Did the Boston Red Sox swing and miss at the July 30 MLB trading deadline this season? Sports writer Bill Koch and editor Bill Corey didn't think much of Boston's deadline dealing. Especially since Boston's division rivals all seemed to improve their teams, and the Sox have gone a mediocre 8-8 since the All-Star break. And will Chris Sale return to his old self and rejoin the rotation soon?

<p>Did the Boston Red Sox swing and miss at the July 30 MLB trading deadline this season? Sports writer Bill Koch and editor Bill Corey didn't think much of Boston's deadline dealing. Especially since Boston's division rivals all seemed to improve their teams, and the Sox have gone a mediocre 8-8 since the All-Star break. And will Chris Sale return to his old self and rejoin the rotation soon?</p>

Providence Journal sportswriter Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey take a weekly look at the Red Sox, touching on hot topics, hot and cold performers and anything else making waves in Red Sox nation.

<p>Providence Journal sportswriter Bill Koch and sports editor Bill Corey take a weekly look at the Red Sox, touching on hot topics, hot and cold performers and anything else making waves in Red Sox nation.</p>

Red Sox Baseball In-depth from the Providence Journal

Twin Bills: The Red Sox Podcast

A Red Sox podcast featuring Bill Koch and Bill Corey from the Providence Journal.

Advertisement