The Boston Red Sox are 17 games over .500, hold the best record in the American League, and are 8-0 this season against their bitter rivals, who also happen to hold the next best record in the A.L.—the New York Yankees.
So, is there anything that could prevent them from their third championship of the decade?
Possibly. The ironic part is that it is the same trait that has lead them to where they are now.
That trait being depth.
I challenge you to come up with a deeper and more versatile team in baseball today than the Boston Red Sox.
Kotsay, Baldelli, Green, Lugo, and even Kottaras have all produced at high levels in whatever timeshare they may be involved in. Those first four, along with Youkilis, Ellsbury, and Lowrie (when he comes back) are all more than capable of playing multiple positions.
Beckett, Lester, Wakefield, Penny, Smoltz, Masterson, Matsuzaka, and Bucholz are all quality Major League starting pitchers.
The bullpen boasts names such as Papelbon, ...
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Unimpressive Relief
baseballmusings.com 7/1/2009 — Whereas the Dodgers bullpen could do no wrong on Monday night , the Red Sox bullpen could not get anything right on Tuesday night. One of my beefs with using relievers for just one innning (as Torre did Monday) is that eventually you run into somebody who can’t pitch. If someone pitched a ...
Lowrie back to Boston
boston.com 7/1/2009 — Quiet morning here at Camden Yards. The mood of the clubhouse didn't feel different from any other day game following a night game. At least on the outside, the Sox don't seem to be carrying around any residual effects from...
Red Sox Only Play for Two Outs
slanchreport.com 7/1/2009 — As bad as Fernando Martinez’ play was, it pales in comparison to the absolute collapse of the Red Sox last night, best exemplified by this clip from the 6th inning when the entire Red Sox infield leaves the field, despite their being only two outs. Despite what MASN’s Gary Thorne ...
Mike Lowell on the DL, Time to Panic?
sportsofboston.com 7/1/2009 — Mike Lowell went ahead with the Synvisc shot on Monday in order to help alleviate the pain in his hip, a leftover side effect from the surgery he had last October. Although the procedure went well, and doctors additionally removed 15 cc’s of fluid from the area, it’s still unclear ...
Potential Mike Lowell Replacements —
Bleacher Report - MLB 7/1/2009
The Boston Red Sox have been dealt a heavy blow by losing their third baseman and veteran leader Mike Lowell for at least 15 days. Who knows who will replace Lowell at third. Will Kevin Youkilis move across the diamond? Will the Red Sox make a ...
