COMMENTARY
What’s the worst bullpen to ever contend? It feels time to ask now.
For one, it’s easier to research than, “What’s the worst third-quarter team to contend for a world championship?” Or, for that matter, to answer than “How do you fix the Red Sox bullpen?” or “Does baseball crack into pieces if four teams from the same division make the playoffs?”
All pertinent questions on Monday morning, as Boston’s return to .500 with a three-game sweep of Oakland immediately landed them in playoff position alongside the Yankees (39-15 and “truly great,” lauded Jon Heyman this weekend), Blue Jays (31-22), and Rays (31-23).