There is no I in team, but there is a W

Its been awhile, but I am back. Last night I was able to catch my first game of the season when the Sox played here in Philly. After all the ups and downs so far this season, the one huge difference I have noticed in the past few weeks, and specifically by watching them live, is how much of a true team these guys are becoming. With so many players on the DL, the pieces are starting to fit together nicely. Will Middlebrooks is showing that he belongs up with the big boys. He may not take Youks job just yet, but with him on the bench, there is a powerful right handed bat that can fill in when needed. One of the biggest surprises to me so far has been Daniel Nava. After he was up 2 years ago, I thought we would never see him again. He just looked average when he was here, but what I can say about him now is he is a BALLER. He plays with energy, youth, and attitude that the Sox needed at exactly the right time. Outside of the offense, I have loved what I have seen from the bullpen. They are starting to take pride in what they do and giving it their all. Rich Hill and Andrew Miller have brought some veteran experience to the pen and the back end of Aceves and Morales are starting to show why Bobby V likes them so much. And from the starting rotation, everything looks good since the bumpy start, but I am still worried about Bard. He is allowing at least 4 walks per game and looks lost as a starter. With the reaction from Bobby V after Friday, I am thinking we might see Bard back in the pen when Cook or Dice K are ready to come back and help out. Overall I am starting to like what I see, and you heard it hear first, the Sox will make the playoffs.