One has to wonder what the SOX record would be now if Duran wasn't having such an exemplary season.
He's easily been the SOX best player so far this season.
I believe Rafaela is more comfortable playing CF. Next season when he returns to CF, it should affect his hitting in a positive way.
Of course, this can only happen if Story doesn't injure himself before opening day.
There's so much bad pitching (throwing) in MLB. What sets the SOX apart from the many teams with less than quality pitching is the SOX also have less than quality defense to go with it. That's a bad combination.
Interesting fact:
In 1984 all three SOX OF's, Rice(122), Armas(123) and Evans(104), had over 100 RBI. The SOX finished the season at 86-76. Must have been some pitching woes on that team also.
I guess it would have to depend on the amount of the QO. Right now Pivetta is making 7.5 mil.
Would 20 mil for 2 years be too much for a #4 starter. I don't know.