So this is what it's came down too...

The Bruins sit atop the League's Western Division (where they rightfully belong) but find themselves in a predicament of sorts. The teams offense has slowed down quite a bit. Thanks to their in general timely hitting, and 6th ranked team-OBP they somehow by the grace of god find themselves smack dab in the middle, 7th in runs scored.

But the smoke and mirrors isn't pretty.

Team Batting Stats & Rankings
Batting Average	.258 - 12th in NL
On-Base Percentage	.343 - 6th in NL
Slugging Percentage	.416 - 12th in NL
On-Base + Slugging	.759 - 8th in NL
Runs Scored	279 - tied for 7th in NL
Hits	509 - 13th in NL
Extra-Base Hits	185 - 9th in NL
Home Runs	58 - 10th in NL
Bases-On-Balls	256 - 3rd in NL
Strikeouts	391 - 4th in NL
Stolen Bases	23 - 10th in NL

The teams projected #3 and #4 hitters coming into the season haven't been great to be kind.

David Pena last year in his first full season in LA hit 284/366/487 while hitting 34 homers and driving in 89. David just turned 29 and is entering the prime of his career but he somehow he hasn't been able to get back to a relevant position on the field, and has 3 errors already this season playing the field every day.

Julio Ortega is another story, coming over from Indianapolis one year removed from his MVP Campaign - last year 281/379/533 with 27hrs 94rbis and 71bb and this year he's on pace for a similar season with massive drops in average and runs batted in.The Bruins need Ortega with Pena to step up and capitlize with all these guys on base. We have to be near last in scoring with runners in scoring position and guys left on base.

The run scoring issues, long noted to be a problem of the teams park not neccessiarly the teams stadium will be addressed next yea as the Bruins can confirm a new stadium will be built in the current one's place using magic. It'll be ready for the 2015 season. WIth a good staff, and good bullpen the Bruins except the runs scored to go up, and the runs allowed to tick up a smidge as well.

Trades are obviously out there, things can obviously be done - but the Bruins are taking a wait and see approach after a rumored deal could not be finalized in the early hours this morning.

The Bruins currently lead the division a .5 game.