2007 World Series Champions Boston Red Sox Thread

[Bossanova]

This has to be Clevelands year if Lofton is displaying power

[Fezticle98]

I suck

[Kevin]

yes you did, barely made it over the wall

Impressive timing by Drew there also..

[Bossanova]

Miss Gyro Ball Dice-K

[TheGameHHH]

well, at least Boston's $100 million dollar man showed up for the playoffs.

[cougarjake13]

i know this is from a lil while ago but when they asked that question about previous japanese playoff pitchers i knew nomo had to be one and i couldnt thik of anyone else but chan ho park and i wasnt sure if he is even japanese


i totally forgot about masato yoshii even existing

[Bossanova]

i know this is from a lil while ago but when they asked that question about previous japanese playoff pitchers i knew nomo had to be one and i couldnt thik of anyone else but chan ho park and i wasnt sure if he is even japanese


i totally forgot about masato yoshii even existing

I think Park is Korean. We tend to forget all of the failed Japanese Met pitchers.

[cougarjake13]

I think Park is Korean. We tend to forget all of the failed Japanese Met pitchers.

well other than the mets having nomo and yoshii who else have we had ??


what was jae wong seo ???


and i think we had a lefty oriental reliever cant remember is name

[Fezticle98]

There ya go, Captain!

Making this thing interesting, at least.

[Bossanova]

Seo was Korean as well. I know there havent been too many, just seems like the Mets had them all when Valentine managed

[TheGameHHH]

well other than the mets having nomo and yoshii who else have we had ??


what was jae wong seo ???


and i think we had a lefty oriental reliever cant remember is name

nice, Oriental........is it 1980?

[Bossanova]

Wow, I totally didnt even notice that

[cougarjake13]

Seo was Korean as well. I know there havent been too many, just seems like the Mets had them all when Valentine managed

yeh it does seem that way


wasnt there a kim on the mets ???

[Bossanova]

I think so. They had Kaz Ishii too right?

[Fezticle98]

well other than the mets having nomo and yoshii who else have we had ??


what was jae wong seo ???


and i think we had a lefty oriental reliever cant remember is name

Are you talking about Danny Graves?

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4088/4518286200x150lt7.jpg

Please don't call him a gooker.

EDIT: Nevermind, he was a righty.

[cougarjake13]

how could i forget about bruce chen


and Takashi Kashiwada
and Dae-Sung Koo and Shingo Takatsu and Kazuhisa Ishii those last 3 were all on the 05 roster


while looking up this guys i saw that the mets had a pedro martinez on the 93 roster but its a dfferent pedro

[Fallon]

The home plate ump was terrible tonight for both sides. Throw it anywhere and you got a first pitch strike. All in all the bottom of the Sox's order killed them.

[A.J.]

And yet again, the Sox can't score with the bases loaded.

Now their fate rests on the sore back of Tim Wakefield. If he makes it through 5 innings I'll be shocked.

[nevnut]

Opie just threw out a "Go Red Sox!" to a Boston caller.

You guys are fucked.

:lol:

[Fezticle98]

Shit!

Where did our fucking bats go? I blame Hippo.

[Fallon]

Here comes the meltdown.

[Bossanova]

Shit!

Where did our fucking bats go? I blame Hippo.

Always blame that jinx. Met fans do

[Fezticle98]

Always blame that jinx. Met fans do

Randy forever, Hippo never! I'm gonna put in Punch Out! just so I can beat the shit out of King Hippo.

A 2 run inning would've been a moral victory...3 runs and counting is disaster.

[J.Clints]

6-0 Clev. LOL Go Indians.

[Bossanova]

6-0 Clev. LOL Go Indians.

Look who's laughing. His team just hired Dusty Baker

[Fezticle98]

Well, it's all on Beckett for Game 5. Nobody I would rather have pitching.

Win that game, and the pressure is back on Cleveland. We need a Millar moment.

[Bulldogcakes]

I cant believe this. The Sox are going to lose this series.

