It's October and the Sox are out of it. Isn't it too early to be saying "Maybe next year"?
With our star closer on the mound yesterday and a two run lead, the season still came undone
So what needs to be done to get the Red Sox back into the post season next year?
Papi had a horrible first half, then sort of rallied, but is his power gone? At one point he even said "write down that I stink."
Jason Bay is going to be a free agent. He already turned down big bucks to re-sign with the Sox and will be tempted by the Yankees. What's he worth?
Captain Jason Varitek was benched for the Angels series in favor of Victor Martinez (who showed his frustration by mangling a cooler in the dug out). Is "Tek" done here?
And despite giving up his first earned runs ever in a post season appearance, Jonathan Papelbon seemed mortal this year. He's signed for a couple more seasons but has been making noise about a raise and even joked about going to the Yankees. Does he deserve a huge raise?
You get to play Theo Epstein this morning.
