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Sox wins and opponent losses since we last updated drop the Sox Magic Number despite the active presence of Julio Lugo on the team's roster.

I really don't like Lugo

The first play in the 9th would've been difficult to make. But the second one would've been a valuable out and he should've made that play. Instead, they ended up with two on and no outs.

I'd like to see Lowrie get more time at short, eventually taking it over full time. Sure, Lugo's hitting .290-something. But let's call that gravy. From game next to end of the season, I have more confidence in Lowrie. There's something to be said for the fact that one guy hasn't been bad yet while another has been bad for very, very long stretches.