Sox vs Rangers Preview

Welcome to Opening Day lady and gentleman. The Red Sox kick off the season in Arlington to visit the Rangers and old friend Adrian Beltre. The Sox put Jon Lester against C.J. Wilson. Jon Lester is obviously the ace of our staff, last year he went 19-9 with a 3.25 era and 225 Ks, however Arlington can make even the best pitchers look awful.

However, I don't care about pitching at all this game. It's all about offense and bullpen to me. The starting line up is Jacoby Ellsbury, Dustin Pedroia, Crawford, Gonzalez, Kevin Youkilis, Ortiz, Cameron, Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Marco Scutaro. Which I'm not really a fan of to be honest. I would rather see Crawford, Pedroia, Adrian then Youk and Ellsbury batting last, but what can you do. I just can't wait to see Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez and a healthy offense. I can't wait to see if Bobby Jenks or Dan Wheeler pitches in the 7th or to see if Papelbon doesn't scare us week 1.

I don't think this game will be a pitchers duel as I have no faith in CJ Wilson and for some reason I see Lester shaking off some rust from preseason. Adrian Beltre will get a bit of revenge.

Predictions:
Score: 7-5
WP: Bobby Jenks
Tommy Award: Adrian Gonzalez