[Bossanova]

Did Sox fans expect this to happen this quickley after the WS win

[scottinnj]

That's a good fan throwing that ball back. Good for him.

[Fezticle98]

Well, it's all on Beckett for Game 5. Nobody I would rather have pitching.

Win that game, and the pressure is back on Cleveland. We need a Millar moment.

Did Sox fans expect this to happen this quickley after the WS win

Fine, I'll do it! They better not let us win Thursday night.

[scottinnj]

I have no stake in the ALCS at all. I have been impressed with the Indians the way they got here past New York.
Whoever it is, I am NL all the way, so I am rooting for the Rockies, even though they swept my Phillies.

21 out of 22 is a record any National League fan can get behind and be excited about though.

[Fezticle98]

NOW the bats come alive?

We can make this interesting against Borowski with a couple more.

[BoondockSaint]

Has Manny rounded first yet?

[Bulldogcakes]

Hey!

Who Do You Think That Is Pitching, Chase Wright??!!

[Bulldogcakes]

Has Manny rounded first yet?

Thats just Manny being Manny. Don't get any crazy ideas and think he deserves one across the chin for that. No siree.

[Fallon]

Has Manny rounded first yet?

http://www.ronfez.net/gallery//watermark.php?file=3187

[Fezticle98]

Thats just Manny being Manny. Don't get any crazy ideas and think he deserves one across the chin for that. No siree.

PLEASE plunk him! We could use the runner and more importantly, maybe it would fire the boys up.

[underdog]

TERRY FRANCONA MANAGER OF THE YEAR!

I mean, why would you pinch hit for Coco Crisp? He's knocking the cover off the ball at an amazing clip of .187 for this series. And the bottom of the lineup has been great, so I completely understand not wanting to switch things up a bit and maybe throw Ellsbury or Henske in there to attempt to get on base.

I'm honestly surprised he didn't put Gagne in after pulling Wakefield way, way, WAY too quick.

[Marc with a c]

baseball is stupid.

[TheGameHHH]

Boston is down, but far from out. Game 5 will go to Beckett, then they go back to Beantown for 2. Fuck the Red Sox

[patsopinion]

fuck this team

why do they keep starting these awful players (crisp/jd drew) when the bench OF are so much better hitters!
and wakefield is a joke
hes fun to watch but his playoff stuff is garbage
the guy that came into the game after he got knocked out should have been the starter...
i forget his name
the one that had cancer
much better stuff

uninspired line-up
no momentum
no sign that any momentum is on its way
good fuck them
i shouldn't have been rooting for them anyway

[ralphbxny]

The sox should win tomorrow....unless Opie yells go sox again...then their fucked!!

[Fezticle98]

The sox should win tomorrow....unless Opie yells go sox again...then their fucked!!

I GUARANTEE they won't win tomorrow. Put it in the bank.

[drjoek]

TERRY FRANCONA MANAGER OF THE YEAR!

I mean, why would you pinch hit for Coco Crisp? He's knocking the cover off the ball at an amazing clip of .187 for this series. And the bottom of the lineup has been great, so I completely understand not wanting to switch things up a bit and maybe throw Ellsbury or Henske in there to attempt to get on base.

I'm honestly surprised he didn't put Gagne in after pulling Wakefield way, way, WAY too quick.

fuck this team

why do they keep starting these awful players (crisp/jd drew) when the bench OF are so much better hitters!
and wakefield is a joke
hes fun to watch but his playoff stuff is garbage
the guy that came into the game after he got knocked out should have been the starter...
i forget his name
the one that had cancer
much better stuff

uninspired line-up
no momentum
no sign that any momentum is on its way
good fuck them
i shouldn't have been rooting for them anyway


Francona claimed a couple of weeks ago that Coco Crisp is the best center fielder he has ever seen play.:drunk: Im not shitting you he actually said that:laugh:

:lol::lol::lol:

[patsopinion]

Francona claimed a couple of weeks ago that Coco Crisp is the best center fielder he has ever seen play.:drunk: Im not shitting you he actually said that:laugh:

:lol::lol::lol:

was he comparing coco to manny at the time?
and i was talking from a hitting stand point

[Fezticle98]

Francona claimed a couple of weeks ago that Coco Crisp is the best center fielder he has ever seen play.:drunk: Im not shitting you he actually said that:laugh:

:lol::lol::lol:

I assume he was talking about fielding-wise.

