Bryan Smith continues his Hot Stove Reports over at Wait ‘Til Next Year. He taps Ben Jacobs and Jeff Kuhn for the state of the Red Sox. This is a particularly detailed article (Ben Jacobs is especially thorough). Bryan contributes his own take this morning. This will be a fascinating year for Boston considering how many of their core players are up for free agency at the end of the 2004 season. I was struck with how measured and rational all three analysis’ were. There is no call for mega trades and huge free agent signings. One thing seems sure: In Theo We Trust.

If you have any interest in Red Sox Nation, you will do yourself a favor and brush up on your Bosox. Great job fellas.