obama us and tattoos: AL East Champs

AL East Champs

Okay, so this is Step One in The Quest. They at least got this far. I did not get to see last night's game, but have been scrutinizing Globe photos.

Jonathan Papelbon closed out Boston's victory over Minnesota.

Here is Jonathan Papelbon, last night's closer, being congratulated by catcher Jason Varitek, a good looking guy but with a low hairline (you can't see it in this pic). That's all right. The lower the better when it comes to playoffs.

Papelbon hoisted a cooler over his head in the locker room.

Jonathan Papelbon a bit later and a bit scarier. WHERE DO YOU WANT THIS COOLER?

The Red Sox clinched their first division title in 12 years Friday night by beating the Twins 5-2 at Fenway and then watching the Orioles rally to beat the Yankees in extra innings. (NESN Screen shot)

Here's JP the closer with Dice K, the starter, united in the ritual of liquor drunk and sprayed. One looks very well-fed-with-meat-and-potatoes and the other very cut-that-sushi-crap-and-show-me-some-Taco-Bell

They weren't disappointed, as Baltimore rallied from three down to beat the Bombers in extra innings, clinching the division for the Sox and setting off a celebration in the stands, in the locker room, and on the field.

Red Sox Nation, not caring in the slightest where their cars are or what's happening to them.

David Ortiz sprayed champagne in the locker room.

David Ortiz, also known as Big Papi, also known as God.

Red Sox players celebrated on the field.

I don't really like seeing the players in their shorts. It's embarrassing. They're very white and googly-looking.

With a beer in one hand and a bottle of bubbly in the other, Jonathan Papelbon danced in his postgame outfit.

Sometimes there's just nothing else to say but wow. Papelbon again, Being Here Now and auditioning for some kind of calendar. I think a number of organizations would be proud to have him. Gasp. Flutter.

All right, so I got off cheap today with a few photos. Hopefully, I won't get sued by the Globe. Thanks, Globe. You guys are the best.

A bientot

love,

becky