Then my attack stands because in no way, shape, or form can you claim that the Sox defense LIKES to keep pitchers on the mound as long as possible. In fact, they hate it because they know they screwed up.
Of course, right now the Sox offense is keeping Graveman on the mound (or under it). I hope you agree that's a good thing.
Also this about the defense. I get mad at them too. But the simple fact is that for decades the Sox have recruited bats far, far more than they have gloves.
In fact, I'll just bet you're a Casas fan and his DWAR stinks (-1.0). But he sure can hit, and that's really all we care about. Same goes for Duran, whose DWAR is -0.4. But who cares as long as his OPS is over .800 and he can run like the dickens when he's on base? However, he also overran a pop fly to left field by about 5 yards earlier this season.