So, I was just reading that Youk and Drew were down in Pawtucket last night, and they are getting really close to a return. We all know how much the Sox need Youk back. The lineup looks 100 times better when he is batting 4th, and Pedroia is batting 2nd instead of Scutaro. Although I first opened the story to see how Youk was doing (went 1-4 by the way) I found myself very interested to see how JD Drew was doing (3 for 3).
I know, I know I can't believe I am about this write this, but..... I want Drew back. There are 2 reasons for this. We will start with the baseball one.
Say whatever you want, but Drew is a good outfielder. He covers the field well and all of that nonsense. I know it solves nothing since Reddick and Drew are both lefties, but I would rather have them trot one of those two guys out there then have to watch DMac ever touch the field again. At least Drew is a professional baseball player, where as DMac is a glorified minor leaguer, and the same might be true for Reddick (since Aug. 7 he has gone 6 for 45 with one home run and two RBI). I know Drew didn't do shit all year, but call me crazy I'd still rather see him out there.
Ok now for the nonbaseball reason...
For some crazy reason I have in a strange way enjoyed our time with JD. Maybe I have a problem where I need to hate on someone, and without him out there I have a hard time doing that to any Red Sox (other then Lackey). Maybe I like the fact he really doesn't give a shit. Maybe I just love the fact that he isn't Trot Nixon (who is probably my least favorite Red Sox of all-time). I don't know what it is, but I do miss JD.
I am not saying the Sox should resign him, or that I like his contract, but there is just this little part of me that wants to see him back out there. Why? I may never be able to explain. The closest I am come is that douchebag friend that we all have. You know the one where people are like we should call so and so and you're like "Naw he's such a douche", but then you do anyways, because secretly in some dark part of your you know there is something entertaining about having the worst person ever around.
Anyways, I had to get that off my chest and admit that I am looking forward to one last hurrah from the days of JD Drew... The worst days that for some reason didn't bother me.
By the way, Youk and Drew could be back as early as tomorrow when rosters expand.
***UPDATE***
In true JD Drew fashion his return has been delayed...
Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said before the Red Sox' game against the Yankees Wednesday night that J.D. Drew suffered a mild setback in his rehab outing Tuesday night, with the outfielder spraining his right, middle finger while playing for the PawSox.
"We don't think it's anything major but he's not going to play tonight. So we'll see how long that puts him back," Epstein said. "Right now, we're status quo. We'll see what happens when J.D.'s ready (WEEI)."
God I miss him.
As for Youk he'll be back Friday against the Rangers.