This is interesting: you take exception to suggestion that metrics are the only way to evaluate a player (even though that's not what Kimmi said), but then throw in the "people who have great great faith in metrics do not even think for one minute that there is any other way to even help evaluate talent.".
I'm pretty sure no one has ever said that either.
A lot of them wear the same socks during a hitting streak too.
Do you buy into that also, because the players do?
There are a lot of smart players out there, but they're not the majority.
I don't think I share your enthusiasm, as far as expecting this lineup to turn things around next season.
If the Sox have a chance to sign a player like Martinez, they should go for it.
I do agree that the Sox could use more pitching help.