Sox Ride Garland to Victory

Jon Garland once again showed the world that he is not the same mediocre pitcher that he has been in years past when he notched his ML leading 15th victory Friday night. He got out of multiple RISP jams in the middle innings, one of which was with runners on the corners and nobody out. He retired 3 consecutive batters on fly outs to escape the inning without any damage.
The game had been tied at 1 in the 6th when the Sox unloaded yet another 2 out barrage. AJ knocked a 3-run shot off of Wakefield and Uribe followed with a 3-run bomb of his own, knocking the Carmine's starter out of the game.
In giving more thought to the Big Hurts return to the DL, I got to thinking about how the Sox managed to earn the best record in baseball without having Franks bat in the lineup until June. With Everett having filled in nicely at the DH spot, I doubt that a bat will be brought in before the deadline, but if one is acquired I'd bet on it being a left-handed hitting utility man to replace Timo or Willie. Common sense would tell you that it would be Timo who would be replaced, as Willie is the only viable back-up option to the Gooch at 2B, and he also can play CF. Timo is only able to play the corner outfield positions, where he is now the only back-up with Carl moving back to being the DH.
As far as a move being made to help us on the pitching front, I think our best option would be to acquire a swing-man starter to fill in for Duque or Contreras as needed. I'd feel best about getting someone who could be acquired for little cost. For example, Ted Lilly, if available, would fit the bill. I'm not impressed with any of the front line guys who are available (if you want to call them that) such as Burnett or Schmidt, and they would come at much to high a price. As I've said before, I have no problem if no move is made at all. Knowing the way KW works, you know he is exploring any and every opportunity that is out there. If everyone's asking price is too high, fine. Stick with who got us where we are and let it ride.