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State of the Sox: Where Does Ellsbury Hit?
State of the Sox: Where Does Ellsbury Hit?
I’ve heard alot of people talking about Jacoby Ellsbury and where he should be hitting.  When you look at Jacoby, we all think that he is the "perfect" leadoff guy.  His speed can alter the outcome of the game, I’ll give you that, but is that all it takes?  As far as ...
Clone Wars: Jacoby Ellsbury and Juan Pierre
Clone Wars: Jacoby Ellsbury and Juan Pierre
hardballtimes.com — Unable to increase his walk rate Jacoby Ellsbury is dangerously close to being the next Juan Pierre.... Click the title to read more. Click here to learn about THT's download subscriptions. (more) Clone Wars: Jacoby Ellsbury and Juan Pierre
More power to Ortiz
More power to Ortiz
boston.com — David Ortiz stood on first base, removed his batting gloves, and laughed at his fortune. He had... just rolled a ball into the vacated part of the infield, a tumbleweed single few players could hope for. His mood owed to what he had done two innings ... (more) More power to Ortiz
Ellsbury thriving in new lineup spot | redsox.com: News
Ellsbury thriving in new lineup spot | redsox.com: News
boston.redsox.mlb.com — By Ian Browne / MLB.com 06/24/09 1:05 AM ET WASHINGTON -- Though Jacoby Ellsbury has been a... leadoff hitter just about his whole life, he has looked entirely comfortable since moving out of that spot just over three weeks ago. On May 31, Red Sox ... (more) Ellsbury thriving in new lineup spot | redsox.com: News
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Fenway West - A Boston Red Sox Blog — ... It was looking like Francona was going to make a switch soon but Pedey is starting to heat up. He had multiple hits in his last two games and may stay at the top spot a little longer. With Ells finding his grove again and getting on base it seems like a good time to put him back up top but Lou Merloni of CSNNE likes Jacoby batting 7th: ...

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