Reaping and Sowing

How does a team lose 119 games in a season, with seven left to break a record for futility? By reaping what it sows. Last night in San Diego, the Sad Sox fielded a lineup where six of nine batters were hitting under .214 and four under .178. If that didn’t guarantee still another loss, starting Chris Flexen with his 5.09 ERA sure did. Padres 6 Sad Sox 2. Looking at you, Chris Getz. How does an organization reach 119 losses, with more beckoning? By allowing a general manager to allow Mark Buehrle to walk and another to trade Fernando Tatis Jr. for James Shields. Any team that conducts a manager search and settles on Mickey Mouse is asking for trouble, and this one got what it so richly deserves. Interim manager Mickey Sizemore reflected the organizational cluelessness of his employers by telling reporters yesterday, “It’s not always about the wins.” [quote in today’s Sun-Times] Oh, really? Then, how do you get to the postseason? By amassing losing streaks of twelve, fourteen and 21games, in one season? Do tell, Mr. Reinsdorf, do tell.