[drjoek]

was he comparing coco to manny at the time?
and i was talking from a hitting stand point

I assume he was talking about fielding-wise.

Total package

I assume he has seen Tori Hunter Andruw Jones,Gary mathew Jr Junior Griffey, Joe Dimaggio Micky Mantle Duke Sneider Wille Mays and a few others as a"baseball lifer"
Among the stupidest things i have heard from a manager

[Doctor Z]

As someone who's been on the receiving end of a 3-0 comeback, I'm not counting Boston out for a minute. Not even close.

Cleveland better not go ahead and relax now. Beckett's gonna win Game 5, and then they're back in the sespool that is Fenway Park for 2 games.

[patsopinion]

As someone who's been on the receiving end of a 3-0 comeback, I'm not counting Boston out for a minute. Not even close.

Cleveland better not go ahead and relax now. Beckett's gonna win Game 5, and then they're back in the sespool that is Fenway Park for 2 games.

i think your forgetting the overwhelming mojo that boston had going against its bitter rivals and the heroes that they had on that team
chemistry cant be bought/ its manufactured with a good talent development system(from within) and jd drew is a bum
If theres a comeback it will be because of jd drew stepped up

[Doctor Z]

All's I'm sayin is, Boston's got probably the most distinct home field advantage in baseball. So there's a lot of pressure on Cleveland to close this thing out on Thursday... and that's gonna be tough to do against Beckett. If it's 3-2 going into Fenway, I'd almost give the advantage to Boston.

[underdog]

Beckett's gonna win Game 5, and then they're back in the sespool that is Fenway Park for 2 games.

Please get it right : Fenway is a cesspool. Thanks.

If theres a comeback it will be because of jd drew stepped up

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[Doctor Z]

I figured I had the spelling wrong on that... it was underlined in red when I typed it, but I was too lazy to run a check.

[A.J.]

And yet again, the Sox can't score with the bases loaded.

Now their fate rests on the sore back of Tim Wakefield. If he makes it through 5 innings I'll be shocked.

And I wasn't shocked.

On the bright side, when the 6-9 hitters come up, it's a chance for me to take a bathroom break or grab a beer.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

tee hee

the Jinx is right on Schedule


I have Rockies beating the Indians in Six, in a Bracket Pool

I get $250 just for the Injuns facing the Rocks



Yup I use you until the Yanks are gone, then you are Dead to me

:king:

[JPMNICK]

i actually still think the sox are going to pull this off. and if they do, they steamroll over the Rockies

[Bulldogcakes]

i actually still think the sox are going to pull this off. and if they do, they steamroll over the Rockies

Cleveland breaks the losing streak since 54. They're simply a much better team than the Rockies, and built well for a short series. Plus, once the Rockies lose 2 in a row, the whole deck of cards collapses.

The gnats. The two out hits. Byrd and Westbrook getting people out. Its all unheard of. The baseball gods are making it their year. Cleveland in 5.

[Bulldogcakes]

If it was "Bush league" when A-Rod did it

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Where are all you guys now? Huh? Not a word, anywhere.

Buncha frauds.

[lleeder]

I think he was just trying to Superman that ho!!!!!

[A.J.]

Where are all you guys now? Huh? Not a word, anywhere.

Buncha frauds.

I was hoping nobody had noticed that.

Uhhh, actually, he was flopping in for a slide and made accidental contact. Yeah -- that's it.

[Marc with a c]

nice start

[Fezticle98]

nice start

Yooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooouk!

[Bulldogcakes]

I was hoping nobody had noticed that.

Uhhh, actually, he was flopping in for a slide and made accidental contact. Yeah -- that's it.

