Richards turnaround makes a huge difference in the rotation. As long as he can keep it up our rotation is at least respectable if not better. The hitters at the top of the order are fine. The bottom, not so much for an AL team. I don't see how they can keep Francy going out there. His fielding is fine but he is the LFer. Not exactly the premier spot for an Ofer on this team or in this park and his hitting is laughable. JBJ revisited if not worse.
The BP......can be Cora rolling bones in the dugout to set up innings 6 through 8 and bridge to Barnes.
On a side note as much as I like RemDog, this threesome in the NESN booth is darned good IMO.