How hard will it be for Terry Francona to manage what he has?
–Kyle, Chicopee, Mass. Well he does not have much choice and I think he will do his usual strong job of using different parts and making changes late in games defensively. When you have a full bench of regulars, it is tough at times to find starts for guys and keep them fresh. This is different. So he will rely more on feel than matchups in some instances because the younger guys who are here do not have the past track record to really base his decisions. Terry has always made mention of worrying strictly about the guys who are here now and on the roster for each night’s game. It’s really all he can do. If upper management elects to make moves, he will then adjust his lineup accordingly. But until then, it is what it is. Can you measure the loss of Dustin Pedroia? –D-Train, L.A. Yes, it is big really big. On many fronts, this is the team leader in my estimation. He is the guy, along with Kevin Youkilis, who makes this team tick both in the clubhouse and on the field and he does it by
