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Okay I just wanted to make a quick observation. The Red Sox World Series ring ceremony was held today at Fenway Park. (YEAH BABY) As far as I know, all the players from last year's team were invited to participate. A notable absentee was one Pedro Martinez. Since he signed with the Mets last year, this man has not stopped bad-mouthing the Sox with nothing to back it up. Lately though, he's gotten ridiculous going out of his way to say stupid things like: ?If they want to keep the ring, that?s fine...? Bottom line: the guy is a punk. I hate to say it, but Yankees fans were right about him.

Let's contrast that with another man who you could say actually had a legitimate reason to complain about the Red Sox if he wanted. The difference is that Derek Lowe has class. The Sox barely made any attempt at all to re-sign the guy. He was demoted to the bullpen for the playoffs. People questioned his ability and even his psychological integrity, including myself, all season last year. He ended up clinching the win in all three series' in the playoffs last year. He was terrible during the regular season. He was amazing in the playoffs. All this time Derek took the criticism instride and has had nothing but kind words about the Red Sox and its fans. Derek Lowe showed up for the ring ceremony today. He even wore his Red Sox jersey. This guy's got class and I hope he kicks ass in LA.