Posted by Teddy Panos, Sun Staff
Proving he either a)responded to my challenge or b)never read or heard a word I said, he’s just a great hitter (If I had to guess, I’d say “B�...LOL), David Ortiz shattered the Red Sox single-season home run mark last night.
Big Papi drilled #51 on the season off Twins starter Johan Santana (talk about doing it in style) to break the Red Sox record of 50 held by Jimmie Foxx. That the record stood since 1938 makes Papi’s feat even more remarkable. It’s not like the Red Sox haven’t had their share of great power hitters pass through the Fenway clubhouse. In a way, it’s surprising the mark stood for 68-years, though I can’t think of a better guy to break it.
Apparently, neither could Red Sox Nation. Did you see the reaction from the fans, his teammates and Terry Francona? And then to have Johnny Pesky embrace him like that, it really drove home how special an occasion this was and how special a person Ortiz is.
He may not win the MVP this year, but we know his value to the Red Sox.
What are your thoughts on David Ortiz’ breaking the Sox single season home run record? Where does this rank in terms of all-time great years by a Boston hitter?
He is the MVP! No doubt about it.
Had he kept his mouth shut regarding Jeter, it'd be a shocker if he didn't win the MVP. Which brings me to this point, I never thought Big Papi was capable of whining. Where the hell did that come from anyway? I know that subject was brought up about 5-10 postings ago, but nobody's gonna read my comment way back there.
It was kinda A-Rod-esque wouldn't you say?