Time for a change ...
01 Jul 2004This current BoSox team is in need of an enema.
I'm not even sure I can express in words how frustrating this team is to watch.
Nomar still hacking away at the first pitch, even though it's obvious he's not the same hitter he was before the injury. So, inevitably, a smart pitcher throws him something shoulder level that he pops up.
Our manager is still managing like he's trying to be a "stats" guy, but he doesn't understand how to use stats. He puts in pinch hitters based on 3 ABs, when they're obviously not the best option on the bench.
The team comes out flat every single day.
This Red Sox team is a testament to the fact that intangibles and "team chemistry" are complete horseshit. This is the same team as last year, minus Todd Walker and John Burkett - who've been replaced by Mark Bellhorn and Curt Schilling. It's the same Kevin Millar/David Ortiz bunch who "Cowboy'd Up" last season.
Yet they're completely unmotivated this year.
What's the difference?
Last year's team was winning.
Winning breeds confidence and "chemistry." Team chemistry is a complete load of crap. And this team proves that.
It's time for a shakeup. Whether it's benching Nomar for not adjusting his style or moving somebody (maybe time to get that Nomar to the Pale Hose for Magglio rumor going again?), this team needs a kick in the ass. And it doesn't seem like Tito .. err, Terry is the guy to do it.