Hahahahahahh! This is why I love AJ, in a purely hetero way of course..

[Marc with a c]

how would a ball bounce that high if it just hit the padded wall?

cmon

[BoondockSaint]

I think Tim McCarver wants to know why Manny was on first base.

[Fezticle98]

I think Tim McCarver wants to know why Manny was on first base.

I want to know who Tim McCarver has naked pictures of.

[lleeder]

Sabathia was really let off the hook there.

[Fezticle98]

I think Manny just yelled "Coño!" after fouling off that 1-1 pitch.

Smart replaying it with the sound, FOX.

[Marc with a c]

that was fucking 3 inches foul. i dont like the feel of this game so far

[Marc with a c]

beckett is the man. i love that guy

[underdog]

Why is Coco Crisp still in there?

Ellsbury is on the roster, right? And he's played CF, right?

If the Red Sox win this game, I hope Tito realizes that the other lineup he was using didn't work and doesn't switch back to it.

[Fallon]

Coco is killing us. At least the top of the order is getting some runs tonight.

[Fezticle98]

Why is Coco Crisp still in there?

Ellsbury is on the roster, right? And he's played CF, right?

If the Red Sox win this game, I hope Tito realizes that the other lineup he was using didn't work and doesn't switch back to it.

I suspect we will be seeing Mr. Ellsbury if there is a Game 6. At least I hope.

[underdog]

I suspect we will be seeing Mr. Ellsbury if there is a Game 6. At least I hope.

God I hope so, but I doubt it.

I hate when something is so fucking obvious, yet coaches and managers don't do it. It drives me nuts. I think they're just too fucking stubborn to change their gameplan or something.

[underdog]

Instead of shopping for a 3rd baseman who will inevitably turn out like Lugo, Crisp, Renteria, or Gonzalez (why do people think our GM is great at finding talent again?), why not sign Lowell for another 3 years? He'll be 34 at the end of the year. It seems like such a logical move.

[Marc with a c]

I suspect we will be seeing Mr. Ellsbury if there is a Game 6. At least I hope.

lets just hope there is a game 6

[underdog]

THE WHOLE FOX ANNOUNCING CREW REALIZES WHAT EVERYONE ELSE DOES!

When McCarver is making sense, the manager is doing something wrong. Ellsbury better play, if there's a game 6.

[Fezticle98]

IF we see a game 6, Ellsbury will be in there. If I keep typing it, it will come true.

[underdog]

IF we see a game 6, Ellsbury will be in there. If I keep typing it, it will come true.

HE'S OUT THERE NOW!!!

If Tito starts Ellsbury over Ramirez in Game 7, I hope someone kills him.

And the fact that I actually think he might do that scares me.

[Fezticle98]

HE'S OUT THERE NOW!!!

If Tito starts Ellsbury over Ramirez in Game 7, I hope someone kills him.

And the fact that I actually think he might do that scares me.

Now you're just talking crazy.

Ellsbury will be starting in center on Saturday, and, if things go well, on Sunday. I hope there is a Sunday.

[A.J.]

I think I'm still drunk.

For the love of Pete, please, please, PLEASE sub Alex Cora for Julio Lugo and Jacoby for Coco.

[underdog]

Ellsbury to replace Crisp (http://www.projo.com/redsox/content/sp_bb_rsoxjo20_10-20-07_9U7IE59.3022a8e.html)

First thought : Hooray.

Second thought : Why is it news that the manager is doing what he should be doing? This should just HAPPEN; we shouldn't all be surprised it is.

I hate MLB managers.

[Dan 'Hampton]

6
Don't let us win tonight.
Anyone else feel re-energized when Milar came on with his little pep rally intro before game 5? Bet that didn't go over well in Cleveland.

[A.J.]

Anyone else feel re-energized when Milar came on with his little pep rally intro before game 5?

:bye: That was nice.

Again, let's see which Schilling shows up tonight.

