The SOX had won 5 championships from 1903-1918. They've won 4 championships from 2004-2018. Based on this pattern, I'm predicting the SOX next championship will be in 2104. Perhaps 2103.
If I'm wrong, I'll be eating worms.
I knew the 38 year old Turner would help the SOX offensively. What I didn't know was that he would be the SOX best hitter. Hopefully, he returns next season.
So to rehash the unimportance of defense you're saying it's just as easy for a pitcher to get 4 outs in an inning as 3 outs. And the additional pitch count means nothing. Got it. Can't argue with that.
Based on the state of SOX pitching, both starters and relievers, based on their defense, or lack of, based on their untimely hitting, and based on their remaining schedule, imho, it would take a minor miracle for them to finish the season over .500.