So, Red Sox fans...what do ya think of this team?

[NRaleighLiberal]

They get Ells and Crawford back - whoops- Ortiz on the DL.
Pedroia is back soon, eventually Ortiz - can they FINALLY get their expected batting order together?

Pitching...yikes! Beckett, Lester - do I dare mention Dice K? the pen has been quite amazing...but what's wrong with the starters - why all the first inning runs? Why do they fall apart with a bad call, muffed play, etc?

This is one of the most bizarre sox teams in recent memory...yet somehow they can sneak into the playoffs....

[bluedigger]

1. Yup, all of that.

I blame it all on fucking Liverpool.

[ife62995se]

7. me too.

[DrewFlorida]

2. Founding member of Red Sox Nation.

I'm a founding member of Red Sox Nation and a life long fan since 1965.
I think this team lacks chemistry and commitment to each other, I blame the drama queen coach Valentine for his in ability to manage personalities. His style may work well in Japan or with a young team, but it has not translated to this veteran team. I was sorry to see Francona go and I think it was a terrible decision to hire Valentine.

[NRaleighLiberal]

3. can't disagree with that. and agree with your assessment.

My first experience with the Sox was watching them on TV with my grandfather in 1967 - John Wyatt was pitching.

[DrewFlorida]

4. Cool.

1967 was a special year. To have that experience as a kid is what bonds you to a team for the rest of your life. I jokingly blame Carl Yazstremski, for my inability to become a pro baseball player, due to the fact I used to emulate his batting stance. LMAO. Later my kids copied Dewy Evans foot turned backwards stance.

Baseball is a great historically important game, that bridges generations together.

[NRaleighLiberal]

5. well, last two games showed a reversion to the 2012 Red Sox Coma....

The record does not lie - this is a .500 team (though the talent and payroll is far in excess). So many things out of synch...

[DrewFlorida]

6. I can't believe they gave up 15 runs today, LOL.

The starting pitching is bad!

[freefallinrefugee]

8. they just don't play well

the injuries have not helped but they are just bad, apparently crawford will be getting tommy john on tuesday according to the broadcasters on espn during tonights loss to the yankees

[Aquavit]

9. An addition the Sox should have made...

You know who could have really solidified the Sox and gotten them back into the playoff hunt?

Joe Mauer.

I would have happily welcomed both Beckett and Lester to Minnesota in exchange for #7.

[NRaleighLiberal]

10. Sox are now in deep doo doo for awhile - oh well...time for patience (and Pats!)

[Aquavit]

11. and soccer!

Bayern are sure on the right track this fall!

[ashleywilliam]

12. fan

i am big fan of Red Sox i enjoyed watching red sox to play.

[krik65]

13. Krik Edward

Good Information Glad To See

[NRaleighLiberal]

14. I posted this last year at this time. What a difference a year makes!

So, Sox fans, what do you think? Getting Valentine out of there? Loading the team up with character guys? unloading Crawford, Beckett and Gonzo?

This team (2013) is fun to watch!

[NRaleighLiberal]

15. 60-40. wow. what a difference a year makes!

Napoli bomb just took out the Yanks. Wow!