The "we are 3.5 games back" is the same argument you used in '22 and '23. It's why you said it was foolish to not tear down the '22 team and sell all the expiring contracts. In the long run, the Sox would have been better off if they had done so.
Right now, the Sox are full of mismatched parts. They have too many OFers. They are playing IFers out of position. They are forcing their #2 starter to change his pitch mix and his arsenal is all messed up right now. Bello was a more promising pitcher BEFORE the pitching lab.
Theo needs to step in and tell Breslow what's up. Right now, it's one big mess. Breslow has no clue. Cora isn't managing. Someone has to take charge.