When Will There Be Good News for Red Sox Nation?

Will it come this evening in the form of a series-extending win for Boston against Tampa Bay? Steven King hopes so. He has a special book selected to read during each of the four Red Sox home World Series games. You don't want to mess with the man's schedule.

I wonder what King has on tap to read during tonight's crucial Game 5 (or does he plan on finishing Kate Atkinson's book)?

No wonder why the Fenway faithful haven't been as boisterous during Games 3 and 4 of the ALCS. It's not because Boston has lost both games by a combined score of 22-5, it's because King has turned Fenway Park into his own personal Reading Room.

"Can you shut the fuck up, man trying to read here"

I'll be attending this evening's game and to make sure I fit in with the new, upscale Fenway crowd, I'll be bringing a book along to read as well. I plan on bringing "Choosing Civility - The Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate Conduct".

While watching the game I will try and educate the fans around me as to appropriate fan behavior based on some of the Rules of Considerate Conduct the book tries to promote.

* Think Twice Before Asking Favors - Never ask the person next to you to hold your beer, you won 't get it back.

* Give Constructive Criticism - It's okay Papi if you're 0-fer the ALCS, keep your hands back. You'll get them next time.

* Refrain from Idle Complaints - Especially when you're sitting in an obstructed view seat behind a big support beam. Be grateful that you were able to get a ticket.

* Respect Others' Opinions - Especially those opinions of Yankees fans.

* Don't Shift Responsibility and Blame - Leave Terry Francona alone, it's not his fault he's been outmanaged in this series. He's trying his best. Blame the players.

* Care for Your Guests - Ms. would you like for me to hold your hair back as you vomit all over my shoes?

* Accept and Give Praise - Wow, there wasn't that much vomit at all. Thanks for not getting it all over my pants.

Rule #8: You don't bring a book to a Baseball game. What the Hell is the Matter With You?

That's what I'm going with unless anyone else out there has a better suggestion.

Finally, prediction for tonight's game. Typical Dice-K performance, 5 IP, 4 hits, 5 walks, 3 runs and keeps them in the game. Bullpen gives up 2 runs late and the Sox season ends with a 5-2 loss.

A Tampa-Philly World Series. Ugh!!! Baseball season is over. See you in April, as Tampa tries for a repeat.