JTrainDavis
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Well, we're getting ready to play ball, and the Sox are looking to be in decent shape for the '08 campaign.
The biggest question on the mound is Curt's shoulder, and it will continue to be an issue throughout the season, i'm afraid. But with Beckett, Matsuzaka, Lester, Buchholz, and Wakefield, the Olde Towners would sport a solid rotation without Curt. I figure Daisuke to have a much better year, i think he worked over the winter to be more forthcoming to hitters, rather than try to nip corners to avoid contact. He has good outs by contact stuff, and can ring up the K's as well. There is a good reason Jon Lester was a centerpiece in the Johan Santana talks, and he'll prove it this season.
No major additions, but Sean Casey is a solid ballplayer, an underrated hitter, and will provide a good bat off the bench, or for when Youkilis spells Lowell at 3B. He also provides a veteran presence, as well as injury insurance at the corners.
The bullpen looks solid, and will (i'm thinking) be bolstered when Coco Crisp gets moved. Coco says he doesn't want to be a reserve. An unhappy Coco would be bad for the clubhouse, but also, an experienced OF on the bench would be important, seeing the injury history of Drew, and, only recently, Manny.
My foolproof, guaranteed preseason prediction, is 97-65, AL East Champs
The biggest question on the mound is Curt's shoulder, and it will continue to be an issue throughout the season, i'm afraid. But with Beckett, Matsuzaka, Lester, Buchholz, and Wakefield, the Olde Towners would sport a solid rotation without Curt. I figure Daisuke to have a much better year, i think he worked over the winter to be more forthcoming to hitters, rather than try to nip corners to avoid contact. He has good outs by contact stuff, and can ring up the K's as well. There is a good reason Jon Lester was a centerpiece in the Johan Santana talks, and he'll prove it this season.
No major additions, but Sean Casey is a solid ballplayer, an underrated hitter, and will provide a good bat off the bench, or for when Youkilis spells Lowell at 3B. He also provides a veteran presence, as well as injury insurance at the corners.
The bullpen looks solid, and will (i'm thinking) be bolstered when Coco Crisp gets moved. Coco says he doesn't want to be a reserve. An unhappy Coco would be bad for the clubhouse, but also, an experienced OF on the bench would be important, seeing the injury history of Drew, and, only recently, Manny.
My foolproof, guaranteed preseason prediction, is 97-65, AL East Champs
