A fluke?

[Jordan4life_2007]

Now, first off, I don't mean to really jump ahead to next year. We just won a title. I think he should enjoy every little bit of it, atleast until spring training.

 

But, as I listen to some, I get the feeling that most are thinking that this was a one year deal, or that this isn't a team that can consistently make the post-season.

 

As we know, this team lives and dies with starting pitching. Guess what? Buehrle is only 26. Garland is only 27. Garcia is only 29. That's 3/5 of a starting rotation that hasn't even hit their prime or are right smack in the middle of it. Jose Contreras, who was the best pitcher in baseball the second half and playoffs, is only 33. Which isn't old at all in baseball, especially for a pitcher. Then you throw in B-mac, who many thought should've been on the playoff roster until, of course, El Duque pulled his hocus pocus act on Boston. We've already seen glimpses of how ridiculously good he can be. There's no reason at all to think he can't do that for a full year. That's one hell of a starting 5.

 

Bullpen? Neal Cotts came into his own and is only 27. Vizcaino, Hermanson, and Politte are all under contract for atleast 2006. Marte may or may not be back. But I have total faith in Kenny that if he's not back, he'll get us a damn good replacement. Then you've got Jenks. We've already seen what the kid can do on the biggest stage there is. He's for real. And he's only 24.

 

Offense? Well, there's no disputing this fact, WE NEED TO RESIGN KONERKO! Assuming we do that, I think we're set for the most part. I don't know what's gonna heppen with Frank. If he's healthy, we know what he can do. I feel like guys like Crede and Rowand are just coming into their own. We're set at every other postion for atleast 2006.

 

Needs? Maybe you try and strengthen the bench some. DBAHO just posted a link recently that says there's a chance we're interested in Alex Cintron. Maybe you look for a power bat off the bench? Maybe you go out and add another reliever? We already know Kenny will take care of any minor things we might need.

 

My point is, with this team in place, with a manager like Ozzie, with an aggressive gm such as Kenny, this team should be around contending for pennants/World Series for years to come..

 

P.S. Sorry for the length. I'm too hype to sleep and thought I would babble just a little bit. God I love Soxtalk.

Edited October 27, 2005 by Jordan4life_2005