Will Red Sox rely on speed in Big Papi’s absence?

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Will Red Sox rely on speed in Big Papi’s absence?
Crookednose Crookednose posted 6/3/2008 from newengland.comcastsportsnet.com [flag]
The loss of David Ortiz would seem to leave a gaping hole in the Red Sox’ lineup, but Big Papi has contributed nothing to one facet of the team’s dynamic offense: its baserunning. Entering tonight’s game with Tampa Bay, the Red Sox are second in the American League in steals with 52 [link]

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