winning is good. But I fail to see how the 2004 Red Sox symbolized the ideals of sportsmanship.
Isn't there a one-armed mountain climber somewhere who's more inspirational than a $130 million team winning the World Series?
"We are naming the Red Sox the Sportsmen of the Year because of the way they underline the connection between a team, a franchise, a town and the fans," SI managing editor Terry McDonell said.
Fair enough, I suppose. It was probably the biggest story of the year in sports, the Sox certainly have a lot of devoted fans.
But ... you know ... I still ain't seeing the whole "character" and "sportsmanship" angle.
Dirty helmets? Check.
Came back to beat the Yankees? Check.
Long hair? Check.
Character and sportsmanship? Nope. Still don't see it.
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