They have to pass 2 teams which frankly are better overall than them. The Sox don't have any starting pitching on a consistent basis. They have a pathetic bullpen outside of Papelbon and occasionally MDC. And there offense is streaky. Plus they can't beat AL teams over .500. Add that all together and I would say its a long shot they make it to the playoffs and they are better off getting a prospect for Wells before August 31st since the Sox will get nothing for him when he retires.