Deadline Dullness
The Red Sox did make some changes prior to the deadline but not necessarily the moves they needed.
I'm all for designating Jeremy Hermida even though I just cannot fathom how a player who put up the minor league numbers he did, could fail. Regardless, he wasn't performing. Promoting Ryan Kalish is risky especially if he is going to play everyday. I assume the idea is to have him play for a week and get a taste for MLB life before Jacoby Ellsbury returns.
With no help in the bullpen, The Red Sox are basically saying that thy will survive with what they've got. Bullpens and their participants can flux back and forth and given the Red Sox track record with hte Eric Gagne deal they were probably happy to live with the devil they know.
Lastly Jarrod Saltalamacchia hasn't developed into the top flight receiver most thought he would. As Theo Epstein mentioned, this is a classic buy low (like Hermida was) with the hopes that a change of scenery will do wonders. Not sure we should expect much. I like Chris McGuiness as he reminded me of Kevin Youkilis although he was a long way from the big-leagues.
I'm disappointed as I feel the Red Sox might just have been giving us a smoke screen all season. While they have been ok this year, they have dug themselves a big hole and with no significant upgrades during the deadline I'm not sure even a healthy squad can get back into contention.
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Andy, I suspect your Sox are "not dead yet" (think Monty Python). You have guys (lots of guys) returning from the DL, basically making you into a brand new team. Guys who have done nothing but rest and rehab. This season will come down to the last two weeks as the Sox, Rays and Yankees face each other.
Posted by: Mitchell![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://yankeesredsox.com/nav-commenters.gif)
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August 1, 2010 01:30 PM
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within 5 by Sept 1 and yes, could get interesting, especially down the stretch as they play each other often.
They have won enough games to remain in the hunt with so many games lost to DL. Pedroia is the key, if he comes back and hits decently then I like the race to the finish.
Beckett should be fresh from lack of innings. Lackey needs to put 3 outings in a row together that he can write home about. Buchy seems ok after the running injury. Lester is Lester. Getting to Bard and Pap is the remaining issue.
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August 1, 2010 06:12 PM
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Mitchell and bl, you are both right. I guess I just worry that looking up, the Yankees are and will be strong and 6.5 games is a ton to make up. Peter always runs his "this is what % a team needs to win at in order to make up the difference" and I assume it is a daunting %.
Posted by: Andy | August 2, 2010 05:17 PM |
with the Yankees and Rays tied at 66-39 right now and the Sox at 60-46 the bar is set pretty high.
If you figure that 95 wins gets you the wildcard (no guarantee) then the Sox need to go 35-21 or .625 the rest of the way (doable).
Either the Yankees or Rays would need to go 29-28 (.508) the rest of the way to end at 95 wins (tie).
Unlikely other than if they come close to sweeping the balance of games against the Yankees AND Rays.
Right now the Sox are 4-8 against the Rays and 3-5 against the Yankees.
Wonder if it is too soon to book the offseason cruise with the Sox players and coaches?
Posted by: blmeanie | August 3, 2010 08:58 AM |
Well, on paper my Yankees are unbeatable, but they sure are playing like dogs. A lot of the runs they score are meaningless "add on" runs. Their offense struggles at times and their starting pitching has some question marks.
This will be a three team race down to the wire, though I think it will be the Yankees and Rays who make the playoffs.
Posted by: Corey | August 3, 2010 01:17 PM |