2007 World Series Champions Boston Red Sox Thread

[Snacks]

LOL. No.

And seeing Big Papi wearing that #42 jersey was like seeing Mo Vaughn back at the plate.

http://capecodbaseball.org/News/HOFame/Hall2000/HOF_moVaughn.jpg

Mo was one of my favs 10 years ago. I loved his stance at the plate. His biggest mistake was leaving Boston. If he would have stayed he may have had a longer career. I know injuries shortened it, but I always thought he wouldnt have gotten injured if he stayed. (Stupid I know )

[A.J.]

Mo was one of my favs 10 years ago. I loved his stance at the plate. His biggest mistake was leaving Boston. If he would have stayed he may have had a longer career. I know injuries shortened it, but I always thought he wouldnt have gotten injured if he stayed. (Stupid I know )

I know -- I felt the same way. The first time I saw Papi bat it was like having Mo back again.

I still remember how my late grandfather (a Yankee fan since BEFORE Ruth) always remarked how he loved Mo's swing.

[ChrisTheCop]

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/Headline_Archives/BDD_broom_nyy_4.23.07.jpg

[jetdog]

Aside from actually playing it, watching last nights game was the most I have ever loved baseball. Well, maybe second most..

[A.J.]

Looks like the knuckleball wasn't dancing enough last night.

[Basedow]

Maybe a pen burst in his shoe...

Mirabelli vs. Thorne on Schilling's fake bloody sock (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2849747)

[A.J.]

I think Theo Epstein said it best:

"I couldn't give two [expletives] about what was on his sock, I care that we won the game. The rest, and Gary Thorne, is just noise."

[A.J.]

Hey! Wily Mo Pena contributed to the offense for a change!

[Dan 'Hampton]

Maybe manny can do that too.

[johnniewalker]

Hey! Wily Mo Pena contributed to the offense for a change!

They haven't given him a chance. He's only had 29 at bats. I know if you take out Coco Crisp you lose a lot of speed, but I think Wily Mo the better player. His past seasons make it look like he could be a 30 homerun guy with a reasonable avg.

[Fallon]

Yeah, but Pena can't hit a breaking ball. Idiot last night threw him a fastball... which he's always waiting for.

[Dan 'Hampton]

They haven't given him a chance. He's only had 29 at bats. I know if you take out Coco Crisp you lose a lot of speed, but I think Wily Mo the better player. His past seasons make it look like he could be a 30 homerun guy with a reasonable avg.

The only way Pena is better is power, and his inability to hit the curve negates that. He's as bad in the outfield as Manny can be and can't run either. I'd rather have Crisp (or in reality Ellsbury).
Wily Mo would be a good everyday player on another team but there really isn't a spot for him here to get the at bats he needs.

[cougarjake13]

The only way Pena is better is power, and his inability to hit the curve negates that. He's as bad in the outfield as Manny can be and can't run either. I'd rather have Crisp (or in reality Ellsbury).
Wily Mo would be a good everyday player on another team but there really isn't a spot for him here to get the at bats he needs.

isnt that the same reasons that the yanks and then the reds traded him ???

could be great but we dont have the playing time he needs to show it ???

[Dan 'Hampton]

Dice-K pitched alright. Had that really rough inning but came back around and retired the last 7. Better than last time against the yanks.

[A.J.]

Things could have been a lot uglier in that 4th so for Dice-K to get out of it the way he did was huge.

OK -- Come on Wake!!!!

[BoondockSaint]

Dice-K seems to lose the zone at times. His change starts floating too much and gets way out of the zone. He doesn't seem to let it bother him though. He is a hell of a lot of fun to watch.

[lleeder]

Cocoa Crisp looked happy :wallbash:

[J.Clints]

Cocoa Crisp looked happy :wallbash:

I think he agreed with the call

[Dan 'Hampton]

A win over the yankees and Moss a Pat. Not a bad day.

[Kevin]

A win over the yankees and Moss a Pat. Not a bad day.

Pats are making Yankees mistakes.. Go away from what made you a success.. Role players and good not great players in most pos.. You guys are going after the Sexy players, not knowing if they fit or not.. It may work.. I am not saying it won't.. But it may turn out awful too.

[Dan 'Hampton]

He took such a big paycut to go to the pats that if he acts up it won't be hard to cut him. How couldn't they for a 4th round pick?

When does George blow?

[underdog]

Paps blowing saves in May? Yikes. Maybe he's just getting it out of his system, but grooving fastballs is never a good thing.

[HBox]

Paps blowing saves in May? Yikes. Maybe he's just getting it out of his system, but grooving fastballs is never a good thing.

Don't worry. The A's have now done that to Papelbon, Rivera and K-Rod already this year.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I could see that ending coming last night. They were cruising along way to easy.

[A.J.]

It's time to fire Papelbon. :dry:

[Dan 'Hampton]

Good point on EEI this morning. Last year when our season was down the tubes why didn't we fire our strength and conditioning coach? I mean he was definately the reason Lester got cancer.

[A.J.]

Why that would be like firing your manager because he left Pedro in too long in Game 7.

Oh, wait....

[Krodos]

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/Headline_Archives/BDD_broom_nyy_4.23.07.jpg

Guys..don't get too nuts. It's only April. Remember the last time we thought we had them. We missed the playoffs. Wait till late August. Then we can bash NY as much as we want.

[JPMNICK]

Tom Brady and his new baby mama

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9315/giselebundchenjn1.jpg

[Fallon]

Tom can do no wrong.

[BoondockSaint]

Tom can do no wrong.


So you like his hat?

[Fallon]

So you like his hat?

I like his rings better.

[BoondockSaint]

I like his cock rings better.

Weirdo.

[Kevin]

BAH!


He is doing the black thing.. he is just wearing the hat because it matches his clothes...

End of story..

Besides, if Eli won me 3 fucking Superbowls, He could wear an eagle hat and i would not give a shit

[cougarjake13]

BAH!


He is doing the black thing.. he is just wearing the hat because it matches his clothes...

End of story..

Besides, if Eli won me 3 fucking Superbowls, He could wear an eagle hat and i would not give a shit


ditto

but to keep with theme you shoulda said phillies hat

[underdog]

People are dumb. Brady isn't from New England, and last I checked, its not the Patriots/Yankees rivalry. He can root for whatever baseball team he wants. As long as he's not wearing a Dolphins hat, everyone should relax.

[Kevin]

People are dumb. Brady isn't from New England, and last I checked, its not the Patriots/Yankees rivalry. He can root for whatever baseball team he wants. As long as he's not wearing a Dolphins hat, everyone should relax.

Doesn't he and Jeter have a U of Mich connection anyway?? I hear they see each other at the big house, during big games.

