Are Red Sox fans over the Manny trade yet?
Maniac: I will never get over the Manny trade, but I thoroughly enjoyed being saved in this series by Jason Bay. His bat is quick—fastballs do not get by him—and he has picked up his team at the right time in nearly every game. With Pedroia’s struggles, Ortiz’s lackluster series, and Lowell’s injury, I can happily call Jason Bay my savior. As long as he stays off the breaking pitches and stays patient through his at-bats, look for him to keep producing at a Manny-esque pace. If the Rays are successful in keeping Drew and Youkilis off the basepaths, look for them to try Bay’s patience by pitching around him. 3- Big Papi, Jason Varitek, Youkilis, and Pedroia combined to go a putrid 12-for-66 (.181). This included a 1-for-17 performance from the probable A.L. MVP Pedroia. Will these guys heat up in the ALCS? Maniac: One thing that we all have to learn in the playoffs is that good pitching defeats good hitting. Lackey, Shields, Santana, and Saunders pitched amazing against the entire team,
