Adios, Mi Amigo
July 31, 2008
For Boston, no more Manny being Manny. I will miss him. After Jim Rice, Manny was the best right-handed hitter I saw in a Sox uniform. Overall, Manny has/will have a greater career, but we didn’t actually see Manny’s best statistical seasons while he was here in Boston. Rice, on the other hand, had the greatest single offensive season I ever saw in 1978.
Still, I will miss Manny. He is an amazing hitter. Remy has made the point about how Manny is “quiet” at the plate. He really does not have extraneous movements, and when he swings he is always prepared to put the best swing on the ball. I also came to like his fielding, though this is where a lot of people would disagree. But he fielded well in Fenway, even with some style.
And, of course, there was Manny being Manny. I think far more fans will miss that in Boston than won’t. I’m sure Jason Bay is a fine young man, but he’s no Manny.
Posted by Bill Trippe at July 31, 2008 8:51 PM
