That sound you heard a few hours later was Francona’s team’s first half reaching an abrupt end with a sixth consecutive win. It is now time for everyone to catch their breath, enjoy the festivities in Arizona and begin to think about what figures to be a very exciting second half.
As you take that breather and ponder the Red Sox’ future, perhaps a question or two will come to mind. If and when that occurs, do not hesitate to drop those questions into Tony Lee’s mailbag or at his Twitter account and our Red Sox beat writer will answer them over the break.