[cougarjake13]

Doesn't he and Jeter have a U of Mich connection anyway?? I hear they see each other at the big house, during big games.

yes they do

[cougarjake13]

People are dumb. Brady isn't from New England, and last I checked, its not the Patriots/Yankees rivalry. He can root for whatever baseball team he wants. As long as he's not wearing a Dolphins hat, everyone should relax.

it must be a slow news day if this was a big story

[Kevin]

Boston Red Sox
Pitchers IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
D Matsuzaka 5.0 5 7 7 5 1 0 96-56 5.45

545 ERA HA!

[Dan 'Hampton]

And a win. He's having control problems but he'll get over it. Reminds me of Beckett last year.

[Snacks]

Doesn't he and Jeter have a U of Mich connection anyway?? I hear they see each other at the big house, during big games.

Jeter went to Michigan for like a year. He wasnt there when Brady was there. Brady was a freshmen nobody when Jeter won his first world series ring and rookie of the year. I doubt thats why he had a Yankee hat on. He might just like the yanks or the colors, who cares. People get so over worked over this for no reason. The players dont give 2 shits yet the fans make it such a big deal. And they do this b/c they let the media make it a big deal to them.

[Kevin]

Jeter went to Michigan for like a year. He wasnt there when Brady was there. Brady was a freshmen nobody when Jeter won his first world series ring and rookie of the year. I doubt thats why he had a Yankee hat on. He might just like the yanks or the colors, who cares. People get so over worked over this for no reason. The players dont give 2 shits yet the fans make it such a big deal. And they do this b/c they let the media make it a big deal to them.

I just meant that Jeter goes to every Mich game at the big house.. Brady prob See's him there, during at least his bye week... So they could know each other that way, and become friends..

[A.J.]

Tom Brady and his new baby mama

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9315/giselebundchenjn1.jpg

Part of me was thinking he deliberately wore a Yanks hat so people would say "that's not Tom Brady. Tom Brady would never wear a Yanks hat". And then he'd be left alone.

[A.J.]

Boston Red Sox
Pitchers IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
D Matsuzaka 5.0 5 7 7 5 1 0 96-56 5.45

545 ERA HA!

An ugly win is still a win.

And his ERA is worse at Fenway for some reason.

[Dan 'Hampton]

If Torre was our manager he woulda pulled him in the first and then completely f'd our pen. I'm really starting to appreciate Francona as a manager. It seems he's running guys alot more this year (Probably because he has 3 good runners now) and he's handled the pen well. Like not using Paplebon last night when he could have panicked. Now I know that this could well be Farrell guiding him more than Nipper did last year, but damn I now believe that he's more than a front office stooge.

[A.J.]

Like not using Paplebon last night when he could have panicked.


Or Okajima.

Timlin's in the 15-day DL but they brought up Devern Hansack. I like that.

[crb1]

An ugly win is still a win.

And his ERA is worse at Fenway for some reason.

I wouldn't draw any meaning from it yet, since you're looking at a limited number of starts.

[Dan 'Hampton]

It was his first really lousy start. And even at that he didn't get hit around hard. He'll get it.

[BoondockSaint]

Is Manny still watching his home run?

[crb1]

It was his first really lousy start. And even at that he didn't get hit around hard. He'll get it.

In his last three starts, he's pitched 18 innings and given up 17 runs. It's more than just one start. The only difference last night was that he wasn't even striking anyone out (he had struck 7 in each of his two previous starts).

Again though, I'd give him at least until the All Star break before trying to really look at how good/bad he has been for the Sox. I do like his creativity on the mound (reminds me of David Cone), but overall he hasn't the velocity (96+) or control all the scouts claimed he did when Seibu announced they would post him.

[Kevin]

Or Okajima.

Timlin's in the 15-day DL but they brought up Devern Hansack. I like that.

Fukijama has been pretty good.. I gotta see how he does, during the later months, when teams have seen him more.. Esp. Al East teams.. But he has been great.. And good point Cb1 on Dice K.. His Velocity is not as good as they said.. And like Igawa.. He could walk the ballpark.. Nomo was wild, So is Igawa, You think it has something to do with the Baseballs in Japan, being softer, and they can grip it better? Thats why they have shown better control there??

But, that saying.. I have to Give Matsuzaka until at least Allstar break Next year, before i pass any real judgment on him.. But from what i have seen so far.. He is not nearly as good as his hype.. At least not to warrant his 17mil a year Sal (with bid) But, i have to say, he does have the make up to be good.. He can have a awful inning, then come back the next inn, like it didn't happen.. He will be OK to Good in my book, but not nearly as good as the hype...

[Dan 'Hampton]

I agree with Kevin that we have to wait. He does have the velocity and sure as hell has movement but when he's working out of the strech he can't control that and his ERA skyrockets.
" Including tonight, opponents are batting .221 against Daisuke Matsuzaka with the bases empty (.280 OBP). They are batting .271 (.389 OBP) with runners on base.

Matsuzaka's ERA is 3.00 (9 earned runs in 27 innings) when he retires the first batter, 11.45 (14 runs in 11 innings) when the leadoff batter reaches base." from Nick Cafardo, Boston Globe.

[crb1]

I agree with Kevin that we have to wait. He does have the velocity and sure as hell has movement but when he's working out of the strech he can't control that and his ERA skyrockets.
" Including tonight, opponents are batting .221 against Daisuke Matsuzaka with the bases empty (.280 OBP). They are batting .271 (.389 OBP) with runners on base.

Matsuzaka's ERA is 3.00 (9 earned runs in 27 innings) when he retires the first batter, 11.45 (14 runs in 11 innings) when the leadoff batter reaches base." from Nick Cafardo, Boston Globe.

I'm willing to bet that most pitchers have similar issues when the leadoff batter reaches base.

[A.J.]

Tim Wakefield: gamer (http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20070504&content_id=1946113&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos).

I was concerned that he'd waste a great effort because of another lack of run support but the pen mananged to hold on.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Tim Wakefield: gamer (http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20070504&content_id=1946113&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos).

I was concerned that he'd waste a great effort because of another lack of run support but the pen mananged to hold on.

No that happened to Tavarez who's faced Halladay twice, Wang and Santana in his last 4 starts and he's 2-2. Tough loss last night. Shilling vs. Ponson today.

[A.J.]

Whew. Almost blew a 4-0 lead.

[Dudeman]

david ortiz did steroids (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ortizsteroids&prov=st&type=lgns)
















?

[Fallon]

david ortiz did steroids (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ortizsteroids&prov=st&type=lgns)?
Really a non story if you read it.

[A.J.]

Really a non story if you read it.

Blame this guy (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2763252).

[cougarjake13]

Really a non story if you read it.

Blame this guy (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2763252).

but still why even bring it up

no one at this point had suggested that ortiz maybe took steroids

but now when you think back he wasnt that great with minnesota and then outta no where started jacking homers and wound up signing with boston

[Bulldogcakes]

And a win. He's having control problems but he'll get over it. Reminds me of Beckett last year.

