Red Sox have hired John Farrell as manager

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IIRC, Angelos opened up the purse strings a bit and provided that 1996 team with a little more firepower than what Regan had as well.

Farrell is working with half a team here, this is true. I was just reading on espn.com how Ortiz and Pedroia are all excited.

Well let's see how they're feeling in July when they're still stuck in last place due to their lack of pitching, offense and overall depth. I don't see them being big players on the FA market.

Here's hoping Game 162 2011 was the catalyst for a downfall into a decade or so of bad baseball for the Sox.

Be interesting who these two will be blaming next year. I'm sure Ortiz will be on the DL again, riding the bench for his paycheck.