Red Sox Nation Quit Panicking!

[CrespoBlows]

Remember there is 79 more games to go.

[JMDurron]

Actually, there ARE 82 games left. 43 + 37 = 80. 162 - 80 = 82.

[elsrbueno]

I think we've been let down so many times....it's in our nature to panic.

 

I have to admit, I am deeply concerned about this team. It seems like they're always ready to turn the corner (which gives us hope) but have yet to do so (which makes some panic)

[trot4mvp]

It's hard not to criticize this team...with its many flaws (inconsistent SPs, poor hitting with RISP, atrocious defense, weak bullpen) and gigantic payroll, I expect more out of this team, especially when they charge me $20 or whatever to sit in the bleachers.

[Tek04]

we'll see after the all-star break...if they will continue to crumble, or win as a team

[gosox613]

our bullpen isnt that weak, but i do think our starting pitching is very inconsistent

[trot4mvp]

Oh c'mon, why do you think Theo keeps on trading for guys like Jimmy Anderson and Brandon Puffer (in AAA right now)?

 

The only consistent threats we have out of the bullpen are Scott Williamson (who is on his 2nd trip to the DL this season) and Keith Foulke (13-16 in save opportunities). Embree and Timlin haven't come through in the clutch this season (i.e. Embree v. Alfonzo in SF and Timlin v. Sheffield in NY last week). Lenny DiNardo? He's only on the team because he's a Rule 5 player. Malaska? Yikes...Leskanic? I'm just waiting for this guy's arm to fall off.

 

On a somewhat positive note, if/when BK returns he will either end up in the bullpen (where I think he belongs) or switch with DLowe. Also, Pedro Astacio's return from his injuy will allow Arroyo to settle into the LRP role, which I feel he is better suited for. Forget about Mendoza...he's as good as gone (if we can find any takers).

 

I'll admit, the Sox's bullpen was great out of the gate, but they have really shown their weaknesses over the last month.

[elsrbueno]

Pitching is a problem. I think the Sox are waiting for DLowe to turn things around, and I'm just not sure he'll do it. I think after the latest blowup the team has finally lost a bit of patience.

 

I had a lot of hope for Mendoza, but at this point don't have any expectations that we'll see him pitch again for Boston.

 

I really hope Kim comes back, and comes back strong.