30 Teams in 30 Days continues moving up the AL East by covering, the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox have spent enormous amounts of money this off season, and they have created a team that is very likely to succeed in the post season come October 2011. Fenway Park has been alive for years, and after this off season, tickets will be even harder to come by. What Boston's front office did this off season can be summed up into two names: Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford. Carl Crawford signed with the Red Sox for 7 years, $142 million contract. Adrian Gonzalez was signed days later for 7 years, $154 million contract. 14 years, $296 million for two players shows that Boston wants to win, win, win, no matter what the cost. At the beginning of the off season, there was speculation between the Red Sox and Jayson Werth, but talks fell through after the Red Sox only offered 5 years to the outfielder. The potent offense really leaves the American League East in their hands, pending injuries. Boston will look to Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury's full return, after their injury-plagued 2010 seasons. With the Yankee's pitching staff taking a turn for the worse and Toronto making almost no acquisitions they will have no problem pitching and outscoring them. The Orioles are probably in the same position as well. The Rays I believe are Boston's true competitor, after having the best record in the American League. With Youk' now being moved to third base, Marco Scutaro still at shortstop and Big Papi still on the roster, the Red Sox won't have any troubles making the playoffs, or clenching the AL East without any trouble. I wish them luck, because acquiring two biggest free agents on the market is impressive. I would be upset if they do not succeed, especially with the money they shelled out this off season. Plus I love seeing the long ball hit over the Green Monster, but who doesn't?
P.S. - Today in a Spring Training exhibition game, David Ortiz had a stolen base. This means that the Boston Red Sox cannot be stopped. You've been warned.
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