If McCarthy is in middle relief, i'd be dissapointed in Williams. The kid definately deserves to be a starter, but who do you take out ya know? I think Contreras will be traded, I hate to see that happen because he's filthy, but Chicago probably won't re-sign him. I seen on Sportsline.com, that Contreras for Abreu is being discussed, I think it's garbage, but that trade makes alot of sense for both teams. Brian Anderson needs to get an opportunity, he's been a top prospect for a bit, but if Abreu can come in for a year and Podsednik can move to center, befoer Dye leaves, i'd be all for it. Boston made the playoffs last year with a very average team, IMO, but I think this year Cleveland/Oakland are gonna be improved, and they will be playoff contenders. Beckett is the key to the Sox, they're gonna score runs, but they need a "stopper," and if he can stay healthy I believe he can be that. I'm still living off of last year, but i've said this for like 4 years to friends and that is Mark Buehrle is the most underrated pitcher in baseball. It is amazing how Foulke, and Koch were very good closers on other teams but neither were very consistent with Chicago. Foulke was good with Chicago, but I always heard he wanted to be a starter, just something to throw out there.
