Seen way too many Sox teams over the years that were right around .500 at the ASB only to utterly dissolve in the second half. Actually, I don't think I've ever once in my life see a happy ending from that. They should be 8 over at least, I don't think thats asking for much.
If they're not in contention though, whats the point in even bothering to blow it up? Hahn is still GM and Jerry will still be the owner, so its moot.