Big Papi
What I’m about to say, I do not believe is open for debate. David Ortiz is the greatest clutch hitter playing the game right now. Now, it’s certainly debatable about whether he’s the greatest clutch hitter of all time, but I’m willing to throw his name in there for that too. And there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that he is the greatest clutch hitter that I’VE ever seen play.
There is no other hitter I can think of at the moment that I would rather have up at the plate with the game on the line. I don’t care if he’s facing Scott Shields, Mariano Rivera, Bob Gibson, or Cy Young. Right-hander or left-hander, doesn’t matter. Big Papi is the man.
Last night was a big win for us. It might have been the biggest win of the year to date. We’re going against a team that we may meet again in the playoffs and they have something to prove to us. Instead, we send a message to them, don’t come into our house and expect to win, because it’s not going to happen. You couldn’t do it last year, and you’re not going to do it this year either. Now we just have to keep on delivering that message.
Tim Wakefield came up big again for us, as he has so many times in the past. I think when his career finally ends, if it ever does, number 49 goes up in right field. Yep, he means that much to this team both on and off the field.
The pitching seems to be coming around. We’ve received great performances in 3 of the last 4 games with Clement, Wells, and Wakefield pitching 26 of the 27 innings. And although Schilling labored a little in his start, he definitely showed signs of improvement and looks like he’s continually making progress. The bullpen is well rested and Foulke has looked good in his 2 appearances so far.
There were some very good defensive plays last night as well. Hopefully this is a sign that it’s all coming together and we will begin playing our best baseball at the most important time of the year.
There is no other hitter I can think of at the moment that I would rather have up at the plate with the game on the line. I don’t care if he’s facing Scott Shields, Mariano Rivera, Bob Gibson, or Cy Young. Right-hander or left-hander, doesn’t matter. Big Papi is the man.
Last night was a big win for us. It might have been the biggest win of the year to date. We’re going against a team that we may meet again in the playoffs and they have something to prove to us. Instead, we send a message to them, don’t come into our house and expect to win, because it’s not going to happen. You couldn’t do it last year, and you’re not going to do it this year either. Now we just have to keep on delivering that message.
Tim Wakefield came up big again for us, as he has so many times in the past. I think when his career finally ends, if it ever does, number 49 goes up in right field. Yep, he means that much to this team both on and off the field.
The pitching seems to be coming around. We’ve received great performances in 3 of the last 4 games with Clement, Wells, and Wakefield pitching 26 of the 27 innings. And although Schilling labored a little in his start, he definitely showed signs of improvement and looks like he’s continually making progress. The bullpen is well rested and Foulke has looked good in his 2 appearances so far.
There were some very good defensive plays last night as well. Hopefully this is a sign that it’s all coming together and we will begin playing our best baseball at the most important time of the year.
posted by Bob at 9/07/2005 10:28:00 AM
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