Baldelli to the DL, Reddick recalled, Youk to the OF, Ortiz to speak

Talk about cramming info into a Quick Post headline....

Going into Yankee Stadium and as much a "do or die" series as the Red Sox have reached this season, things are off to an interesting start. Rocco Baldelli has been sent to the DL after fouling a ball off his foot in batting practice at the Trop. Josh Reddick has been recalled to take his spot on the roster. With Jason Bay out of the lineup tonight as his hamstring is still sore, Kevin Youkilis will be manning left field at Yankee Stadium.

In other news, David Ortiz will address the media regarding his positive 2003 PED test on Saturday before the game.

Poll: What is your reaction to David Ortiz’ inclusion on the 2003 positive PED test list?

MLB opened ‘cursory’ investigation into PEDs in Sox staff last year

The Boston Globe today has a special report regarding the use of performance enhancing drugs in the Red Sox clubhouse.

D-Day 2009

"Baseball is a marathon, not a sprint."

How often have you been told that, with respect to the baseball season, no single day nor no single event matters more than the collective performance over a 162 game season? When looking at individual performance, I follow that perspective to a fault. Until a slump reaches the proportions of David Ortiz in the first months of 2009 or Jason Bay in the most recent, I feel confident that a player will regress or progress as the case may be back to their mean. "Water seeks it's level".

With respect to the team at large, a season is made of peaks and valleys, winning streaks and lulls. As a fan, every multi-game streak in either direction can feel like a precursor to the fate of the season, but as Terry Francona and his players will tell you time and time again, they don't get caught up in such momentum as easily as we do. They head to the park day in and day out to play, and try to win, a game against the team lining up against them on the field that day.

David Ortiz issues statement, speaks to reporters

David Ortiz issued a press release on the allegations that he used steroids in 2003, then spoke to reporters. Check out what he had to say.

Ortiz and Ramirez Said to Be on 2003 Doping List (via NYTimes)

Should be interesting to watch this play out. Still gathering my thoughts.

BOS 7, BAL 2: Homers keep Lester perfect against O’s

Jon Lester improved to 9-0 in his career against the Baltimore Orioles with the help of the long ball.

TEX 3, BOS 1: Slumping Sox swept

Boston has made a couple of moves before the trade deadline but the best move to break this slump will be a day off and a return home.

TEX 6, BOS 3: Smoltz folds in sixth

David Murphy and Jarrod Saltalamacchia's back-to-back homers put away the Boston Red Sox and John Smoltz in the sixth inning.

TOR 3, BOS 1: Best wishes

If Roy Halladay gets traded he definitely left Toronto Blue Jays fans a splendid last impression.