Victor Martinez and Casey Kotchman

Some big deals for the Sox at the deadline today. I have mixed feelings about them. Kotchman deal does not really matter, the Red Sox felt he was better suited for the bench than LaRoche. The Victor Martinez deal could either be really good or really bad. He brings us a guy who can play 1st, catcher, and DH, which will allow for a lot of different looks on a day-to-day basis. However, he does not really come in as an everyday player. I just do not feel like this was a big enough splash for the Sox, I think it shows a lack of confidence in our starting lineup, but without feeling the need to let someone go. I also feel like Masterson is a huge loss in the bullpen. He is an excellent spot starter and he can pitch in relief for multiple innings. O well, it should all work out in the end.