2007 World Series Champions Boston Red Sox Thread

[Kevin]

Why's that Nancy?

I'm pissed that the Yanks MIGHT snatch the division, 10 in a row...

but our World Series dreams are still in sight.

I'll go one better than that. I still think Itll be a Mets-Red Sox Reunion.

http://members.tripod.com/~chucklesthesane/psguide/images/grannys_weed.jpg

[A.J.]

Got back to the States last night, went into a bar to catch the game, and right then Paps gives up the salami.

It's great to be back!

[ChrisTheCop]

I'm a glass is half full kinda guy.

For example.

I guarantee we will NOT lose a game tonight.

[ChrisTheCop]

Ellsbury is the MVP of tonights game for sure.


2 #19s enter.
1 leaves with a 20.

Cy's matter.

[ChrisTheCop]

Man, Varitek looked awful immediately after his homerun.

Maybe he's sick.

[Fezticle98]

Wow, the Jays blew it.

[ChrisTheCop]

Home Run Papi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7-1

[ChrisTheCop]

Home Run Lowell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8-1

[ChrisTheCop]

always thought it was funny to have a pitcher named Ball Four.

[Fezticle98]

always thought it was funny to have a pitcher named Ball Four.

I think he's the nephew of the old Pirates pitcher Bob Walk.

[ChrisTheCop]

What a nice way to get back in the W.

Great pitching...right down to Gagne,,, and the hitting, well...we're back!

[Fezticle98]

Sonnanstine has won his last 4 decisions, but we've battered him. It will be interesting to see if Daisuke can turn it around. If not, it could be one of those 12-10 type games.

[A.J.]

I guarantee we will NOT lose a game tonight.

I like it when Chris is right.

[A.J.]

Welcome back Kapler Part II (http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070920&content_id=2220136&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos)?

[underdog]

Varitek Motherfucker!

[underdog]

Holy shit, Julio Lugo!

Or we can pretend John Sterling is calling the game. "Leapin' Lugo Launces a Laser!" Ick. Or "A L-Bomb from the Lugoino."

Also, JD Drew is so bad as a Red Sox that he's now injuring our own players.

[ChrisTheCop]

Well, its really no surprise that we've officially made it to the play offs, although its still a little tight in winning the division title.

But hey... we're the first team to secure our spot in the post season!!

I really do love this team, especially this year.
What a come back tonight... foreshadowing things to come.:clap::clap::clap:

[Kevin]

Well, its really no surprise that we've officially made it to the play offs, although its still a little tight in winning the division title.

But hey... we're the first team to secure our spot in the post season!!

I really do love this team, especially this year.
What a come back tonight... foreshadowing things to come.:clap::clap::clap:

Pitching well and coming back against the Drays and their pen, is like scoring on the Giant D..... VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY EASY!!! I wouldn't start saying your back yet...
































Oh btw... Take care of the Angels for us, so you can earn the chance of getting whooped by us in the ALCS!

http://www.askthelawguy.info/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ricflair.jpg

[ChrisTheCop]

Pitching well and coming back against the Drays and their pen, is like scoring on the Giant D..... VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY EASY!!! I wouldn't start saying your back yet.[/IMG]

Why would I say "we're back?"
We've been in first forever. Never left.

I was just celebrating being the first to clinch a post season spot.

and if its so easy to beat the devil rays, why did the yanks have such a hard time with it?:smoke:

[Kevin]

Why would I say "we're back?"
We've been in first forever. Never left.

I was just celebrating being the first to clinch a post season spot.

and if its so easy to beat the devil rays, why did the yanks have such a hard time with it?:smoke:

What a nice way to get back in the W.

Great pitching...right down to Gagne,,, and the hitting, well...we're back!

Thats what yee said sir...

[ChrisTheCop]

Thats what yee said sir...

Oh, that was day before yesterday... and we hardly had to come back then. (8-1).

I meant we're back in the W column. I know youre numb from staying up late fighting the Jays, but Pay attention.

[Fallon]

Pitching well and coming back against the Drays and their pen, is like scoring on the Giant D..... VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY EASY!!! I wouldn't start saying your back yet...
Go play another extra inning game and blow up your pen before the playoffs start.


























homo.

[Kevin]

Oh, that was day before yesterday... and we hardly had to come back then. (8-1).

I meant we're back in the W column. I know youre numb from staying up late fighting the Jays, but Pay attention.

ohhhhhhhhhhhhh..... And i cant explain the Dray thing just like you cant explain why the Royals Pown your ass every year.. Its just baseball..


And Fallon...







































You wish..

[ChrisTheCop]

Oddly, I find Kevin's post to be the creepiest thing in this thread.

but what IS the over/under on number of innings in today's Jays game?

[Kevin]

Oddly, I find Kevin's post to be the creepiest thing in this thread.

but what IS the over/under on number of innings in today's Jays game?

With Mussina on the mound?? 2... Because it will prob be 8-0 Jays by then.. I still do not trust him..

[A.J.]

Whew.

[lleeder]

Go play another extra inning game and blow up your pen before the playoffs start.


























homo.

Go trade some young prospects for an overrate closer and blow up your bullpen before the playoffs start. Oh wait too late

[ChrisTheCop]

http://static.flickr.com/78/155733289_44299089e6.jpg

[lleeder]

http://static.flickr.com/78/155733289_44299089e6.jpg

Your not allowed to bring those in the stadium anymore so I'll be eating 50 dollar chicken fingers.

[A.J.]

Wake has never lost at Tropicana Field. Looks like that streak is going to end today.

[Kevin]

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/blogs/greece/uploaded_images/operation-welcome-home-024-738787.jpg

[Fezticle98]

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/

Manny is back in the lineup tonight (batting 2nd?!). Looks like Youk will be back soon also. Just enough time to shake off the rust before the playoffs start.

[Fezticle98]

1-2, BB for Manny in his return. And Youk has just entered the game as well. Good news, good news.

[A.J.]

