The season opened with so much promise. Suddenly the Red Sox were 2-6, getting slapped around on the West Coast. And now their depth has evaporated.
- Lugo and Kotsay began the season on the DL.
- Lowrie’s wrist injury returned. He’s on the DL and may need surgery.
- Dice-K is on the DL with shoulder fatigue, well before Smoltz is available.
But it isn’t just injuries.
- Big Papi is doing nothing to alleviate the fears of Red Sox Nation. I’m ready to consider sitting him for a game or two to see how Chris Carter does. Maybe he can help generate some offense.
- Ellsbury and Pedroia are also hitting under .200 so far.
- Lester and Dice-K have had 2 lousy starts apiece instead of looking like Cy Young candidates. Dice-K’s one inning wonder put an incredible strain on the bull pen, which was already working too much with the problem with the other starters.
They really needed Wakefield, the old guy, to go deep into the game. He did, going the distance. He carried a no-hitter into the 8th and gave up 2 runs. But the middle of the order finally produced today- 8 runs worth.
Just one game, but maybe it will restart their hopes and help them turn the corner in their first big slump, which has lasted the whole short season.
Cavman Considers 
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