We have a touch schedule after Phil and Cleeveland. Then it's a bunch of games against Tampa, Oakland, Texas and Boston.
That's sink or swim time obviously
If we're out of contention at the end of June that means we should completely clean house between the mid season trade deadline and the off season. I wouldn't even keep Buerhle. Just let the young guys have at it next year.
Red Sox - regression and some bad luck
Orioles - playing like the 500 team they are. Inadequate SP.
Rays - loss of 3 starters and slipping from the tightrope they walk every year.
Yankees - holding their own so far despite big holes
Love it
Make some smart roster moves for a change and maybe we have a chance here. Probably someone else has a surge and leaves us behind but at least we can put up a fight
I think Lawrie goes back to 3rd and Francisco gets rotated through DH and 3B to give Lind, EE and Lawrie occasional days off and keep his bat around.
On days where he's not starting he's a great pinch hitter off the bench