While I agree that it's frustrating so see games where our starters do well and our offense doesn't, and the fact that Lackey has an even record despite a very good ERA, UN is right that while our offense may have cost us a few games here and there, they are not the problem for this season. Our bullpen has been injured, overused, and inconsistent. We have Beato and De La Torre getting innings at this point. And our two best starters at the beginning of the season are either injured and taking forever to get back, or just plain suck now.
We perhaps can use a bat, but we don't NEED one. We NEED relievers and depending on Buchholz recovery we may NEED a starter.