I went to bed mad last night, but now I've processed and I've read the posts to this thread and I'll stick my two cents in.
Wakefield should stay as a fifth starter.
Cora can go.
Ortiz stays (unless you're fully insane)
Tek should stay...
Now, I realize that my thoughts on Tek put me in the minority. I'm not as knowledgeable on the minutia of the game as many of you are – you know, that "Bill James lives in my colon" sort of knowledge. I do realize that Tek was a liability offensively this year. I still believe that there are qualities that can't be easily replaced...
His ability to get the best out of the pitchers. I believe each pitcher (except Wake) would have less wins if Tek was not the starter.
His leadership presence - He's been around so long and people listen to him.
The example he sets for being professional - he never looses his cool, but still manages to let even the fans know he cares about winning.
I know most of you will think I'm daft, but that's my thoughts on the subject.
As far as this Sanatana thing is concerned, watching him with the Mets didn't make me wish we'd gotten him. Enough said?
And until that Caray twit said it, I'd never heard the phrases, ‘el caballito,’ or ‘little pony' in any context, let alone in reference to Pedroia.
To all of the other Talksox folks (well, most of you, anyway) thanks for another fun season.