I need some information about the MLB

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so I know that because the Red Sox lost lastnight that they don't get the wild card. so that means they aren't in the play offs. and that's about all I know. I have a crush on this boy who is very knowledgeable about the MLB and especially the Sox. I think I may text him later. If baseball comes up, I don't know if it will. but I kind of want to sound like I know what I'm talking about. so what should I know? like whos in the play offs and how do they work? whos good and whos not?

anything will help! thanks :)

[WoIIie]

Know that Boston crumbled because they only had 2 starters and 3-6 bums backing them up in the rotation. Josh Beckett and Jon Lester couldn't shoulder the burdon. Losing Clay Bucholz (the projected ace of this pitching staff) didn't help either. So basically, 3 out of 5 games the Red Sox offense was forced to produce while trailing (since bums like Lackey, Miller, and some rookie) couldn't hold down the fort.

Their starting rotation was THAT bad. The Carl Crawford signing was THAT bad. Managing to win 90 games in the AL East is more a testament to their bullpen and overall prolific offense. Their starters blew it, plain and simple.

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what happened to Lackey and Varitek? why werent they playing. and I know that they didn't have most of their starters. I watched all three games.

[WoIIie]

Ugh. Just be honest and say you don't know anything about the MLB.

[Anonymous]

I had to take the day off of work today because the Red Sox lost and all I've done is throw up and convince myself I have no reason to live. The Red Sox don't get the Wild Card and the Tampa Bay Rays do. They go on to play the Texas Rangers tomorrow at 5pm in Texas.

[xXxcourtxXx]

oh wow. I know my friend was probably pretty upset that they lost. I know he was already upset enough when they lost the first night to the Orioles. And I know that the rays get the wild card. but thanks for telling me about the Rangers. are they any good?

[Opinion Owner]

Yes. Rangers will beat Tampa Bay, and my guess is they will go on the play the Yankees in the ALCS. Then the Rangers will play the Phillies in the World Series and lose in 6 games.