Concerns--Peter

Well, Jenn--Welcome Back! Good to have my daughter and writing partner on the page again! I agree with almost all of what you had to say in your return blog, though, let's face it, Green is only caddying for Lugo, who is subbing for the supposed first line Sox SS, who is out injured and will be for some time yet. In fact, the only Sox regular starting infielder who's not missed any time injured yet this season is Lowell. Yoouk's still suffering from a strained oblique, but may start a rehab with the Pawsox this week. Dusty's missed a couple of game's from straining a groin muscle with that huge swing of his. We've already covered the SS situation.

But my real concerns are twofold--Papi and the Sox starting pitching. In inverse order, Lester is still not able to successfully pitch beyond the 3d or 4th inning before getting lit up. Yes, his K's are still among the league leaders, but who cares if his WHIP is somewhere over 2 and his ERA approaching 7! JB finally had a good outing, but I'm withholding judgment until a see another one or two like it. Dice K is, well....not even here because of a tired arm--and it's only May! Of the potential replacements down "there", wherever "there" is, Smoltzie's been shut down due to new problems in his surgically repaired shoulder--won't be up before July now, if then; don't hear anything new, good or bad, about Buchholtz; and Bard just came up. Bard did OK for his first outing and may be a beacon for the future, but for now, I'm concerned. Thank God Ramirez, TOM and Oki have been almost spotless. The Laser also looks pretty good so far. Just hope he doesn't get gassed with his new power generation motion.

Things have got to improve and soon! We're now three games back of the Jays and guess who's coming to the Fens tomorrow! Right, the Jays! Also, the Yanks are on a run, led in part by our former center fielder, Damon; as are the Rays, now winners of five in a row, I think.