Like I said, this offense can handle it. Remember when Youk went on the DL? They didn't miss a beat, and Youk is a much better hitter for this team. Papi was batting negative .1000 through early June and the Sox were ten games over .500. Between Youk, Pedroia, Ellsbury and his consistent .300, Tek surging this season after an awful 08, Green killing the ball, Drew, and of course Bay, this team can certainly make up for one lost hitter for a month.