by mike edelman | Jul 20, 2008 | David Ortiz
Even though rehabbing David Ortiz belted his third home run in three games on Saturday night, Pawtucket Red Sox manager Ron Johnson was even more impressed when Boston
by mike edelman | Jul 19, 2008 | David Ortiz
Pawtucket Red Sox manager Ron Johnson may be reluctant to see David Ortiz return to Boston after he completes his minor league rehab assignment. For the second time in two nights, Ortiz homered to key a PawSox victory — this time by a 6-1 score over the Toledo...
by mike edelman | Jul 17, 2008 | David Ortiz
David Ortiz admitted before Thursday night
by zach hayes | Jul 16, 2008 | Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz, Hideki Okajima, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek
In the first half of the season, some usual suspects led the team to a first place finish at the break. Kevin Youkilis tore the cover off the baseball and played exceptional defense, while his infield partners Dustin Pedroia and Mike Lowell continued at their All-Star...
by evan brunell | Jul 13, 2008 | David Ortiz, Jed Lowrie
What is most likely in the second half? David Ortiz regains his stroke after two months off and is a monster in the middle of the lineup 34% of all votes Justin Masterson becomes a key component in the bullpen 33% of all votes Jed Lowrie replaces Julio Lugo at...
by shawn medeiros | Jun 18, 2008 | Coco Crisp, David Ortiz, Jonathan Papelbon, Julio Lugo, Justin Masterson, Philadelphia Phillies
Coco Crisp went yard for the Boston Red Sox again and it was ultimately the difference as the Sox beat Philly 3-0. Crisp hit a two-run homer in the second inning to give Boston a 2-0 lead and Julio Lugo drove home Crisp in the sixth on an RBI double making it 3-0. Jon...
by tim daloisio | Jun 17, 2008 | David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, Manny Ramirez
On May 31st in Baltimore David Ortiz took a swing of the bat that would cause many a Red Sox fan a heart palpitation or two as he fouled off a three-two pitch from Orioles reliever Dennis Sarfate. After the pitch, Ortiz grimaced in pain and immediately left the game...
by evan brunell | Jun 16, 2008 | Curt Schilling, David Ortiz
David Ortiz’s cast has been removed from his left wrist today, a great sign because that means Ortiz is pain free. He now has a forearm splint that will allow him to start doing range-of-motion exercises. No timetable has been set for his return, but he has...
by shawn medeiros | Jun 6, 2008 | Brandon Moss, Chris Carter, Coco Crisp, David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jon Van Every, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Tampa Bay Rays, Terry Francona
Earlier this week I made the argument that it was in fact time for the Red Sox to make a statement and put a stamp on this early season by taking it to the American League leading Tampa Bay Rays. Well, I think after the events of last night, culminating in a series...
by zach hayes | Jun 4, 2008 | David Ortiz
I turned to the game just in time to hear the pitch that sent shockwaves through Red Sox Nation. I was in the car around 9:45 Saturday night when I instinctively flipped on the Sox game to check the score in the second of four at Camden Yards. Luckily, the Sox were...