Not a good start…
July 4, 2003 in Uncategorized
…to this road trip.
In what could have easily been a sweep the Sox lose 2 of 3 to the lowly Devil Rays.
Even the normally level-headed Hartford Courant is beginning to question the Sox manager:
Some might be pointing to manager Grady Little, who may not make it to the All-Star break if the Red Sox don’t stay within striking distance of the Yankees. The Red Sox are four games behind them in the American League East.
So it’s crucial the Red Sox win at least two in New York, otherwise general manager Theo Epstein might have to consider replacing Little.
I’m not going to bother to check the Boston papers; as I’m sure they are much less subtle than that. Personally, I’ve been indifferent to Little so far; but beginning with last weekend’s pathetic apologies, combined with moves like walking the bases loaded (off the top of my head; I believe Little is 0-3 when using this move)…well, I may have had enough. Last night was the 7th time this season the Sox lost in a ‘walk-off’ fashion…not sure of the 7 how many they were leading in the late innings…
So to go with my earlier declaration; the Sox now need to go 7-3 to make this road trip worth anything. And to narrow the focus even more; in my opinion, they need to take 3 of 4 in NY to be successful, if they split I’ll be satisfied but still have questions.
