It’s back! The Magic 8 Ball is ready to predict the future for the 2012 Red Sox, starting with my question about the Red Sox current short stop.

Question for the Magic 8 Ball: Aviles at shortstop for the Sox. Really?

F*ck! I never thought I’d never be longing for the days of Marco Scutaro. How much more development does Jose “Don’t Call Me Julio” Iglesias need? I guess having Nick Punto as a back up is nice addition, if you like light-hitting utility players.

It’s been a while since the Sox got this position right.

Question for the Magic 8 Ball: Will Andrew Miller end up being a steal for the Red Sox?

Answer: My sources say no.

No way! Everyone and their mom is in love with Andrew Miller this spring. He was the former top prospect for the Detroit Tigers, then he was traded to Florida for Miguel “One More for the Road” Cabrera. After running out of options with the Marlins, they traded him to the Red Sox for pretty much a bag of chips. Now he’s mowing down batters and giving a deep-enough-bullpen even more depth.

How can this not be a steal for the Sox? What the hell is wrong with this 8 Ball?!

Question for the Magic 8 Ball: Will J.D. Drew be on the disabled list before the end of April?

Answer: Yes

Seriously, I got this on the first try. Then again, I really didn’t need the Magic 8 Ball to figure that one out.

Question for the Magic 8 Ball: Will Jonathan Papelbon blow more saves in 2011 then he did he 2010?

Answer: Outlook not so good.

Looks like Theo got the same answer from his scouts.  I expect the Red Sox faithful to be chanting “We Want Baaahd” once Papelbon blows his first save.