The Boston Red Sox struggles at the beginning of the season have been well-documented. Their offense finally broke out tonight. The Sox scored 12, but lost Ellsbury to injury when he slid into second. Ellsbury has been one of the imperative pieces of the Sox offense. He will certainly be missed.The Red Sox will have to find a patchwork replacement for Ellsbury. They currently have Cody Ross, Ryan Sweeney, and the young Darnell McDonald. They could also call up the talented Che-Hsuan Lin from the minors. First-year manager Bobby Valentine will most likely opt for a splitting time amongst committees. Valentine will have to explore options before making a decision.
What isn't up for the debate is how much Ellsbury will be missed by his ballclub. He is an integral part of what the Red Sox do on and off the field. As a Yankees fan, I of course despise the Red Sox, but I wish Ellsbury a speedy recovery. He is a hard worker and a fun player to watch. The Red Sox don't know how long it will be before he recovers. There are reports stating he will be out at least four to sic weeks. Meanwhile, the Red Sox will simply have to make due the best they can.
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