The fact that they aren't duking it out with Baltimore for last place in the AL East is nothing short of astounding.

And it wouldn't hurt if the bullpen started putting out fires rather than causing them.
(Chad Finn, Touching All the Bases: Survive, stay alive, 'til I see you again)

I can't help but feel like this is a summary of the entire 2010 Red Sox season. That and "The Red Sox Clown Car: How Many Players Can We Stuff Into the DL."