Feature: New Englander In Exile

A New Englander In Exile is an ongoing feature by lowposts.com writer Ethan Booker on his experiences and adventures as a Sox/Celts/Pats/B’s fan in the Land of the Lakers and Dodgers.

Ethan Booker was born and raised in the beautiful State of Maine, went to school in Virginia and spent a couple years in Philly before finally settling on the West Coast. Known to many on the Left Coast simply as “Boston” (though he never lived there and really can’t stand cityfolk), in this feature Ethan details the ongoing triumphs and travesties of his favorite teams from a far away land full of broken dreams and plastic boobs.

Though he hopes to someday return to his Motherland, he is a Los Angeleno for the foreseeable future; and a Boston fan for life.

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• So... How 'Bout Those Patriots?

  Trying to forget six in a row by looking ahead to football season.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Aug 10, 2009

• John Smoltz Ain't Dead Yet!

  Hey Theo! Put Smoltz in the 'pen and put a kid on the mound..

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Aug 07, 2009

• Dear J.D.

  An open letter to Boston Red Sox right fielder J.D. Drew.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Jul 21, 2009

• The Importance of Being Wakefield

  The most important cog in the 2009 Sox Machine turns 43 in August.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Jul 13, 2009

• On Jonathan Papelbon and The Life of a Closer

  Why the Red Sox closer may be on his last legs.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Jun 29, 2009

• Sox vs. Yanks Should Be On Every Day

  When did ESPN stop caring about ratings?

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Jun 10, 2009

• To DH Or Not To DH

  Why the Designated Hitter rule isn't the worst thing in the world.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Jun 02, 2009

• Red Sox Quarter-Season Barometer

  How are the Sox looking at the midway's midway point?

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on May 21, 2009

• Sometimes Being A Sore Loser's Okay

  The Celtics' 2009 season is over, but it's far from forgotten.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on May 18, 2009

• Boston Fans, Embrace The Hate

  Why the Boston sports fan's evolution from loveable loser to unlikeable victor isn't necessarily a bad thing.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on May 13, 2009

• Why David Ortiz Should Bat Seventh

  One of the greatest power hitters Boston's ever seen is wasting away batting third.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on May 07, 2009

• From 1976 to 2009

  Chicago and Boston are going to crank it up if they want to participate in The Greatest Game Ever Played.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Apr 30, 2009

• Time To Hang Up The Typewriter, Bob and Dan

  Bob Ryan and Dan Shaughnessy are Macy's Day baloons of their former selves.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Apr 22, 2009

• Why The Boston Celtics Will Repeat

  Seven reasonable reasons, from Garnett's fully-healed knee to Rajon's acts of unspeakable brilliance.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Apr 13, 2009

• Why The Boston Celtics Won't Repeat

  Eight reasonable reasons, from Garnett's knee to D-Wade's acts of unspeakable brilliance.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Apr 10, 2009

• Six Players The Celtics Will Not Miss In The Playoffs

  They played big against Boston, which fortunately won't happen in the postseason because their teams stink.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Mar 31, 2009

• Crowning The Next John Valentin

  Searching through boyhood memories to pick a favorite player on the 2009 Red Sox.

  Opinion by Ethan Booker — on Mar 26, 2009