So I've bitten the bullet and joined the world of fantasy baseball. Now that the Sox have freed me from my neuroses, I feel I can watch and enjoy actual baseball games like a normal, sane human being. Now, I plan to become obsessed/raise my blood pressure over my fantasy team. Let's meet the fellas on offense, shall we?

Johnny Estrada
Albert Pujols
Tony Womack
Troy Glaus
Juan Uribe
Brian Giles
Dave "The Steal" Roberts (okay, I'm allowed ONE sentimental pick)
Coco Crisp (best. name. ever.)
Lyle Overbay (second best. name. ever.)
Lance Berkman!
Jim Thome
Brad Wilkerson

Wow - what a powerful, yet well-balanced attack, huh? Homeruns, average, steals - we've got it all, right? But wait, there's more - meet my pitching staff:

Jason Schmidt
Oliver Perez
Brad Lidge
Ben Sheets
Jeremy Bonderman
Kevin Millwood
Mark Prior
Derek Lowe
and the currently ailing but sure to be nasty again upon his return Eric Gagne

Wow. Right? I mean, wow. My opponents are dead dead dead.

Speaking of fantasy lineups, you should check out the dream lineup at the Middle East Upstairs on Friday with Scamper, the Bon Savants, Max Heinegg & the Nervous and Jetlagger. It'll be a well-balanced attack of rock. Be there.