In the end, all these injuries to position players. while irritating, have not stopped our offense much. We remain second in runs scored and third in OPS. Even without Pedroia for 4 weeks we should still be able to score runs, especially if Gonzalez somehow returns to form. Our success this season will depend on a healthy and effective pitching staff much more than whether or not Pedroia is out for a month. If we get good pitching, we will contend; if not, we won't.