Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Ortiz Out a Month, Maybe the Season

From Tony Massarotti of The Boston Herald:

If the Red Sox are going to repeat as world champions this season and win their third title in five years, they may have to do it without David Ortiz.

After injuring his left wrist during the Red Sox’ victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night, Ortiz learned yesterday he has tendon sheath damage that will keep him sidelined indefinitely. According to a source, Ortiz’ wrist will be immobilized for roughly the next month to determine whether the injury can heal on its own.

If it cannot, the Red Sox and Ortiz very well may face a harsh reality:

Season-ending surgery.

Manny will most likely get a lot of time at DH now, with Ellsbury, Crisp and Drew in the outfield.

But am I the only one who thinks that if the Red Sox are struggling to score, and this does turn into a season ender, that they may start looking at this guy as a replacement?

3 Comments:

M-Rod said...

The beginning of the end for Big Poopie? Oh sorry, I meant Papi.

Unknown said...

Ne-Yo looks like a mini David Ortiz....

Greg Cohen said...

If they get desperate for a bat, they'll go after him. Watch.