sabermetrics to the rescue

some reassuring numbers: according to the mlb.com standings, the sox expected won-loss record is 62-44. rays are at 56-48. and yankees are at 57-47. so we've actually played better than advertised, though it does point to a bullpen weakness. meanwhile, espn.com gives the sox a 71.3% chance of making the playoffs. rays are at 50.7% and yankees are at a startling 39.5%.