No goofing around before we dig into the batter's box today -- let's get right to it. Here is OT columnist Chad Finn's completely subjective, not-at-all scientific, yet absolutely inarguable rankings of the 25 most important Red Sox entering the 2009 season, from worst to first. Don't worry, we'll give you the chance to argue with us along the way. Here we go ...

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