So it turns out that there is nothing wrong with David Ortiz's vision.
Big Papi, at a loss for why he is hitting less than .200 with only two home runs this season, is turning over every stone to try to find the source of his woes. That included a trip to the eye doctor on Monday.
His vision checked out "very well" during an examination Monday, and the Boston Red Sox designated hitter was given drops for dry eyes, team spokesperson Pam Ganley said.
Well at least they gave him some eye drops to make him feel better.
But while some are having fun with Papi's trip to the eye doctor, even creating a humorous eye chart for the big slugger, others are pointing to statistics that suggest there might not be anything wrong at all.
In fact, as Craig pointed out earlier today, Oritz -- eye drops or not -- might be just on the receiving end of some terrible luck, and could be due to break out soon.
As for the Red Sox, they seem far more concerned with finding shortstop help.
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Oh, please ... how does "in a slump for a quarter of the season" equal "might not be anything wrong at all." This is about bat speed, guys, which he no longer has, most likely because he isn't 33.
Agreed that he probably isn't 33 and I also think the absence of Manny is making him see a lot more difficult pitches.
How about "he's off the juice now"?
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Well, I didn't want to say it but he does seem to be someone that probably juiced. Pathetic.
Papi's done so much for the Sox, that they can't just put him out to pasture. On the other hand, the Sox cannot just carry him through the season while they lose close games.
Francona has a tough decision, but he'll make it.