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Big Six · 12-31-2003, 08:02 PM

The Sporting News, June 30, 1913

Red Sox Struggle, but Collins Sees Better Days Ahead

At the All-Star break, the American League champion Red Sox find themselves in an unfamiliar position: looking up at three teams who sit atop them in the standings. The Sox have recently settled into a groove, remaining four or five games over the .500 mark, and currently trail the first place Detroits by eight games. Philadelphia and Cleveland are tied for second, two games ahead of Jimmy Collins' charges.

Manager Collins refuses to panic, although it is said that he has been pushing the magnates for a trade in an attempt to stir up his team. "I have no problems with any of the men on the team now, but if there is an opportunity to improve the squad, we have to make a move," he explained.

Perhaps no Boston player exemplifies the team's current struggles more clearly than star second sacker Pat O'Farrell. O'Farrell is still playing at an All-Star level, batting .275 with 29 extra base knocks, 28 stolen bases, and hearty totals of 56 runs scored and 48 driven in. Still, for a man who has been living in the ritzy .360 neighborhood for a couple of years, a season like this is somewhat of a disappointment.

"I have been seeing the ball better lately," O'Farrell commented. "A few of the blue darters that have been finding their way into fielders' gloves will hopefully drop in." The genial Irishman continues to lead the Red Sox infield with his customary pep, however, and you can be sure that as the season reaches its climax, O'Farrell will be at the front of a strong charge by the Red Sox.

12-31-2003, 08:02 PM	#116
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	Midseason update The Sporting News, June 30, 1913 Red Sox Struggle, but Collins Sees Better Days Ahead At the All-Star break, the American League champion Red Sox find themselves in an unfamiliar position: looking up at three teams who sit atop them in the standings. The Sox have recently settled into a groove, remaining four or five games over the .500 mark, and currently trail the first place Detroits by eight games. Philadelphia and Cleveland are tied for second, two games ahead of Jimmy Collins' charges. Manager Collins refuses to panic, although it is said that he has been pushing the magnates for a trade in an attempt to stir up his team. "I have no problems with any of the men on the team now, but if there is an opportunity to improve the squad, we have to make a move," he explained. Perhaps no Boston player exemplifies the team's current struggles more clearly than star second sacker Pat O'Farrell. O'Farrell is still playing at an All-Star level, batting .275 with 29 extra base knocks, 28 stolen bases, and hearty totals of 56 runs scored and 48 driven in. Still, for a man who has been living in the ritzy .360 neighborhood for a couple of years, a season like this is somewhat of a disappointment. "I have been seeing the ball better lately," O'Farrell commented. "A few of the blue darters that have been finding their way into fielders' gloves will hopefully drop in." The genial Irishman continues to lead the Red Sox infield with his customary pep, however, and you can be sure that as the season reaches its climax, O'Farrell will be at the front of a strong charge by the Red Sox.