That's fine, what I'm basically saying is that in a 5 game and two 7 game series, any team that makes the playoffs has a decent shot at winning the whole thing.
And you base this off of what, 40 or so games? If memory serves Damon tailed off quite a bit last year in the second half.
Anyway, the whole point of this argument was that prospects were sacrificed needlessly, but when they bring back proven young talent, how is that the case? The prospects were dealt to fit needs. You said it yourself the Sox needed a legit #2. So prospects that weren't going to get a real shot in Boston were shipped for Beckett. It was Damon's decision to walk and go to the Yankees, so they traded for a young, talented CF.