What an interesting start to the season.  This time last year we were talking about Manny and his antics.  Now we have Beckett under the microscope with that throw at Abreau.  I still am not sure how I feel about that.  Everything happened so quickly.  I will side with my boy and say that it wasn't intentional.  Shouldn't have asked for time so late.  That's about it on that.  Good luck on that appeal.  We're all pullin' for ya.

Dice-K is hurt ("fatigued"), Lowrie is hurt.  Injuries to start the season off to add to the already long list we have seemed to accrue.  Does this worry me?  Nope.  I kind of expected something to go wrong with Dice-K after the WBC performance that he had.  I just wish that he was as spot-on for us as he was for his country.  Just my personal feelings.  I still think that we have an awesome bullpen.  Masterson pitched incredibly last night.  I've said it before and I'll say it again, he's good no matter where he's put.  Lester looked shaky the other day.  He looked shaky his first start as well.  Just getting the early season jitters worked out.  There is still plenty of baseball to be played.

Our bats are suffering again unable to wake up.  Our second best starter is at a .320 with Youk (.500) just above him.  Saying that our bats need to wake up is an understatement.  We're leaving runners stranded unable to make anything of the opportunities.  Still, very early in the season and we WILL wake up and get to work.  Just like we did last year. 

Wakefield vs. Anderson in about an hour.  I'm looking forward to this one.  Masterson found their weak spots last night and I'm sure Wake will do the same today.  I hope Beckett wins this appeal and doesn't have to miss a start.  I also hope Dice-K works out this "fatigue" and comes out stronger than ever.  We need him to.  Maybe some home brew will help our boys out.  Seemed to work for us last year, right? 

We may be 2-6 so far, but keep in mind that we've played mostly road games (1-4 on the road).  Keep the Faith.  That's the best we can offer them.  Stick by our boys of summer.  I know things will work out well in the end.  I believe this whole-heartedly.  I hope the rest of you are enjoying the season and keeping your fingers crossed.  There's still plenty of baseball to be played. 

GO SOX!!
RSM-RLF