Red Sox 07 all star break

Standings as of 7/10/2007 (at the all star break).
American League

East	W	L	GB	L 10	X W	X L
Boston	53	34	-	5-5	52	35
Toronto	43	44	10.0	4-6	45	42
New York	42	43	10.0	6-4	49	36
Baltimore	38	49	15.0	4-6	42	45
Tampa	34	53	19.0	1-9	33	54

Have been mulling over what kind of grades I would give this team this year. Still working on what should be fairly simple chore, but to be honest I am having a hard time getting a feel for this team. June was simply horrible, and yet the lead in the East is still double digits.

Still, here are quick thoughts:

• Starting Pitching - B+


• Relief Pitching - A-


• Infield - B


• Outfield - C


• DH - B


• Bench - B-


• Overall - B

Nothing in depth, those are just what I feel right now. Still, I expect to have something up in the next 24 hours with better a grasp.

Chow!
Why a B for the pitching this is the MLB Rankings for the starters:
1st in ND's
12th in ERA (all) 6th AL
10th in QS (all) 5th AL
2nd in Win %, behind Detroit
6th in WHIP, 3rd AL
3rd average innings pitched (all), 2nd AL
T 7th 8 innings or more (all), T 5th AL
9th 7 innings or more (all), 3rd AL
1st Wins (all)
T 6th fewest losses, 3rd AL

ERA figures for starters:
June 1st to Jul 8th
4.49 ERA for Starters
4.18 ERA entire year
3.98 prior to that