9 Takeaways From Red Sox Strong Start

1. Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz are back to 2010 form
2. Jackie Bradley Jr. isn't a superstar just yet, but he's a capable big league ballplayer
3. Jose Iglesias isn't totally helpless with a bat in his hands
4. The bullpen is great, especially with Andrew Bailey setting up Joel Hanrahan  
5. Will Middlebrooks is legit
6. Shane Victorino is still an All-Star caliber outfielder
7. Mike Napoli's hip condition does not seem to be hampering his power, but when is he going to work a walk?
8. Jacoby Ellsbury is doing what he knows how to do best: steal bases
9. John Farrell--the anti-Bobby Valentine in every way--was the perfect man for the job