The Boston Red Sox are in the playoffs and the big question is just who will they face? Who does Red Sox Nation fear? What team or teams can take the luster quickly off the season? The answer is no team. Forget your angst. Leave it at Gate B. This team is solid and it took four and one-half months to finally jell.
So why all the pom-pom activity? There are several reasons I look at and it looks like some clear sailing from my view.
The confidence factor
The Red Sox went on a momentous winning streak at the most opportune of times.