Good to see Schill recover from that solo shot then watch the bullpen (even Fagne) hold on.

[Bulldogcakes]

I already posted this in the Yankee thread, but I wanted to see what you guys think of this.

Cleveland's up 9-2. Angels lost already today. So its pretty certain the Yanks will play Cleveland in the ALDS, they're 4 ahead with 5 to play. It would take a miracle for LAA to pass CLE.

Cleveland it is. Boston gets LAA. Bosox are 6-3 this season vs the Angels, and I think the Yanks swept CLE in the games they played this season. So you have to like their chances.

My only question is Boston out of gas. Manny, Ortiz, Dice-K, Okijima. All have been injured or running on fumes lately. Plus, I wonder how Paps shoulder is holding up. If they're healthy, they should win. They seem to usually match up well against LAA.

[Fallon]

Actually the Sox are starting to hit good now. Manny got his break and has hit well in the two games, Ortiz has been batting .321 all season, his homers are down, but he has 50 doubles. Way higher than past seasons. I'm worried about the Japanese guys, but the playoffs are a different game. Might step it up.

[ChrisTheCop]

BDC, I realize that you cant watch the Bosox games (even I have to try hard to do so), but had you been able to, youd know the Sox are far from out of steam. Were we close? Yes. But, Manny's back, and Youk will be back full time very soon, and Our bullpen is above average

As for the Yanks being in the post season, I say Congrats and good luck.
It wouldnt be fall without a Red Sox-Yankees series.

Speaking of series... Lets Go Mets!!! Time for a 21 year reunion.

[ChrisTheCop]

Tonight, Coco might be back to complete the roster.
And Beckett goes for #21.

Okajima is also back if needed!

How about Julian Tavares closing last night?
Ive said it b4, but I love watching that guy.

[A.J.]

I already posted this in the Yankee thread, but I wanted to see what you guys think of this.

My only question is Boston out of gas. Manny, Ortiz, Dice-K, Okijima. All have been injured or running on fumes lately. Plus, I wonder how Paps shoulder is holding up. If they're healthy, they should win. They seem to usually match up well against LAA.

As far as running out of gas, I'm most concerned about Wake. He hasn't looked as sharp in his last few starts and I wonder if he's still having back prpblems.

[A.J.]

Bye Bye Cy.

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/BDD_JB_twins_9.27.07_bgjd.jpg

[Fallon]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

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[Doctor Z]

What did they sit around the locker room for 2 hours waiting for the game to end? Jesus.

[ChrisTheCop]

What did they sit around the locker room for 2 hours waiting for the game to end? Jesus.

uhh..yeah. wouldnt you?

CONGRATS TO THE KINGS OF THE AL EAST!!!!!

Onward and Upward.

(Lets GO Mets!)

[A.J.]

A division title is nice. A World Championship is better.

I'm a little disappointed about Bucholz not being in the post-season but we'll see how Tito fills out the bullpen roster.

[ChrisTheCop]

A.J. is to this thread what Dr Z is to the yankee thread.

[BoondockSaint]

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/BDD_JP_budlight_9.28.07_bdd.jpg

[cougarjake13]

uhh..yeah. wouldnt you?

CONGRATS TO THE KINGS OF THE AL EAST!!!!!

Onward and Upward.

(Lets GO Mets!)


maybe it was pre taped

[ChrisTheCop]

What a weekend! We clinched the division on Friday, and got postseason homefield advantage on Saturday!!

Also, We chose schedule "B"
meaning they will open their Division Series against the Angels on Wednesday, have an off-day on Thursday and play Game 2 on Friday, meaning Beckett (game 1) and Schilling (game 2) will also be able to pitch games 4 and 5, if necessary, with regular rest. (Dice K will have game 3).

Then the Indians, and then (hopefully) the Mets!

[A.J.]

And with home field locked up, Schill gets a rest today.

TBS and TNT are broadcasting the ALDS?

[Fallon]

And with home field locked up, Schill gets a rest today.

TBS and TNT are broadcasting the ALDS?

Postseason TV schedule. I guess ESPN is out.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/schedule/ps_07.jsp

[A.J.]

From today's Boston Globe:

Though the team isn't announcing its rotation for the postseason yet, it appears it will be Josh Beckett, Schilling, and Daisuke Matsuzaka, in that order. Last night, however, Ch. 4's Dan Roche reported the order would be Beckett, Matsuzaka, and Schilling. . . .

Postseason rosters must be set by 10 a.m. Wednesday for the Red Sox . . .

[A.J.]

It's Beckett, Dice-K and Schilling (http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071001&content_id=2243674&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos).

[ChrisTheCop]

Every National league team ive pulled for has been defeated.
Mets, then Pads last night in that crushing extra innings game to decide all games.

So...now...I dunno. Cubs?

So... Angels > Indians > Cubs.

I wouldnt mind so much losing to the Cubs if it came to that.

[A.J.]

I wouldnt mind so much losing to the Cubs if it came to that.


I agree. A Red Sox fan could appreciate what winning the series would mean to the Cubs.

And I would MAYBE say The Tribe too but they already blew the chance we gave them in 1995.

[ChrisTheCop]

The Tribe already won at least 3 times, thanks to Charlie Sheen, Scott Bakula, Tom Berrenger, and president David Palmer.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

you should make easy work of the Angels


Who will be this year's Donnie Moore?

:king:

[A.J.]

Who will be this year's Donnie Moore?

Eric Fagne.

[JPMNICK]

the boston series comes down to 3 people for the redsox to win. Dice K pitching well, Paplebon to get the saves, and Manny hitting big. those 3 things happens this is over in 4

[Marc with a c]

wakefield was left off the alds roster, he has a sore back.

[ChrisTheCop]

wakefield was left off the alds roster, he has a sore back.

and replaced by Lester. Not too shabby.

I'm also a little upset that Julian Tavares, with the turnaround he did this year, isnt on the roster. But its a pretty strong 10 man list.

Theres always the ALCS for both of them.

