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Scott Boras would be proud of Jacoby Ellsbury 02.16.11 at 9:48 am ET
By Mike Petraglia

Jacoby Ellsbury won't look back on 2010.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Without even being in the room, you could almost hear superagent Scott Boras applauding with every word his client Jacoby Ellsbury spoke Wednesday morning.

The Red Sox center fielder was asked two things repeatedly in various forms. Does he feel healthy? Does he resent the criticism he received time and time again for playing just 18 games in 2010 due to broken ribs suffered in the first week of the season?

After a while, even Ellsbury had to smile, realizing reporters wouldn’t let the issue go without several attempts.

“I’ve put it in the past, moving forward and excited about 2011. I’m moving on, moving on to 2011,” said Ellsbury.

He was even asked if he heard and saw the criticism laid at the feet of Bears quarterback Jay Cutler for coming out of the NFC Championship due to a knee injury.

“Yeah, yeah I did,” Ellsbury conceded. “No real comments on that either. I’m going to sound like a broken recorder.”

He also said he ‘feels good’ several times in his 12-minute chat, adding he isn’t worried about his ribs and is completely recovered from the collision with Adrian Beltre in Kansas City last April 11 that wreaked havoc with his season and landed him on the DL three times, with his last game coming on Aug. 13.

He batted just .192 in those 18 games, with more steals (7) and RBIs (5) than runs scored (10).

And like Beckett on Tuesday, he didn’t want to look back to the sub-par 2010 or the criticism of his toughness that came with it.

Instead, Ellsbury wants Red Sox Nation to know that he’ll play with the same wreckless abandon that was his trademark prior to last season, diving for fly balls in center and head-first slides into bases.

“I’ll be able to play with natural aggressiveness, just like I’ve always played,” Ellsbury said. “I’m not worried, I’m not worried at all. It’s not like I’m coming off a major surgery or anything like that. If anything, they should be stronger. Anytime you break something and let it heal, it’ll be stronger.”

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  • A. Goldman

    Good for you Ellsbury..Don’t let those obnoxious Boston baseball reporters get away with those stupid questions they were asking you..Comparing your situation to Cutler’s.. I don’t know how you can deal with those slimy baseball reporters..Broken ribs are broken ribs and anyone who has been through such an injury realizes you can barely breathe with them never min d play baseball..They ripped you last year Ellsbury for no freakin reason..I wish you the best this year..Hope you have a monster year..And yes..screw those baseball reporters..Don’t give them the time of day..

  • Rob

    I agree with you, A Goldman, and would just like to remind others that the broken ribs would have healed properly and more quickly if Ells hadn’t been misdiagnosed by the training staff and team doctor, and had been given an injury-appropriate recovery regimen rather than being rushed back into service. We’re all human and make mistakes, so enough on that. The important thing is that Jacoby feels capable of once again playing the game in his customary aggressive manner is poised to pick up where he left off in ’09. If he can duplicate, or even improve upon his performance that year, we’re in for a treat what with all the positive additions to an already potent team. Have a great season Jacoby.

  • Rob

    I did find it humorous the Ellsbury made reference to sounding like a broken “recorder”. I guess he’s too young to know what a broken RECORD sounds like.

  • Mike

    Just how does Ellsbury get a 500% raise for sitting on the end of the bench all year?
    Where can I get a gig like that?

  • babe ruth

    This guy is single hitter with speed that’s it. He has no power, doesn’t drive in runs, and will probably crumble the next time he slides into second base. If this guy didn’t have speed he be a 250 hitter, and a average outfielder

  • good point babe

    except that he does have elite speed, so he’s a 290=310 hitter, and an above average outfielder with a cost controlled salary. he’s likely to lead the league in runs scored.

    wait, what was your point again?

  • McNab

    Boy, that’s some deep insights babe. If he didn’t have speed…he wouldn’t be so fast.
    If he didn’t have skills, he wouldn’t be so good.
    And if the NY corrections system wasn’t so overcrowded, we wouldn’t have to listen to your brain-damaged babble.

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