Ups and downs of the week.

 AL Rookie of the Year – Dustin Pedroia. Great choice.

 AL Cy Young – Not Josh Beckett. He’s the class of the field, sportswriters be damned.

 Thanksgiving Break – Got most of next week off.

  Thanksgiving Break – Got most of next week off and I need to spend it writing a huge paper.

  Friends in the right places – Good to have.

  Celtics – Undefeated through the first 8 games.