Question and Answere with the sox

 
With MLB Spring Training in full swing and opening day right around the corner, I think that the Red Sox have there work cut out for them this season.  Some people have given me questions, so I will provide the answers.  1)Which players are primed for breakout seasons in 2008? It could be anybody.  JD Drew should have a GREAT year, but it could be anyone. 2)Are Clay Buchholz and Jacoby Ellsbury ready to contribute full-time? Both of these fine young men are ready to be fully commited, and are great players.  Clay has great fielding and pitching abilities, and Jacoby is a fast addition to the team with good fielding skills and hitting ability.  I feel that they are ready to take on a full year in the majors. 3) Why will this team win the AL East instead of New York or Toronto? Well, this is tough.  Both teams are good, but they do not have the best teams this year.  They have older players and not to many younger players compared to the Sox.   ... [link]

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