The latest weekly poll has come to a close a couple days late. I apologize for my procrastination on this post. I did reach an all time high of 24 voters! Thanks to everyone who voted. I'm looking to top that number with the new poll, so everyone who visits, please take a minute and cast your vote.

The results:

What Sox player will surprise everyone?

Mark Loretta
	8%
Mike Lowell
	29%
Josh Beckett
	4%
Trot Nixon
	4%
Kevin Youkilis
	21%
JT Snow
	8%
Alex Gonzalez
	4%
Coco Crisp
	4%
Jonathon Papelbon
	8%
Bronson Arroyo
	8%
Julian Tavares
	0%
Alex Cora
	0%

Total Votes: 24

Mike Lowell and Kevin Youkilis take the top two spots easily. Lowell is coming off the only down season of his career, and seems to have all of the signs pointing toward a comeback year. For his years with the Marlins, he seemed to be a lock for a .280 BA with 20 + home runs and 100 RBI. Red Sox fans would love to see him get back to that level.

Kevin Youkilis has the ability and the mindset to become a solid player and an on-base machine at the major league level. The majority of Red Sox fans are supporting his new role and are looking forward to seeing what he could do with 400+ at bats. I being one of them.
Youkilis already has a strong fan following and can quickly make it stronger simply by producing.

Lets hope for two big surprises in 2006.

Check out the new poll and cast your vote!!