Well, after the start of the season at 0-6 was overcome, I figured that the team would stay out of trouble for the most part and contend for the division, as well as make a strong bid for the Series--just as most 'Experts' were predicting. Now here we are, having lost five in a row and eight of ten and looking like it's going to be a real race just to make the post-season, let alone take the Div. This type of 'bookend' no-one wants--or needs! Yes, we're still in striking range of the Stripes and first in the AL East, but we're also just 3.5 up on the streaking Rays--who just took four in a row from the Sox and will face the Hose again this weekend in the Fens.
The injury bug has returned almost as bad as last year, Youk has added a hernia to his hip problems. Bucky is already out with a fracture in his back, and, although now doing long toss, it's anyone's guess when (if?) he'll be back and effective before season's end. JB's got a sprained ankle and just missed one turn. Day-to-day means he could miss a couple more--just what we don't need. Now Bedard has a strained lat muscle and left Tampa early to talk to the docs. No telling when/if he'll be able to go again.
Hose get a day off today before hosting the Jays and hopefully, they can turn things around again. If not, it could be a long, cold winter and an exclusive undivided view of the Pats.
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