With the odds for the playoffs set, there’s a clear blueprint for a World Series championship for the Red Sox. (Ted Berg; For The Win)
The starting rotation is going to decide whether the Sox go deep or go home. (Steve Buckley; Boston Herald)
There will also need to be a postseason superhero not named David Ortiz. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)
Experience could go a long way in helping Boston traverse the treacherous waters of the postseason. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)
Chris Sale and David Price will have a lot to say about how far the Red Sox go. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)
Eduardo Nunez is working hard to make sure he will be there for the playoff run. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)
That’s good because the Red Sox will need all hands on deck against this Houston Astros team. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
Although someone new has to step up and fill Ortiz’s role, Big Papi will still be around this October, just in the booth instead of the dugout. (Chad Finn; Boston Globe)