MVN: Most Valuable Network

In the latest edition of the Firebrand poll, we asked: If the Red Sox are to make the playoffs and succeed in October, which one of the following struggling players absolutely must right his ship?:

• Josh Beckett

  74% of all votes

• Jacoby Ellsbury

  12% of all votes

• Jason Varitek

  9% of all votes

• Julio Lugo

  3% of all votes

• Clay Buccholz

  2% of all votes

Hmmm...Given your responses, coupled with the Beckett's trip to Dr. James Andrews, there should be an inkling of concern in Red Sox Nation about this team's World Series prospects.

On to the new poll. Much has been written about Theo's ability to make the critical waiver wire deal to fill needed roles on this team down the stretch run.

Which new waiver addition or September call up will have most impact down the stretch?

• Paul Byrd
• Mark Kotsay
• Michael Bowden
• David Pauley
• Hunter Jones
• Jason Lane

Vote away!