Blue Jays AL East Recap: Deadline Details

Aug 1, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Scott Feldman (46) pitches during the fourteenth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The Astros won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 1, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Scott Feldman (46) pitches during the fourteenth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The Astros won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Red Sox ready to go

Boston Red Sox: 58-46

The Red Sox struck very early in the trade market acquiring All-Star Drew Pomeranz to address their rotational needs, and adding veteran Brad Ziegler to their bullpen. Ziegler was brought in to fill the hole left when closer Craig Kimbrel was on the DL. With Kimbrel  back, the Red Sox bullpen looked like one of the strongest in baseball.

Prior to deadline they made it even better, acquiring left handed pitcher Fernando Abad from the Twins. Abad was on a tear early in the year, and should be yet another tremendous asset to the team

Sitting just a game back in the AL East, the Red Sox were already poised to strike at the Orioles, now it appears even more likely. The Red Sox offence has shown no sign of slowing down, unlike Baltimore’s has in recent weeks. Pomeranz has transformed their rotation into one of the most fearsome in baseball, and their bullpen already has been.

Final Takeaway:

The Red Sox are the ultimate triple threat. With a improved rotation, dominant bullpen and mighty offence, they will give the Orioles a run for the money. It’s been a long time coming for Boston, and it looks like their time could finally be here.

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