no, this isn't meant to be a troll thread or anything. I just think that from looking at the numbers alone, Manny has had a comparable year to Ortiz. Look at their stats
Manny - .292 45 144 112 .982 (OPS)
Ortiz - .300 47 148 119 1.001(OPS)
Now you factor in the fact that Ortiz has Manny's numbers protecting him in the lineup and Manny has absolutely no protection at all, yet he had 144 RBIs! I know Ortiz is much loved, but I dont hear enough about the credit that absolutely Manny deserves. My opinion is Manny was even more important to the Sox lineup than Ortiz, obviously I didnt watch the team the hwole year, so Red Sox fans are invited to prove me wrong.