The only thing to look forward to is 2007. I didn't chip into Swe's post, so here is the lineup I want to see in 2007:
C : Jason Varitek
1B: Kevin Youkilis
2B: Dustin Pedroia
SS: Alex Gonzalez
3B: Mike Lowell (Yea!)
LF: Manny Ramirez
CF: Coco Crisp
RF: Wily Mo Pena
DH: David OrtizSP: Curt Schilling
SP: Jonathan Papelbon
SP: Josh Beckett
SP: Tim Wakefield
SP: Mark Beuhrle or Barry Zito or someone who can throwCL: Bullpen by committee ... HA!
The free agent class is thin, but Theo HAS to make a splash. If he doesn't, the Boston faithful will stay in the doldrums.