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Originally Posted by thephuse
I dont understand the Renteria deal... Renteria had a pretty bad yr.. but he's still a premier SS... Marte's still just a prospect. And now they have Cora playin SS... eh?
At least the Red Sox made some bonehead moves to even the playing field a little.. Although trading away Manny would have been the ultimate bonehead move... Ortiz wouldnt be half as good w/o Manny... I thought the Red Sox had their team set, with improved pitching and the same offense... but now they have no SS, and replaced his bad with Loretta's.. maybe now they'll win w/ pitching.. Beckett IS very good.. altho clement, arroyo, wade miller and wakefield are just avg...
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The Sox starting nine is still as good as last year:
1. Damon (he will re-sign)
2. Loretta
3. Manny
4. Papi
5. Tek
6. Nixon
7. Lowell
8. Youklis
9. TBD SS (possibly Alex Gonzalez)
Starting rotation:
Beckett
Schilling
Clement
Wake
Miller/Arroyo/Papelbon/Lester
The Sox are doing very well this offseason. They got some bullpen help in Mota, they improved defensively, which Renteria was a huge liability, and they got a number one starter in Beckett. Plus, there's no way the Sox are done making moves.
Also, from what I've read, Marte will be in the majors and making an impact this year.
