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This year is without question the most frustrating for me as a Red Sox fan. As delightful as last year was, this year is not even close and the Sox have virtually the same team. Yes, they lost their closer, Kimbrel and a very good set-up man in Joe Kelley but I was sure they would add some arms when required later. Clearly their bull pen has gone from very good to really bad and that is certainly part of the problem. Their offense has been solid but inconsistent. Mookie and Benintendi have slipped in production but Xander and Devers have picked up the slack. Every time I think I see a turn-around, they have proven me wrong. To wit, how can you score two runs on Friday and almost get no-hit on Sunday against the last place team and against a couple of journey-man pitchers. I still like Alex Cora as manager but at some point I have to question what he is doing or not doing. The next 14 games are against the Yankees and the Rays, two teams they have struggled against this year. If they don't wake up now, I don't see them in the post-season. The blame game will be in full force by then.