Shots and the entire Boston Sports Media Watch community extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and former co-workers of ex-Globe sportswriting pioneer, Larry Whiteside at the age of 69. Cafardo’s letter nomination letter on Whiteside’s behalf gives some wonderful background into the man who blazed a path for many of today’s writers.

The ever-conscious and classy Red Sox will honor Whiteside with a moment of silence before tonight’s game.

Whiteside’s death (and his life) offers needed perspective to the Bonds storyline that will dominate the weekend.