It will be an interesting day around here despite the day off at Fenway Park.
The odds of Theo Epstein of making a move are 1-to-9. In horse racing, that’s Secretariat at the Belmont in 1973. In other words, that’s a lock.
He has done too much to build this team, a World Series contender as is, and the two key holes — one big bat/outfielder and one count-on setup man — are glaring.
The obvious choices are Octavio Dotel with Kansas City and Jermaine Dye with the White Sox. They make the most sense. And neither would cost Jon Lester.
Theo has proven he isn’t afraid to make a big move. He’s also proven he is willing to stand pat. But needs are needs and this team is too close to sit idly by.
Do you agree?
Do you think this team is good enough and that the youngins’ in Pawtucket are too valuable to the future? Remember, the Sox need homegrown players to supplement the multi-millionaires. So that is to be taken under consideration.
Julio Lugo appears to be somewhat back to near-expectations, batting leadoff and playing solid defense. And Manny Ramirez appears to be back in form, which lessens the importance of the No. 5 hole, a bit.
Let me know your thoughts on this quiet, yet tumultuous off day.
