I was commenting to a friend about that brawl just the other day (I think Nettles slammed his foot on Lee's shoulder, if I remember correctly). We had this discussion because my friend said one of the reasons he hates Derek Jeter is when Jeter was seen giggling with A-Rod during the same game that their teams had a brawl. I was saying that back in the 70s, the Red Sox and the Yankees really hated each other, and mentioned that fight as an example.
Yep, I think it was Nettles that made sure Lee would "pay" for all his insolence and venom he inflicted upon the Yanks. AND the non-stop taunting. Payback reeeeally was a bitch for him -- he was never the same after that shoulder injury, was he? LOL!
Hmmm, is your friend a Yankee fan? I also recall the sight of A-Rod and Jeter joking around during that brawl with Seattle. I must admit to having the same gut reaction at the time as Chad Curtis -- "We're at war man -- what are ya doin'?" But Jeter is a different type of warrior -- the guy gives us 101% out on the field, hits .300 with 100 runs every year and is a great human being. Bottom line.
BTW -- the last inning of the Series was sooooo wrong wasn't it? Especially after pulling off all those great wins and with but ONE MORE INNING TO GO AND MARIANO ON THE MOUND....(sniffle)