Well, yesterday's game was frustrating enough, Sox losing 6-2 as the Yanks got five solo HR's while the Hose couldn't generate enough offense, although they did have 11 hits. Today, though, shows exactly the Sox' biggest problem, even given their long, long injury list. I mean, yeah, at least a couple or mnore of the Yankees' runs likely wouldn't have happened if Jake were in CF & not on the DL. No blame to Ross, but, face it, Ross's no Ellsbury. All of that aside, however, the real issue and one that will unequivocally KILL any Sox chances this year is named for a February holiday--VALENTINE!! Here we are, cruising along 9-1, the only blemish on Dubronte's great start being Texeira's solo shot in the 6th. What does V do? After 99 pitches of quality ball, he pulls Dubront. From that point on, it wasn't downhill--it was over a cliff! Final score, 15-9, Yankees. This is unforgivable, and it's something that NEVER would have happened under Terry! I have no idea who would replace Valentine, although Terry would be a great idea, if the Hose could swallow and reverse what they never should have done to begin with. But, this cannot continue. The way things are going now, and I know I'm dating myself, this will be worse than the year before the Impossible Dream team! Goodbye, Valentine!