The Red Sox management will be regretting that they did not get a deal done with Houch when they have discussed contracts in recent years, as with the new level he has reached, he’s now a LOT more expensive to extend.
If I was a betting man, I would bet that the Red Sox won’t get above .500 again this season, given their form and upcoming schedule.
By the end of June they could be close to 10 games under .500
The Sox are 1and 6 against AL East teams, which augurs poorly for the remaining games against the division.
They will be under .500 soon, and likely stay there with this popgun offense and leaky defence .
Watching Duran’s AB taking good pitches reminded me how much I miss Turner, who was so clutch with runners on base, and who would fight off pitches to get something he could handle.