There’s only so much to write about during a lockout, at least for big-picture stuff. For that reason I’m forced to do my 1,000-foot view stuff by largely repeating myself. Sorry if this offends, but not really, because I didn’t choose this work stoppage, nor did the players. Rob Manfred, prodded by the owners, chose this work stoppage. If this is too repetitive for you, complain to him.
Before we get into it, though, a quick note about the team with respect to the lockout. Who are the Red Sox, anyway? Philosophically, that is. Who gets to call themselves a member of the Red Sox?