DISQUS

Bill Burt · 2 years ago

A little explanation on the honorable mention:
Varitek deserves major kudos for work with pitchers, not to mention is better-than-expected work at the plate.
Ortiz has been good, maybe even very good. Unfortunately the bar has been raised. He is very, very important to this lineup and team, but he's No. 7 for me right now.
Julian Tavarez at No. 8? You bet. Imagine the Sox have major stability at the fifth spot in the rotation. Add to the fact that the team is 3-0 in his starts coming after Beckett injury.
Tim Wakefield is old reliable. He was looking like a Top 5 candidate two weeks ago, but like Tavarez has been lately, Wakefield has been good.
Alex Cora: With Dustin Pedroia finally getting it, fans have Cora to thank. He allowed the Sox to take some extra time. His versatility will help give Lugo some rest when needed.

Patrick · 2 years ago

I could not possibly agree more about Youkilis. 8 consecutive multi-hit games, 20 game hit streak, and an all out hustler on everything, not just the insider he had yesterday. I can't believe how under the radar he is considering his production. Lets not forget that last year he played enough games at 3rd and OF in addition to 1st that he qualifies for those positions in most fantasy leagues as well. He'll do anything you ask of him at any time, and flat out produce.

Steven C · 2 years ago

Here are my top five:
1. Beckett: The guy is almost perfect.
2. Papelbon: If he wasn't closing, they'd be screwed.
3. Ortiz: How is he not in your top five? He's among the league leaders in several categories.
4. Youkilis: He's not No. 1, but having a great season.
5. Okajima: He has made the entire bullpen better.
Varitek, Ramirez, Lowell, Matsuzaka and Pedroia are my HM.

Roomeister · 2 years ago

MIke Lowell is number one and Youk is Number two, beckett at number 3 everyone else has been hot and too cold. With Lowell filling in for Manny and Ortiz, our totally stupid GM who cares more about music than baseball Theo better resign Lowell.