Hmmm. If he was a Yankee, somehow I suspect you'd be calling him a bust by now.

Most of the scouts I heard (plus Bobby V) said they though it was a no brainer he'd be good. They all stopped short of saying great. "Good" could be a 15-10 or 14-9 pitcher. Nice, but at 17 mil you wonder if you could get more bang for the buck elsewhere.

But who am I to talk, we just gave 28 mil pro rated to a 45 year old.

[Fallon]

7-0
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070509/capt.0c2e46a605854078aad7504e9c9911b4.red_sox_blue _jays_baseball_fng104.jpg

[Dan 'Hampton]

Hmmm. If he was a Yankee, somehow I suspect you'd be calling him a bust by now.

Most of the scouts I heard (plus Bobby V) said they though it was a no brainer he'd be good. They all stopped short of saying great. "Good" could be a 15-10 or 14-9 pitcher. Nice, but at 17 mil you wonder if you could get more bang for the buck elsewhere.

But who am I to talk, we just gave 28 mil pro rated to a 45 year old.

If he gets 14 to 15 wins I'd be happy. It's not like he's 45 and we bought him out of desperation..
Great game by beckett last night.
Glad to see the kid is on fire.
Who's going to be the man to throw at the Jays? You could see Beckett was dying to when Youk got hit. Good job by the pitching staff telling him don't you dare.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Really nice game by Dice-K:
IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
D Matsuzaka (W, 4-2) 7.0 5 1 1 3 8 1 108-70 4.80

Man Rios is good.

[Fallon]

I just think this picture is too damn funny.

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/Headline_Archives/BDD_MW_sweep_5.10.07.jpg

p.s. Blue Jays are god awful.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Man the Jays looked like crap. Nothing going right for them and conversly everything is going like clockwork for the sox. Loved how we made hay when given the opportunity. Our staff of course way out matches the O's so lets hope the streak continues.

[A.J.]

FINALLY...some run support for Wake. Once again, he's an unsung hero.

[Dan 'Hampton]

FINALLY...some run support for Wake. Once again, he's an unsung hero.

He's the guy who I'd love to see break the clubs win record. Screw the HGH turncoat.

[A.J.]

Unfortunately, he DOES lead the club in losses.

[cougarjake13]

He's the guy who I'd love to see break the clubs win record. Screw the HGH turncoat.

who currently has it

roger ??? its gotta be him

[Dan 'Hampton]

Cy Young/ HGH.

I hate F'n wily mo pena. Had no confidence in him last night. I don't mind him spelling manny in blowouts or a spot start but he can't play RF. He's no Trot or JD. NO IDEA WHAT HE'S DOING.

[A.J.]

I hate F'n wily mo pena. Had no confidence in him last night. I don't mind him spelling manny in blowouts or a spot start but he can't play RF. He's no Trot or JD. NO IDEA WHAT HE'S DOING.


::Slow clap::

And I'm getting tired of hearing how great he COULD be. Trade him and get some pitchers or utility players.

[cougarjake13]

::Slow clap::

And I'm getting tired of hearing how great he COULD be. Trade him and get some pitchers or utility players.

if he was so great then why did the mets, reds, and yankees all give up on him ???

[Dan 'Hampton]

Apparently he was signed originally to a Major League deal. So he's been rushed along his whole life, without ever learning how to hit a curve. He has immense power i'll give him that but he should be a rookie now. He's 25 and this is his 6th year in the bigs. WAY TO EARLY. I'm sure he could start in KC or some other small market but he'll NEVER get the atbats here to hone his skills. Actually kind of sad. Still better than Drew Henson though, who the yanks traded him for. That being said today we're kicking ass so i say put him in Terry.

[A.J.]

That being said today we're kicking ass so i say put him in Terry.


Oh. Yeah. You posted that yesterday.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Amazing win.
Doesn't sound too bad for Beckett.

[lleeder]

I have to give the Red Sox alot of credit a win like that is very impressive. Baltimore must be depressed.

[Fezticle98]

Wow, what a loss by the Orioles. I was watching it on MASN and the booth and postgame guys couldn't hide their disappointment. Simply hilarious.

I almost feel bad for the Orioles starter who pitched a gem, but then I was like, nah, fuck him!

[Dan 'Hampton]

Why was the starter taken out? Amazingly stupid

[Fallon]

Why was the starter taken out? Amazingly stupid

Cause the catcher made an error on a popup. Somehow the O's manager thought the pitcher should be changed after that. Dumbass!

[A.J.]

Wow. What a finish!

I'm pretty sure I've said it before but if not...I'm worried about Chris Ray pulling a Donnie Moore after all these gut-wrenching blown saves.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Boston IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Daisuke Matsuzaka (W 5-2) 9.0 6 1 1 0 5 1 4.17

Two good outings in a row.

[underdog]

Boston IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Daisuke Matsuzaka (W 5-2) 9.0 6 1 1 0 5 1 4.17

Two good outings in a row.

The 124 pitches REALLY worries me, though. There's a reason most pitchers don't throw over 100 pitches in a game; they cannot recover from the outing.

But that was a great outing.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Dude where have you been. Nothing but stories in the Boston Media about how he's trying to burn off energy before starts in an attempt to "relax" when throwing the ball.
"Matsuzaka averaged nearly 13 complete games in his last three seasons in Japan (38 for the Seibu Lions), so perhaps that's why it wasn't such a big deal to him to record his first here."
-from the Boston Globe.
It doesn't seem that tiredness effects him that much. He's not Pedro.

[crb1]

Amazing win.
Doesn't sound too bad for Beckett.

No, but this is the same kind of thing that has nagged him for years now.

He has an issue with blisters and other types of skin problems on the fingers of his throwing hand. A lot of people were of the opinion last season that he was pitching to avoid getting blisters, which is why he was getting knocked around so much. I have no idea how valid that is since I haven't seen him pitch all that much.

[A.J.]

The 124 pitches REALLY worries me, though. There's a reason most pitchers don't throw over 100 pitches in a game; they cannot recover from the outing.

But that was a great outing.

Apparently, that's a LOW pitch count for him compared to what he threw in Japan.

Nice job though. Gave up an early home run but settled down quickly.

[Dan 'Hampton]

No, but this is the same kind of thing that has nagged him for years now.

He has an issue with blisters and other types of skin problems on the fingers of his throwing hand. A lot of people were of the opinion last season that he was pitching to avoid getting blisters, which is why he was getting knocked around so much. I have no idea how valid that is since I haven't seen him pitch all that much.

