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I was holding out hope because they were playing well before the All-Star break, but it was false hope. They are a lifeless group that just seems to be going through the motions of collecting a paycheck.
I don't blame Farrell for this mess....this is clearly on Cherington, he gave him nothing to really work with. I honestly didn't expect much when the season started looking at this group on paper. 5 number 4/5 starters and nobody in the line-up that really strikes fear in you (just look at the Angels, Trout/Pujols).
Porcello and Sandoval have been complete wastes.....Porcello is getting paid "Staff Ace" money and putting up "Garbage Inning Reliever" numbers. Sandoval cant make a friggin clean throw to first.
There have been a couple of Bright spots at least...
Bogaerts looks to be coming into his own and has been solid at the plate and at Short.
Holt has been a god send to plug in basically anywhere....and he seems to have a knack of being involved when something good is happening.
Betts seems to be adjusting to Major League play and will hopefully take a big step next year, like Bogaerts did this year.
And Miley has been decent for a true number 5 starter....keeps them in games and at a rock-bottom price.
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