As sox fans we remember something that happened in 2005. Not just the world series but what was missed about that whole season.
We moved carlos lee for pods and luis vizscaino (spelling)
We let Maggs go.
We brought in JD, Contreras from loaiza trade (2004) and el duque, tadihito plus 3 closers in shingo, hermanson, and jenks.
So I think we know about question marks and what ifs more than a lot of fandoms. if this team pitches better than detroit and plays better defense than detroit we can make the playoffs. the question now lies with if we can do it, i think we can but they actually have to do it.