What I'd really do if I were the Sox...

Well, hey, I can't complain too much, honestly. And it's not as though I gave up on the Sox. But you know what, going into these playoffs, it was pretty much a tall order for them to get anywhere, and they really honestly resembled the team that they were during the regular season. Hot and cold, little situational hitting ability and spotty bullpen work at best. Even if they'd beaten the Rays, the odds, realistically, of them winning it all this year were slim. So, I suppose I can say I'm OK with this. Not happy, not pleased, but OK.

So, now it's time to fix the team. I mentioned a couple days ago that I don't care what the Sox end up doing this postseason, this roster needs to be blown up completely. I said Alexei, Quentin, Danks, Floyd and Jenks are the only untouchables, but here's my much more realistic opinion.

I'd like to see them part ways, somehow, with (in terms of "major" contributors): Contreras, Boone Logan, MacDougal, Cabrera, Griffey, Wise, Vazquez, Thome (retire, please). I like Thome and all, but we need guys that are not on the down side of their careers, even if they're Hall of Famers who are left-handed hitters. If Thome stays, then you righty-lefty platoon him and Konerko at DH. Dewayne Wise should go back to Birmingham and help the Barons win championships, because he certainly can't judge anything in left field. There's a reason he's a career minor-leaguer.

You let Swisher play first, Quentin in left field and give Owens the full-time job in center and at leadoff. Brian Anderson remains on as the #4 outfielder, mostly because he can't lead off. Alexei can play short, and Uribe can stay on (for CHEAP) as a utility infielder/defensive replacement. Second base, we'd either have to sign someone or see if Chris Getz is ready. The rotation should be Danks, Floyd, Buerhle, Broadway and either Richard or this Aaron Poreda supposed phenom they have.

The bullpen? Ha. I'm not touching that one.

Either way, we have to get some speed at the top...Owens has to be given another legitimate shot. Period. And they have to be patient. Very patient.

For now though, I'm going to focus on the Bears, I guess. Let's hope they continue their winning ways...