Manny struggling

[Whos Your Papi]

What is the deal with Manny so far this year? I understand some people start out slow, but 9 games into the season and he doesn't have a homer I don't think he has even came close to getting one. 7 for 32 with no extra base hits and 11 K's. Is Manny past his prime? Or is he still upset about being in Boston? Manny usually starts our rather quickly, but this year he has looked horrible. If he doesn't pick up the pace David Ortiz is going to get nothing to hit. Here are his numbers fromt he past Aprils. Proving my point that this is not a normal start for Manny. I know we still have half a month to go, but jeez he will really have to tear it up to get where he normally is.

 

 

2006 - .219 AVG/ .359 OBP/ .210 SLG/ .578 OPS/ 0 HR/ 2 RBI/ 7 BB/ 11 K/ 0 XBH

 

2005 - .274 AVG/ .386 OBP/ .607 SLG/ .993 OPS/ 7 HR/ 25 RBI/ 15 BB/ 19 K/ 13 XBH

 

2004 - .338 AVG/ .448 OBP/ .647 SLG/ 1.095 OPS/ 5 HR/ 16 RBI/ 10 BB/ 13 K/ 12 XBH

 

2003 - .347 AVG/ .430 OBP/ .551 SLG/ .981 OPS/ 4 HR/ 19 RBI/ 12 BB/ 11 K/ 12 XBH

 

So what's the deal, am I just not patient or is this a bad sign of things to come?

[a700hitter]

If Manny's hitting ends up being the biggest problem that Francona has, they will run away with the Division.

[Teddyballgame10]

Same here im worried what is he 33? Or mabey he just is doggin it to get out of boston. Who knows with him. . .mabey im just being a paraniod sox fan but still. No extra bsaehits comeon!

[Cityofchampions33]

Maybe his average will go down, like last year but no worries, he is the best right-hitting batter in the AL, if your gunna worry about anyone it's not Manny. He'll still give you near 40/120

[schillingouttheks]

If this is still happening in a month and a half, then worry. We're talking about Manny Ramirez. And like 700 said, if Manny's hitting is the biggest problem, the division is ours.

[Goalstopper]

lets hope he is hot in may when we play the yanks 7 times.

[bagwell368]

last year his stats were crappy into what June? Look at the numbers for the year, besides a slip in BA, its hard to see that as anything but a real good year.

 

I expect this to be his last really fine year. After that I expect 2 years at .280 .375 .545, pretty good, but not historic. I've been watching since '66 and he is the best hitter the Sox have had in that time career wise IMO. He does not have a Yaz '67 type year (including fielding and leadership) its true, but, go check the OPS+ or other saber type stats, Manny is way up there. He'll be over 150 this year as well.

 

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[The Monster is my Mom]

it is surprising he is starting so slow, but I think 9 games is probably too small of a sample size. He should end up with a BA near .300 and 35-40 homers.

[mtbykr]

One thing i think is getting ovelooked is the fact that in the last few games he has started hitting the ball very well. For example last night he drilled a pitch right at Glaus, and then the night before (i think) he took the first pitch to the track in center. He will come around, i can deal with a drop in average like last year if he puts up the power numbers like last year!

[jsinger121]

He will hit.....It's 9 games into the season. Nothing to be worried about yet.

[Whos Your Papi]

It is early, and maybe I am panicing a bit. But 9 games and no extra base hits just seems very odd for Manny. Hopefully he will break out sometime soon.

 

Wasn't he hitting well over .400 in spring training?

[MC Hammer]

We had the same thread last year and look at his numbers at the end of the year. Manny will get it done.

[Sizzlin22]

It's Manny Ramirez, his hitting is the last tihng I'm worried about.

[ksushi]

I think that at this stage in the season we have to trade manny. He is ruining everything. This is the most crucial part of the season and its mannys fault we lost the last two games. The blue jays are close to over taking the divison and in april, its crucial to hold onto our lead there. Manny has been so terrible that I think we've got to trade him. Maybe for Chris Shelton. Chris Shelton is obviously a world class slugger who has proven year in and year out that he can get it done..... kind of. Man, look at his batting average! He has 7 home runs! We have to trade Manny for this guy. Manny is done. Hes cooked, fried, gone. He will never hit another extra base hit in the big leagues again. Trade him before its too late! Throw lester in the deal and bring Shelton to Boston!

[TheRivernator]

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the sky is falling!!!

[Jon_Papelboner]

Hes on the decline. It's what happens when players get older and dont take roids.

[tedred9sox]

Look on the bright side, the sox are 6-3 without his bat ...

[ORS]

Hes on the decline. It's what happens when players get older and dont take roids.

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[Whos Your Papi]

Alot of you are saying that if Manny's bat is our biggest problem we will win the division. So let me throw a what if at you, and im not saying this will happen just what if.

 

What if Manny continues to struggle.....and teams stop pitching to David Ortiz, mainly late in games. Because really, why would you pitch to the best clutch hitter in the game when Manny is hitting .250? Do you really think that equals us winning the division? Im not saying Manny won't turn it on, because I think he will eventually. But if he doesn't it could be a big problem. And I know it's early.

[Texas_Red_Sox_Fan]

No need to worry on Manny. He goes on big tears. He may be one behind in his training, so if he starts hammering the ball on May 1, I'll be the happiest Red Sox Fan. Watch out George.

[Jon_Papelboner]

well he's not getting any younger, so it appears he will continue to struggle.

[empirestrikesback26]

well he's not getting any younger, so it appears he will continue to struggle.

well it won't be drastic. I think he'll hit around .280 with 30 homers and 120 rbis.

[ksushi]

Jon Lester and Manny for Chris Shelton? C'mon.

[a700hitter]

Alot of you are saying that if Manny's bat is our biggest problem we will win the division. So let me throw a what if at you, and im not saying this will happen just what if.

 

What if Manny continues to struggle.....and teams stop pitching to David Ortiz, mainly late in games. Because really, why would you pitch to the best clutch hitter in the game when Manny is hitting .250? Do you really think that equals us winning the division? Im not saying Manny won't turn it on, because I think he will eventually. But if he doesn't it could be a big problem. And I know it's early.

Manny will hit. When the season is over look at the numbers and he will be right there with the elite players. There's no question that he will hit. The only thing that can stop him from hitting is injury. Knock on wood.

[Jon_Papelboner]

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0-3.

[Cityofchampions33]

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greatest movie ever

[mtbykr]

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That sounds good peter!

[Varitek33]

Hes on the decline. It's what happens when players get older and dont take roids.

 

Like Jason Giambi?

[Anuj09]

This is manny's thing:

 

suck it up duriing the first few months

 

Then he decides that he should prolly hit the ball drurrig the summer and hit like a HR everyday

[Teddyballgame10]

what move is that from?