Needless to say (as I go ahead and say it anyways), I was flabbergasted to learn that the Sox have taken a 36% hit in television ratings this year.  36%!!!!!!!  Think about that.  If you lose 36% of anything, it's noticeable and, most likely, a negative thing, unless it's weight-related.  But even then, if you lose 36% of your weight you are either anorexic, very sick, or a vegan.  All bad things.

But, come on guys, that's a serious drop, and one that could really affect how NESN runs shit from now on.  I mean, I wouldn't be surprised if a couple NESN execs started doing hard drugs because the Sox are now ranked behind the fuckin Cincinnati Reds in ratings.

Look, I get that the starting lineup we all thought was going to contend for a championship this year has played all of 4 games together (that's the actual number, I googled that shit), but the Sox are still 14 games over .500!

So in hopes of getting disinterested people back on the wagon, I'm gonna hit you with some knowledge.

2010 Boston Red Sox Rankings (Overall)
6th best record

4th best road record

7th best batting average

4th most hits

3rd most home runs

2nd most runs scored

And they've done all this with a healthy starting 9 ONLY 4 TIMES!

That's not even the best part.  By mid-August, the Sox should have everyone back and playing on a regular basis.  So it's essentially like adding Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Jason Varitek to one of the top offenses in the game.  Deal.  I'll take that any day. 

But that's not even the best part either.  Once the starting pitching gets into normal routines, you have Lester, Beckett, Buchholz, Lackey, and Dice-K.  By far the best rotation in the league.

The only problem on this team is the bullpen.  Tito can only trust Daniel Bard and Paps, to a lesser degree.

But if Theo adds a reliable bullpen arm, call up your bookie and put your retirement fund on the line, because this team is going places.