I changed my tour so I'd be home in time for the festivities today, and I'm off friday and saturday. I gotta be up at 6 am, but I feel like its Christmas eve.

[A.J.]

As far as running out of gas, I'm most concerned about Wake. He hasn't looked as sharp in his last few starts and I wonder if he's still having back prpblems.

Who knew?

It'll be interesting to see how Lester handles his first post-season. If nothing else, I like having a lefty to throw into the mix.

[underdog]

Silly me. I forgot how money Beckett was in the post season.:clap:

[Fallon]

Woooooooooooooooooooooo!

This is why they brought Beckett to Boston!

[King Hippos Bandaid]

good job Boys

the Yanks and Youz couldnt have handpicked more weaker opponents based on History

:king:

[ChrisTheCop]

good job Boys

the Yanks and Youz couldnt have handpicked more weaker opponents based on History

:king:

well.. we HAD picked the mets...

[King Hippos Bandaid]

well.. we HAD picked the mets...

your sarcasm and wit would be gr8 , if it wasnt at my expense

I still hate the Yanks way too much to get mad at you

:king:

[A.J.]

Nice.

[ChrisTheCop]

This series is so good, they couldnt decide what channel to put it on.

I'm glad I'm home to watch this, my Tivo wouldve been soooo confused.



I'm enchanted by that guy who's at every home game, right behind home plate.
The guy who always wears a black jacket and white shirt, except once as far as I know, during Bucholz' no hitter, he was wearing a members only type jacket.
Anyway, tonight it looks like he's brought at least one grandkid, or nephew and niece.
Doesnt exactly look like a kid's kind of guy...anyone know who he is?

I always thought it would be cool to run into him at a bar or something, become his pal, and get to sit in his seats the next night.

[ChrisTheCop]

THE ANTI BARTMAN!!!!

Consider that kid laid thru February.

[Fallon]

Okajima, showing us Japanese guys CAN pitch!

[Tenbatsuzen]

Okajima, showing us Japanese guys CAN pitch!

Wang is from Taiwan.

Oh, you meant Dice-K. Sorry.

[ChrisTheCop]

Wang is from Taiwan.

Mine was made right here in the USA

[ChrisTheCop]

exactly where Johnny Damons "homerun" went in their game one.

but for us, they call it foul.




this angels pitcher (speier) pitches like felix unger.

what the hell are these babies laughing at?!! its cute and all, but seriously, how does a baby know when somethings funny?

[scottinnj]

Yeechh.

The Angels are pussies. Go Sox and go to hell Yankees.

[ChrisTheCop]

well, thanx Scott.
but WE would prefer being the ones sending the yanks to hell.

and heres a pic of our hero, boston resident Danny Vinek, 17 years old. nice catch danny!
http://www.beloblog.com/ProJo_Blogs/SoxBlog/archives/vink.jpg

[Marc with a c]

anderson didnt have a prayer against paps, how did he walk him.

edit: nevermind.

[Marc with a c]

bring him out for another if they dont score?

[ChrisTheCop]

papi/manny are coming. shouldnt be needed.

but if so, i can see papelbon up for a few more.
angels cant hit him.

[Fezticle98]

Nice!

[Marc with a c]

i love manny ramirez

edit: nice edit chris

[ChrisTheCop]

wooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!




(edited due to previous excitement messed up the page)

[underdog]

Man, I've got chills. This stuff is amazing.:clap:

[ChrisTheCop]

Man, I've got chills. This stuff is amazing.:clap:

ive got more than chills my friend.

there seems to be some type of liquid attempting to emit from my eye sockets.

i love this team.

[joeyballsack]

I guess the oblique is feeling just fine.

[Fallon]

Fuck yeah, Manny's first walkoff homer in eleven years, I had no idea!! Hopefully Schill can shut them down in Los Angeles, or Anaheim, or where ever the fuck the Angels play.

[Fezticle98]

Is it too much to ask that Schilling closes them out AND Clemens' career ends on Sunday?

[ChrisTheCop]

http://multimedia.heraldinteractive.com/images/c435d3467c_sox10062007.jpg

[Jujubees2]

ive got more than chills my friend.

there seems to be some type of liquid attempting to emit from my johnson.

i love this team.

Fixed it for you Chris

[sailor]

Fixed it for you Chris

i'd have thought you'd go for the other end.

[Jujubees2]

i'd have thought you'd go for the other end.

Nah, I'm no back door man.

[A.J.]

I'm enchanted by that guy who's at every home game, right behind home plate.
The guy who always wears a black jacket and white shirt, except once as far as I know, during Bucholz' no hitter, he was wearing a members only type jacket.
Anyway, tonight it looks like he's brought at least one grandkid, or nephew and niece.
Doesnt exactly look like a kid's kind of guy...anyone know who he is?

I always thought it would be cool to run into him at a bar or something, become his pal, and get to sit in his seats the next night.

I believe he's a scout or advisor for the Sox. Jeremy Kapstein I think is name.

http://cache.boston.com/images/bostondirtdogs//Headline_Archives/kapstein_BDD.jpg

Then there's another guy who is a fixture behind home plate: Dennis Drinkwater. He's owns Giant Glass.

http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Third_Party_Photo/2006/05/01/1146542313_7164.jpg

[A.J.]

What a fucking finish. That was a 2-pack game for sure.

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/BDD_MR_game2hr_1-.5.07_gett.jpg

[ChrisTheCop]

http://cache.boston.com/images/bostondirtdogs//Headline_Archives/kapstein_BDD.jpg

Jeremy it is! Thanks AJ. Man, Id love to live his life. Every single home game, including post season, and World Series I guess, behind home plate... and a pseudo celeb in town.

Boston mustve been a great place to drink last night.:drunk:

[A.J.]

Boston mustve been a great place to drink last night.:drunk:


Even I might have gotten laid!

[underdog]

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/BDD_MR_game2hr_1-.5.07_gett.jpg

That is an awesome picture.

Boston mustve been a great place to drink last night.:drunk:

I was going to go out but my buddy couldn't figure out where to go, so I ended up just drinking at my house. I'm very disappointed that I didn't go out.