[Fezticle98]

Ellsbury to replace Crisp (http://www.projo.com/redsox/content/sp_bb_rsoxjo20_10-20-07_9U7IE59.3022a8e.html)

First thought : Hooray.

Second thought : Why is it news that the manager is doing what he should be doing? This should just HAPPEN; we shouldn't all be surprised it is.

I hate MLB managers.

I'm not that surprised. Maybe relieved.

EVERYTHING is news when the Red Sox manager does it. At least it's not Grady Little or Jimy Williams making news.

[Bulldogcakes]

:bye: That was nice.

Again, let's see which Schilling shows up tonight.

Is he on regular rest? Guys his age (esp power pitchers) usually benefit from extra rest.

[BoondockSaint]

Is he on regular rest? Guys his age (esp power pitchers) usually benefit from extra rest.


I think he pitched last Saturday so that would be 5 days rest.

[Fallon]

JD!!!!

Schill better not fuck this up.

[Bossanova]

This game is going to 9 hours long

[JesterOfSadness]

I don't normally watch baseball, but my god. This is just sad.

[BoondockSaint]

This inning is going to 9 hours long

Fixed it.

[Fallon]

I have a good feeling about this game.

[Doctor Z]

All's I'm sayin is, Boston's got probably the most distinct home field advantage in baseball. So there's a lot of pressure on Cleveland to close this thing out on Thursday... and that's gonna be tough to do against Beckett. If it's 3-2 going into Fenway, I'd almost give the advantage to Boston.

*cough*

[lleeder]

Why do they keep saying Game 7 if necessary? At this point even Gagne couldn't blow the lead.

[Bulldogcakes]

You guys are going to win this series. Tomorrow's starter is Westbrook, and you guys fucking kill him and he's bad on the road.

I think the winner of this series will beat The Rockies, and it won't take long. Maybe 5 games.

I can't believe this shit. You guys are going to win 2 rings in the past 4 years.

[Fallon]

Why do they keep saying Game 7 if necessary? At this point even Gagne couldn't blow the lead.

I don't know about that.

[Doctor Z]

From now on, if the Sox are down 3-0 or 3-1 in a series, it's Advantage: Boston.

The Sox need to be on the brink of elimination in order to start playing well.

[Bulldogcakes]

From now on, if the Sox are down 3-0 or 3-1 in a series, it's Advantage: Boston.

The Sox need to be on the brink of elimination in order to start playing well.

The NEW Evil Empire, the Boston Red Sox.

[lleeder]

The NEW Evil Empire, the Boston Red Sox.

They have the evil twin facial hair. :devil2:

[BoondockSaint]

Looks like the Sox may be on their way to buying another championship.

[OGC]

Looks like the Sox may be on their way to buying another championship.


And if that happens, it is money well spent.





As long as it ain't mine.

[OGC]

Why do they keep saying Game 7 if necessary? At this point even Gagne couldn't blow the lead.


Looks like they are going to put that theory to the test.

[Snoogans]

DONT BRING IN GAGNE

seriously, PLEASE DONT

[OGC]

Looks like Gagne has finally found his niche for the Sox.

[TheMojoPin]

Damn...if the Sox win it, I think they've got the WS. I thought the Rockies would cruise, but this kinda comeback is gonna get the Sox pumped.

[Snoogans]

so, onto a game 7 where we are starting the japanese right handed version of Al Leiter. FUCK



I'm nervous

[Dan 'Hampton]

5

Not nervous at all....

[pmoney316]

First time I ever bet on baseball, and BIG WINNER!!! (Well, only 15 bucks, really) but at least we get another game instead of reruns of animation domination.

[Dan 'Hampton]

5

Not nervous at all....

[Fezticle98]

The ritual beating of King Hippo in Punch Out! has occurred before games 5 & 6. You better believe that it will happen again before game 7.

I don't want to think about the pressure that is on Matsuzaka right now. I just have the feeling he is one bad start away from BK Kim / Fat Toad status.

