The cursed ball

Last summer, I spent a week in Boston - and went to six Red Sox games. I toted with me from Tennessee a brand new baseball, all ready for signatures. And I managed to nab a few, which was very exciting to this fan-girl. I've had the Ball proudly displayed in my home since.

However, I've come to think it's cursed. Why? Because everyone who signed it is now gone:

• Bill Mueller - gone to the LA Dodgers
• Bronson Arroyo - dealt to the Cincinnati Reds
• Manny DelCarmen - sent down to Pawtucket
• Johnny Pesky - got hit by a line drive last week and got a broken leg
• Stewart O'Nan (co-author of Faithful) - traded to ESPN for Bill Simmons

Okay, so the last is still kicking around. But I'm beginning to wonder if Globe beat reporter Chris Snow was smart to not sign it!