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Free Falling
This September we watched 2 of the 3 biggest collapses in MLB history thanks to the Red Sox and Braves. Although the Sox squandered a larger lead was their collapse worse than Atlanta’s? They had both pretty much clinched a playoff spot when September began, but slowly their leads vanished, and now neither will be playing in October. Both had the injury bug hit them hard with Atlanta losing their top 2 starters plus missing their top hitter most of the season, and pretty much everyone on the Sox was banged up in someway. The injuries played a huge roll in falls, but to be completely blamed. The managers have to take some the heat for not rising to the occasion and leading their clubs. Instead they watched them fall apart before their eyes. Also the GMs are also at fault. The Sox had glaring holes in the corners of the outfield, and both clubs could of used some added pitching depth. Lastly the players should feel awful about themselves for the way they played. Some games they let slip away and others weren’t even close. It seemed like whenever they were hitting good, they pitched bad, and whenever pitched good, they hit bad. Everyone let each other down. But the real question is whose collapse was worse? In my opinion I’d say the Sox. They had the bigger lead therefore the bigger fall. What do you think?
Astros Close on Pence Deal
The Astros are apparently close to moving Hunter Pence to one of six teams. The Sox may or may not be in on him but regardless he’d be a great addition to any team. Phillies, Braves, Reds, and Red Sox are the most likely destination according to Buster Olney.
UPDATE 12:01: Last night Pence was planned to be pulled from the lineup due to a trade which likely fell apart. The deal was most likely to the Phillies. Also it appears that the Red Sox are out on Pence.
UPDATE 10:10: Pence has been acquired by the Phillies for Jarred Cosart, Jonathan Singleton, Josh Zeid, and one other unknown prospect. Dominic Brown was not part of the deal.
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