Yes, Jenn, the first game was not a pretty sight. But last night's Game 2 was worse. JB was moving along nicely. Jake's trip and the run made it better, but still, for the most part, the Sox bats might as well have been toothpicks--nothing was happening. All season long, whenever the Sox had an extended losing streak, it occurred contemporaneously with a lineup of quiet wood. The trouble is, during a season, you can recover. In a playoff series, this solitude can mean only one thing--premature vacation. Let's hope that the Hose turn things around fast, or we'll all be watching other teams try for the prize.
Your uncle Phil and I were talking about this just this morning, and we agree that next year some major changes are likely necessary to bolster the team. Tek, as good a leader as he is, is pretty much done. This is two consecutive years of almost no significant hitting, and he is almost unable to throw out a runner heading for second. Too bad to see him go, but almost a necessity. Papi is another one. True, he has more HR's than anyone in MLB since June, but he definitely is not even close to the Papi of tree or four years ago. Another guy I'd hate to see go, but he'd be better for the Sox as a trade for someone still popping regularly. Finally, and this hurts as much as anything, Mike Lowell is at the stage where retirement would be a good idea. It hurts me to watch him struggling on that hip almost as much as I'm sure it really hurts him to run on it. He's been reduced to a very good 'every third day' player who can still hit and, in a very reduced range, field. I feel very bad, almost treasonous, talking about these three core members of the recent Sox successes, but, if we are to continue going forward, these cuts are necessary.
Separately, how did Aidan enjoy his first Sox game? I'd guess he wasn't standing and cheering every Sox move the way his Pops does, but I'm glad he's getting into things. Any pics of the little fan?
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