Romero/Burnett deal is the main thing but Lowell is something to be nervous about. he's only 3 years younger than mueller and it's not as if his stats are better. the only thing that confuses things is Bill's FA status at the end of the year. whatever forget it. i have to stop changing my mind in the middle of posts. if there was a way to get around getting rid of mueller id do it but the main focus is the the pitching. i also think the media has a lot to do with this, bringing the difficulties to everyones attention, including the players with the whole Johnny-schilling thing, and probably making the sox staff more uneasy