Yes, he'd be a big boost to the team.
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Last 19 games every team except the Cardinals have played teams with an average under .500 winning percentage that was in contention. Sox, Indians, Astros (at that time), Brewers (at that time), Dodgers, Yanks, Cubs, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Rangers, (at that time), and Royals, and Nationals.
All contenders, have played teams with about a .486 winning percentage, at that time. Not just the Sox.
Here's an update as it stands now.
http://www.espn.com/mlb/huntforoctober
Fair enough on both posts. You really don't have to convince me that we have a good team. I like our team. :) I don't think we're the best team in the league, but as I've said, I like our chances as much as any other team's chances.
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