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I'm really trying to figure out what this team could use, but (not to be arrogant) its hard to find an area to upgrade when your team has the best record in the AL (.603 W%, 98 win pace), and is top 3 in runs, average, OBP, and SLG. The SP ERA is 8th in the MLB and 3rd in the AL (basically tied for second, Sox at 3.61, Rangers at 3.60). The back end of the bullpen has been very good with Bailey (1.56 ERA), Uehara (1.90 ERA), Tazawa (2.30 ERA) and Breslow (2.30 ERA). As much as I'd love to see this team utilize some of the prospect depth for a player to push us over the edge, it would be hard to justify it. The Sox certainly have the pieces to make a monster blockbuster deal for anyone, Stanton, Lee, etc. But do they really need to? Nava is playing out of his mind, but is it sustainable? Gomes is starting to come along so I have some comfort in him against left handed pitching. Is Victorino going to stay healthy? Another option that the Sox could look for is a deal for Mauer. If there is a major weakness on this team is the low contact rate, which is helped in large part by Salty. This team is built around grinding out at bats and getting on base. Can you imagine a lineup of Ells Pedey Mauer Ortiz?? Not to mention that Mauer can play 1B next year when Napoli leaves. This team could have 4 guys with OBP's over .400 with Pedroia, Mauer, Ortiz, and Nava. And Mauer has an inside out swing that would bang doubles off the monster all year. All of these things will sort themselves out and the picture will be much clearer in a month and a half, but I think Mauer would be an extremely intriguing option, and the Sox have the chips to get it done.

If we don't annihilate Blanton so bad that he announces his retirement mid at bat after falling behind 3-1 to Ortiz with the bases loaded and nobody out in a 12-0 game in the bottom of the first, I'm going to stop watching this team.

Gonna need a spot starter on Wednesday now that Doubront pitched today, unless he goes on short rest. That would be Websters day to go in Pawtucket (they actually have an off day but he would be throwing Thursday). Or they could go with Morales, although after today they may not exactly be thrilled with that option.

@Ken_Rosenthal: #RedSox’s Buchholz left with neck tightness. Nieves indicated that he was fine. Probably precautionary, especially because the Sox were up by a few at that point and he had gotten through 6.2. Playing it safe it sounds like. I'd be surprised if it kept him from his next start or even delayed it.

Drew is so so bad against left handed pitching

The way Victorino broke for that it looked like it was a triangle ball.

Vic back in center. That's good news

I actually really like the Fox broadcast. It reminds me of the post season for some reason.

Man can we please bust open a game for one time?!?

Nap and Ortiz not exactly gettin it done today

Hope JBJ didn't get too far. He's gonna have to turn around soon. Looks like Victorino aggravated his hammy scoring from first

Wow Farrell. What a complete piece of garbage. That is pathetic managing. What the hell are we doing?!? That is ridiculous. Morales shouldn't have even faced Trumbo. Dammit Farrell you just pissed this game away for nothing you piece of crap

Why was Carp playing in left center?!?

Takin the day off.

I'd pitch around Pedroia today too.

This is probably exactly what happened. Pisses me off

Thank God Carp can hit because Nap and Ortiz decided to take the day off.

Its definitely not certain that he will have some earnies to go with an early exit. This is pathetic. The mere fact that we've had 8 opportunities to drive in a RISP in 3 innings and haven't done a damn thing is borderline embarrassing. What the hell was Napoli looking at?!? He didn't swing the entire at bat. At least be competitive.

Don't worry about it guys, strikeouts are overrated

I can't watch this s*** anymore.

What are we doing here

Strike 1 to Napoli = Ball 3 to Hamilton

Pathetic.

Hey Ortiz try not to strike out here again. Or ground into another dp.

Hamilton shouldn't have even been on base. Freaking piece of garbage umpire.