July 2, 2008 Jacoby Ellsbury will remain the leadoff man for the Red Sox despite watching his batting average slide 20 points in June. Terry Francona told the Boston Herald, What he has shown he can do ignites us so much. We believe in him. Once you believe in somebody, you have to kind of let him go through it. I dont think hes tired. I think hes a little frustrated. With what he brings on the bases, if he gets on on an error or a force out at second base, he can change the game with his legs.
June 28, 2008 Jacoby Ellsbury and his teammates might be one of the higher scoring offenses in the league, but Boston's pitchers are 0-for-22 at the plate with 16 strikeouts in interleague play.
June 27, 2008 Jacoby Ellsbury is not in the starting lineup, as Red Sox manager Terry Francona has decided to start Coco Crisp before he begins his suspension, according to the Boston Globe.
June 25, 2008 Jacoby Ellsbury has a six-game hitting streak, but he has only one hit in each of those six games. During that span he's also failed to steal a base, his strength in the fantasy realm.
June 17, 2008 Jacoby Ellsbury is not in Boston's starting lineup tonight against left-handed pitcher Jamie Moyer, according to the Boston Herald. Coco Crisp gets the call in center field.
