Syble Townsel's blog ::The First Game Of Redsox Nation
After a disappointing 2010 season, the front office of the Boston Redsox did everything in their power to put together a team worth of a championship. The 2011 starting line-up is potent and healthy heading into Spring Training. This is a simple analysis of the line-up and why I think the Sox are destined for a championship run this year. 1. LF Carl Crawford: The headliner of American League free agent signings, Carl Crawford adds countless skills to the ine-up. The 4 time all-star batted .307 last year while driving in 90 runs. He also stole 47 bases while hitting 19 home-runs by season's end. If you look around the Major Leagues, you're not going to get more production out of a lead off hitter than Carl Crawford. 2. 2B Dustin Pedrioa: After struggling with injuries last year, Dustin is poised to come back and return to top form. In half of a season last year, Pedroia still put up decent numbers hitting 12 home runs, driving in 41 runs, and holding a .288 batting average. If he played a full season, his numbers would have been in the 20+ homerun range as well as 80+ RBI. Let's not forget that Pedroia is a former Rookie of the Year as well as American League MVP. 3. 3B Kevin Youkilis: Youk was another Sock rittled with injuries last year. None-the-less, he still hit 19 home-runs while driving in 62 runs. His .307 batting average is most impressive. Again, with a full season at that rate he could have hit 25+ homeruns, drove in 100+ runs, and hit over .300. Youk is healthy and ready to add strength to this potent line-up. 4. 1B Adrian Gonzalez: Here's the kicker. This is what makes the Redsox the hands down favorite in the American League. Coming over from San Diego, Adrian Gonzalez brings his impressive numbers to Boston. In 2010, A-Gon hit 31 homeruns while driving in 101 runs and keeping a .298 batting average. He has hit 30+ home-runs over the last 4 years and hit 40 in 2009. Look for Gonzalez to crush American League East pitching and put on a monster year statistically. 5. DH David Ortiz: Big Papi revitalized his career in 2010 after suffering his worst stastical year of his career in 2009. 2010 saw Papi hit 31 homeruns while driving in 102 runs. His .270 batting average was mediocre, but the sox will take 30+ homeruns and 100+ RBI out of the five spot anyday. 6. RF J.D Drew: J.D Drew is a nice filler at the 6 spot of the line-up. He will not dazzle you with any part of his game, but he'll put up solid numbers. Last year Drew hit 22 home-runs while driving in 68 runs. His .255 batting average was not impressive, but his .341 on-base percentage was more respectable. 20+ home-runs and a .341 on base percentage out of the 6 spot??? Sounds good to me. 7. CF Jacoby Ellsbury: Jacoby Ellsbury was injured for just about the whole season last year. However, he is the best #7 hitting in the majors. His name may smash you in the mouth and ring bells, but 2009 showed that he is a treasure in the Major Leagues. In 09', Jacoby stole 70 bases. He was the Major League leader by a landslide in this category. He also held a .288 batting average while totaling 188 hits. As Jacoby returns to health this year, he makes the Boston Redsox a much more capable run- scoring team. 8. SS Marco Scutaro: You're not going to get much more out of production at the 8 spot than Marco Scutaro. He piled up 174 hits last season while driving in 56 runs. This is huge coming from the bottom of the line-up. He also has big-hit potential as he hit 11 home runs last year. 9. C Jarrod Saltalamacchia OR Jason Varitek: Saltalamacchia was a minor league standout who has been waiting for his time to shine for a couple years now. Though his Major League numbers are sub-par, he has never got a starting role and is expected to emerge this season. Jason Varitek is a fading star. He is not going to put up 20 home-runs or have 80+ RBI ever again. What he does bring to the table is his in-tangibles and captain status to the Sox. As you see, The Boston Redsox look good on paper. As we all know, this usually means nothing but if this team stays healthy they are going to dominate the A.L East. I'll project 95+ wins and a World Series birth. There you have it, you have the info. Now you be the judge! |
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