The Sox Start a Grueling Road Trip Today

When I'm trying to go to sleep at night I often come up with wonderful blog posts in my head and sometimes I think I should get up and write them right then, but then I think no, I'll just write it in the morning. Inevitably, I have forgotten my brilliant post by the morning and today is no exception. I had a great, witty, post in my head last night. I think it had something to do with Jon Lester and I know the Tigers were involved but for the life of me I can't even remember what the crux of it was going to be. So instead of that post you're getting this.

The Red Sox are in Detroit today to start a a 3 game series against the Tigers who have been quite dominant lately. Then off to New York to visit the Yankees, who the less said about the better. Then home again for an odd 2 game series against the Twins before heading off to Philly for some inter-league play. Thank goodness the Devil Rays aren't involved is really the only upside I can see. In actuality, the Red Sox have been playing much better as of late. But is it good enough to beat these teams? And on the road no less?

As an aside, for those of you who missed it, J.D. Drew was the postgame guest on WEEI the other day and it is worth a listen if not only to hear his lovely Georgia accent but because he made a joke, an honest to God joke that sounded natural.