Interestingly enough, I was asked my prediction purchasing some unhealthy, overpriced food at Ed Smith Stadium versus the BoSox last week. The gentlemen behind the counter overheard me talking about the Bradish injury with another fan in line and asked me as soon as I got to the register, “So, are we gonna win 100+ again?”
”No, but we’ll be fun to watch again this year — I’m going 90 wins and a Wild Card.”
I should probably stick to this, because there are witnesses to my fairly safe prognostication.
Biggest factor to me on the slight backslide is Bautista’s injury. So many clutch moments, I think he will be missed a bunch.