Fact of the matter remains this team is 1-3 yet could just as easily be 3-1. Lester was outstanding against the Tigers on Opening Day but got no run support; the bullpen should've been able to hold yesterday's game (not once, but twice); and today, finally, a close game goes the way of the Red Sox. Bobby V. has been doing an outstanding job managing within the game; I was a huge fan of his decision to pinch-run Darnell McDonald for Ortiz tonight in the 9th. Obviously Arencibia dropped the throw at the plate (where he likely would've had McDonald), but you figure with Ortiz's slower wheels, he has more time to position himself and make the play anyways?
And oh yeah how about some love for Dustin Pedroia? Solo shot in the 6th when no one else on the team could've hit a beach ball, not to mention getting the rally started in the 9th. The only guy on this team who gives a damn on a night in, night out basis.
David Ortiz, the notorious slow starter, won't be pulling that act again this year. He's 7 for 15 to start the year, hitting safely in all four games. And give it another week or so, but I think I should start drafting the "Why Ryan Sweeney is better than J.D. Drew" blog right about now.
Listen make no mistake about it the Red Sox' bullpen is still an Achilles' Heel on this team, and you'll continue to see frustration like Games 1 and 3 against the Tigers until it as addressed. But for tonight, relax. Or Laser Show, relax.
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