How did we get there? Do you need a spin free history lesson?
2008 - came just shy of going to WS
2009 - get rocked by the Angels in postseason
2010 - sign Lackey, numerous injuries destroy the season
2011 - sign CC, trade for AGon, on pace to have great season, epic swoon in September, miss playoffs by 1 game
2012 - hire BV a move you liked (ensuring the team would blow up), team dislikes manager who is more concerned with the media than winning games, team in turmoil and playing .500 baseball, team is gutted by trade with LA, Sox have AAAA roster to end the season
Are they one of the 4 worst teams in MLB? No f'n way. At this moment, they're rebuilding and still are a 85ish win team.
If you enjoy being miserable with your fandom, you should have become a Pirates fan. Those Bucs have a nice little stadium too, you know...