David Ortiz Sits, Speaks

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Center Field found this 4/13/2008 on www.beloblog.com [flag]
Struggling designated hitter David Ortiz received a mental health day off tonight, sitting on his .077 batting average while the Red Sox entertained the Yankees in the rubber game of their three-game series. And Ortiz, in droughts of 0 for 17 and 1 for 29, sounded like a man who needed the day off. "I know exactly what I'm doing wrong. Everything is right here," said Ortiz, pointing to ... [link]

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Papi Gets His Beauty Rest
Published 4/13/2008 by Texas Gal at Center Field
After struggling at the plate so far this season, David Ortiz is getting a (much-needed?) break tonight and will not be in the lineup. The Pro-Jo is calling it a "mental health day off" -- but I'm inclined to think it's "give Papi a break from the spotlight glare while also giving him a kick in the pants" thing... but I guess that's too big of a mouthful to say properly. How about a "Calgon, Take Me Away" Day? For his part, Papi sounds all very zen about the whole thing: ...

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