[Bette]

With David Ortiz taking a seat on the bench with lefthander Dontrelle Willis on the mound, the Red Sox' designated hitter was relaxed and in the mood to talk before yesterday's game against the Tigers. Not only did he tell a number of stories to the assembled media, but he admitted to considering unconventional methods to get out of his season-long slump - he's batting .187 with one home run and 20 RBIs.

One step was to see an eye doctor.
Another was to play like a kid.

Boston Red Sox - Ortiz still looking for an answer - The Boston Globe

[Bette]

See Goth? Told you it wasnt steroids.
He needs glasses and he takes his job waaaay to seriously.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Bette

With David Ortiz taking a seat on the bench with lefthander Dontrelle Willis on the mound, the Red Sox' designated hitter was relaxed and in the mood to talk before yesterday's game against the Tigers. Not only did he tell a number of stories to the assembled media, but he admitted to considering unconventional methods to get out of his season-long slump - he's batting .187 with one home run and 20 RBIs.

One step was to see an eye doctor.
Another was to play like a kid.

Boston Red Sox - Ortiz still looking for an answer - The Boston Globe

Third step is to get back on the juice???....

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Third step is to get back on the juice???....

He didnt mention a third step. Just needs his eyes checked.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Bette

He didnt mention a third step. Just needs his eyes checked.

I think the eyes can't compensated for the bat speed he has lost...

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

I think the eyes can't compensated for the bat speed he has lost...

No, but he has to see the ball though.
Wait and see. He will have big old thick specs soon.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Bette

No, but he has to see the ball though.
Wait and see. He will have big old thick specs soon.

More than likely he'll have a different uniform next year. That may help the Sox.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

More than likely he'll have a different uniform next year. That may help the Sox.

What? You're going to dump him just because he needs glasses?

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Bette

What? You're going to dump him just because he needs glasses?

Finally, after many years the Red Sox organization has seen the light in that great players fade away and when they do you need to let them go. Yes there are times when they have released players and it comes back to burn us but it works the other way also. He is 33 years old which by todays standards isn't all that old but his batting average and production is down. He does carry a few extra pounds and he is just a DH unless they play the National league teams and then they use him sparingly. What I am saying is that if there is another bat out there that is available then it may be time to consider letting him move on. Do the great players have slumps ??? They sure do but how long do you allow a slump to continue before you at least consider some cations to offset it ? There are no players who are immune to trade or release.