The Red Sox will get their act together this year.

[virgogal]

New G.M.,new Mgr.

Last September was a disaster.

Fingers crossed here.

[sharp_stick]

1. With Bobby V.

at the very least they should be entertaining.

[virgogal]

2. Ooooh,my first reply on DU3.

From all I hear I guess Bobby is quite a character and Tito is taking his spot on ESPN.

What a year.

[NRaleighLiberal]

3. Anything is going to be better than the mess that was last year's team!

We were actually at the next to last game (which they barely won)....glad we didn't stay for the final disaster.

Interested in the wheeling and dealing that will go on, as I focus on the Pats and Bruins - also looking forward to the Celtics just a little bit (watching all from afar here in NC!)

[flvegan]

4. I agree, but sadly it's without Papelbon.

My favorite Sox since my boyhood hero Yaz.

Sigh.

[mikeargo]

5. Should be interesting...

Today's Boston Globe says Valentine is looking at making Bard a starter, which means they need to get a closer. Looking at Ryan Madson, who was with the Phillies last year and Andrew Bailey of Oakland. The latter may cost them some prospects, but they don't have many to spare.

[pinto]

6. Sure hope so. September was a disaster, as you said. And a pretty blunt heads up.

[NRaleighLiberal]

7. I was at the next to last game in Baltimore (Lavarnway's two homers, Ellsbury's) -

and thankfully not the last night disaster. My view is that the team looked off all season long.

We shall see what happens - wish they'd make a few deals.....wish they'd sign Ells! Heard they want to make Bard a starter......and no Paps......one thing for sure, they will be entertaining!

[center rising]

8. Bobby V is going to be a disaster

[NRaleighLiberal]

9. I can't predict what the impact will be, but it will certainly be interesting to watch....

of course, hoping it is a positive impact - but...we shall see!

[Bully Taw]

10. Valentine

A manager that is bigger than the team in a huge media market...what could go wrong? Valentine should be fine, it's the field talent that is the question mark. losing the closer, possibly the set up man if Bard becomes a starter. Melancon may be an answer, but is another question mark. A 37 yr old DH that will be complaining about his contract in June is another. right field? Beckett's head, Buchholz health, and a very pedestrian shortstop? Youkillis, less so, but he's been hurt too. Catching? does Salty or Shoppach make anyone sleep well? Crawford? I expect a bounce back year from him. Could be worse. Could be a Yankees fan.

[chelsea0011]

11. With the addition of Andrew Bailey the Sox have assembled quite

a strong bullpen with either Aceves or Bard remaining in the pen while one tries to start. Fill out the back end of the rotation and their pitching should be fine

[virgogal]

12. Talk about weird-----I was just this minute reading about that and then checked my posts.

Hope springs eternal---------- !

[NRaleighLiberal]

13. Hated to see Reddick go...time to add a good bat for right field!

As always, it will be an entertaining team....can't wait (esp since the Celtics are not at their best this year - too old!)

[Old Troop]

14. Fingers crossed here too

However, my 5yo grandson put it all in perspective after his first Red Sox game: "They had really good lemonade!"

[virgogal]

15. Those grandkids do keep us young,don't they? I'll have to try the lemonade.

[Giantsfootball10]

16. I so hope. I want to get the Bad Taste out of my mouth from last year

Go Red Sox and Marlins. The marlins are my NL Team.

[virgogal]

17. It was an incredible collapse. 2012 has GOT to be better.

I haven't had a National League team since the Braves left Boston.

We Irish know how to hold onto a grudge.

Happy St. Pat's Day.

[BTennyson]

18. Bobby Jenks?

Looks like Bobby V. Really has a handle on his players.

[virgogal]

19. I think Massarotti nailed it here.

http://articles.boston.com/2012-03-26/sports/31241194_1_boston-bullpen-red-sox-josh-beckett

That said,I can't wait for the season to start.

[ashleywilliam]

20. positive impact

we r hoping it is a positive impact.

[virgogal]

21. God, was I wrong. I had forgotten about this

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thread.

I was so hopeful.

Oh well !!!!!!