So, How Did That All Work Out For You?

Unbridled optimism: what usually gets you to look like a ******* after a season is completed.Case in point.2011 Red Sox Will Challenge 1927 Yankees for Title of Greatest Team in Major League Historyby Eric Ortiz on Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 7:41AM 362The Red Sox have won 100 or more games three times in their 110-year existence.They will make it four in 2011. But this team has the potential to accomplish something even bigger than winning 100 games.The last time the Red Sox reached the 100-win mark was 1946, when they went 104-50-2 and lost the World Series to the Cardinals in seven games.Prior to that, the Red Sox posted 101 wins in 1915 and 105 in 1912. Both seasons ended with World Series titles.Will the duck boats be rolling through the streets of Boston again next fall?Bookmakers like the Red Sox’ chances. Current odds put them at 9-2 to win the 2011 World Series. Only the Phillies, at 7-2, are bigger favorites, with the Yankees not far behind at 5-1 shots.Championships, of course...