The Late September Woes Continue...

The Sox lost another- falling 12-5 against the Blue Jays. With a 5.5 game lead over Texas in the wild card the playoff picture seems set, but are the sox capable of going deep into the post-season? The answer undoubtedly lies in the Becket & Lester, 1-2 combo. If these two aces bring the right stuff the offense just needs to manufacture a few runs and the ball game is won. The Sox offense does have to come to play however. The key here is to work counts, have good at-bats, and wear-down opposing pitching.

The second factor in this seasons playoff race is the competition, and yes I'm talking about the Yankees. The evil empire seems to be clicking on all cylinders with strong performances from newcomers like Phil Hughes and perennial All-Stars like Mariano Rivera. The key here is to get ahead and stay ahead. If the Sox are fortunate to meet the Yankees this post-season, they will need to bring their best, especially on the Hill.