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October 30, 2007

Sox' next stop: Providence, Hartford, both, neither?

Now for the Sox' next victory lap: Will it be in Providence, Hartford, both, neither?

Bids to get a visit from the World Series champs emerged today even as the Duck Boats filled with players and Jonathan Papelbon and his broom/guitar were making their way through Boston streets.

Governor Carcieri said this morning his office will be in contact with the Red Sox in hopes of getting a rally similar to the one held in Providence in 2004, the Associated Press reported. Three years ago, Sox pitcher-at-the-time Bronson Arroyo brought the World Series trophy to the State House.

Meanwhile, Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell -- an admitted Yankees fan -- has sent a letter to Sox owner John Henry seeking to have the team come to Hartford.

Rell's office issued a news release today saying that in 2004, "Red Sox players, team management and other representatives of the organization came to Connecticut for rallies in New Haven and Hartford following their historic World Series win," the release said, as well as traveling to other states.

Rell declared the 2004 day of the rally “Boston Red Sox Day” in Connecticut, the news release noted. "If team owners agree to bring the team back to Connecticut this year, Governor Rell said she would be honored to issue another official proclamation in the team’s honor."

“Connecticut is a state divided among Red Sox and Yankee fans with a fair amount of New York Mets fans in the mix. Nevertheless, Connecticut considers itself to be a big part of Red Sox Nation,” Rell said in the statement. “A rally in Hartford would be an opportunity for Red Sox fans to show their admiration for the team and honor them for their championship season.”

Rell's statement conceded she is a "faithful Yankees fan. However, as a baseball fan and someone who appreciates this historic pastime, I would be honored to have the Red Sox organization come to Connecticut so we can join Red Sox Nation in saying ‘congratulations’ for winning a second World Series in four years and ‘thank you’ for another unforgettable Fall Classic."

-- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney and the Associated Press

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 4:04 PM | Permalink

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