We need Ross back, he is one of our best pure hitters. Last year, when he was healthy he was the guy you could count on every day he played for good at-bats. Good to see him back and healthy.
Luckily, middle relievers are easier to get near the trade deadline and don't require Ryan Sweeney talent to get, but rather Arnie Munoz or Felix Diaz stuff. I have tons of faith that Kenny will get a better middle reliever.
Every team knows Viz throws only one pitch and all the hitters are aware of this and lay off it when it's low and when it hangs the crush hit. He has been a piece of s*** ever since the start of the year and every time he is in, it seems he lets a run score, whether it be his or someone else's.
We shouldn't plunk Zambrano, why would we put a base runner on before the top of the lineup in a close game. Count puts enough runners on without them swinging, we don't need more.
This is bad news, cause I like Vlad, but a relief that he won't be in the Sox series. BTW, I wasn't sure whether this should be in the Around the Horn forum. But since it pertained to the upcoming series, I figured it would be okay.