The Red Sox Christmas List

Dear Santa,

I am a Red Sox fan. I have been a very good boy this year. I don't want much, really. All I want is another World Series trophy. Is that too much to ask for? Am I being greedy? If not, here's what the Red Sox need to win back-to-back championships:

• Keep Jacoby Ellsbury
  This is doable, right Santa? I mean, could we really win another Championship with Crisp in center field for 162 games? Crisp has been a decent player for the Sox but it's time for Ellsbury to be unleashed. We can't expect him to hit like he did in the World Series over the course of a full season, but he's going to be fun to watch. We need to start the Ellsbury era.
• Have the Twins trade Santana ... anywhere
  At this point, I don't even care if he becomes a Sox. I'm sick of this whole thing dragging out. I want to know who's going to be in the starting rotation and the lineup ASAP. To be honest Santa, I don't think the Sox really need Johan. Yeah, he's good but we've done it without him so why can't we do it again without him?
• Have Youkilis grow his beard back
  This is the most obvious need for the Red Sox in 2008. Where's the magic if Youk's chin is bald? There is none.
• Cure the slumps of Lugo, Drew
  It was hard enough to drag Lugo and Drew along during the season while they struggled. Imagine if they played up to their potential, Santa. Then we wouldn't have to even play the World Series; we'd get the trophy before we even had to win 11 games. If Drew hit .290 with 20 home runs and Lugo can get on base and play solid defense, then I'm happy and Red Sox Nation is happy. I know this is a stretch Santa, but maybe we could work something out?
• One great, final year out of Curt
  Love him or hate him, we all want to see Mr. Curt do his thing and finish off his career in a great way. Schill is an amazing competitor and he's going to put it all out on the line. How's 17 wins sound? I like that. Maybe it's a lot, but I want to see Schill go out on top.
• A comeback season from the Captain
  If Jorge Posada could do it, Captain Varitek can do it. Varitek might be getting older and his knees might be aching a little bit more but he's our rock we rally behind. It'd be nice to see him surge and get the bat back. I'm not asking for much, just a little bit better than previous seasons. We love our Cap'n and we just want to keep it that way for more than a couple reasons.
• Beat the Yankees ... each and every game
  Santa is a Red Sox fan. This one is definitely coming true. He wears red, not pinstripes.