Following the New York Yankees' opening day loss to the Orioles, the Yankee squad heard about it.
Highly touted starter CC Sabathia giving up six runs in his Yankee debut and Mark Teixeira going hitless in his first game wearing pinstripes are just a couple things you may have heard.
The Yankees lost again last night, but we figured we’d take it easy on them (believe it or not, we can be merciful)
Don’t get me wrong, there will definitely be more analysis of the Yankees and their slew of problems to come, but seeing as everyone’s been getting after the Yanks, it’s only fair to go after the Red Sox with a similar approach.
I mean, could we really pass on an opportunity to roast the BoSox?
Josh Beckett certainly met expectations Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, striking out 10 and giving up a single run through seven innings.
Beckett, along with a pair of homers from team captain Jason Varitek and reigning AL MVP Dustin Pedroia helped the Sox start their season out with a W.
Last night was a different story.
With Scott Kazmir and Jon Lester facing off, it was expected to be a pitcher’s duel. Hey Jon! Duel means two! Apparently Lester didn’t get the memo.
Were you out closing the bars down the other night, Jon?
Kazmir was definitely ready for a pitching battle, but Lester looked like he was out hitting the bottle the night before. He gave up eight hits and five runs through five innings pitched as the Sox went on to lose the game 7-2.
Should Red Sox Nation be worrying? Absolutely.
Some fans may try to ignore the significance of this game, thinking "oh it’s just one game," but that is most definitely not the case.
Getting handled by the Rays in Fenway is a more noteworthy loss than most other games. Lester is believed to be an ace, but looked nothing like it on Wednesday night.
Similar to New York Yankees fans, who are concerned about Sabathia’s first outing and an 0-2 start, Red Sox fans should feel a little uneasy about what took place in Fenway last night.
The Rays beat the BoSox last year to reach the World Series, and it looks like they might be the team to beat in the AL this season. Stepping into Fenway Park and rocking a pitcher of Lester’s caliber is not easy to do, folks.
If you put the Rays lineup against the Red Sox, it’s hard to make an argument that Bostons is better than Tampa Bay.
Evan Longoria picked up where he left off last season by going deep last night, and has secured himself not only as one of the best young players, but one of the best players in the majors.
This kid is going to cause a lot of Red Sox headaches for years to come.
Carlos Pena hit his first of many homers last night as well.
Tampa Bay, without a doubt, has a more potent offense than the Sox. Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis, and Jason Bay are pretty consistent hitters, and if we want to be generous we could maybe throw JD Drew’s name in there.
However, the rest of Boston’s offense is pretty shaky.
Big Papi is always a threat to take it deep, but is on the decline. Jacoby Ellsbury, Mike Lowell, Jed Lowrie, and Jason Varitek are liabilities at the plate if you ask me.
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