[A.J.]

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/BDD_MR_game2hr_1-.5.07_gett.jpg

That is an awesome picture.


It seems to be the flipside of this one from The Globe.

http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2007/10/05/1191635427_8239-4.jpg

[ChrisTheCop]

well, not exactly. If you notice in the rearview, the bat is hitting the ground while in the frontview, the bat is still in the air.

If you look at the pic I originally posted:
http://multimedia.heraldinteractive.com/images/c435d3467c_sox10062007.jpg
you can see at least 2 of the guys who may have provided us with the rear view.

All great pics, but my fave is the rear view; just looks like an instant classic.

speaking of history in the making, Underdog couldnt find a bar in Boston.

[Marc with a c]

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/BDD_MR_game2hr_1-.5.07_gett.jpg

can we make this the front page?

[JimBeam]

It was interesting to see live but the pitcher was walking off of the field while Manny was making his rounds and he kinda paused before the 3rd base line and let Manny run by.

I thought that was classy in a way especially after eating a shit burger like that

[Dan 'Hampton]

Today has the potential to be the best sports day of the year so far!
GO PATS
GO SOX
GO INJUNS

[lleeder]

Today has the potential to be the best sports day of the year so far!
GO PATS
GO SOX
GO INJUNS

I understand Red Sox fans hate the Yankees but why would you want to face the Indians. Boston vs. New York is the best possible match up. Plus if you win you beat us one more time. You beat the Indians, who cares? Unless you're saying you only fear the Yankees?

[Dan 'Hampton]

I hate the Yankees. Get it? Yankee fan self-importance is terrific.

[Kevin]

I hate the Yankees. Get it? Yankee fan self-importance is terrific.

Yea agreed.. Anytime Boston loses is fine with me..

[Dan 'Hampton]

Exactly I wouldn't expect you to root for the Sox to win today because somehow You beating the Angels would be less of a win.

[lleeder]

I hate the Yankees. Get it? Yankee fan self-importance is terrific.

Its not self-importance. I want to see the best match ups. I want the Red Sox to win cause I want the Yankees and them to go head to head. Those are the best games in my opinion, win or lose I'm glued to every pitch. Mets vs. Cubs and Yankees Vs. Red Sox would have been the best divison series. Now we have Rockies Vs. Arizona and most likely Red Sox Vs. Clevland, not the greatest.
Yesterday a White Sox fan said to me "Clevland winning shows that the Central had the best divison in baseball." It kinda made me want Boston to beat them if the Yankees can't.

[Kevin]

Its not self-importance. I want to see the best match ups. I want the Red Sox to win cause I want the Yankees and them to go head to head. Those are the best games in my opinion, win or lose I'm glued to every pitch. Mets vs. Cubs and Yankees Vs. Red Sox would have been the best divison series. Now we have Rockies Vs. Arizona and most likely Red Sox Vs. Clevland, not the greatest.
Yesterday a White Sox fan said to me "Clevland winning shows that the Central had the best divison in baseball." It kinda made me want Boston to beat them if the Yankees can't.

I never want the team that beat me to win.. because for some reason watching their stupid fans go gaga over beating us.. Makes me hate them.. Not that i want Bos to win.. But in a non vs Boston circumstance.. I never root for the team that beat us.

[lleeder]

I never want the team that beat me to win.. because for some reason watching their stupid fans go gaga over beating us.. Makes me hate them.. Not that i want Bos to win.. But in a non vs Boston circumstance.. I never root for the team that beat us.

I want the AL East to be the best division. Having the White Sox win the World Series, then Detroit the AL and now possibly Clevland the AL makes the Central look the strongest. Most times I'm the opposite. I feel like if my team loses let it be to the best. That way I can kinda feel like we were 2nd best. If we lose to a team that loses easily then we really sucked.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Face it the Central has been the better division lately. We're stuck with 2 1/2 lemons in the AL East.

[lleeder]

Face it the Central has been the better division lately. We're stuck with 2 1/2 lemons in the AL East.

I guess your right. I'll just route for who'ever faces Boston then.

[A.J.]

I understand Red Sox fans hate the Yankees but why would you want to face the Indians. Boston vs. New York is the best possible match up.

I don't hate the Yankees. I hate the FOX sports coverage of the Sox-Yankees. I know all the backdrop, subplots, etc. and I'm pretty sure everyone else does too. THAT'S why I hate Yankees-Red Sox matchups -- which are worse during the playoffs.

[Kevin]

I don't hate the Yankees. I hate the FOX sports coverage of the Sox-Yankees. I know all the backdrop, subplots, etc. and I'm pretty sure everyone else does too. THAT'S why I hate Yankees-Red Sox matchups -- which are worse during the playoffs.

Yea and this unbalanced schedule of us playing each other like 600 times kills it.. By the end of the year, you get sick of watching them play.

[lleeder]

I don't hate the Yankees. I hate the FOX sports coverage of the Sox-Yankees. I know all the backdrop, subplots, etc. and I'm pretty sure everyone else does too. THAT'S why I hate Yankees-Red Sox matchups -- which are worse during the playoffs.

Yea they don't need to play it up like they do. Thats just overproduction by Fox I can't blame the teams for that.

[lleeder]

Did Youkalis use Just For Men on his beard?:thumbup:

[Snoogans]

No play for Mr. Gray

[Fallon]

Well that was easy.

Bring on the Indians!

[sailor]

yanks up 8-3

[Snoogans]

dude, you are a fuckin moron. The whole reason we did in the yankee thread was a YANKEE fan brought it up, but by the time he posted, it was already 5, By the time 5 posted it was already 6 and so on. Thats why we went with the gag, not to be dicks.

[sailor]

dude, you are a fuckin moron. The whole reason we did in the yankee thread was a YANKEE fan brought it up, but by the time he posted, it was already 5, By the time 5 posted it was already 6 and so on. Thats why we went with the gag, not to be dicks.

and i brought the gag here. relax.

