ELLIS BURKS

THE "IDIOTS" REVERSE THE CURSE

June 14, 2004 ...  No game scheduled ... The Sox flew into Denver today in an effort to acclimate themselves.  Ellis Burks can't play baseball yet because his left knee won't cooperate. But the Red Sox are bringing him on this trip, not only for a bit of rehab but perhaps for advice on how to play in Coors Field.   Asked about playing in altitude, Burks said, "It's usually an advantage for the home team for the first couple of days because you're used to playing that field on an everyday basis. When you come in that first day, you come in very tired, very sluggish, and that's just your body getting acclimated to that."