Eight Reasons Why a Sportswriter Would Pick Redsocks to Finish Ahead of Yanks This Year

1. Big fan of Ben Affleck.
2. Peter Gammons spoke at elementary school graduation.
3. Fell in love with Drew Barrymore in "Fever Pitch."
4. Dennis Leary is just so hilarious -- and right on!
5. Curt Schilling actually leaves comments on blog!
6. Great classic rock band, Boston.
7. Likes how they stood up to Manny.
8. Theo Epstein always has best weed.