JASON VARITEK

THE "IDIOTS" REVERSE THE CURSE

July 29, 2004 ...  No game scheduled ... Jason Varitek was one of eight players, including five Red Sox, disciplined by Major League Baseball for their roles in the latest violent installment of the ancient rivalry. Rodriguez also took a four-game and $2,000 hit, while Gabe Kapler, Trot Nixon, and Yankees pitcher Tanyon Sturtze each were suspended for three games and fined $1,000. Boston's Curt Schilling and David Ortiz and New York center fielder Kenny Lofton were each fined $500.

Kevin Millar spent his night off cheering on his former team in the independent Northern League, the Saint Paul Saints. Keith Foulke joined him.