This article on ESPN cites a David Ortiz interview where he lashes out at reporters asking him about another "slow start". Although, I am in the camp that we have already seen the best of David Ortiz, and do think that at some point you'll start to see him rested or pinch hit for against left-handed pitching, you have to agree with Papi in that the intensity of these questions and attacks is far too high for the second game of the season. Let's not forget he was facing C.C. Sabathia in game one and A.J. Burnett in game two. As far as pitchers who are known by intials instead of first names, we are talking about possibly the two best that baseball has to offer. Reporters are already asking Terry Francona if he thought about pinch-hitting Mike Lowell, who, let's face it, also has to prove himself off what he's returning from.
So, for now, let's lay off Big Papi a little. Let's remember that, although he's 0-however many at bats, we like him. He's usually very accepting of reporters, great with fans, and just generally good for baseball. This blog will certainly be one that will give him a break for at least a little. If he goes 0 for the series against the Royals this weekend, maybe we'll begin to worry.
-APT
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