[A.J.]

so, onto a game 7 where we are starting the japanese right handed version of Al Leiter. FUCK



I'm nervous


Me too. Dice-K holds a lead like I hold a relationship. Also, every time the Sox offense explodes like they did last night, they go cold the next game.

I'm thinking he lasts 4. Then you go to Lester or Tavarez for long middle relief.

[BoondockSaint]

Me too. Dice-K holds a lead like I hold a relationship. Also, every time the Sox offense explodes like they did last night, they go cold the next game.

I'm thinking he lasts 4. Then you go to Lester or Tavarez for long middle relief.

I don't think Tavarez is on the roster.

[A.J.]

You're right. I thought Kyle Snyder was the only one left off.

[Bulldogcakes]

Me too. Dice-K holds a lead like I hold a relationship. Also, every time the Sox offense explodes like they did last night, they go cold the next game.

I'm thinking he lasts 4. Then you go to Lester or Tavarez for long middle relief.

You can go to Beckett, Okijima, really anyone on the roster outside of Schilling. All hands on deck, as they say.

The Tribe just threw their ace last night and he got annihilated. Plus they used their #2 bullpen guy Perez and you destroyed him as well. That has to shake their confidence. Plus, they're starting Westbrook, who's bad on the road and Boston kills on a regular basis. They have to be a bit deflated to begin with as a young team that just blew a 3-1 series lead. You learn about young teams mettle when they have to close out a veteran team, especially one that has won a championship like the Bosox. The Yanks took advantage of this for years against teams like Oakland during their run.

You guys are going to win the WS. Get used to it. Bastards.

[sailor]

You can go to Beckett, Okijima, really anyone on the roster outside of Schilling. All hands on deck, as they say.

The Tribe just threw their ace last night and he got annihilated. Plus they used their #2 bullpen guy Perez and you destroyed him as well. That has to shake their confidence. Plus, they're starting Westbrook, who's bad on the road and Boston kills on a regular basis. They have to be a bit deflated to begin with as a young team that just blew a 3-1 series lead. You learn about young teams mettle when they have to close out a veteran team, especially one that has won a championship like the Bosox. The Yanks took advantage of this for years against teams like Oakland during their run.

You guys are going to win the WS. Get used to it. Bastards.

wasn't it their #2 starter last night?

and good luck on the jinx.

[A.J.]

You guys are going to win the WS. Get used to it. Bastards.


"I'm not lis-ten-ing!!"

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[Bulldogcakes]

wasn't it their #2 starter last night?

and good luck on the jinx.

No jinx, I'm serious. Sabathia pitched a LOT of innings this year and hasn't been good in the playoffs. Most think he's out of gas. Carmona has pitched like a #1 all year, and has been their ace through the playoffs. He dominated the Yanks in the 'gnats' game. Then the Bosox just destroy him last night. The Tribe needed that game, and got blown out instead. Bad news for them, plus Game 7 is in Boston and even if they were pitching someone good tonight thats still an edge for the Sox. With what happened last night, I think this series is over.

[Bulldogcakes]

"I'm not lis-ten-ing!!"



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"Very superstitious.... "

[sailor]

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"Very superstitious.... "

listening...not seeing.

[JimBeam]

I think the Tribe showed that what you do in the regular season doesn't mean anything in the post season.

If that was the case then the Yankees would've been playing the Sox because the Yanks owned Byrd and Westbrook during the year ( and also they had a decent history against either Carmona or Sabathia too if I remember correctly ).

Unfortunately that's also worked against the Tribe in that their 2 aces have laid some duds for them against the Sox.

I would lean towards the Sox winning the game tonight based on the fact that Westbrook has been pretty " lucky " so far and that Matsuzaka has got to throw a decent game sooner or later.

The thing working against the Sox is that it's always tought to take 3 in a row from the same team.

If the Sox can keep hitting, and hope that Hafner stays in the slump, they should be able to sneak into the WS.

[Snoogans]

ok hopefully they can get some runs and let dice K stay relaxed. He looked pretty solid in the first

[Fezticle98]

ok hopefully they can get some runs and let dice K stay relaxed. He looked pretty solid in the first

You were saying? :thumbup:

EDIT: Dammit, you said runs, plural. I shouldn't have brought it up. Meet the new Drew, same as the old Drew.

