The Red Sox have picked up free agents but not typically in midseason like the Brewers and Angels last year. Picking up free agents in midseason is not the answer to success.
No doubt the Red Sox don't have the homegrown talent that TB and Philly or even LA. They do have a solid nucleus of homegrown talent right now. Pedroia, Ellsbury, Youkilis and Veritek on offense along the arms of Lester & Papelbon.
When the Yankees were at their peak they had Leyritz, Jeter, Rivera, Williams and Pettitte.
Still believe the good ones must be patient, don't go for the quick fix; start with a solid draft.
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