We do have a lot of internal possibilities though...Britton has looked pretty good...Workman, Contreras...who really knows if these guys can't do just as well as an expensive rental?
We've run into some very good starters. The way the Rays shut us down probably carried over into last night's game. We've still got a very good offence. I think Drew's days in the everyday lineup are just about over.
Pitching is the real need.
Of course. Lester & Lackey are both demonstrative, and it probably does affect them negatively at times. I'm sure they're aware of it and I'm sure their coaches have talked to them about it many times. But it's part of their personalities I guess.
I really dislike that term 'bridge year' too. If you have a shot at a championship you have to go for it. We have a chance.
We have a 'bright future' and all that, but our biggest offensive star, Ortiz, is not going to be with us too much longer.