Just a few days ago the Red Sox were flying high, hoping to make a late run at the AL East title. How quickly things can change in Major League Baseball.
With the magic number dropping just about every day for the Red Sox, the postseason is getting closer and closer. Fortunately for the Red Sox, they have the benefit of setting their team up for success in October.
It seems that with each passing week, the theme of the mailbag is that the playoff race is heating up. For the Red Sox, that's a good thing, and this week is no different.
Boston will offer a potential preview of October, as it hosts the Angels at Fenway Park for a three-game set. If the Red Sox can play well against the AL West leaders, they should be in good position after a weekend in Baltimore.
The Red Sox are in a race to the finish. Time to step up and finish the final leg like Lance Armstrong did so many times over. It's winning time.
It was a successful week on and off the field. Thank you to all of Red Sox Nation for helping us raise $4.5 million for the Jimmy Fund, and thanks to all the celebrities and guests who helped make it happen. One of those who has always helped the cause and been there every year is Ben Affleck.
Jonathan Papelbon has saved more games for the Red Sox than any other pitcher in team history and is closing in on his fourth straight season of reaching the 30-save mark. While the Red Sox closer remains consistent on the mound, he can be unpredictable off it.
Frank Viola was No. 16 in his career as a player but now, for our purposes, is No. 26 on the list of partners in the booth for 2009. "Sweet Music" filled in nicely for Jerry Remy, who made a guest appearance in the booth last week. While it was great to see Jerry, it'll also be nice to see the Red Sox turn it around in the final stretch of the season.
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