2012 Red Sox Predictions

April 5, 2012 12:00 AM
2012 Red Sox Predictions
" BOSTON (CBS) – The 2012 Red Sox season has arrived, and the 98.5 The Sports Hub and WBZ Sports teams have plenty on their mind.

National pundits aren’t giving Boston much of a shot following the offseason overhaul, courtesy of that famous September collapse.

It’s a mixed bag with this group. Some see October baseball, others see a season full of drama and Bobby Valentine antics. And Toucher and Rich… well, no one really knows what they think.

Here is where everyone stands on opening day, with 162 games left to play:

Plenty Of Potential

Dan Roche

I think the Red Sox will be right in the thick of things in 2012, however it may be a battle for them to capture a playoff spot. Their core is solid: Gonzalez, Pedroia, Ellsbury, Youkilis, Ortiz, etc lead a solid offense that will score runs. When Crawford returns they should also get a nice boost.

On defense, they should be above average with an outstanding infield and a capable outfield. Saltalamacchia is improving at catcher while Shoppach is very solid.

Read: Dan Roche’s 2012 Season Preview

The big question mark remains pitching "

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