Johnny Who?
I bought Cocoa Krispies this weekend. I couldn't help it. It just seemed like the right thing to do. I wonder if Kelloggs has reported a spike in sales that can be attributed to Red Sox Nation.
I never thought that Coco Crisp would be a member of the Red Sox. He just seems more like a cartoon character or the answer to a breakfast cereal related trivia question.
The good news is that Coco Crisp is also the answer to the question Red Sox fans have posed around the water cooler since December: Who will be the opening day centerfielder? Here are two reasons why I love this deal:
1. Coco Crisp is just about to enter his baseball prime. Consider this: Last season with the Cleveland Indians, Crisp was age 25. His batting numbers (.300 BA, 16 HR, 69 RBI, 178 Hits) were almost identical to Johnny Damon's 1999 season when he was 25 (.307, 14 HR, 77 RBI, 179 Hits). My purpose isn't to compare Crisp and Damon (I know that Coco will probably never be bearded and shaggy), but it is exciting that the Sox have acquired a charismatic player who has the potential to make a huge impact over the next four seasons.
I know that the Sox had to give up top prospect Andy Marte to land Crisp, but when you get back a young player who has already proven that he can hit .300 at the Major League level, then it is worth the risk of trading a prospect. Let's just all just cross our fingers and hope that Marte doesn't turn out to be the second coming of Manny Ramirez.
2. The other reason that I love this deal is because the name "Coco Crisp" will provide endless possibilities for witty headlines by the Boston media. Crisp's first game on the Red Sox: "Crisp Beginnings". When Crisp is playing well: "Hot Coco". How about "The Heir Is Crisp in Centerfield".
If I had another cup of coffee and a Rice (Cocoa) Krispie treat, I might be able to come up with a few more, but I'll stop.
I never thought that Coco Crisp would be a member of the Red Sox. He just seems more like a cartoon character or the answer to a breakfast cereal related trivia question.
The good news is that Coco Crisp is also the answer to the question Red Sox fans have posed around the water cooler since December: Who will be the opening day centerfielder? Here are two reasons why I love this deal:
1. Coco Crisp is just about to enter his baseball prime. Consider this: Last season with the Cleveland Indians, Crisp was age 25. His batting numbers (.300 BA, 16 HR, 69 RBI, 178 Hits) were almost identical to Johnny Damon's 1999 season when he was 25 (.307, 14 HR, 77 RBI, 179 Hits). My purpose isn't to compare Crisp and Damon (I know that Coco will probably never be bearded and shaggy), but it is exciting that the Sox have acquired a charismatic player who has the potential to make a huge impact over the next four seasons.
I know that the Sox had to give up top prospect Andy Marte to land Crisp, but when you get back a young player who has already proven that he can hit .300 at the Major League level, then it is worth the risk of trading a prospect. Let's just all just cross our fingers and hope that Marte doesn't turn out to be the second coming of Manny Ramirez.
2. The other reason that I love this deal is because the name "Coco Crisp" will provide endless possibilities for witty headlines by the Boston media. Crisp's first game on the Red Sox: "Crisp Beginnings". When Crisp is playing well: "Hot Coco". How about "The Heir Is Crisp in Centerfield".
If I had another cup of coffee and a Rice (Cocoa) Krispie treat, I might be able to come up with a few more, but I'll stop.
posted by Drunken Bleachers @ 11:57 AM
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