The Sox are in first place, but you might not know it if talk radio or even a majority of SoSH threads are your main source of news/info on the team. Yes, third base is a collapsing supernova, but otherwise I rebuke the easy path of negativity, instead choosing to highlight the positive developments so far this year:
- Chris Sale. Duh. It's nice to have that Pedro-like buzz the day of his starts, innit?
- Craig Kimbrel. Is Eckersley's 1990 season the most dominant year by a closer? Could Kimbrel approach that?
- Moreland/Travis at 1B: Moreland alone is cause for rejoice, but Travis has looked like a professional hitter during his brief time up so far.
- Joe Kelly as a legitimate bullpen arm? Granted, it's Joe Kelly, and he's had his shaky moments, but it sure seems like the 'pen suits him.
- Xander being Xander. Despite efforts by some to downplay his offensive contributions, he's been steady and productive at the plate, while his fielding has continued its upward trajectory.
- Benintendi bouncing back from the typical rookie slump, he's having a great June so far.
- Hat tip to Brian Johnson's unbelievable spot start. Things like that are why watching baseball is fun.
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