Really?? Red Sox 2010 Edition

With apologies to SNL:

After an October where the Angels squashed them like a bug in the ALDS, the Red Sox brass decided to work on "pitching and defense" and "run prevention". Fast forward to now, when their pitchers get shelled against the big boys of the league and the new "defensive whiz" third baseman is doing his best Julio Lugo impersonation.

Really, Red Sox?? Really???

The Sox go and sign so-called ace Josh Beckett to a 4-year extension before the season begins, knowing full well that 2007 was a career year and he hasn't been consistent ever since and the Yankees tee off on him.

Really, Red Sox?? Really???

A week into the season, the "defensive whiz" third baseman and the speedy displaced left fielder collide, breaking said left fielder's ribs and slowing the team's baserunning to a snail's pace.

Really, Red Sox?? Really???

Every so often, the team teases the fans and media by playing decent ball, like their three-game sweep against the Toronto Blue Jays and the four-game sweep against the Angels, then gets swept by the likes of the Baltimore Orioles and pulverized by the Yankees two games in a row.

Really, Red Sox?? Really???

A $24 million DH platoon.

Really, Red Sox?? Really???

A $170 million payroll and not third but FOURTH place in the AL East.

Really, Red Sox?? Really???

A "bridge year" with the highest ticket prices in the game. And that's before the legalized scalpers known as Ace Ticket get a hold of their share

Really, Red Sox?? Really???

Atchison, Schoenweiss, and Bonser.

Really, Red Sox?? Really???

A third base coach mistaking Varitek for Ellsbury.

Really, Red Sox?? Really???

Oh, it's only May, they can turn it around. Look at last year's Yankees.

REALLY???????