Yup, that's why Houston won over 100 games last year. Screw the excuses. Last year just about everyone on the SOX overachieved and this year they're more back to normal. This is a .500 ball club as it stands now. Get used to it. There's nothing wrong with JD's back; he's slumping. Just don't expect the numbers he put up last year.
Also, don't expect a WS appearance in the near future either. In fact, the next time the SOX are in the WS, Cora won't even be the manager.