[Snoogans]

except you didnt get it. The only reason we updated is cause when the updates went up, they were already wrong. You fucked up the gag just cause you thought we were being dicks, not actually doing it for a reason.

[sailor]

except you didnt get it. The only reason we updated is cause when the updates went up, they were already wrong. You fucked up the gag just cause you thought we were being dicks, not actually doing it for a reason.

i never imagined you were being a dick. why would you think that?

[Snoogans]

cause we were doing something that ordinarily would have been dick

[sailor]

cause we were doing something that ordinarily would have been dick

i never took it that way and was just being silly here, myself.

[Snoogans]

we don't want silly, we are busy resting since our series is over

[IMSlacker]

Boston Marathon's just six months away...

[Snoogans]

yea we got a game that day at 11 am

[joeyballsack]

I just have to be the negative nelly as to break the streak of positivity in recent posts by saying I knew Gagne would blow the shutout as soon as I saw him coming out of the bullpen.

The only time I want to see him pitching in this postseason is if we are getting blown out or already have a 9 run lead.

I am gonna miss when Manny is gone, I wonder if we can find a way to resign him a couple more years when his contract is up next year.

[Snoogans]

i was happy he came in. Sends him a message sayin you suck so much we arent gonna let you get near deciding a game

[ChrisTheCop]

How great was today?

Sadly, I'll be in South America starting thursday for 11 days, So I'll miss the ALCS.
I'll especially be sorry I missed it if it's with the yankees.

But I'll meet y'all back here on the 24th for the big game at Fenway!!!!!

[Snoogans]

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooo

[Kevin]

How great was today?

Sadly, I'll be in South America starting thursday for 11 days, So I'll miss the ALCS.
I'll especially be sorry I missed it if it's with the yankees.

But I'll meet y'all back here on the 24th for the big game at Fenway!!!!!

Already preparing you bail out excuse for when we sweep you in he ALCS!!!

Seriously.. Why South America..

And have fun..

[Snoogans]

cheap hookers in South America

[spoon]

cheap hookers in South America

Not as cheap as those Albanian whores.

[Kevin]

Not as cheap as those Albanian whores.

German whores are cheaper but you have to constantly call them Ava and wear a Hitler uni during sex.

[spoon]

Who you talking to, Anthony!?

[Fezticle98]

Cheap whores and you can shoot at those Rio and Sao Paulo street gangs with impunity. Skip right over the tazing. :laugh:

[spoon]

IM from ESD: "USA USA.....whores."

[ChrisTheCop]

Well, our path to more rings just got a little easier.

I was kinda hoping for another sox/yanks battle, but am also happy it's not gonna happen.
a) they owned us this season
b) being out of the country i wouldve missed it all anyway

Hopefully by the time I'm back in town, the Sox will be on their way....

to Fenway! (Oct 24th)

[Snoogans]

Well, our path to more rings just got a little easier.

I was kinda hoping for another sox/yanks battle, but am also happy it's not gonna happen.
a) they owned us this season
b) being out of the country i wouldve missed it all anyway

Hopefully by the time I'm back in town, the Sox will be on their way....

to Fenway! (Oct 24th)

im glad not to have it just cause ive seen 74000 sox yanks games in the last 4 years.

its so often they are becoming too much of just another team

[ChrisTheCop]

well, what i meant of course, was in the fall, when it means something.

wouldve been pretty sweet to pull another 2004 on their asses.

[spoon]

"easier..."???

Be careful what you wish for. Not that I don't have the Sox as favs right now, but way to think the team that almost got swept would have been tougher. The Indians got smashed by the yanks all year too, but who won that series when it counted most?:wallbash::wallbash::wallbash::wallbash:

[Snoogans]

i really do think its gonna be harder to beat cleve. sabathia and carmona on ful rest starting the series in fenway doesnt make me relax at all

[ChrisTheCop]

i would never curse us by saying it was a sure thing, and i did not do so above. i do not believe it is either.

i just meant since we dont have to play the yanks again, i'm happy, except for the reasons above.

cant a man just rejoice for a moment that the yanks are gone?

[JPMNICK]

boston in 5

[Snoogans]

boston in 6, i think between cc and carmona, they can get 2 wins

[spoon]

I'm as happy about it as anyone, but you seem to WANT the yanks to go on. It seemed like you are mad/one of those people who think winning a WS without going through new york isn't a true championship! I hate that and can't wait until the yanks go back to their 80's style when king:king:george kicks the bucket and the league finally does what's best for the fucking league as a whole....not the yanks.

[spoon]

Sox/6

Rockies/7

[JPMNICK]

boston in 6, i think between cc and carmona, they can get 2 wins

I think the sox light up CC in game 1

[ChrisTheCop]

I'm as happy about it as anyone, but you seem to WANT the yanks to go on. It seemed like you are mad/one of those people who think winning a WS without going through new york isn't a true championship! I hate that and can't wait until the yanks go back to their 80's style when king:king:george kicks the bucket and the league finally does what's best for the fucking league as a whole....not the yanks.

Well, our path to more rings just got a little easier.

I was kinda hoping for another sox/yanks battle, but am also happy it's not gonna happen.
a) they owned us this season
b) being out of the country i wouldve missed it all anyway

Hopefully by the time I'm back in town, the Sox will be on their way....

to Fenway! (Oct 24th)

God, I hate quoting myself, but you only read half of my comment, so i had to.

[Snoogans]

I think the sox light up CC in game 1

but he'll pitch again at home

[ChrisTheCop]

I think the sox light up CC in game 1

we should start Gagne for fun.

[Snoogans]

we should start Gagne for fun.

i wouldnt start gagne if i was tryin to win a tee ball game

[ChrisTheCop]

i wouldnt start gagne if i was tryin to win a tee ball game

but if he slipped (and he would), we could pull a Clemens and throw in someone good, to confuse the other team... worked for the yanks (the one game they won)

[joeyballsack]

I think the Sox are going to have their hands full with Cleveland.

