Category: David Ortiz

In Praise of Juan Carlos Linares

Ortiz is likely to miss some of the Regular Season. Most of the options to replace him for a week or two interrupt development of young players or involve using trade chips. One option is both reasonable and keeps the organization in order: J.C. Linares.

Last Man Standing

Daniel salutes the last remaining member of the 2004 championship team, David Ortiz.

A Song for the Season

At the beginning of every season Phil Jackson would give his players a book to read that sent them a deep message about themselves and the season ahead. Today, I assign each of the Red Sox players a song as we inch closer to the 2013 season.