Offensive Prediction

Based on Bill James projections the Red Sox will hit 230 HR this includes Pena, Hinske, Cora and Mirabelli who are not opening day starters. This of course doesnt take into account anyone who may play for Boston later in the season or any Josh Beckett may hit in NL parks this season.

PECOTA says Boston will hit 166, this doesnt include the non starters listed above.

My predictions call for an eye popping 294 HR which would be astonishing. It also calls for Boston to score in the neighborhood of 1100 runs in 2007. Yes I know, my predictions maybe a little high, but i expect BIG things from this offense and unlike most people, I have MUCH faith in Dustin Pedroia and would normally list him among the favorites for ROY if not for one name that basically has that award won already barring a complete collapse, as I said before stay tuned for that explanation.