Clevelands starting pitching is going to keep them in this series but I think Bostons pitching is deeper and they have a better hitting lineup. Papi and Manny are on fire right now so it will be interesting to see how Cleveland deals with them.

[Snoogans]

but if he slipped (and he would), we could pull a Clemens and throw in someone good, to confuse the other team... worked for the yanks (the one game they won)

did you grab some weed off a kid and smoke it?

[ChrisTheCop]

dont make me have to use smileys when i'm joking people.

[Fezticle98]

I'm really looking forward to this series.

Schilling and Dice-K will both be pitching with extra rest. Beckett too, not that he needs it.

I wonder what changes will be made to the playoff roster. I guess the obvious one would be dropping Kevin Cash and adding Wake so he can start game 4. I don't see any other ones.

[Snoogans]

sorry, chris, maybe i took some weed off a kid and smoked it

[Snoogans]

I'm really looking forward to this series.

Schilling and Dice-K will both be pitching with extra rest. Beckett too, not that he needs it.

I wonder what changes will be made to the playoff roster. I guess the obvious one would be dropping Kevin Cash and adding Wake so he can start game 4. I don't see any other ones.

thats what makes me feel best about CC pitchin game 1, beckett is goin against him. At this point, I might not take another pitcher in the league if i needed a big playoff start

[ChrisTheCop]

I'm really looking forward to this series.

Schilling and Dice-K will both be pitching with extra rest. Beckett too, not that he needs it.

I wonder what changes will be made to the playoff roster. I guess the obvious one would be dropping Kevin Cash and adding Wake so he can start game 4. I don't see any other ones.

wouldnt mind having Tavares....and this time, I'm not kidding.
Last years joke is this years Mr dependable.

[JPMNICK]

thats what makes me feel best about CC pitchin game 1, beckett is goin against him. At this point, I might not take another pitcher in the league if i needed a big playoff start

I agree, he has shown that he is a quality post season pressure pitcher

he has reached an andy pettite aura

[joeyballsack]

Ok..Beckett nullifies the Sabathia start but I dont know if they can counter Carmona.

I would think they would go with Schilling in game 2 because you never know what your going to get with Dice K.

[Snoogans]

Ok..Beckett nullifies the Sabathia start but I dont know if they can counter Carmona.

I would think they would go with Schilling in game 2 because you never know what your going to get with Dice K.

also i think they get wakefield back, who id start if it gets a little chilly way before dice k

[Fezticle98]

wouldnt mind having Tavares....and this time, I'm not kidding.
Last years joke is this years Mr dependable.

Drop Kielty? I could see that. Need all the pitching you can get in a potential 7 game series.

[joeyballsack]

Wakefield last few starts scare the crap outta me so I am with Chris in the Tavarez corner.

At least with him you might get to see a brawl if he is getting shelled.

[Snoogans]

Wakefield last few starts scare the crap outta me so I am with Chris in the Tavarez corner.

At least with him you might get to see a brawl if he is getting shelled.

yea but in october, cold, stiff wind in boston, he is nasty....usually

[Fezticle98]

If Wakefield starts, it's game 4. No way they move him up. If Tavarez makes the roster, it's in a relief role.

[joeyballsack]

He was usually nasty in Tampa also but gave up what..like 6 runs in his last start there ?

I wont mind him in the bullpen, but I dont know if I want to see him starting.

[Snoogans]

He was usually nasty in Tampa also but gave up what..like 6 runs in his last start there ?

I wont mind him in the bullpen, but I dont know if I want to see him starting.

playoffs are a whole diff animal. I got by how he was in past playoffs

[ChrisTheCop]

yea but in october, cold, stiff wind in boston, he is nasty....usually

by usually, you mean in past years. this year he's been steady.... and so entertaining.

[Fezticle98]

He was usually nasty in Tampa also but gave up what..like 6 runs in his last start there ?

I wont mind him in the bullpen, but I dont know if I want to see him starting.

Wake out of the bullpen? You're giving me scary flashbacks.

Then you have the whole Varitek/Mirabelli thing. 2 Wake starts would mean 2 games w/o Tek behind the plate, or two games of Tek chasing knuckleballs to the backstop.

[joeyballsack]

Wake out of the bullpen? You're giving me scary flashbacks.

Then you have the whole Varitek/Mirabelli thing. 2 Wake starts would mean 2 games w/o Tek behind the plate, or two games of Tek chasing knuckleballs to the backstop.

Meh..I will get killed for this..but Tek has turned into a black hole in the lineup offensively. I know he is great behind the plate and handles the pitching staff but I think your not losing much with Mirabelli catching.

Is Dougie even healthy enough to play ?

[Fezticle98]

Meh..I will get killed for this..but Tek has turned into a black hole in the lineup offensively. I know he is great behind the plate and handles the pitching staff but I think your not losing much with Mirabelli catching.

Is Dougie even healthy enough to play ?

He was healthy enough to be on the ALDS roster, so I assume he was healthy enough to play.

I know Varitek isn't the hitter he once was, but Mirabelli's hitting skills make Varitek look Ruthian by comparison. I just don't think it's worth it to have Wakefield pitch an extra game instead of Matsuzaka. Both are unpredictable, but I like Matsuzaka's chances with extra rest.

Sabathia vs. Beckett x 2
Carmona vs. Matsuzaka x 2
Schilling vs. Westbrook x 2
Wakefield vs. Byrd (they might break the radar gun)

[Fallon]

boston in 6, i think between cc and carmona, they can get 2 wins

CC should get nulled with Beckett pitching, so those games can go either way. It just depends who starts hitting.

[Fallon]

dont make me have to use smileys when i'm joking people.

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1252047/2/istockphoto_1252047_police_officer_emoticon_with_c lipping_path.jpg

[A.J.]

Wake out of the bullpen? You're giving me scary flashbacks.

Then you have the whole Varitek/Mirabelli thing. 2 Wake starts would mean 2 games w/o Tek behind the plate, or two games of Tek chasing knuckleballs to the backstop.

