Big Papi was pretty small in April & May. He had only 2 home runs by June 1st & his batting average was around .200.
Since then Ortiz has had a significant comeback over the last 4 months of the season. He is now 25+ home runs & close to the 100 RBI mark. Last night he hooked a ball into RF for an RBI which gave him 97 for the year. Nothing fancy, but he's getting the job done.
Like J.D. Drew in 2007, the playoffs can be a redeeming stretch of games for a sub-par regular season. All was forgiven when Drew hit a grand slam against the Indians in Game 6 of the ALCS. Maybe Big Papi will shine in the 2009 playoffs. He's certainly done it before.
I think the Sox have as much pitching, offense & defense as any of the final 8 teams. It always comes down to who can focus & who can deliver during October. Big Papi needs to be Big Papi & not the "Little Papi" from April & May.
Ortiz has the experience & I think he will deliver.
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