COMMENTARY
Steve Trachsel. I’ve forgotten the exact circumstances surrounding my child’s first steps, but I vividly recall feeling palpable anger at Steve Trachsel.
On May 6, 2000, the Red Sox played a Saturday matinee against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Fenway Park. It was on Fox 25, I remember — “Sox on Fox” — and called by Sean McDonough. Pedro Martinez, already 5-0, at the height of his powers, facing arguably the worst team in baseball. I was home from my sophomore year of college and literally carved out time to watch the game.