47. "'Tek is not a great player; Ortiz is and was" In response to In response to 42
> >>He holds shit down, supports his coaches and teammates, >>never airs out team laundry > >I'm not sure you could describe 'Tek better than that. but >you're not, you're describing ortiz. who also does this, but >that doesn't mean he did it more or better than 'Tek.
Yeah, Coco Crisp and Pokey Reese also supported their teammates
Thing is, nobody cares because they weren't stars
Varitek was a good catcher and solid power hitter
Never in Ortiz' stratosphere
I'd >dispute that heavily. and don't forget the impact of being the >catcher vs. being a DH on whether or not teammates would >follow you as their captain.