Bay Goes Boom

Posted by Mike Giardi September 9, 2008 at 10:28 pm

Okay, it wasn’t quite Carlton Fisk in the ‘75 Series, or even J.D. Drew going granny on us in the A.L.C.S., but the new guy, Jason Bay, continues to open eyes with how easily he’s transitioned into Boston and into a force in that lineup. His one-on, two-out home run tonight puts the Sox up 4-3 in the 8th. If they can hang on, they’re back in first place for the first time in a mighty long time (did I offend the grammar police with that sentence?).

Bay’s driven in 35 with the Sox, scored 30 and launched seven bombs. Yes, Manny’s numbers are better in L.A., but based on how badly he was tanking it here at various points this season, there’s no doubt in my mind the Sox would not be in the position. They are all but assured of a postseason spot as the Wild Card, and now perhaps as the A.L. East winner. Jason Bay has a lot to do with that. I repeat, a lot.