The Future of the Boston Red Sox
The Sox just won the World Series. Do you think they could repeat it in 08, considering they haven't lost any key players?
| 69% (9) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 30% (4) | No |
13 voters have answered this question.
Supposing Coco Crisp is still with the Sox when the season starts, who do you think, between Ellsbury and Crisp, will get the starting job in center field?
| 84% (11) | J. Ellsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 15% (2) | Crisp |
13 voters have answered this question.
As of now, the Red Sox have 6 starting pitchers: Beckett, Matsuzaka, Schilling, Wakefield, Lester and Buchholz. Who do you think, between Lester and Buchholz, will become the #5 starter?
| 76% (10) | J. Lester | |
|---|---|---|
| 23% (3) | C. Buchholz |
13 voters have answered this question.
Dustin Pedroia, the AL Rookie of the Year, has been outstanding in 2007. Do you think he will repeat the success in 2008 or is he a one hit wonder?
| 76% (10) | He will repeat in 2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| 23% (3) | He is a one hit wonder |
13 voters have answered this question.
Josh Beckett, who obviously should've won the Cy Young in 2007, was awesome. However, his 1st year in Boston wasn't all that great as he posted a 5.01 ERA. Similarily, Dice-K's 1st year here wasn't great either. Do you think Matsuzaka can perform up to expectations in 2008?
| 61% (8) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 38% (5) | No |
13 voters have answered this question.
Good thing the Johan Santana deal is out of the way! Do you think it was a good idea to offer Ellsbury for Santana?
| 7% (1) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 92% (12) | No |
13 voters have answered this question.
J.D. Drew did not live up to expectations in his 1st year in Boston. Do you think he will improve in 2008?
| 69% (9) | Yes | |
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| 30% (4) | No |
13 voters have answered this question.
Manny Ramirez was still Manny in 2007. However, his number weren't as monsterous as before. Do you tink he can regain he monsterous numbers in 08?
| 53% (7) | Yes | |
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| 46% (6) | No |
13 voters have answered this question.
Julio Lugo was a big disappointment for the Sox in 2007. Do you think his batting will improve in 08?
| 53% (7) | Yes | |
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| 46% (6) | No |
13 voters have answered this question.
Mike Lowell's career has had some ups and downs. 2007 was one of the "ups." How do think he'll do in 2008?
| 0% (0) | Better than 2007 | |
|---|---|---|
| 30% (4) | Same as 2007 | |
| 46% (6) | Good, but worse than 2007 | |
| 15% (2) | Average (.280, 15HR) | |
| 0% (0) | Below average (.265, 10HR) | |
| 7% (1) | Horrible |
13 voters have answered this question.
Out of the players listed below, who are you're favourite players?
| 45% (5) | D. Ortiz | |
|---|---|---|
| 63% (7) | J. Ellsbury | |
| 27% (3) | C. Crisp | |
| 18% (2) | J.D. Drew | |
| 45% (5) | M. Ramirez | |
| 0% (0) | E. Hinske | |
| 36% (4) | K. Youkilis | |
| 45% (5) | D. Pedroia | |
| 54% (6) | M. Lowell | |
| 9% (1) | J. Lugo | |
| 9% (1) | A. Cora | |
| 54% (6) | J. Papelbon | |
| 36% (4) | J. Varitek | |
| 18% (2) | T. Wakefield | |
| 72% (8) | J. Beckett | |
| 36% (4) | C. Schilling | |
| 18% (2) | D. Matsuzaka | |
| 18% (2) | J. Lester | |
| 9% (1) | C. Buchholz | |
| 18% (2) | H. Okajima | |
| 0% (0) | M. Timlim | |
| 0% (0) | J. Lopez | |
| 0% (0) | M. Delcarman | |
| 0% (0) | E. Gagne |
11 voters have answered this question.
Where do the Sox need to improve the most?
| 8% (1) | Starting Rotation | |
|---|---|---|
| 41% (5) | Bullpen | |
| 8% (1) | Starting Lineup | |
| 25% (3) | Speed | |
| 16% (2) | Defense |
12 voters have answered this question.
