Try To Remember It IS September
We are starting to see signs of September at all levels on both sides of the diamond right now. I can remember that as a player that it was the time of year that I would get tired and often felt a bit weaker. I had to go to a lighter bat and those are the type of compensations you have to allow for in a longer season.
You know when the season starts how many at-bats you are going to get and have to be prepared for the long run by getting in and staying in the best shape you can. Mentally, you have to keep yourself ready to go out and do your job each day while adjusting physically. Some guys and teams definitely handle this better, while others go out and stink it up.
For the Sox, if Ozzie feels he has to make a switch in the rotation, he should go ahead and do it right away. This is no time for pride and feelings at this time of year. It's about winning ballgames and doing whatever it takes.
DJ