From what he was saying on Sunday a bad seam or edge on the ball was what cut his finger. NESN has compared his delivery from last year to this many times and it shows that he's slowing his wind-up. That and folks in the know are saying he's becoming a pitcher rather than a hurler. I cut my finger last night. I'll keep you updated on if i can pitch 5 days from now.:wink:

[underdog]

Dude where have you been. Nothing but stories in the Boston Media about how he's trying to burn off energy before starts in an attempt to "relax" when throwing the ball.
"Matsuzaka averaged nearly 13 complete games in his last three seasons in Japan (38 for the Seibu Lions), so perhaps that's why it wasn't such a big deal to him to record his first here."
-from the Boston Globe.
It doesn't seem that tiredness effects him that much. He's not Pedro.

Oh, that makes me feel a lot better. I guess I'm just used to wussy American pitchers.

Averaging 13 complete games? Jesus.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Can't be greedy. Is it just me or does it just seem unatural that Verlander can throw the ball that hard with his frame? He pitched real well. We couldn't get a read on him at all.

[A.J.]

The only bright spot last night was that catch made by Mirabelli.

Oh, and Trot would have caught the home run that J.D. Drew missed.

[7fttall500+]

Let's Go YANKEES!!!!!!!!!

[Dan 'Hampton]

Let's Go YANKEES!!!!!!!!!

A stuttered dope-slap for you dumbass.

[cougarjake13]

A stuttered dope-slap for you dumbass.

i want to see the yankees not make the postseason for the first time since 1993

[Jujubees2]

The only bright spot last night was that catch made by Mirabelli.

Oh, and Trot would have caught the home run that J.D. Drew missed.

Yeah, but he would have gotten hurt too.

[ChrisTheCop]

Tonights game postponed due to rain.
Double header tomorrow!

[Fallon]

Yeah, it's fucking pouring out!

[Dan 'Hampton]

Lets go WHITE Sox.

[cougarjake13]

Lets go WHITE Sox.

hells yeh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dan 'Hampton]

I'll gladly take 3 out of 4. Especially the doubleheader sweep.

[Fallon]

9.5

Lets make it 12.5 this weekend!

[A.J.]

I don't know which I liked more: Hinske's home run or that catch.

[BoondockSaint]

9.5

Lets make it 12.5 this weekend!


I'll make you a deal, you sweep the Braves for us and we'll sweep the Yanks for you. Deal?

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Gained 1 1/2 games on the Skanks, The Mets will try to place the Yanks further Back. Go Sauxxxxxxxx

:king:

[Dan 'Hampton]

Rainout.

Doubleheader tomorrow.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Great first game. You just knew they were going to get shelled in the second. Either because the had a lobster fisherman pitching or the fact they rested everyone they possibly could. Anyways lets get the series win and move on to NY.

[cougarjake13]

I'll make you a deal, you sweep the Braves for us and we'll sweep the Yanks for you. Deal?

they didnt hold up their end

but a sawx series victory would be nice

[Fallon]

Sox take 2 out of 3 from Atlanta! Woooo!!!

30-13

[A.J.]

Gabbard looked good. That's a nice insurance policy to have if, God forbid, there are injuries to any of the starters.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Two leftys seemably ready to go in the minors (Gabbard and Lester) is a great thing to have.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Come on Shill. Win the Series.
Tavarez is scary as hell to watch and last night he did have control issues but damn! As a #5 starter this guy is money. Arod and his mickey mouse gloves is a douche. I know you can take out the second basemen and that that is part of the rules but a pop-up slide into second and then throwing a shoulder to the groin of the kid isn't part of that bullshit "class" that the Yankees preach.

[A.J.]

Tavarez is scary as hell to watch and last night he did have control issues but damn! As a #5 starter this guy is money.

Agreed. I wait for the collapse to happen with him but in his last couple of starts he's been great. He even had a no-no going thorugh 4.

Still, I want Jon Lester back in that 5-spot.

[Fezticle98]

Come on Shill. Win the Series.
Tavarez is scary as hell to watch and last night he did have control issues but damn! As a #5 starter this guy is money. Arod and his mickey mouse gloves is a douche. I know you can take out the second basemen and that that is part of the rules but a pop-up slide into second and then throwing a shoulder to the groin of the kid isn't part of that bullshit "class" that the Yankees preach.

That was a nice performance by Tavarez, but I can't wait until Lester gets healthy. I don't know how much Tavarez will help in the bullpen, but there is definitely an opportunity to do so. Papelbon, Okajima, Romero, Lopez and Snyder are all pitching pretty well.

[Fallon]

Arod and his mickey mouse gloves is a douche. I know you can take out the second basemen and that that is part of the rules but a pop-up slide into second and then throwing a shoulder to the groin of the kid isn't part of that bullshit "class" that the Yankees preach.
Alex is a fucking homo, this isn't even close to taking a guy out the proper way. I hope Schilling drills him tonight.

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/Headline_Archives/BDD_AR_DP_5.22.07_gett.jpg

[Fezticle98]

Alex is a fucking homo, this isn't even close to taking a guy out the proper way. I hope Schilling drills him tonight.

Yeah, the guy has a history.

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/1363/slappysb8.jpg

[Dan 'Hampton]

May 23, 2007
A-Rod speaks out
By Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff

Alex Rodriguez today spoke about his run-in last night with Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia.

"It was an awkward slide," A-Rod said. "We we're fighting for every run. I'm playing as hard as I can. I kind of came up. I definitely didn't roll or anything like that. It was definitely not intentional."

He was asked if he took exception to Pedroia's comments against him.

"No exception. None whatsoever," A-Rod responds. "They have their opinions over there. I'm just glad it got us a run. I like Pedroia. I have a lot of respect for those guys over there.

"Every run for us is like huge. I'm just not going to go in like a little baby doll and try to hug him. I'm trying to play hard."

A-Rod was told that Pedroia may change his throwing motion to avoid such a play.

"That's a good idea," A-Rod said. "I played shortstop for a long time and some guys really hit you hard. I barely touched him (Pedroia)."

[BoondockSaint]

May 23, 2007
A-Rod speaks out
By Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff

Alex Rodriguez today spoke about his run-in last night with Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia.

"It was an awkward slide," A-Rod said. "We we're fighting for every run. I'm playing as hard as I can. I kind of came up and reached for his cock because I think he's cute. I definitely didn't roll or anything like that. It was definitely not intentional."

He was asked if he took exception to Pedroia's comments against him.

"No exception. None whatsoever," A-Rod responds. "They have their opinions over there. I'm just glad it got us a run. I like Pedroia. I have a lot of respect for those guys over there.

"Every run for us is like huge. I'm just not going to go in like a little baby doll and try to hug him. I'm trying to play hard."

A-Rod was told that Pedroia may change his throwing motion to avoid such a play.

"That's a good idea," A-Rod said. "I played shortstop for a long time and some guys really hit you hard. I barely touched him (Pedroia)."

That's kind of weird to say.

[Bulldogcakes]

You guys win tonight, and I think the division is yours. THat would put the Yanks at 11.5 back, and the last time I checked its not 1978. Not in alot of ways, especially with this bunch.

[A.J.]

