The “Greek God of Walks”–Kevin Youkilis–may have been supplanted by a couple of young guns on the left side of the 2013 Red Sox infield, but this team seems to have no trouble understanding the concept that four balls to one batter means that batter gets his base. They came into Tuesday’s double-header leading the
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Good to Have Papi Back
Despite hitting in the lineup only one game after July 16th, Ortiz led the Sox in homers with 23. He also hit .318 and drove in 60 runs. C’mon, did you ever really think he’d leave? After the team offered renown slugger David Ortiz a one-year, $13.3 million qualifying offer Friday, word broke that the
Papi’s DL Stint Shouldn’t Hurt Sox
Just when Red Sox fans thought it was safe to assume their team was 100 percent healthy, another star player went down with an injury. This time, the victim was designated hitter David Ortiz, arguably the team’s MVP of the first half of the season. Injuring his right heel on a go-ahead three-run homer by
A Night of Returns at Fenway
Gonzalez could return to his power-hitting ways with more swings like this one last night. Third baseman Kevin Youkilis’ return to Fenway Park since being traded to the Chicago White Sox brought many cheers from fans, including a 40-second standing ovation prior to this first at-bat. Monday night’s contest against Chicago also marked a couple
Underperformance Key of First Half
43-43, last place in the AL East, is certainly not where the Boston Red Sox expected to sit 86 games into the 2012 season. Granted, the team has been decimated by injuries, having sent 20 players to the disabled list during the season, leading the majors in that category. But every team deals with injuries
Ortiz’ Career Fun to Watch
Ever since his first season in a Boston Red Sox uniform, one in which he hit 31 home runs and drove in 101 runs, I’ve been a big David Ortiz fan. Maybe it was his long, powerful swing, or the way the ball seemed to jettison off his bat, or his characteristic pose after each
Papi’s 400th Only Highlight of Abysmal Trip
Adrian Gonzalez finally seems to be coming around, currently in the midst of a 15-game hitting streak. Congratulations, David Ortiz! You’ve done something only 48 other players in MLB history have been able to accomplish. With a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth inning yesterday, Big Papi finally reached the 400-homer
Ortiz Lone All-Star Selection
Big Papi has had a rejuvenating season so far, looking like a younger version of himself at the plate. Designated hitter David Ortiz was the only member of the Boston Red Sox to be voted onto the American League All-Star roster yesterday, far less than what is usually expected from such a talented group. Injuries
Sox Conclude Homestand With Victory
David Ortiz added to his already-impressive home run total this season in this past series against the Blue Jays, hitting three while going 5-for-8 with four RBIs. On the homestand, he hit five with 10 RBIs. It’s good to be home. That’s the mindset the Boston Red Sox must’ve had coming into this most recent
Will to WIN!
Will to Win!!! Thursday June 21, 2012- Will Middlebrooks has already become a fan favorite this year in Boston with his tremendous play during his promotion to Boston. He has already has Sox fans say Kevin who? Middlebrooks spectacular play has pushed the Sox to on the verge to trade the struggling veteran Kevin Youkilis.
