Looking ahead, hips can be very problematic. I wonder if his contract has been insured, and if so, what would the Sox have to do to invoke the insurance. Texeira would look good in a Red Sox uniform.
The Angels are a tough team and you hate to let them up off the mat. Even if Lester pitches a strong game tonight, the bullpen will be running on fumes after last night. The Angels pen should be just as tired, so maybe that's a wash.
I agree completely. You never, ever give away a game in a short series. I am sure that the delicate princess Beckett is just fine and he'll come out chucking 97 mph. Let's just hope that he has a good curve and mixes it up.
The advantage is always with the home team in these situations. If Papelbon and KRod hold serve for the next two innings, the tide could shift towards the Sox.