I agree with you on both counts - Farrell should try to 'make something happen', and Bogaerts needs to shut his mouth and hit like he's supposed to hit. Quit making excuses. The offense is not as bad as it's been because Papi is missing. It's been this bad because most of our offense is underperforming.
As far as trying some bunts, steals, etc., it does have to be with the right players. You can't steal for the sake of 'making something happen', for instance, if the guy has a good chance of being thrown out.