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Happy Apocalypse Day, everyone! While you’re waiting for your oh so inevitable demise, here’s some links. These will help you come to grips with the end. Trust me.
- Let’s face it – Boston’s bats were pretty quiet last year. A “down year” by Dustin Pedroia was better than 80% of the team. However, actions have been taken to correct the offensive offense. (Red Sox Offense Looks To Shed Dead Weight)
- While ’tis the season to be thankful for the gifts he’s given our team, Ben Cherington still has work to be done. Don’t know if he gets paid extra for working Christmas, though. (Ben Cherington still has some work left)
- Jayson Stark ranks his winners and losers of the offseason so far, and the real question is: If you’re in the winners column, is there a prize? Like a puppy or a Segway? (Baseball’s five most and five least improved teams)
- Ryan Dempster got introduced, and he’s excited for the challenge of the American League. You hear that, National League? The AL presents a challenge! Come at us, bro! (Dempster excited for new challenge in AL)
- Joel Hanrahan, Boston set-up man? Despite the awesome last name, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ closer looks to be a bit of a gamble. Still, that last name…just so good. (Red Sox eyeing Joel Hanrahan)
- The Red Sox signed some new guys! To the front office. And “hired” is a better word. But yeah. New people. Woo! (Red sox make series of front-office appointments)
- There goes another starting pitcher off the market. But don’t worry – he was a Scott Boras client, which means the Sox would’ve been paying an arm & a leg per year. (Cubs sign Edwin Jackson to 4-year, $52 million deal)
- It’s almost like writing a haiku, just with two less lines… (All 30 MLB Teams’ Offseasons [So Far] Summarized in 5 Words or Less)
Sorry, everyone. These songs had to be linked. You knew it was coming.