Red Sox Top 10

Well it has been a while since I wrote about the Red Sox so here is my top ten list of things I look forward to most in the 2012 season (and possibly hope to happen (not necessarily in order of my anticipation)).

1)   How will Ortiz do, can he follow up his tremendous 2011 season or will he collapse once and for all?

2)   Lester’s return, he had a subpar year last season and has a fair amount to prove, what with the beer and chicken and all. I'm expecting 18 -20 wins.

3)   Salty’s first full season as the starting catcher, he has the reigns and it is his job to lead the team to victory, I’m guessing .260 average and around 20 HR. Oh, and he finally get’s the respect of the pitching staff.

4)   Crawford, last season was bad, I have a feeling this year will be pretty good.

5)   Of course, how could I forget the Bobby Valentine show?

6)   Ellsbury. That’s all I have to say there.

7)   Gonzalez should have a better year given that his shoulder is completely healed, I’m pegging him for .330-.340 avg. and 30-35 HR.

8)   Bailey, can he make us forget all about Pap (considering the loss in September it shouldn’t be too hard).

9)   New rivalries. Not only is it the Yankees and Rays, but now we hate the Orioles too.

      October 2012, expect the Sox to be there

Disclaimer: My estimates for statistics are based on no facts whatsoever and should not be taken with any serious consideration. But if I am at all close then I will say "See, I knew it all along."