This is a big homestand for the Sox.
No, not because any one homestand in April or Mar is
essential to the final standings. But, this is really their first look at the
team as it’s supposed to look. Maybe over the next few games, everyone can get
a feel for where they’ll be, and how it will all go. No more wondering where
you’ll be playing, or where you’ll be batting. It’s time for a regular team to
start to emerge.
Even beyond the touchy feely aspects to it, the fact that
the whole team is there is pretty significant. Sure, “they’re all major
leaguers” as Jimy Williams used to say. But, Shane Victorino is obviously an
upgrade over Daniel Nava. Especially so far this year. Will Middlebrooks is
better than the collection of scrubs they’ve been using while he was out. (OK.
Brock Holt played pretty well.)
Which is good for us as fans. There’s no more waiting. No
more biding our time. For me, the last month has been almost like Spring
Training. Just biding my time until the team can be put together and actually
play. Hoping that they can tread water so that they’re not too far back once
everyone is ready to go.
That’s exactly what they’ve done. Sure, they’re below .500
and almost in last place. But, they’re also only four games behind the best
record in the league. Only 3.5 games off the division lead. That’s close enough
for me, with five months remaining in the season.
So, I’m excited about the next few games. I’m ready to see
what this team can do. I’m ready to see the real 2014 Boston Red Sox.
I can’t wait.
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