TRIVIA: Postseason wins

How many times have the Red Sox won their final postseason game?

When is enough for David Ortiz?

This is a situation that I was not too eager to broach, but now that it's the halfway mark into May and the home run total by David Ortiz matches my career total, it's time.

When do the Red Sox make a change with David Ortiz?

The way I see it, there are two options, both of which belong to David Ortiz. Make no mistake: at some point, probably soon, the Red Sox will come to Ortiz and say the situation has reached a head.

A batting title in store for Pedroia?

In his first two seasons in the league, Pedroia has batted .317 and .326. It seems likely that Dustin can sustain these type of numbers because he has such a high contact rate, and plays in a park that aids in his production. There are several legit candidates to compete with. And the "batting title" has kind of lost its luster to an extent in today's On base percentage-world.

LAA 5, BOS 4: Stranded

If leaving 12 men on base isn't any indication that David Ortiz needs to be moved down in the lineup, well then, what is?

Lay it down doesn’t always mean “lay down”

I am not a proponent of the sacrifice bunt in most cases. For example, with one out, I don't believe in the sacrifice...ever. So the fact that the Red Sox don't bunt runners over doesn't, for the most part, bother me at all.

However, there are times a bunt is called for and needs to be executed. The Red Sox missed two such opportunities today in Anaheim and it may have cost them a win.

5/14: Matinee Performance

With Buchholz putting on the pressure, every Penny start is either an audition for the Red Sox or potential trade partners. Let's lock down another series.

LAA 8, BOS 4: Taken away

Tim Wakefield had lost 5 straight road games to the Los Angeles Angels. He looked well on his way to breaking that streak with a four run lead heading into the bottom of the third. Mike Napoli made sure Wakefield's streak extended to six games with one swing of the bat.

5/13: Wake up

Really....the west coast sucks all the creativity out of me for game notes. Damn you west coast. Think we'll see Daniel Bard make his pro debut today? My guess is yes.

Is Papi Hurt?

>p>Big Papi appeared to be getting his swing back, but got hit hard on the other wrist last nigh, in…

Drew about to get hot.

When Drew was posed the question on whether or not he was going to bust out: "Hopefully," Drew said. "I feel like I've had some really good swings. I'm not necessarily getting the results. When I get my pitch, have to do something with it."