Let's be positive & assume the Sox will make the playoffs. Tito has some very interesting decisions to make on personnel for the first series which is a short 3 out of 5.
Mike Timlin. Paul Byrd. Tim Wakefield. Julio Lugo. J.D. Drew. Mark Kotsay. Kevin Cash. Sean Casey. Alex Cora. Mike Lowell. David Aardsma. Bartolo Colon.
Don't be surprised to see several of these names left off the playoff roster. Drew has not made it back for his back injury. Lowell was limping around the bases last night. Lugo is still on the DL. Health is definitely an issue with these 3.
The remainder of the squad will be molded around the first round opponent -- LA Angels or White Sox / Twins. Either Byrd or Wakefield could be the long man out of the pen, but not both. Cora may be in if Lowell is out. Kotsay may be in if Drew is out. And on it goes.
With a doubleheader today Francona will get a good look at everyone & start shaping his thoughts as the season winds down. It will be an interesting choice of 25 players.
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