Non-Metallic K.O. : Rogue Cement Head Buried More Than Just An Ortiz Jersey

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Construction Worker Buried 2004 ALCS Scorecard in New Yankee Stadium
Published 5/20/2008 by Matt Watson at FanHouse
... Keith Olbermann reported last night on MSNBC that Castignoli has told friends that he also buried an official scorecard from the 2004 ALCS, which (do I really need to explain?) was the fateful series in which the Yankees lost to the Red Sox despite a 3-0 lead. Considered one of the greatest comebacks or choke-jobs (depending on your allegiances) in sporting history, the series allowed the Red Sox to go on to win their first World Series in 84 years. ...

Please, No: More Red Sox Stuff Apparently Buried Under New Yankees Stadium
Published 5/20/2008 at The Sporting Blog
... the story from a few weeks ago of the mason Gino Castignoli who buried a David Ortiz jersey in the fresh cement at the new Yanks ballpark. Because grown men inexplicably believe in curses, the concrete was busted open and the jersey removed. All of this was successful in one way: It reminded us of how incredibly stupid and overblown the Yanks-Sox rivalry is. I mean, this story was everywhere . Including here (but for mocking purposes only). And now, it s back. Keith Olbermann said on last night ...