6-1 sounds real nice

6 and 1 folks. Thats right, you can say it again 6 and 1. The Boston Red Sox are 6-1 while only having 4 starting pitchers. Heck at this rate, I'd rather play with 4 than with Wells as the 5th. Now if only Foulke gets it together and Pap (Jon Papelbon) can start again...

(Jonathan Papelbon - a starter this spring has taken over the closers role for the time being while Foulke continues to settle in. He has recorded 3 saves in 3 oppertunities so far this April.)

First they took 2 of 3 from the Rangers. Then a sweep of the O's. And already are looking to take the series with Toronto after a solid outing from Josh Beckett - who gives up one run in the first before settling down and taking over the game. (Think I'm kidding? He has given up 2 runs this year both in the first inning - one in each of his starts).

If things keep up like this and the bullpen settles down - the Sox could be right there in the thick of things come October, contrary to ESPN, contrary to FOX, contrary to Sports Illustrated. But... not contrary to TheologyOfSox; for this team is greatly improved.

Concern does exist for Coco Crisp who broke a bone in his hand and is now out for 10 days. Either way, 10 days off out of the year, for a lot less than Damon? Well ... just look at the numbers... it's worth it to me:

We could have had Damon for 10 times the money.... yet Crisp is just as solid offensively... and will only get better playing in Fenway; a hitters park.

Plus who can say no to Coco's defense? Hey he can at least throw to second without the ball hopping. So here's to a healthy Coco in 10 days. We love you Coco!!!! I think I need one of the Coco's Better tee-shirts...

All I have left to say is GO SOX.... ITS TIME TO