Quote Originally Posted by Lyle View Post
Quote Originally Posted by generalbulldog View Post
Ortiz needs to get back on his special supplements to regain his form and Dice-K needs to learn how to use those special supplements like his Major League counterparts in order to last 1 full season and be productive.
#1 No one ever said what Ortiz was on even when Ortiz asked what he tested positive for. So it could be like when Roy Jones Jr "Tested Positive" and was really just taking "Ripped Fuel"

#2 Dice-K has had successful seasons, he's won in the playoffs and the Sox have won a World Series with his help. Sure he still walks too many guys and isn't an "aggressive" pitcher but he's good especially where they have him in the rotation #4....best #4 pitcher I know of
Some solid support of Red Sox Nation from the south.. good stuff, Lyle.

In my opinion, the Sox have the best rotation in baseball right now, and i'm not just saying that because i'm a Sox fan. They have a great bullpen too. But as you said, their offense is lacking. It is absolutely vital for Ortiz to have a great season for this offense to be a threat. Any pitcher, Beckett/Lester/Lackey/Dice-K, can match up with yankees pitching and be successful against their dynamite lineup, but they have to be able to produce runs. Unlike all other sports, there aren't any turnovers in baseball like hockey, football, basketball etc.. So just having a good defense and preventing the other team from scoring, the offense is obviously a completely disconnected unit from the defensive part of the team. I'm worried.