You guys win tonight, and I think the division is yours. THat would put the Yanks at 11.5 back, and the last time I checked its not 1978. Not in alot of ways, especially with this bunch.

38pitches...like shit.

[Dan 'Hampton]

We lost one game in the standings that series. I'm not worried about it. They man up against our 5 and we lose three games in the standings.

[Fezticle98]

Inside-the-parker for Youkilis! Nice!

[OGC]

Inside-the-parker for Youkilis! Nice!


And he made it home with plenty to spare. I don't know if I've ever seen an inside the park homer that wasn't a close play.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I don't think i've ever seen Youk run that hard. Amazing how great of a player he's turned out to be. Remember that when you're dogging Pedroia.

[A.J.]

Whew. That's two saves Papelbon almost blew. Same thing happened Saturday night when I was at the game in Texas. Last at bat was almost a three-run shot to tie the game.

And the Nation was there in full force. Felt like being at Fenway....or Camden Yards.

[A.J.]

And nice to see Trot get the standing O he deserved.

Miss #7.

[Fezticle98]

Whew. That's two saves Papelbon almost blew. Same thing happened Saturday night when I was at the game in Texas. Last at bat was almost a three-run shot to tie the game.

And the Nation was there in full force. Felt like being at Fenway....or Camden Yards.

And nice to see Trot get the standing O he deserved.

Miss #7.

Haha. So true, we own Camden Yards.

Miss Trot, he was a gamer.

[Dan 'Hampton]

How great is it that we have Josh Beckett. Loved seeing Trot get his props last night as well when he first got up. I expect the same tonight as well, and as long as he's playing.

18,000,000 + 14.5+/- = A start on sunday.

[A.J.]

Beckett looked great in his first start back. He would have gotten the shutout had J.D. Drew been able to make a catch/stop in right field...

.....catches/stops like Trot used to make.

[Kevin]

matsusucka!!!!!

[Fezticle98]

matsusucka!!!!!

Yep, he's no Clemens. Good luck with all that!

[Dan 'Hampton]

We grabbed the right pitcher from the Marlins.
We grabbed the right pitcher from Japan.
We didn't spend 18 mil on a 44 year old pitcher who won't be available to pitch in one of the most important series of the season for them. Money well spent.

So we only take 2 out of 3 from the second best team in the AL. Can't win them all.

[cougarjake13]

matsusucka!!!!!

i wonder how many times we'll see this post

[Dan 'Hampton]

I'm guessing untill they get over the fact they instead got Igawa. Where is that guy now? A ball?

[A.J.]

Beckett looked great in his first start back. He would have gotten the shutout had J.D. Drew been able to make a catch/stop in right field...

.....catches/stops like Trot used to make.

Can we please start Hinske over Drew? Christ, it's like the Edgar Renteria deal redux.

[Fezticle98]

Can we please start Hinske over Drew? Christ, it's like the Edgar Renteria deal redux.

I feel the need to defend Drew because he is a fellow Seminole, but it's getting harder to do. Hinske is a hard-nosed, scrappy player (see Nixon, Millar), so it would be nice to see him get more AB's.

In defense of Drew, he has to start hitting eventually...right? Either that or get injured.

[A.J.]

In defense of Drew, he has to start hitting eventually...right? Either that or get injured.

Coco's not hitting either but at least he's making some catches. Fucking Drew can't catch a ball sailing to the bullpen or one rattling around the right field corner. He makes Wily Mo look like Roberto Clemente.

[JokesaboutPants]

http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2006/06/30/1151677957_3871.jpg

8 for 8!

[Kevin]

We grabbed the right pitcher from the Marlins. Still early.. remember last year? He started great then tooWe grabbed the right pitcher from Japan. Both suck
We didn't spend 18 mil on a 44 year old pitcher who won't be available to pitch in one of the most important series of the season for them. Money well spent. We shall see

So we only take 2 out of 3 from the second best team in the AL. Can't win them all.


Cleve is no where near the 2nd best team in the AL.

[Fezticle98]

Cleve is no where near the 2nd best team in the AL.

What's a matta you? Back down to the basement with ya!

[Kevin]

What's a matta you? Back down to the basement with ya!

I cashed in one of my 26 rings and moved into the penthouse.

[underdog]

I cashed in one of my 26 rings and moved into the penthouse.

How many have you been alive for? Because that's all that counts.

[underdog]

Cleve is no where near the 2nd best team in the AL.

Well, record wise, they are, BY FAR, the 2nd best team in the AL, and only one of 3 teams over .600.

[underdog]

How many have you been alive for? Because that's all that counts.

Now that I'm not drunk, maybe I can add more to this.

Why is it just you Yankee fans that bring up how many championships you have? Celtic fans don't do it, Canadian fans don't do it, just Yankee fans. If you're going to live in the past, don't forget to bring up that your team is the only team EVER in the history of professional Major League Baseball to blow a 3-0 lead in the playoffs. And your team did it in the American League Championship, against the hated Boston Red Sox. AND dropped the last two games at home.

[7fttall500+]

Now that I'm not drunk, maybe I can add more to this.

Why is it just you Yankee fans that bring up how many championships you have? Celtic fans don't do it, Canadian fans don't do it, just Yankee fans. If you're going to live in the past, don't forget to bring up that your team is the only team EVER in the history of professional Major League Baseball to blow a 3-0 lead in the playoffs. And your team did it in the American League Championship, against the hated Boston Red Sox. AND dropped the last two games at home.

I am a Yankee fan and my motto is what have you done for me lately, so I cant really say much to a Sox's fan.

[A.J.]

I'm as big a fan of Wake as there is but when he has to face the Yanks, start Kyle Snyder instead.

Jesus -- I don't think he ever recovered from the Aaron Boone nightmare.

[Fezticle98]

Just saw Tennessee Basketball coach, and Boston native, Bruce Pearl in the stands at the Sox-Yanks game on ESPN. It took me a few minutes to remember who the fuck he was, but it finally clicked.
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/4294/apearl3196va4.jpg

I kept thinking it was someone from the Sopranos.

[lleeder]

I thought that fly by Lowell was so gone.

[Fallon]

Jesus, a month ago everyone was screaming for Cora to play second. Now we look like fools!

[Marc with a c]

manny is the best

[Fallon]

I wish they'd shut up about how shallow Manny is playing. That's pretty much where he always is and knows how to play the monster!

[Marc with a c]

i miss dave roberts

[Fallon]

i miss dave roberts

He was the fastest.

[Kevin]

He was the fastest.

Did you see Manny blazing it on that double and splash slide?? I tend to disagree sir!

[A.J.]

Nice to see the human, mortal sides of Okie-Dokie and Paps during a big game.

[Fallon]

Wily Mo.... clutch?

Who saw that coming?

