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October 20, 2007
BY JOE McDONALD -- Jacoby Ellsbury emerged from the tunnel beneath the dugout, looking confident and in complete control of his emotions.
''I'm feeling good,'' he said. ''I've been preparing for this since the start of the postseason. I'm just happy to get the start. . . I feel ready. On the days we don't play we take batting practice just like everybody else, so I'm ready.''
Tonight will be his first postseason start for the Red Sox and he just completed batting practice, saying he's ready to go.
''I’m anxious,'' he said. ''There’s a nervousness but that’s good. It’s keeps you on your toes.''
Ellsbury getting the nod in Game Six of the ALCS proves the organization has confidence in its young players.
''It's nice that they have confidence in me to get the job done," said Ellsbury. ''I've promised myself to do the same.''
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