It sure looks like KW is going all out this year

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It seems to me that with Garcia in the fold, and KW looking at Ortiz/Andruw Jones & now possibly Randy Johnson, that KW is willing to risk the farm to try to win now. Considering that this club hasn't had a top 10 pick since '90 tells me this club has tried to remain competetive. But I wonder; if the Sox fall short of their goal (and I hope it's a WS), would they gut this club and rebuild? I know Garcia just signed a 3 yr extension, but would they continue to rebuild the farm system and wait a couple of years? It would seem kind of the route that Cleveland took in 2001 after they won their last division title. They've sucked the last 2 yrs, but do look to be on the way back (though 4 All-Stars, I think not). Probably just my opinion, but I think KW's going for broke this time around. If it works, then a dream is realized. If not, then start over and pick up the pieces. Can't fault him for trying.

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It seems to me that with Garcia in the fold, and KW looking at Ortiz/Andruw Jones & now possibly Randy Johnson, that KW is willing to risk the farm to try to win now. Considering that this club hasn't had a top 10 pick since '90 tells me this club has tried to remain competetive.  But I wonder; if the Sox fall short of their goal (and I hope it's a WS), would they gut this club and rebuild? I know Garcia just signed a 3 yr extension, but would they continue to rebuild the farm system and wait a couple of years? It would seem kind of the route that Cleveland took in 2001 after they won their last division title.  They've sucked the last 2 yrs, but do look to be on the way back (though 4 All-Stars, I think not).  Probably just my opinion, but I think KW's going for broke this time around.  If it works, then a dream is realized.  If not, then start over and pick up the pieces.  Can't fault him for trying.

Sox do not need Ortiz or Jones, esp if they pull of a real coup and land Unit.

 

Will the team be gutted? If they pull a mother of all choke jobs and don't win the division, then I imagine JR and his group will be SOME kind of pissed.

 

However, if attendance and ratings (former already up 20% and the latter is up as well, not sure what % it is) and merchandising continue to climb, and with the Comcast deal and revenue sharing kicking in after the season........Let's just say all this team needs is a divisional crown and a decent playoff showing (ie at least 2 home games) and I do not think Sox ownership would have the balls to dismantle the team.

 

* - Remember tickets are more expensive this year too, so the attendance #s will have to be adjusted accordingly as well when comparing 2003.