When I think of this series, I can only hear ESPN's Chris Berman yelling, "Rumbling, stumbling, bumbling, they could go all the way!" And to think he was referring to a football game.

Boston has improved its defense at a few positions since the All Star break. Yet in the first two games of the World Series the team has committed eight errors. Jim Caple of ESPN.com writes about the comedy of errors.

I don't find it funny. It's strange that the Sox would make such mistakes now. What's stranger? Each time the Sox have committed four errors in a game, they somehow manage a "W."

You almost expect certain players to make mistakes. The Sox can ill afford to make more, especially in St. Louis.

The combination of groundball-pitcher Derek Lowe and David Ortiz playing first base could be downright scary. Without a DH in National League parks, the Sox have little choice. With his bat, Ortiz more than makes up for his less-than-stellar defense, however.

Are the eight errors a premonition or righting the wrongs of the past - proving once and for all, if not a dynasty this is a team of destiny. Hmm, if so, bring on the errors.

People are creating theories suggesting that this is the year. One states if you add the players' numbers on the 40-man roster (including coaches) and then subtract No. 5 you will come up with the number 1918 - the last time the Red Sox one the World Series. I have tried and I only come up with 1841 before I subtract five.

Let us not forget that the first time Boston won the series was in 1904 - 100 years ago. It is also the 100th World Series. Coincidence?

Another: It has been 86 years since the Red Sox last won the World Series. 1986 was the last time they appeared in a World Series. My lucky daughter weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces - another 86, spooky isn't it.

Numerology aside, this team is special. They are not only winning for themselves, but for fans and the teams of 1946, '49, '75, '78, '86, 2003. Heck, they are winning for all of the teams that have played on the grasses of Fenway since 1918. Talk about pressure.

How do they do it?

The New York Post's Kevin Kernan says the Sox "are the mentally toughest team in the majors. Bad weather, errors, Manny Ramirez' defense, sutured ankles, blood on the tracks, Curt Schilling's filibusters, Pedro's Mango Tree, the Boston media, Johnny Damon's hair, down 3-0 in the ALCS with three outs to go; nothing, simply nothing, bothers them."

Todd Jones of the Columbus Distpatch quotes Johnny Damon as saying "We try to eliminate the thinking and try to let our natural abilities take over. We don’t think. If we use our brains, we’re only hurting the team."

I love this team.

I think we have seen the last of Curt Schilling this year. ESPN reports the medical procedure may be too damaging a third time around. Schilling has done everything that one could ask of him at the expense of his health. I salute his efforts. As promised, he has brought a World Series to Boston. What more can one do? The man can barely walk yet was able to muster enough courage and brawn to pitch six strong innings. Stellar. The New York Times' writes that Schilling may become another gimpy legend if he is to pitch Game 6.

Yes there have been a number of stories about Schilling, and rightly so, but I have two words for you: Bell-horn. What has gotten into Mark Bellhorn? Did he solicit advise from Todd Walker? This guy has had three home runs in three games. Another big hit Sunday makes him the series' MVP favorite. I'm not kidding. The New York Times' Jack Curry says Bellhorn is turning fans' jeers to cheers.

SportIllustrated suggests the Cards happy to be heading home, where they are 6-0 during the postseason. Pretty impressive. However STLtoday.com says the Cards may be 2 far back. At least the site is having some fun. It also offers trivia tests about the the 1946 and 1967 World Series. I have to work on my Cardinals' history. While I got most if not all the Red Sox questions correct, I didn't fare so well with St. Louis' history.

Speaking of history. The Red Sox also won the first two games of the World Series in 1986 against the New York Mets. So with that memory lingering, MSNBC.com says Red Sox fans not getting cocky, yet. I'm not sure Boston fans know how to be cocky.

Reader comments: What theories and/or coincidences have you heard suggesting either the success or demise of the Boston Red Sox?

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