I expect to have a fun year as a fan. I do not expect them to make the playoffs, but also see no reason not to hope that they can. What I mean is if I'm a Dodgers fan I expect to make the playoffs.....if I'm a Astros fan I have no hope of thinking things could break our way and we make the playoffs. I feel as if the Sox are in the middle of those extremes which frees me as a fan of preconceived notions to judge the season by.
I am officially optimistic but won't be livid and crushed if we have a poor season. If we have a poor season I think Cherries has put together a good roster that can be easily dismantled to contenders for future building pieces.