do you think the red sox rock?
452488
YEA, Sox fan for life
1179187
Hitting has been a surprising plus for the Sox.  Euk and Loretta have been excellent and Lowell has been a very pleasent surprise.  Trot has hit well all year and Jason is starting to come around.  It looks like Crisp is starting to hit again (it is almost like he was in spring training for the past few weeks after his injury).  And I will take .250 out of my #9 hitter everyday (especially when he continueally flashes the leather).  Manny and Papi have not been consistant, but they have been getting the job done....they will be fine when it is all said and done.\n\nD-fence has been awesome.  I have never seen defence like this in Boston.  It is a pure joy to watch.\n\nThe bullpen is coming along.  It was good to see Timlin pitch well last night after the injury.  Papelbon is a stud and the young guys are starting to get it done in middle relief.\n\nI think the biggest question mark is the rotation.  I think the top three are ok with Schilling, Wake and Beckett (although I would like to see Beckett step up and be a stud #2) and I think one of the young guys will fill in admirably at #5 which leaves us with Clement??????\n\nIf we could trade for a solid/experienced # 3/4 who could give us innings we would be all set.
486902
They're the champions until someone else takes them out.  They've got the best pitching staff in baseball, great hitting and fielding, plus they play smart baseball.  You don't see the White Sox pitchers throwing the ball into the 3rd base stands like the team on the North side.
636477
Yes. Their pitching is superb, their hitting is excellent (Chris Shelton...) And their defense is good. Watch them at the end of the season as they make a run at the AL Central.
684522
Anything is possible. They have a shot. Another team to look out for is the White Sox, last years World Series champions (It's like hell as a Cubs fan plus White Sox fans are super annoying without winning the World Series. I have to route for my home town, none the less). They average as a team batting .300 . That has to account for something. The Tigers are up now, but I predict the Sox getting their record back up. The funny thing is that the White Sox always lose to the worse teams (Cubs, D-Rays, Blue Jays).
521382
The Yankees do have a great lineup...\n\nBut man!  Take a look at ther pitching staff!\nTalk about a bunch of dinosaurs!\nSome of them are older than Yoda!\n\nThe Bo-Sox are a more complete team and should take the pennant.  No guarantees, tough.\nLet's face it.  These are the Majors...
647789
As a Tiger Fan For Life, I'd like to hope that they are for real.\n\nI think Leyland is the key to the success of this team. Last year Trammell was manager, and for some reason, he just couldn't motivate his players.\n\nWith Ilitch, it's not that he hasn't spent money (he has); but he has spent it unwisely. Also, Mike Ilitch is more concerned with his other team (deadwings), and has no time to care about The Tigers.\n\nI've said this one hundred times, I would be very happy if the Tigers finished with 81 wins (seeing as how they haven't finished at .500 in 12 years).\n\nDo they have a chance for the wild card or even the division title this year? We'll see. Our next 10 games will be a good sign (4 against KC, 4 against the evil yankees, and 3 against the equally evil red sox).\n\nIf we can win 7 out of those 10, while the white lose 2 of 3 to Oakland...we may have a chance.\n\nWhatever happens, I am enjoying this while it lasts.
584238
Getting a little ahead of yourself, aren't you?  It's only May!  LOL\n\nThat being said, may I add...\n\nGod willing, Boston will not only defeat the Evil Empire, but they'll send them back to the Bronx in shame.  \n\nGO SOX GO!
1072837
In the early season the Red Sox were well ahead of the Yankees (as they always are then) with many rally wins and good performance. But of course as a long-term fan I knew they would collapse come June and of course the did losing something like 5 straight and 12 out of 15 I think it was or somewhere around there. The Yankees were up about 2 games in the AL East for a long time but now that interleague play has started the Red Sox are looking really good for this time if year. They beat the Nationals something like 11-2 last night and have won 2 out of 3 games against the Nationals in a 3 game series in Boston with the final game coming tonight on NESN and WEEI. The Yankees went 1 for 3 in their series against the Nationals so by comparison of the series' the Red Sox are looking better right now. I also think they're ahead in the standings by at least a game maybe 2. I haven't checked it since I got home from school.
16296
GO RED SOX!!!! The spankees SSSSSUUUUUCCCCCCCCKKKKKKK
568949
I believe they have a very good chance. They were dominating the first part of the season with some excellent pitching and offense and defense. And don't worry, everybody has a slump, they bounce right back and get into the flow of things. So, yes, I believe they will make it int othe playoffs.
597644
I say if it helps the sox kick ass again let him puff puff away. GO SOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
477676
I'm a die hard sox fan, i'm from boston, but after years of being disappointed, and when they're losing 9-2 in the 5th inning, I have to say that before they win, you will be struck by lightning, bit by three sharks, and have your home reposesed before they make any miracle comeback.  Good Luck
1167224
I am a Tiger Fan For Life...and I simply enjoying this.\n\nI know The White Sox are the better team, and I know they will win the Central.\n\nConsidering where they have been the last 12 years---this is truly amazing...and it is fun to be a Tiger fan again.\n\nThe best I hope for this year is 2nd place, maybe the wild card.\n\nI'd love to see The White Sox & The Tigers play for The ALCS.\n\nBut I aint cocky or arrogant. I am simply enjoying it while it lasts.
205393
They will go as far as their pitching will take them. If everyone stays healthy, I would have to say they are a favorite, yet again. There's little doubt that they will make the playoffs, so the main question is, will the team be healthy when the postseason rolls around? I think they have a good shot.
434976
I do! I like Bobby Cox.  I think he has to be one of the greatest managers in MLB.  Not to mention two of MLB greatest player's...Chipper and Andruw!  Go Braves!
502996
Not this year!! But seriously, don't give up on them - look at what the Red Sox finally accomplished.