In two days we've seen a total of 27 runs and 29 hits.. by just one team. What do we attribute this to? The Red Sox have finally found the perfect offensive line up? Yes, just about as perfect as Alicia Sacramone's beam and floor routine last night. The Rangers' horrible pitching? I'm sure it deserves some credit. Hitter friendly Fenway Park? We all know what the Sox are capable of at their home field.
To be entirely honest, I'm not sure what to classify this as. I love that we're getting solid offensive effort from a majority of the line up. Obviously there are exceptions, but overall, the bats have been impressive. In a perfect world, the Red Sox continue to put up 8+ runs a game, the Rays start playing like the beloved Devil Rays of old, and the Yankees continue to lose two of every three games while losing at least one player to the DL in every win.
Unfortunately, I cannot count on my perfect world to happen. Instead, we are left to hope that Daisuke can continue to win games while walking a small village's worth of people each game. Also, will Beckett ever get some run support? Given, it seems like he's giving up a home run a game (hyperbole please), but the Sox need to support the guy!
Anyone else kind of nervous about Paul Byrd? I mean, the guy does have a 2.00 ERA over the past 4 starts, but he's an admitted steroid user and porn addict. Classy individual all around. I'm assuming his starts cannot hurt the team anymore than a Clay Buchholz start would, but my gut is telling me to be wary.
Speaking of nervous, please look for a rant on the bullpen coming to a blog near you soon.
So much future to look forward to in the next month and a half.
Keywords: Alicia Sacramone, Boston Red Sox, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Josh Beckett, Paul Byrd
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