Earlier this morning I did something so shameful, so hurtful to another member of the human race that a blessing by the Pope of Popes wouldn’t be able to absolve the sin.

In a Twitter exchange with Redmonk’s James Governor, I mistakenly attached a degrading label to one of his top analysts, Michael Cote. I fully and personally apologize for the words I used and the intent behind those words. My choice of language was intended for another of Redmonk’s top analysts, Steve O’Grady.

So, please, Michael, accept my apology. I meant no ill will toward you when I called you — I shudder to repeat these words — a Red Sox fan.