That doesn't mean we cannot look ahead. In fact, we have to, for before you know it the words "pitchers and catchers report" will cause your blood to flow with the promise of a fresh start.
In an effort to pick up the pieces, make sense of what just occurred and look to those first few sunny mornings in Fort Myers, let's open up a bit.
Pour your heart out in a comment or question and drop it into Tony Lee's mailbag. Each Tuesday, our Red Sox writer will provide answers as best he can. This week, he will happily provide some therapy.