The Sports Don Returns with His 2009 AL East Preview

After a J.D. Drew-like stint on the disabled list of blog writing, I, like baseball, have returned. For real this time. Let me begin by expressing my sincerest apologies to my readers whom I promised a return to the spotlight weeks ago only to vanish like a ninja once again. Thanks as always for your support and readership. Without getting too mushy-gushy, welcome to the first of a seven-part series previewing each division, day by day, leading up to an all encompassing culmination piece on opening night next Sunday. Preview numero uno, my beloved American League East. The best division in the game. 1. BOSTON RED SOX (95-67, second place and AL Wild Card in 2008) Although it took seven games, the Red Sox were another steppingstone for the Tampa Bay Rays during their meteoric rise in ‘08. But the fact Boston even made it to a Game 7 of the American League Championship Series was a true testament of the level of talent Theo & Co. has collected. While Mike Lowell was o...