[cougarjake13]

curt schilling has a no hitter and is currently in the bottom of the 9th

[TheGameHHH]

hahahahaha, he lost it with 2 outs

[cougarjake13]

hahahahaha, he lost it with 2 outs

now he's gonna give up a 2 run homer to lose the game

[Fallon]

Fuck!

[Kevin]

hahahahaha, he lost it with 2 outs

HA! I just put in Mike and the Dog.. They just said it..

[Kevin]

Fuck!

Right back at you for Mussina, bitches.

[Fallon]

I jinxed it. I turned the radio on with two outs after hearing what was going on.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Right back at you for Mussina, bitches.

CARL FUCKING EVERETT.

[JPMNICK]

still pitched great regardless. only threw 100 pitches, he should not even be to tired for the next start.

[Kevin]

CARL FUCKING EVERETT.

Yea,that was compounded by a douche doing it..

[Fezticle98]

Oh well. Lost in the lost no-hitter...Schilling just pitched a CG to win 1-0 and end a 4 game losing streak. He's the stopper that Clemens used to be for us, plus he shows up in the postseason.

[Fezticle98]

Yea,that was compounded by a douche doing it..

CARL FUCKING EVERETT.

At least he doesn't believe in baby dinos on the ark.

[Kevin]

Oh well. Lost in the lost no-hitter...Schilling just pitched a CG to win 1-0 and end a 4 game losing streak. He's the stopper that Clemens used to be for us, plus he shows up in the postseason.

Clemens....









HELLO..




http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/PHOTOFILE/AADN015~Pedro-Martinez-1999-Portrait-Plus-Photofile-Posters.jpg

[Dan 'Hampton]

A win is a win. Great game by Shilling. Needed to stop that horribly long losing streak.

[underdog]

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/PHOTOFILE/AADN015~Pedro-Martinez-1999-Portrait-Plus-Photofile-Posters.jpg

And? It could be argued that, at his prime, Pedro was the BEST pitcher ever. He has better stats than Randy Johnson AND Roger Clemens (WHERE IS ROGER?!) in their prime.

[TheMojoPin]

And? It could be argued that, at his prime, Pedro was the BEST pitcher ever. He has better stats than Randy Johnson AND Roger Clemens (WHERE IS ROGER?!) in their prime.

I've made that argument. When he was with the Expos he was almost inhuman.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I've made that argument. When he was with the Expos he was almost inhuman.

In his prime, you would never miss his starts. You just knew something special was going to happen.

[A.J.]

I was watching the game since the 6th and had a feeling it would have a Moose-like ending.

Still, a GREAT outing for Schill and a much needed win during the annual "June Swoon".

BTW -- what the hell was that error for? How do you get an error and still work a no-no?

[underdog]

I've made that argument. When he was with the Expos he was almost inhuman.

He pitched during the height of the power period and was almost un-hitable. He was amazing.

[Dan 'Hampton]

BTW -- what the hell was that error for? How do you get an error and still work a no-no?

If there wasn't an error he'd have been working on a perfect game.

[Kevin]

And? It could be argued that, at his prime, Pedro was the BEST pitcher ever. He has better stats than Randy Johnson AND Roger Clemens (WHERE IS ROGER?!) in their prime.

I was just saying.. You should have picked someone more current than Roger with your example... Pedro.. And in my opinion.. 97-2000, He was the best pitcher ever.. Roger came close in his 2 Toronto years, But i still have to give Pete the edge..


And AJ an error ruins your perfect game, not a no no.. Edit.. Dschef already beat me to the point on the nono..

[Fezticle98]

I was just saying.. You should have picked someone more current than Roger with your example... Pedro.. And in my opinion.. 97-2000, He was the best pitcher ever.. Roger came close in his 2 Toronto years, But i still have to give Pete the edge..


And AJ an error ruins your perfect game, not a no no.. Edit.. Dschef already beat me to the point on the nono..

If you are referring to me, I never said Pedro wasn't a great pitcher. I have seen him pitch enough both on TV and in person to know better than that. I never compared Schilling to Pedro to Clemens. I merely drew a comparison between Schilling's big win to end a losing streak and Clemens' former propensity to do so. Any Red Sox fan knows that Roger Clemens had a ridiculous record when the team was on a 3 or 4 game losing streak since his last start.

So, you can continue to state the obvious and go on fighting windmills, if you wish.

[underdog]

I was just saying.. You should have picked someone more current than Roger with your example... Pedro.. And in my opinion.. 97-2000, He was the best pitcher ever.. Roger came close in his 2 Toronto years, But i still have to give Pete the edge..

Oh. I was pretty hammered when I replied and completely missed your point.

[A.J.]

And AJ an error ruins your perfect game, not a no no.. Edit.. Dschef already beat me to the point on the nono..

No, I knew that. I was just trying to figure out exactly what the error was. I later found out Lugo made it.

[Kevin]

If you are referring to me, I never said Pedro wasn't a great pitcher. I have seen him pitch enough both on TV and in person to know better than that. I never compared Schilling to Pedro to Clemens. I merely drew a comparison between Schilling's big win to end a losing streak and Clemens' former propensity to do so. Any Red Sox fan knows that Roger Clemens had a ridiculous record when the team was on a 3 or 4 game losing streak since his last start.

So, you can continue to state the obvious and go on fighting windmills, if you wish.

Err yea... Read who i quoted 1st before you post..

[Fezticle98]

Clemens....

HELLO..

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/PHOTOFILE/AADN015~Pedro-Martinez-1999-Portrait-Plus-Photofile-Posters.jpg

Oh well. Lost in the lost no-hitter...Schilling just pitched a CG to win 1-0 and end a 4 game losing streak. He's the stopper that Clemens used to be for us, plus he shows up in the postseason.


Thaaaaaaaaaaaaank you! You're all entangled in an argument that doesn't exist. No one was saying that Pedro wasn't a great pitcher and certainly one of the greatest of his era.

Well, I'm off to the politics thread to argue that Lincoln was one of the best presidents ever.

[A.J.]

Welcome back Mike Timlin! Forget how to throw to first base on a grounder?

[Kevin]

Thaaaaaaaaaaaaank you! You're all entangled in an argument that doesn't exist. No one was saying that Pedro wasn't a great pitcher and certainly one of the greatest of his era.

Well, I'm off to the politics thread to argue that Lincoln was one of the best presidents ever.

Your a fucking tard. READ THE FUCKING POSTS BEFORE YOU ARGUE OR MAKE COMMENTS!!! I was explaining why i put Pedro's pic up.. Because he said Roger and i said pick someone more recent.. Pedro.. READ MAN, READ!!

[Fezticle98]

Your a fucking tard. READ THE FUCKING POSTS BEFORE YOU ARGUE OR MAKE COMMENTS!!! I was explaining why i put Pedro's pic up.. Because he said Roger and i said pick someone more recent.. Pedro.. READ MAN, READ!!

