If the Sox had a functioning bullpen, they easily have 3-4 more wins.
Extra innings have been especially deadly. I don’t think they’ve kept a ghost runner on base since the ASB…
Sims, Garcia, Jansen and Paxton are far from trash.
The best SP moved was Flaherty, but he only went to the Dodgers because he failed his physical with the Yankees. Given his recent history, this is not surprising…
I find it odd. Moving Criswell to the bullpen/spot starter role makes sense. But he seems more capable of handling critical innings than a few other arms in the pen, at least until Sims and Garcia suit up…
They gave up the pre-season BA #27 for a rental relief pitcher who is probably going to pitch 10-12 innings for them.
For a point of reference, Roman Anthony was #21 on that list. Kyle Teel was # 62…