Maybe having Lowell healthy last year could have made a difference? Drew?
Why is Ortiz "what he is now"...maybe it's a good idea to see how his wrist responds to rest and rehab before making that claim?
Why can we sweep the ones who struggled under the rug and only call attention to those who "overperformed"?
I think it's fair to expect this team to be close to the same next season (better if they land Tex). Having a healthy Drew, Lowell, Ortiz, and Beckett will counter any regressions from Pedroia, Youkilis, and Lester.