Words from a Yankee patriot who has placed a Ruthian curse on Boston

(This courageous man will not be identified, due to the danger that it would mean to himself and his family.)

"I wasn't going to write you until the Yankees clinched, but I'm feeling very comfortable with their lead now.

"Remember when you said that you'll always remember the day... the Yankees acquired Eric Hinske? Well, more importantly, it was also the day the Red Sox blew a 10-run lead to the Orioles. I don't think they've been the same ever since.

"And just to make sure, I tried to re-reverse the curse by placing a Babe Ruth card in center field at Fenway Park on Aug. 6 (yes, the first game of the four-game sweep). It wasn't an original card (I'm not that stupid), just a reprint from a 2000 or 2001 set. I stuffed it between the cracks of a platform I was sitting on during a Paul McCartney concert. The seats were in dead center field. When Paul mentioned Babe Ruth, I knew I had to act swiftly and decisively. Even my girl friend didn't notice, as it appeared I was reaching down for my beer.

"Call me crazy, but look at what has happened since that moment."

Ladies and gentlemen, this man is a hero.