Indeed, I think most were surprised with Boston this year, they got off to a fast start in April IIRC.
SF Giants buy out the remaining year of Barry Zito’s bloated contract. It’s remarkable that they won not one but two titles with Zito losing games (1 winning season in SF) and leeching salary.
BOS buys out Matt Thornton’s option for $1 million.
BOS’s fast start set the tone for the rest of the season.