The Red Sox continue to play well...even without their former star player Manny Ramirez who was traded to the Dodgers last week. Outfielder Jason Bay was acquired from the Pirates in the Ramirez deal; and, he has provided the Red Sox with some timely hitting. And SS Jed Lowrie is hitting for power which comes as somewhat of a surprise. Lowrie replaced former starting SS Julio Lugo who could not get a hit to save his life.
The Boston Red Sox are still trying to close in on a share of the lead in the American League East. The problem is that the Tampa Bay Devil Rays are not cooperating. The Devil Rays are winners of 5 out of their last 6; and, they currently have a 71-46 record including a league leading 45-17 record at home.
Nevertheless, the Red Sox continue to play well...even without their former star player Manny Ramirez who was traded to the Dodgers last week. Outfielder Jason Bay was acquired from the Pirates in the Ramirez deal; and, he has provided the Red Sox with some timely hitting. And SS Jed Lowrie is hitting for power which comes as somewhat of a surprise. Lowrie replaced former starting SS Julio Lugo who could not get a hit to save his life.
Tonight, Triple AAA knuckleballer Charlie Zink and the Red Sox open 3-game-series at Fenway Park with the Texas Rangers. Home Run Derby Record Holder Josh Hamilton and the Yankee Killer Marlon Byrd highlight a Rangers batting order that can score runs in a hurry...especially at a hitter friendly field like Fenway. And moreover, adding a Triple AAA pitcher to the mix would seem to be a recipe for disaster for the Boston Red Sox.
However, the Rangers have had trouble hitting the knuckleball in the past....so the Red Sox could cruise if Charlie Zink can provide the Red Sox with a quality start in place of the injured Tim Wakefield.