Cash caught for Wake (quite well too) when Mirabelli was on the DL.

[Fezticle98]

Cash caught for Wake (quite well too) when Mirabelli was on the DL.

And he's an even worse hitter than Mirabelli. If I don't want Mirabelli in the lineup twice, I certainly don't want Cash in there twice.

[joeyballsack]

Wakefield makes the roster and Kielty will be starting in right against Sabathia.

Lets hope the layoff hasn't cooled off Manny and Papi. I will be willing to forgive Drew for his horrible season if he can come up big in this series.

[Dan 'Hampton]

8

[A.J.]

I feel another 2-pack night coming on.

[Snoogans]

good, we won last time you did that. I can just picture this game being 0-0 in the 8th and somehow it's still 12:45 am

[A.J.]

See smoking IS good! :smoke:

[Fallon]

What a performance by Beckett, Ortiz and Manny! CC looked like garbage and I fucking hate Gagne, I shouldn't feel like we got away with something after a 10-3 win. Time to cut our losses already and bench him.

[Dan 'Hampton]

What a performance by Beckett, Ortiz and Manny! CC looked like garbage and I fucking hate Gagne, I shouldn't feel like we got away with something after a 10-3 win. Time to cut our losses already and bench him.

He's our janitor.

7

[King Hippos Bandaid]

good job Saux, way to put the injuns in their Place

you are the class of the AL

:king:

[epo]

Not only the Sox win, but they made the Onion Sports Page this week (http://www.theonion.com/content/from_print/curt_schilling_inexplicably).

[Kevin]

good job Saux, way to put the injuns in their Place

you are the class of the AL

:king:


I would like to formally congratulate the Cleveland Indians for making it to the 2007 World Series.

[A.J.]

Nice win and without relying on the long ball. Good bats and solid D -- even from Manny.

[Kevin]

Nice win and without relying on the long ball. Good bats and solid D -- even from Manny.

Manny, when he actually pays attention, is a pretty underrated fielder.. He is not really that bad.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I would like to formally congratulate the Cleveland Indians for making it to the 2007 World Series.


psst , you'll roone it

:king:

[Kevin]

psst , you'll roone it

:king:


ohh ok sorry

[underdog]

WHY DID JAMES TAYLOR READ THE RED SOX LINEUP?!

And he sucked at it, too. He didn't know any of the names (did you know Yoo plays 1st player?) and sucks at reading a teleprompter.

[underdog]

Ortiz has reached base 29 times in his last 35 playoff plate appearances!!!

That is absolutely retarded.

[JPMNICK]

Ortiz has reached base 29 times in his last 35 playoff plate appearances!!!

That is absolutely retarded.

i think i saw yesterday that his playoff batting average is .419

[Snoogans]

i think curt schilling plans on letting 29 out of 35 batters for cleveland on base

[underdog]

i think curt schilling plans on letting 29 out of 35 batters for cleveland on base

He is missing his spot so many times, including the homer.

[Snoogans]

Manny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[joeyballsack]

He is a bad man

[Snoogans]

Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[joeyballsack]

Gonna miss Lowell next year, what a classy player

[OGC]

How would you like to be the poor shmuck with the seat right behind the camera that fox has installed directly behind home plate. The guy probably spent hundreds of dollars for his prime seat only to get a nice little suprise when he got to the park.

[stickyfingers]

battle of the pens....too bad for the injuns thier worst is thier closer.

[OGC]

10th inning and Gagne is warming up for the top of the 11th

[Snoogans]

im gonna fuckin kill someone

[led37zep]

Does Boston want to lose? Gagne? Seriously? Can't they find ANYONE else to pitch?

[Snoogans]

i would rather have wakefield pitch to tek

[Snoogans]

nice outting, dickhead. Shove your paycheck up your fuckin ass

[underdog]

i would rather have wakefield pitch to tek

Why not just bring Mirabelli in? Its not like he could hit any worse than our version of Derek Jeter is hitting.

[led37zep]

Gagne was the worst pick up this year. No doubt in my mind.

(this mainly stems from me being a Giants fan and hating him for being a Dodger)

[Snoogans]

i was sayin id rather have wake and tek cause gagne is that bad



FUCKIN NIXON.

[underdog]

i was sayin id rather have wake and tek cause gagne is that bad

I was agreeing with you, and just saying they should bring in Dougie to help Wake out.

FUCKIN NIXON.

I'm just picturing him running to first yelling, "YOU PICKED JD DREW OVER ME?!" and it makes me feel better about him getting the hit.

[led37zep]

I blame Gagne for all of this.

[Snoogans]

why couldnt we just leave paps in. He was a starter. He could fuckin go 3.

I wanna kill francona

[underdog]

I blame Gagne for all of this.

Remember when he set that save record? Yeah, that was awesome.

[Snoogans]

why gagne?. Why the fuck would you bring in gagne? why gagne?










no, seriously, what the fuck? Why Gagne?

[led37zep]

Remember when he set that save record? Yeah, that was awesome.

Remember when baseball wasn't testing for roids? I wonder if the two are connected...I wonder.:furious:

[Kevin]

BOSTON — It didn't matter to Eric Gagne that he couldn't earn a save in his Boston Red Sox debut.

Coming in from the bullpen to a standing ovation from the sold-out crowd at Fenway Park, Gagne overpowered his first two batters Thursday in Boston's 7-4 victory over Baltimore.

It was the first appearance for the former Rangers closer since he agreed to a trade that relegated him to a setup role with the Red Sox.

"It was awesome," Gagne said. "I was a little nervous. But the adrenaline kicked in and the fans really got me going."


http://www.salisburypost.com/temporaryimages/bp85620.jpg

[Snoogans]

I fuckin hate you, Terry Francona. I fuckin hate you

[led37zep]

WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWWOWOWOWOWOWOW

This is fucked.

