Wait till last year

Seems to be the theme surrounding Bostonians this time of year. So I didn’t update all season, kind of forgot about the blog, but a friend of mine started a basketball blog for the team he is coaching so it reminded me about this.

Sox didn’t do so well in the 2005 season, unable to defend their crown of World Series champs. They held a nice lead for most of the season in the AL East, only to give it up to the Yanks in the last couple weeks. But our beloved Redsox won the Wildcard again and squared off against the dominant Chicago Whitesox. Needless to say the Chisox swept the Bosox in 3 games. We didn’t even stand a chance, we played like shit.

So the off-season came and to the shock of Redsox Nation, our GM Theo Epstein resigned his position of General Manager and left the Redsox. Everyone was shocked, especially with reports earlier in that day that Epstein was ready to sign a 4 year deal. Their is still speculation now that Theo is pulling the strings behind the scene and may be offered another Job with the Redsox, so lets hope that happens.

In Epsteins absence, the sox were still able to make a few significant trades. The first was sending Hanily Ramirez, Anibel Sanchez and another minor leaguer to the Florida Marlins for Josh Beckett(2003 World Series MVP), Mike Lowell, and Guillermo Mota. The sox also traded bust Edgar Renteria to the Braves for 3rd base prospect Andy Marte. Other than those the trade fronts have been pretty quiet. Today on Bostondirtdogs.com, the Eagle-Tribune is reporting that the sox are interested in Cleveland outfielder Coco Crisp. Sox would send newly acquired Andy Marte and Guillermo Mota in exchange for Crisp. Oddly enough the thing holding up that deal is Indians ability to sign Nomar Garciaparra who would fill the gap in the outfield after the departure of Crisp.

Ben Cherrington and Jed Hoyer were named Co-Gm's of the Boston Redsox this week. Kind of came out of the blue to me, I haven’t heard of these guys, let's hope they can fill the gap left by Theo. Speaking of Theo. There are rumors going around that the Sox do want Theo to take an operations of baseball position with them.

The looks of Damon coming back to the Sox aren’t good, neither is Ramirez. Mike Myers signed with the Yankees. David Wells wants to be traded to the West Coast. Kevin Millar is probably not going to play for the Redsox. Doug Mirabelli was traded to the Padres for Mark Loretta which fills a gap at 2nd Base. We still really don't have a First baseman. Sox look like they have to do some major rebuilding before the season starts, can't wait to see what they pull off.

Reports are saying that Roger Clemens, if not retiring, is interested in 4 teams. Houston, Texas, Yankees, and yes folks, the BoSox. Redsox officials are very serious about obtaining Rocket who had a stellar season last year. I would love for Roger to come back to the Sox and finish out his career. It would be for one good story, and one hell of a career.

The last thing I am going to touch on today is the departure of Bill Mueller. Mueller, who wasn't offered arbitration by the sox, signed a deal with the LA Dodgers. Mueller was a true dirt dog who gave it his all and did anything for his team. Ill never forget that 9th inning two run homer he hit against the Yankees about 3 quarters through the season on that rainy day. I remember watching that whole game and how good of a game it was. Another Bosox/Yankees classic. With Mueller hitting that bomb off of the dominant Mariano Rivera was just something that was so awesome. I jumped off my seat and was yelling, one of the best games I have ever seen. Thanks Bill Mueller, you were a true dirt dog.

LET'S GO REDSOX!