The new kid on the Sox

My buddy Slater sent me an email during tonight's Sox game, "So far so good with bay. 2nd inning, 3 RBI."

No doubt, Bay's fitting in very nicely in Boston. Good D. Good bat. Good character.

Theo said it best, "We're not asking him to fill (Ramirez's) shoes. We're asking him to be a contributing member of a winning baseball team, emphasis on the last word."

I think the Angels and Yankees best be ready for a totally different experience next time they face Boston.

"There are 25 guys down there right now that feel like a team," said Theo. "It hasn't felt like that for a while and you have to feel like that in professional sports to perform at your best."

After the Angels series, any chance of making the playoffs looked impossible. The Sox were falling apart fast. But now with the addition of Bay, and the departure of Manny, the playoffs are back in sight. In the span of 24 hours, the Sox are functioning as a team again. One can not help but to think back to 2004 and the Nomar trade.

Team chemistry is instrumental in winning any championship. Period.

Just as I did in 2004, I feel the Sox chances of winning the world series are better than ever. I have the same feelings I had when Nomar was traded to the Cubs, and Orlando Cabrera came to Boston.

Be prepared to see EVERY guy on this team give 110% on EVERY play! Be prepared for the playoffs!