Wait for it...

With the latest moves of the Yankees, Red Sox Nation is getting a little panicky. Most people are saying they need to make a move to acquire a reliever if they want to compete. This is true, but not as much as most think. The bullpen is pretty much the same as last year, but with more experience from RP leaders Papelbon and Delcarmen. But the main piece missing from last year is what has helped stabilize the bullpen: Mike Timlin. He just isn't the same. Boston can still trust the bullpen, but need to find someone to replace Timlin. Why hasn't Theo done anything yet?

Maybe because Dan O' Dowd is not willing to trade Fuentes anymore, or because of the high asking price for him and other relievers available. It could also be from last year's move to acquire Gagne, who was terrible. But why did they do that last year? The bullpen was the strongest part of the club. This year, they should make a move for a reliever, but it does not need to be a big one. They could get a small value middle reliever for a ok-prospect and should be fine for the stretch run. But remember, Sox fans: This is Theo Epstein, not Dan Duquette or even *gasp* Harry Frazee.