The Red Sox training staff have replaced Papi’s cast and he is set to resume strength training exercises this week. I wouldn’t be at all surprised to Papi get back into games in the next 4-5 days. Maybe sooner.
They won’t need to make a trade to replace his bat because he’ll be back as long as there are no setbacks.
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June 20th, 2008 at 4:18 am
Does Papi lose his position in the lineup with J.D.Drew on fire? Will Manny be better protected with Papi hitting behind him in the 5th slot?
I just don’t think you want to mess up what J.D has going on right now until he begins to cool off.
Thoughts?
June 20th, 2008 at 9:48 am
I would LOVE to have Drew hitting like he is right now but behind Papi and Manny but I just don’t think he’d see the same kind of pitches that he’s seeing now with Manny as protection behind him.. then again Manny has missed a few games and Drew still seemed to be on fire (4-5 the other day with a HR and 1-2 with a HR a few days before that while Manny was still out.)
I think we just don’t rush Papi and enjoy winning while Drew is tearing things up ;X
June 20th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
I’m with you. Leave Drew in the three hole. If Papi can come back and produce they should just roll over opponents.