Now that spring training has ended, here's my 2 cents worth regarding the regular season. I believe offensively the SOX are good. I believe defensively the SOX are good. I believe bullpensively the SOX are good. Of course, the elephant in the room is the starting pitching. The lack of depth of starters is also a major concern.
If, and this is a big IF, the SOX SP overachieves, which is possible, I believe they can contend for a PO spot.
One thing in the SOX favor is there's no pressure, because most baseball 'experts' have predicted them to finish last.
This long opening season west coast road trip will be a big test. If they return to Fenway at around .500, I would be thrilled.
Btw, the way the SOX finished in their last 3 spring season games was a good way to jump into the season on Thursday.