Yes, it's time to do the grim but necessary work of talking about second-half disappointments.  Some of the clubs to follow will be a part of the postseason fray despite the fact that we're about to classify them as a second-half disappointment.

Boston acquired Sims from the Reds at the trade deadline. He allowed nine runs, nine hits (two homers) and seven walks while striking out seven in 11 outings (10 innings) for the Red Sox before landing on the injured list Aug. 27 because of a right lat strain.

Preview the Red Sox vs. Twins game today, with score predictions, stats, starting pitchers and game information.