The HR #'s are down since juice-a-gate happened. Do you think we'll see another Bonds with 70+? I highly doubt it unless another undetectable substance is discovered. Even than I would think that with multi million dollar contracts, who would take the chance now?
Big Papi had his best year because of Manny. Many think Manny will be gone next year. So logically Papi won't get the pitches He had last season. I don't think He'll see 50 without Manny's threat. It will be a shame to breakup the best 3-4 combo in baseball. But Manny, as always, wants out.
Manny and Papi dont juice. Amazing hitters.
That will be a tuff loss.