Scott's Shots

Always good stuff regarding the Boston sports scene. I have to agree with this observation:

The problem with naming the left field pole after Carlton Fisk is that such monuments need to be massaged into the lexicon over time. To foist it upon the fandom and make it "“official"” de-legitimizes the entire event. . .

I feel the same way about the recent official naming of the left field foul pole at Fenway. First off - the right field pole is called the Pesky Pole after Johnny Pesky. That's what fans call the pole - it is not the official name. Second, Fisk already has his number retired by the Sox - naming the pole after him is overkill. Third - no alliteration. Pesky Pole rhymes and rolls off the tongue. Fisk's Pole? Not so much. I promise you will not read the word's "Fisk's Pole" uttered in this space. Bonus points to Scott for using the word "foist".