In addition to the due diligence of the Red Sox brass, Carl Crawford was also impressed by Boston's commitment to Adrian Gonzalez. Clearly, the post-Werth money haul the Red Sox had to offer had an impact as well, but Theo and Tito's visit to Houston clearly had a positive impact as well. The contrast between Boston's bedside manner and that of the Empire is striking this year. And, the results so far speak for themselves.
