In 2010 the Red Sox started the season with an 11-12 record in April. Big Papi wasn't hitting. Beckett & Lester got off to slow starts. What's different this year?
I think the difference is the talent within the 2011 roster. There are half-dozen guys in the line-up hitting under .200 which logic tells you will not continue. The starting rotation is getting into their 3rd & 4th starts of the season & results are getting much more consistent.
Even though I've been pretty critical of the Sox in the early going, I see the future looking brighter. They won their last 2 series at home. And they split with Oakland. The key going forward is to win each series. We have the talent to do it.
Whoever plans out the big picture of Spring Training, however, out to be fired. This is the 2nd year in a row that the team breaks camp in Fort Myers & is not ready to play on Opening Day. Historically, the Sox start fast in April & May. This is 2 years in a row where there is a lethargic beginning to the season. Let's get that fixed for 2012.
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Boston used to come out of the gate hot and fade. They seemed to always get caught run out of gas. Seems management wanted to fix that problem and not wear guy out so early. I think they over shot the target. Boy have they come out completely unprepared the last 2 years.
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