Shaky Aces Edition

The Red Sox just got swept in Texas.  Thankfully after that they're still 20-11, which according to most is still good enough to have the most wins in the AL right now.  On the heels of all the irrational exuberance surrounding the Celtics before they got thrashed by an incredibly crappy Knicks team that allowed a 20-0 run in the 4th quarter and still won easily I'm surprised.  There's more Dukes around here than a Dukes of Hazzard celebration on CMT.  The lesson of course is it's a long season in the MLB and we Sox fans should be much more hearty and bitter than those Green Teamers who are crying in their Pierce/Garnett replica jersey's right now.

Usually I like to see the world in Sox colored glasses but while I have faith in his talent I'm not feeling great about Clay Buchholz's ability to rise above the fray and not wilt under the pressure of spitball gate.  If he has been cheating well blow it off and keep doing it son!  If not please tell me your head is on straight and why oh why it's been since your no-no on 9/1/07 since I've felt this good about your stuff.  And speaking of supposed Red Sox Aces where'd the no more complaining for Jon Lester guy go?  I watch the games Mr. Bradford, and neither you nor Mr. Lester can convince me he's found religion.  He talked like a good soldier of John Farrell's Jaw but the last few starts he's been his old whiny self.  First four starts - 26 IP, 1.73 ERA.  Last three starts - 17.2 IP, 5.61 ERA.  Lot's of this face lately:

Until next time,

The SAHD