Big Papi's Knee is Not Getting Better

David Ortiz was supposed to enter the season much healthier than he was last year. His knee surgery over the winter was supposed to fix the problem that had been ailing him. After his head first slide and re aggravation of the injury, it is beginning to look like he may have to endure pain for the rest of the season.

Before last night's game Ortiz said "its killing me" referring to the pain in his knee. Francona now has to check in with him on a daily basis to see if he can play and has hinted at a break during the upcoming interleague series with the Brewers.

Ortiz has been very productive at the plate lately but there is a good chance we will see him miss games now and then. When this happens look for Manny to DH and Ellsbury to play left. The Sox proved they can play well without one of their big bats in the lineup last night. As long as Youk continues to provide the power the Sox can survive this. It is also one more sign that Coco is not likely to be traded.