Boiling Away
Wells just didn’t have it. Frankly, he needs to have it. I don’t remember the last time there was a first place team without an ace in their rotation. I’m not expecting Wells to be the ace, but yesterday’s first inning was as far from where we need him to be this time of year as one can get.
On the other side, it is encouraging to see Papelbon throw well and keep us in the game, long enough to go on and win it with a great offensive explosion. Wells was unable to do so yesterday, and he’s not the only one of the team that has been.
We didn’t get any real arms at the trading deadline, why? Well, my hope is that the current roster, which can be exceptional, will find their groove. Right now, beyond a doubt, this offense is carrying the Sox like a lifeguard rescuing a half-drowning victim.