Listen, douche. You put up a picture of Pedro after quoting my post. You obviously did not understand the meaning of my post. I didn't say "wow, we haven't had such a great pitcher since Clemens." I was merely comparing Schilling's performance to Clemens' legendary ability to be the stopper of a Red Sox losing streak. So, I suggest either working on your reading comprehension or sticking to posting on things you know about.

By the way, it's "you're", not "your." Moron.

[Kevin]

And? It could be argued that, at his prime, Pedro was the BEST pitcher ever. He has better stats than Randy Johnson AND Roger Clemens (WHERE IS ROGER?!) in their prime.

And then i was responding to Underdog, tool.. So keep out of it.. I quoted your post then underdog asked why.. I answerd why, yet you still went on your bitchy little tirade.. So READ! And you take some readin comp classes.. Don't be a tool just because i am a Yankee fan. Your premis was that i was attacking Pedro or making some agrument about Pedro being the best.. If you actualy fucking read everything, You would get it.. Underdog did.

[cougarjake13]

And then i was responding to Underdog, tool.. So keep out of it.. I quoted your post then underdog asked why.. I answerd why, yet you still went on your bitchy little tirade.. So READ! And you take some readin comp classes.. Don't be a tool just because i am a Yankee fan. Your premis was that i was attacking Pedro or making some agrument about Pedro being the best.. If you actualy fucking read everything, You would get it.. Underdog did.

man kevin

you're asking red sox fans to read????? thats asking a lot

[Kevin]

man kevin

you're asking red sox fans to read????? thats asking a lot

That is a very valid point...

[Don Stugots]

Kevin still is fighting it out in all of the baseball threads no one making the hot tag in for him. In Oct. we should give him the hardcore belt.

[Kevin]

Kevin still is fighting it out in all of the baseball threads no one making the hot tag in for him. In Oct. we should give him the hardcore belt.

It seems like i am in a vince hates me angle.. Where he throws the whole roster at me, and i gots to keep on fighting.. But no one dares help me.. I got a little help from a Met fan today In CJ though..

[Fezticle98]

Loser, I don't care that you are a Yankees fan. It bothers me much more that you are a moron. I apologize for referencing something that happened in baseball pre-1996. I know your knowledge probably does not extend beyond that point. Regardless, if you don't know about something, don't feel compelled to make a moronic, irrelevant post about it.

[Kevin]

Loser, I don't care that you are a Yankees fan. It bothers me much more that you are a moron. I apologize for referencing something that happened in baseball pre-1996. I know your knowledge probably does not extend beyond that point. Regardless, if you don't know about something, don't feel compelled to make a moronic, irrelevant post about it.

It started as a stupid joke.. (which i tend to make alot of..)You made it big by trying to be clever and starting arguments.. lets just end it...

[Fezticle98]

It started as a stupid joke.. (which i tend to make alot of..)You made it big by trying to be clever and starting arguments.. lets just end it...

Fair enough. I apologize if I misunderstood you.

[Kevin]

Fair enough. I apologize if I misunderstood you.

Yea no worries.. It got a lil outa hand both ways..

[A.J.]

man kevin

you're asking red sox fans to read????? thats asking a lot


Well, some can't spell. I wish I had that picture of the "TRADER" banner they held up in Fenway at Johnny D's first game back.

[Kevin]

Well, some can't spell. I wish I had that picture of the "TRADER" banner they held up in Fenway at Johnny D's first game back.

Well Johnny does trade alot in his fantasy leauges.. No??


SAY TRADA..

Tradeeeeah

[A.J.]

A strong outing from Wake last night even though, as usual, he got hardly any offensive support.

This team has got to lead the league in LOB.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Good game last night.

It was brought up earlier this week that Wake is getting screwed on offensive production because mirabelli can't hit and since he's wake's catcher the opposing team has an easier time getting through the order with an additional easy out.

[Fezticle98]

Sox trying to get Youk on the ballot:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2903072

He's having a great season and deserves to be there.

[Dan 'Hampton]

He'll make it as either a manager pick or at the latest as the final fan pick. Why they DH isn't in every Allstar game makes no sense. If I were the manager with the starting pitcher in the allstar game on my team I'd be freaking out that he'd have to bat in an exhibition.

[underdog]

He'll make it as either a manager pick or at the latest as the final fan pick. Why they DH isn't in every Allstar game makes no sense. If I were the manager with the starting pitcher in the allstar game on my team I'd be freaking out that he'd have to bat in an exhibition.

I never got why there's no DH in the All-Star game. You can argue all you want about whether it belongs in the normal games, but the All-Star game is an exhibition and no one really wants to see pitcher hit.

Although, watching Dice-K pitch is pretty fucking hilarious.

[A.J.]

Well that was awful.

Great to see any inkling of a rally killed by the clutch hitting of Julio Lugo, J.D. Drew and Coco Crisp.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Just win the series. I don't care what the yanks do between now and october just win series.

[A.J.]

What series? The World Series or the season series with the Yanks?

[Dan 'Hampton]

each and every series.

[A.J.]

And the June Swoon continues...

Bases loaded, second and third, first and second...and you can't score a run??? JESUS.

[A.J.]

the clutch hitting of Julio Lugo, J.D. Drew and Coco Crisp.


Hey! Who was that guy wearing J.D. Drew's uniform last night????

[Dan 'Hampton]

Series win. And gained a game. Nice.
Much more manageable road trip this time. Not late sunday game and a cross country trip.

[Fallon]

Sox released J.C. Romero today, he pitched 20 innings with 15 walks and 24 hits. See ya later shithead!

[cougarjake13]

Hey! Who was that guy wearing J.D. Drew's uniform last night????

is he really batting leadoff ??

[lleeder]

Looks like the post near perfect game malaise continues for Schilling.

[A.J.]

Looks like the post near perfect game malaise continues for Schilling.

That and pitching on ESPN.

I thought Coco was gonna make that grab when he climbed the fence. He hit two dingers though.

[Dan 'Hampton]

It's okay. we got two more games against them.

[Bulldogcakes]

Schilling to get MRI on right shoulder (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19316721/)

Taking no chances, the first-place Red Sox sent Schilling (6-4) back to Boston to get checked out by the team’s medical director, Dr. Thomas J. Gill.

“The ball didn’t come out of his hand too well,” manager Terry Francona said. “He didn’t complain of pain or anything. The ball just wasn’t coming out.”

This could explain his recent poor performances (and 87 MPH fastball). If it shows any damage, Doctors might try resting him and the Red Sox will likely lose him for an extended time (2 months). If he needs surgery, he's done for a year and a half, which probably means his career is over at 41.

This could also be an injury that gives the Yanks a chance to get back in striking distance over the next 2 months.

