I have tried to read, listen to and watch as much about the Red Sox this Spring as I possibly can.  It is very interesting to hear the updates but it is making me jones for the Regular Season, that much more.  I'm going crazy waiting for Opening Day.

First, is anyone else concerned that Mike Cameron is our 37 year old Centerfielder.  He stated earlier this Spring that he has been fortunate to not have leg problems but then he pulled his hamstring.  I'm not a professional athelete, not even close, but that is a hard injury to heal and one that is very easy to reinjure.  His glove has been dipped in gold, in the past, but is he really our best option in the vast expanse of Fenway's centerfield?  Can we expect him to play everyday or even 100 games.  I think no, and I have a suggestion.  I'm a huge Josh Reddick fan.  He has a pure lefty swing at the plate, ever improving power and can flat-out fly.  He has been a proven performer all Spring and seems primed to have a great year.  I don't see why we don't allow Cameron to have a lesser role or release him and allow Reddick the chance to shine. I truly believe he has special talent and is going to be an on-base machine.  He might not hit for much power but I see him hitting .300 every season for a long time. 

Second, I'm loving everything I've seen from Jeremy Hermida.  Every at-bat I've seen he has put a great swing on the ball. He has tremendous balance at the plate and freakish plate coverage.  He slashes line drives all over the field and I'm impressed by his simple approach at the plate.  He needs to play.  I'm a huge J.D. Drew fan, and I think he has been underrated during his time in Boston and it's a shame, so I'm not proclaiming Hermida should replace Drew, I just want to see him get as many at-bats as possible.  I think Drew is at his best playing all out for about 120 games a year.  Make 30 or so of those games at DH and you have 72 games in RF for Hermida.  Then give him another 30 or so games in the other outfield spots and you can 100 plus games and 400 plus at-bats for him.  I think with 400 at-bats we can reasonably expect 15-20 homeruns, 70-80 RBIs and a .280-.300 average. 

Third, I'm very concerned by the lack of results from David Ortiz this Spring.  Normally I don't care about Spring Training stats but coming off such an up and down season Big Papi needs to see some good results to build-up his confidence.  He needs to drive the ball and drive-in some runs. He needs to pick it up or we might need to consider a new DH.  I believe he can turn it around and I have Faith in him, but I'd like to see something before the games count.  David Ortiz will have a good year this season but he needs to more consistent than last year.

In closing I'd like to send out heartfelft prayers to Ryan Westmoreland and his family.  They are going through a scarey time right now and need everyone's support and prayers.  Ryan you are in my thoughts and prayers.  Also, I'd like to send out prayers to Jason Varitek's father.  I hope you both get through these hard times and regain your health.