[TheMojoPin]

And Drew is all the way back to being the most hated player on the team.

[Fezticle98]

And Drew is all the way back to being the most hated player on the team.

Did Gagne quit? Great news!

[Bama]

*

[Snoogans]

?

[Bulldogcakes]

I think the Tribe showed that what you do in the regular season doesn't mean anything in the post season.

One big difference is that you get to see the same pitchers over and over again. So early in a series, its advantage pitcher. Since its generally harder to hit in the post season due to the pressure. But as the series wears on, it becomes advantage hitter. They're more relaxed, they just saw this pitcher a few days ago. Just like the way most pitchers are less effective each time they go through a lineup and BA tend to rise each time they do, when you just saw a pitcher a few days ago its like starting out at the 3rd inning. Especially for a guy like Westbrook that relies on a few pitches. Matsuzaka throws a lot of pitches, he can reinvent himself better by featuring other stuff.

[Marc with a c]

manny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OGC]

Holy Shit was that a bad call. I'll take it though.


Get the bullpen going.

[Marc with a c]

why no okajima here?

[Bama]

This move won't be second guessed.

[Marc with a c]

yikes, thank you manny.

[Marc with a c]

oh fuck

[OGC]

We have a new candidate for goat in Boston sports history. :wallbash:

[whiskyriver]

Damn I Hate Lugo!!!!

[whiskyriver]

Who Paid Loften Off?

[Marc with a c]

hahahhahaha.

nice turn. well done 3rdbase coach. thank you.

paps for two?

[OGC]

Papelbon in the 8th ??


Discuss.

[Fezticle98]

Papelbon in the 8th ??


Discuss.

I wouldn't bring him in to begin the 8th.

[BoondockSaint]

Gagne?

[mikeyboy]

hahahhahaha.

nice turn. well done 3rdbase coach. thank you.

paps for two?

Nice edit

2rd?

[midwestjeff]

Nice edit

2rd?

I liked "2rd" better. It read like "tirdbase coach".

[mikeyboy]

The decision of thr 3rd base coach could end up being the most important part of the game.

[Marc with a c]

The decision of thr 3rd base coach could end up being the most important part of the game.

thr?

[Fezticle98]

ROY Pedroia!

[mikeyboy]

The decision of thr 3rd base coach could end up being the most important part of the game.

Maybe not

[whiskyriver]

fuck yeah.....way to go kid:clap::clap::clap:

[mikeyboy]

thr?

Eat my 2rd.

[OGC]

Eat my 2rd.

Post number 18,000 for Mikeyboy.

[mikeyboy]

Post number 18,000 for Mikeyboy.

Wow, is that sad.

[Rube]

I've got a pair of red socks. Does that count?

[Marc with a c]

Wow, is that sad.

terribly

[whiskyriver]

Wow, is that sad.

sad,yes but in a happy kinda way

[mikeyboy]

I've got a pair of red socks. Does that count?

Go back to bed, Rube.

[Rube]

I was here when Mikeyboy hit for 18,000. Sweet!

[mikeyboy]

terribly

I never had to lie to an ex-girlfriend about going to a board event.

[Marc with a c]

I never had to lie to an ex-girlfriend about going to a board event.

if we're going to compare sadness im going to win. so dont even try it.

[Fezticle98]

I can hardly watch.

[mikeyboy]

if we're going to compare sadness im going to win. so dont even try it.

K

[Rube]

if we're going to compare sadness im going to win. so dont even try it.I tried to kiss my sister once when she was sleeping and she woke up and slapped me. I was sad.:sad:

[Friday]

just stunned.
can't believe they are doing it.
but they are.

go sawx... talk about earning it lol

[mikeyboy]

I tried to kiss my sister once when she was sleeping and she woke up and slapped me. I was sad.:sad:

Not now, CWC.

