And just after you posted this, Fred posts his 5 years of failure nonsense. So, there you go.
Also, if all you want is meaningful games in September, you should have been fine with 09, 10 and 11, but you weren't.
In real, the health Ortiz was a huge question mark and the FO chose to sign him because he's a likable guy and the Sox were miserable last year.
To me, the contract was just a "thanks for the memories, do some more commercials, so that when Ells is gone in 2014 the pink hats will at least know one guy on the team." Since the Sox aren't going to be a WS contender this year or next, I can't be upset about him being injured.
I've agreed with you before and you even noted "wow mvp, we finally agree on something." Getting old must be rough.
No, Rubby is not ready yet. At most, I'd call him up in the 2nd half to work out of the bullpen. That's been my position all offseason.
However, I think he has a higher ceiling than you are giving him credit for.