Monday Morning Brushback: Put Up or Shut Up

It’s nice to get back into the winning ways, isn’t it?

After a trio of tough sets post-All-Star break and pre-trade deadline, the Red Sox were able to get back on the saddle this past week. A pair of rubber game victories were enough to clinch series wins against the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers. The bats have come alive again—an encouraging sign to be sure. It turns out those losses at the hands of the Daaaaahdjurz and the Jankees didn’t sink the ship, as previously feared.

The club sits two and a half games back of the final Wild Card spot in the American League— a slot currently occupied by the Kansas City Royals, who will be hosting the Sox for a three game series starting…