Off-season for the Red Sox
For the first time since after the 2003 ALCS it has been hard to identify myself as a Red Sox fan. Every time I put on my Sox hat or shirts I have to get prepared for all of the “How ‘bout them Sox?” from every Yankee fan I see.
The organization has left a bad taste in many Sox fans mouths following the collapse. Just how the Francona situation was handled was a little unsettling. All of the information about Francona’s personal life was only released after Francona was let go. It was like the organization was kicking Francona while he was down and making excuses for why they had fired him after the whole situation was over.
With Epstein leaving for the Cubs the Red Sox have a lot of off season work to do. Most of the players from last season will be returning but the new management will need a little time to mesh with the old guard. The talent on this team has the potential to make a run at the AL East and the World Series. They just have to play like they have in the past (Carl Crawford) and everything will work out like it should. Like every off-season I can’t wait for the spring when Red Sox will take the field again.
red sox hat from: sportsblink.com
