Who needs David Ortiz? The Sox obviously don't. Lately, it seems as though Ortiz has been swinging with a No. 2 pencil instead of a baseball bat. He is 0-for-6 in the ALCS and only 4-for-23 (.173) in the 2008 postseason. But who cares? It hasn't hurt the Sox at all...they have shown that they can win without his or the former left-fielder's bat in the lineup.
Jason Bay is plain smoking the ball this postseason, hitting .440 in the playoffs (11-for-25), not to mention the three dingers and nine RBI to go along with it. Dustin Pedroia has worked out the kinks from the Divisional Series (where he was 1-for-17) and has hit .500 in the first two games against the Rays (4-for-8).
Pitchers have had about as much success against Youkilis as a razor blade has against his beard, and Coco Crisp has proved that he is more than just a cool name, but that he can swing the lumber as well.
From Cinderella to Legitimate
The Rays did prove on Saturday night that they are not just Cinderellas. They were not the "little guys" who were going to give into the tradition and talent of Boston. They proved that they can battle back and win games, even when the odds are stacked against them.
One thing is for certain: This series is sure to provide many more highlights, and I plan to be there for all of them.
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