This lineup is an apparition and an insult to Boston Red Sox fans and tradition.
Do you think an Ace has it in his brain pan that “I must get this guy with Josh Rutledge coming up next?” A catcher goes out with “Hey, Meat. Keep this dude off the sacks. I don’t want anyone on when Sandy Leon comes up.” This is downright embarrassing. This lineup has home run ED. Geez – Brett Gardner is out-homering our guys!
I’m sure Mitch Moreland is a solid guy – you know – shares cat videos, tips well, keeps the toilet seat just right, but, hey – Mitch does not make a pitcher’s knees knock or a third baseman check his life insurance policy.