I have a feeling you do not need this, but here it is, just in case.
Tag: red sox
After reading far too many Red Sox-related prognostications, I guess it is time to make my Red Sox predictions. Here is what I think will happen with the Red Sox in 2013:
* 90+ wins
* 2nd or 3rd in the A.L. East
* One of the 2 A.L. Wildcards
I know that is extremely optimistic, but, as a Red Sox fan, I think it is possible[^fn1]. Also, some other A.L. East predictions:
* The Rays will win the division
* The Yankees will be worse than normal, but will not finish last in the division
* The Blue Jays will once again prove that “winning the offseason” does not translate into winning the regular season
With that said, I am ready for some baseball.
[^fn1]: I guess we will see how much the “toxic clubhouse” really impacts things.
If the team ends up integrating a lot of young talent, as predicted, then I will be really happy.
Was there really a question about this?
I really want to watch Jackie Bradley at the major league level, but it does not make sense to bring him up and have him lose a year under his Red Sox contract. Give him 20 days in the minors and then bring him up.
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Hardball Talk’s 2013 Red Sox Preview
This preview falls into the “they spent too much money for the players they got this offseason” camp. That is a pretty common refrain in a lot of Sox previews. I still am not convinced it is right.
No real surprises here for the Red Sox: Bradley, Iglesias, and Webster. I hope they all have big years[^fn1].
[^fn1]: Obviously.
I hope that taking a little extra time off before the season means that he gets to play most of the season.
My guess is that he has some company.
It has been a tough ride for a kid with such a promising future. I hope he gets to do something that makes him happy, baseball related or not.
I wish him the best and hope he makes a full recovery. That said, I am glad he’s not on the Red Sox anymore.
Like Daniel Poarch, I cannot wait.
In case you’re obsessed like me and want to follow along.
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Dustin Pedroia Now on Twitter
I hope [Over the Monster](http://www.overthemonster.com/2013/2/19/4003686/boston-red-sox-dustin-pedroia-on-twitter-life-now-officially-worth-living) is right and that it is really him. This tweet has my hopes up:
> Goodnight I’m on the twitter if u ain’t hustlin ur getting hustled . My teammates will show me tomm how to use this thing . Out
Fingers crossed.
This whole thing made me realize how people who are fans of other teams probably feel about Curt Schilling.
I will believe it when I see it.
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Truck Day in Boston
The Red Sox truck is on the way to Fort Myers today. Spring training is just around the corner.
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The Red Sox Have to Draft This Guy
Great find by the guys at *Joy of Sox.*
> As long as Napoli’s hip holds up and the Red Sox commit themselves to a full season of Jacoby Ellsbury – no sure thing if they falter early – they should score some runs. And yet for the many positives – Dustin Pedroia is a rock, Ortiz a bopper, – there are still the matters of Gomes and the Green Monster, Will Middlebrooks and the frightening walk rate, and ownership and a mistrustful clubhouse.
This is not my favorite 2013 preview.
I am really looking forward to reading this. It’s available at [Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008LQ20YY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B008LQ20YY&linkCode=as2&tag=johkiv-20) and [iBooks](http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=r*bqlTuiXSo&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=https%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fbook%252Ffrancona%252Fid567129289%253Fmt%253D11%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30)[^f1057].
[^f1057]: Affiliate Link (as are all links in this post.)