[Fezticle98]

Hmm. It could be a Beckett, Matsuzaka, Wakefield, Lester, Tavarez rotation down the stretch. Hopefully it is just precautionary and maybe he only misses a start or two. :down:

[Bulldogcakes]

Its a very tough call with Schilling if he's really hurt. He's not pitching well, so if you try to keep throwing him out there that wont not help you. If you rest him for an extended time he's lost to you for that time and there's no guarantee that he'll come back and be effective. Unlike Pedro, he doesn't have a wide selection of pitches to fall back on to reinvent himself. He's a power pitcher who's throwing the ball 87 MPH.

[Dan 'Hampton]

MRI shows no damage. (http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2007/06/20/doctors_checking_schilling/)
He'll be fine. I say rest him a start or two. Maybe got a tired arm. Let Gabbard come up and fill in. Hold of on Lester untill we have a permanent spot in the rotation for him.
Beckett great last night. Got out of a few jams and then dominated. Glad to see last outing was just a blurb.

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[A.J.]

Glad Schill's OK. I'd give him a rest and bring Gabbard up. Even Lester to give him a little practice back in the bigs...and for him to get the standing O/"welcome back" at Fenway he deserves.

Coco Crisp has pissed me off with his lack of hitting this year (until recently anyway) but his defense has always been stellar. Case in point: that diving grab last night.

[Fallon]

Coco is on the juice!

[lleeder]

I guess the red sox are gonna ass rape the Braves pitching tonight. Thanks for the help Atlanta.

[cougarjake13]

I guess the red sox are gonna ass rape the Braves pitching tonight. Thanks for the help Atlanta.

i think the red sox are doing a phenomenol job

[lleeder]

i think the red sox are doing a phenomenol job

Too bad they can't beat Phillie for you too

[Kevin]

i think the red sox are doing a phenomenol job

Something that your worthless humps could no do in Detroit.

[cougarjake13]

Too bad they can't beat Phillie for you too

yeh why did the schedule the padres instead of the phillies ???


oh well

[Bulldogcakes]

MRI shows no damage. (http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2007/06/20/doctors_checking_schilling/)
He'll be fine. I say rest him a start or two. Maybe got a tired arm. Let Gabbard come up and fill in. Hold of on Lester untill we have a permanent spot in the rotation for him.
Beckett great last night. Got out of a few jams and then dominated. Glad to see last outing was just a blurb.

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Well then, that begs the question "If he's fine, then why is he pitching so bad?"
If the answer is "He's 41" as the article said, then how is that supposed to improve?

[cougarjake13]

Well then, that begs the question "If he's fine, then why is he pitching so bad?"
If the answer is "He's 41" as the article said, then how is that supposed to improve?

stem cells ???

[Bulldogcakes]

stem cells ???

http://www.rageagainsttheright.com/stem-cell.gif

[Dan 'Hampton]

Well then, that begs the question "If he's fine, then why is he pitching so bad?"
If the answer is "He's 41" as the article said, then how is that supposed to improve?

He's obviously not the ace anymore. He's had really good games this season and then a few bad in a row. 10

[A.J.]

Well then, that begs the question "If he's fine, then why is he pitching so bad?"
If the answer is "He's 41" as the article said, then how is that supposed to improve?

Maybe he should do what Roger Clemens did to stay strong at 44.

Ohhhhhhhhhhh...riiiiiiiiiiiiiight.

[A.J.]

I guess the red sox are gonna ass rape the Braves pitching tonight. Thanks for the help Atlanta.

I like first innings like that.

[Dan 'Hampton]

It was long over before I even started listening/watching.

[A.J.]

Josh Bard couldn't catch the knuckleball, but he sure could hit it.

[Fezticle98]

Letting Mirabelli sign with SD was a costly error. Cla isn't having the best year, but if last year is any indication, we're going to miss him in the future.

Can't wait for today's game. Should be an awesome pitching matchup. I hope it's not the SD radio announcers on XM. I can't stand Jerry Coleman.

[BoondockSaint]

Letting Mirabelli sign with SD was a costly error. Cla isn't having the best year, but if last year is any indication, we're going to miss him in the future.

Can't wait for today's game. Should be an awesome pitching matchup. I hope it's not the SD radio announcers on XM. I can't stand Jerry Coleman.

You'll get Coleman today and you'll like it. Actually, it's always the home teams announcers.

[Fallon]

11 wins for Beckett

Read the Sox are interested in Buehrle, will sign for five years if a trade can be worked out.

11.5

[JPMNICK]

11 wins for Beckett

Read the Sox are interested in Buehrle, will sign for five years if a trade can be worked out.

11.5

impressive win for him, esp. since he was pitching againest Peavy. He has looked dominant this year. I think he has a strong case for to be a CY young contender.

[Dan 'Hampton]

11 wins for Beckett

Read the Sox are interested in Buehrle, will sign for five years if a trade can be worked out.

11.5

Even though I think it'd be an upgrade to our pitching, I think there are other teams that are much more hard out for pitching and will outbid the Sox.

[Fezticle98]

Even though I think it'd be an upgrade to our pitching, I think there are other teams that are much more hard out for pitching and will outbid the Sox.

I don't think we really need him. Probably just trying to drive up the asking price should the Yankees try to sign him. Assuming Schilling comes back healthy, we have a solid rotation for the stretch run and playoffs. Tavarez is pitching well as the 5 and we have Lester waiting in the wings.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Plus they'd be asking for either Lester, Ellsbury, or Buckholz. Thats three strikes right there. Now we somehow get him for Delcarmen or someone like that I'm for it. Even better straight up for Lugo*.


*That was a joke, I don't need to be lectured on why that makes no sense.

[BoondockSaint]

This is from a Mets reporter's blog from about an hour ago:

Word is the White Sox aren’t willing to offer a 72-hour negotiating window for Mark Buehrle. Can’t understand that decision if they have no intention of re-signing him.

A team would have to be desperate, not to mention stupid, to give up multiple prospects for a rental.

[Dan 'Hampton]

The Yanks could use him in middle relief. Keep that 22 guy off the field on his off days.

[A.J.]

What a waste of a fine Dice-K performance.

Time to come home to Fenway.

[Dan 'Hampton]

The Seattle series sucked but hey, we left 8 1/2 up over the Yanks and go home 9 up over Toronto and 11 over the Yanks.

[A.J.]

Good to see Wake work his way out of some jams despite ANOTHER weak-ass offensive effort.

[A.J.]

Who was that guy wearing Josh Beckett's uniform last night? Because Beckett would NEVER blow a 4-0 lead.

[Fallon]

Jesus Christ, how fast is Ellsbury? He scored from second base last night on a wild pitch at Fenway!

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[Dan 'Hampton]

12

'nough said.

[ChrisTheCop]

tune in at 7:05 tonight to watch Beckett get his 12th win!

[Dan 'Hampton]

Wow.
How boring was that!

[A.J.]

Boring? To see Coco Crisp hit a salami?

[A.J.]

Well that was embarassing.

Gabbard vs. Bonderman tonight? Detroit takes another.