They're not Idiots anymore, but they're still characters. Boston Globe reporter Amalie Benjamin checks in every week or so to profile a member of the 2007 Red Sox.
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Kevin Youkilis"As far back as his minor league career he was called 'the Greek God of Walks' for his ability to earn bases on balls. Of course, the only problem is, he isn't Greek."--Globe columnist Bob Ryan |
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Manny Ramirez"We love Manny because he is the star of a 24/7/365 production that we know as Manny being Manny."--Globe columnist Bob Ryan |
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Terry Francona"He was hired by the Red Sox for several reasons. One of which was the fact that he is very much a modern guy. A combination of the new and the old."-- Globe columnist Bob Ryan |
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Tim Wakefield"He has always been the consummate team guy. Sure he is a knuckleballer ball pitcher and does not put much strain on the arm, but it's the heart that matters, and Tim Wakefield has been a team guy since day one."-- Globe columnist Bob Ryan |
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Coco Crisp"What is that Coco all about? His real name is Covelli... His sister and god brother, inspired by, yes, Coco Krispies, named him Coco and it has stuck."-- Globe columnist Bob Ryan |
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David Ortiz"In the last three years, not only has he been the best clutch hitterin the American Leauge, David Ortiz has become the best clutch hitter in all of baseball." -- Globe columnist Bob Ryan |
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Jason Varitek"If you’re looking for somebody for your son or daughterto fix upon to have as a favorite player, let me tell you, you can do no wrong picking Jason Varitek." -- Globe columnist Bob Ryan |
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Curt Schilling"He came here two years ago and said, 'You know, I'm here for one reason: I want to bring a world championship to Boston. I want to beat those Yankees.' He totally embraced the culture of Boston. He got it."-- Globe columnist Bob Ryan |
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Trot Nixon"Look at that hat. That's the grit. That's the kind of hardnosed guy he is... He is an old fashioned baseball player. That's the kind of player he is."-- Globe columnist Bob Ryan |
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Jonathan Papelbon"Jonathan Papelbon, age 25, in his first full year as a Red Sox pitcher, has become the most efficient pitcher in their history, with 14 saves in the first two months of the season." -- Globe columnist Bob Ryan |