[OGC]

This fuckin hurts

:help:

[underdog]

Remember when baseball wasn't testing for roids? I wonder if the two are connected...I wonder.:furious:

I think it might have more to do with him clearly having arm troubles and not having recovered from his surgery, yet Francona keeps putting him out there.

[Kevin]

http://www.nopactalent.com/speakerphotos/photos/5466Terry_Francona.jpg

Hi my name Is Tito Francona and i am a graduate of the Joe Torre bullpen use Academy.

[led37zep]

I think it might have more to do with him clearly having arm troubles and not having recovered from his surgery, yet Francona keeps putting him out there.


And what caused a man who pitches 1 inning every other night to get injured? Pssst...Roids.

This is the story I'm getting from my sports agent friend. I hate gagne so I'll buy it.

[underdog]

And what caused a man who pitches 1 inning every other night to get injured? Pssst...Roids.

This is the story I'm getting from my sports agent friend. I hate gagne so I'll buy it.

I think at least 90% of the players who have played professional baseball in the last 15 years have been on steroids at one point or another, so it wouldn't surprise me.

[underdog]

Hi my name Is Tito Francona and i am a graduate of the Joe Torre bullpen use Academy.

Francona is the perfect example of a major league manager. None of them ever do anything particularly good to help their teams. The only thing they can do is hurt their team. The good managers just do the least to hurt their team.

[Kevin]

I think at least 90% of the players who have played professional baseball in the last 15 years have been on steroids at one point or another, so it wouldn't surprise me.

You could prob make that statement for every one of the major sports. Give or take..

[JPMNICK]

well if you are a sox fan seeing him come into the game is like watching Farnsworth come in for the Yanks. Not a good chance it is going to be pretty

[Fallon]

I blame Gagne for all of this.

I blame Francona. Okay, Gagne SUCKS for the Sox in the regular season, give him a shot to redeem himself in the postseason....

Lets see, game three of the ALDS he comes in with a big league and struggles, game one of the ALCS he comes in with a big lead and struggles and his arm is noticeably tired, so game two you put him in a tie game with other options in the pen? Francona is a fucking retard.

Everyone that pitches around Gagne sucks, his shit stench rubbed off on Okajima when he arrived in Boston. They have to bench him the rest of the ALCS!!! :furious::furious::furious:

[JPMNICK]

Gagne should only be used as a mop up guy or in a HUGE lead

[Fallon]

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/5402/gagnephotoshopqa9.jpg

[sailor]

didn't lopez and lester do a worse job when they came in?

[King Hippos Bandaid]

damn it, come on Saux, I am cheering for you, Lets win this in 5

:king:

[lleeder]

I went to sleep who gave up the homerun, Lester?

[Doctor Z]

didn't lopez and lester do a worse job when they came in?

Sshhhhh... Blaming them isn't nearly as fun.


IT'S ALL GAGNE'S FAULT!

[Snoogans]

Thats the point though. I would arather just let one of them start the inning and if they lose it, they lose it. But dont bring Gagne anywhere near it, cause he is poison. He killed everything

[Kevin]

I think that game 3 is very important.. And Tito should start Gagne..

[sailor]

I think that game 3 is very important.. And Tito should start Gagne..

change of pace would do him good.

[Kevin]

change of pace would do him good.

Thats what i was thinking! He could relax knowing that if he gave up 3 4 runs in the 1st, his lineup has ample time to come back.. Where as in the 7th or 8th, Game Over.

[Fallon]

didn't lopez and lester do a worse job when they came in?

Like I said, Gagne's stink rubs off on the bullpen. He set the tone.

[underdog]

Game Over.

Didn't they used to flash that in LA when Gagne came in? I wonder if Cleveland will flash it on their scoreboard if he comes in any of the games.

[Kevin]

Didn't they used to flash that in LA when Gagne came in? I wonder if Cleveland will flash it on their scoreboard if he comes in any of the games.


I see you caught what was trying to do there... And some how i do not see Gagne in a game anymore..

[underdog]

I see you caught what was trying to do there... And some how i do not see Gagne in a game anymore..

You underestimate the stupidity of Francona.

[A.J.]

I understand why Tito sticks with Fagne -- he did the same thing with Pedroia, Coco and Lugo when they had a horrible start this season. They turned around afterwards -- well, Lugo can't hit worth a damn but his glove is good. I respect his confidence in his players

However, sticking with Fagne is pointless because he sucks. I hated that trade from Day One because everyone knew he was washed up. And now there's too much at stake for Tito to put him out there in the hopes that he gets his shit together. If he wants to help this team, say you're injured, sit out, and make room for Kyle Snyder.

I said it before and I'll say it again: miss Brendan Donnelly.

[Snoogans]

I understand why Tito sticks with Fagne -- he did the same thing with Pedroia, Coco and Lugo when they had a horrible start this season. They turned around afterwards -- well, Lugo can't hit worth a damn but his glove is good. I respect his confidence in his players

However, sticking with Fagne is pointless because he sucks. I hated that trade from Day One because everyone knew he was washed up. And now there's too much at stake for Tito to put him out there in the hopes that he gets his shit together. If he wants to help this team, say you're injured, sit out, and make room for Kyle Snyder.

I said it before and I'll say it again: miss Brendan Donnelly.

also, he stuck with Pedroia in April. Not October

[Snoogans]

seriously, fallon, ill give you 50 bucks to go cut gagne's achilies

[Fallon]

seriously, fallon, ill give you 50 bucks to go cut gagne's achilies

Lets start a collection.

[Snoogans]

Lets start a collection.

if you honestly would do it if we get up enough money, i'm good for 100

[Kevin]

if you honestly would do it if we get up enough money, i'm good for 100

I will pay a body guard good money to follow Bobby around to make sure it never happens.

[cougarjake13]

seriously, fallon, ill give you 50 bucks to go cut gagne's achilies

insert bill murrays line about judge smails in caddyshack here

[Bossanova]

Did I just see Kenny Lofton hit a playoff home run

[JPMNICK]

Did I just see Kenny Lofton hit a playoff home run

yes you did, barely made it over the wall