POKEY!!!

[jarjar]

How about those 2 homers???

 

Good job buddy, keep up the confidence!

[RedSox24]

This is a one of a kind game for him though

[DuffyCliff]

Reese is going to have the best offensive season of his career under the guidance of Papa Jack and hitting at Fenway. What a beautiful touch with that Gold Glove.

 

Pokey has been a Fenway favorite ever since he first stepped on the field, the fact that he has been swinging the bat makes him all the more lovable.

 

I'll say this right now:

 

If the Red Sox win the World Series this season, the reason or final play will be made by POKEY REESE. Now it can be offensively or defensively, but Pokey will be the player who ultimately saves or wins the game for us. What a fairy tale that would be.

 

I love his defense, attitude and appreciation he has playing in Boston. And more recently, his hitting.

 

I hope they lock him up for years. Shouldn't take more than five minutes.

[dirtdogman5]

Has anyone realized that Pokey is better than Jeter in almost every single batting, fielding, and baserunning stat?

[Tek04]

Originally posted by dirtdogman5@May 8 2004, 07:23 PM

Has anyone realized that Pokey is better than Jeter in almost every single batting, fielding, and baserunning stat?

That cuz JETER SUCKS!!!

[Sinix]

And blows, at the same time. Somehow, he defies the laws of physics...

 

Reese does commit an error or two, and isn't anything amazing offensively (except for hot days like today) but he can sure steal hits and turn a quick double play.

[yagmaster]

Reese does commit an error or two

 

I hope you're not saying that he's not good at defense, because that's his strong suit.

[Benny9Sox7]

Originally posted by RedSox24@May 8 2004, 03:44 PM

This is a one of a kind game for him though

Why do people have to get down on Pokey. I'm sure he prob wont hit an inside the pahka but, hes not just going to suck now. He's been doing great the past few games

[yawkeyway]

Originally posted by Benny9Sox7+May 9 2004, 07:42 AM-->

QUOTE (Benny9Sox7 @ May 9 2004, 07:42 AM)

[Tek04]

Originally posted by yawkeyway+May 9 2004, 01:09 PM-->

QUOTE (yawkeyway @ May 9 2004, 01:09 PM)

Originally posted by Benny9Sox7@May 9 2004, 07:42 AM

[JMDurron]

Pokey is going to have some good offensive games, and some very, very bad offensive games. Let's not let the occasional good ones distort our view of his ultimate performance at the plate. Pokey's here for his defense, and he's earning his keep with that. Whether or not that makes him more valuable than Bellhorn's OBP skills remains to be seen.

[roary]

Originally posted by JMDurron@May 10 2004, 10:41 AM

Pokey is going to have some good offensive games, and some very, very bad offensive games. Let's not let the occasional good ones distort our view of his ultimate performance at the plate. Pokey's here for his defense, and he's earning his keep with that. Whether or not that makes him more valuable than Bellhorn's OBP skills remains to be seen.

Absolutively 100% correct. Pokey is known for his defense, any offense is a plus from him. I certainly would not expect him to keep hitting well. He'll most likely hit .240 for the season.

 

But I do think that his defense is valuable. For so many years the sox have been lead footed sucky fielders, and now he comes around and changes that. I like this.

[yeszir]

He isnt great, he isnt horrible. Hes not exactly in the middle either. On a scale from 1-10 I'd say he's a 3 or a 4. But you need those guys on teams, you cant have all superstars. I mean, look at the yankees. They have so many superstars, and then they have Derek Jeter.

[pilumpyphi]

Pokey's offensive spurt was one of those tingly baseball moments you like to see every now and then.

 

His defense, however, is awesome.

 

I don't want to flirt with sacrilege, but be honest and raise your hand if you've been watching a game or highlight clip where Pokey makes a great play and you sat there wondering: "if Nomar was playing SS today would he have made that same play?" Nomar's a great defensive short stop, but with the type of injuries he's had recently (wrist and achillies) you can't help but wonder if he's going to soon turn into a defensive liability.

 

Pokey's got a Gold Glove....

[yeszir]

Originally posted by GrassInZimsTeeth@May 10 2004, 03:36 PM

I don't want to flirt with sacrilege, but be honest and raise your hand if you've been watching a game or highlight clip where Pokey makes a great play and you sat there wondering: "if Nomar was playing SS today would he have made that same play?" Nomar's a great defensive short stop, but with the type of injuries he's had recently (wrist and achillies) you can't help but wonder if he's going to soon turn into a defensive liability.

I think this too at times. Whenever he ranges over to his left behind second and bends over to scoop up a ball, or if a sharply hit ball comes screaming off of the grass and bounces right in front of him, I always picture Nomar bobbling it or missing it. Nomar is great defensively, I love him and would take him over Pokey any day of the week, but those thoughts plague me as well.

[Sinix]

Ah, but which would you rather have: Pokey SS Bellhorn 2B, or Nomar SS Pokey 2B? The latter would be much better, IMO.

[yeszir]

Originally posted by Sinix@May 10 2004, 09:02 PM

Ah, but which would you rather have: Pokey SS Bellhorn 2B, or Nomar SS Pokey 2B? The latter would be much better, IMO.

I don't think anyone is arguing with this. I never said Nomar wasn't great.

[Jtfire99]

Pokey was 4th person in Red Sox History to hit inside and outside the park homers in one game.

[yawkeyway]

Originally posted by Jtfire99@May 13 2004, 05:04 PM

Pokey was 4th person in Red Sox History to hit inside and outside the park homers in one game.

Ok mr. stat head, who were the other 3? I'm sure it must be a pretty obscure list if Pokey Reese can make it.

[roary]

He's certainly toned it down since then hasn't he? I knew it wouldn't last too long.