How many games will the 2012 Red Sox win?

[Blue387]

Well, I was right, but I can't believe they have a chance to win less than 70!

Ridiculous, disgusting! -

The Mets have more wins than the Red Sox.

The Mets.

[KenFougere]

Can't believe how right my prediction was . . .

80 - 85, tops. That's being optimistic too . . .

Well, I was right, but I can't believe they have a chance to win less than 70!

Ridiculous, disgusting! -

[Yaz]

At the All-Star break the over/under in Vegas for Red Sox wins was 84. I was about to bet big on them going over 84 and was texting someone all about it. I replied one too many times and then the bet went away. Once the first pitch of the second half of the season was thrown all bets were off. Yes, texting can be deadly while driving but it saved me a couple grand that day!

[KenFougere]

80 - 85, tops. That's being optimistic too . . .

[Blackout]

You are quite optimistic. Red Sox will have to play the rest of the season at a 105-win pace to get to 100 wins. Highly unlikely with their pitching staff struggling and injuries to key players.

they have the talent and Adrian Gonzalez will go on a huge tear

[GiambiJuice]

i predict 100-62

You are quite optimistic. Red Sox will have to play the rest of the season at a 105-win pace to get to 100 wins. Highly unlikely with their pitching staff struggling and injuries to key players.

[Blackout]

i predict 100-62

[maximum jack]

Earlier this year, I predicted the Sox would win 90 games. That was before all the Valentine/Youk drama and losing Jacoby for (a possible) 6 to 8 weeks. Now, I'm not so sure we get to 90. Of course I hope I'm wrong.

[Mathies_dane]

We have the toughest start of any team by playing DET (ALCS in 2011) TOR (Very much imporved and a sleeper pick for the 2nd wild card) TB (PO in 2011) TEX (One strike from WS glory) and then MFY. So unlike others who predicted we would play .800 ball out the gate i am very hopeful for this team and guessing 97 wins.

[Therwil Flyer]

So, the 2012 season is under way. After a tumultuous offseason, the Sox started out badly, going 1 and 5 in their first 6 games in no small part thanks to their bullpen. Back home they went on a tear, taking 3 of 4 from the Rays, outscoring them 31 to 12 in the process. But where will we be after 162 games?

Unlike so many others, I'm bullish on that team! 96 it is!