[mikeyboy]

3 runs - 3 outs

[whiskyriver]

i smoke too much when the sox are in the playoffs.....

[Rube]

Hipp, Hipp, Hurray for Papelbon. I think I love that man.:clap:

[Fezticle98]

Seeing Papelbon walking off the field made me think of the study that shows cursing makes people better at work.

[Rube]

Not now, CWC.I don't know what you are talking about.:unsure:

[Rube]

Manny is stinking it up tonight. come on Lowell

[mikeyboy]

Every time I see Mike Lowell, I think he looks like present-day Barry Williams.

[Rube]

Yes

[mikeyboy]

What the fuck are they doing in the dugout? It's got a good beat and you can dance to it. :)

[whiskyriver]

What the fuck are they doing in the dugout? It's got a good beat and you can dance to it. :)

BULLPEN

[mikeyboy]

Wow, that was ugly.

[OGC]

nice place for a squeeze play.

[Rube]

Fuckin A right lets go sox

[mikeyboy]

Yeah, that's probably the end of it.

[underdog]

Dustin!!! :clap:

[OGC]

How about Gagne in the 9th ?

:blink:

[Rube]

Here we go Redsox,:clap::clap: :clap::clap::clap:

[Fezticle98]

What the fuck are they doing in the dugout? It's got a good beat and you can dance to it. :)

BULLPEN

They were doing the Seminole war chant in honor of JD Drew.

[Rube]

off the coca-cola bottle?

[JPMNICK]

this is just a beating at this point

11-2

[Doctor Z]

Now I can officially say:

I CALLED THAT SHIT.

[JPMNICK]

bring in Gagne for the 9th!!!!

[Fezticle98]

bring in Gagne for the 9th!!!!

He has been reduced to the role of human victory cigar.

[OGC]

The decision of thr 3rd base coach could end up being the most important part of the game.


I think Mikeyboy was right. If that run scored, this game would have gone differently.

[Rube]

I think Mikeyboy was right. If that run scored, this game would have gone differently.My mom allways said, " When ifs and buts are candies and nuts, life will be one big christmas".

[mikeyboy]

Haha. Love that Ortiz has on swim goggles now.

[Rube]

Has anybody else noticed that Coco Crisp let his hair out for the game?

[Marc with a c]

ed[vion2=[erio,c[wskcm=2r9u mjynv-oiwdmc=1[woiem3vr=1br

[Marc with a c]

that was also an awesome catch.

[OGC]

11-2 final and Papelbon gets the save.

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::c lap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::cla p::clap:

[led37zep]

That was an excellent series. This should be an amazing world series. Two teams that are red hot right now. I'm excited.

[TheMojoPin]

Wow, badass way to end this...Red Sox have momentum, but the Rockies are nigh unbeatable at this point. This should be an awesome World Series!

[mikeyboy]

That slo-mo of Papelbon embracing his catcher is kinda creepy.

[Rube]

That was an excellent series. This should be an amazing world series. Two teams that are red hot right now. I'm excited.Colorado has
been frozen with there time off. Redsox win in 6.

[Fezticle98]

Beckett, MVP

[Rube]

Pedrioa, MVP

[Marc with a c]

youk mvp

[led37zep]

Bostons owner?
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e173/bttf_85/Back%20to%20the%20Future/124c.jpg

[Rube]

Bostons owner?
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e173/bttf_85/Back%20to%20the%20Future/124c.jpg

YOUR FUNNY:lol:

[underdog]

In the Fox postgame, they were playing that Superman That Ho song. Its so amazingly inappropriate, yet so hilarious.

[mikeyboy]

These miller high life commercials are retarded.

[Tenbatsuzen]

god, does this mean there's gonna be WS games in Boston next weekend? FUCK.

[Tenbatsuzen]

These miller high life commercials are retarded.

especially considering it's the same fucking guy in the Dr. Pepper football celebration commercial.

Beer or pop. Can't pitch both. Unless you're famous.

[Rube]

These miller high life commercials are retarded.
wHAT?

[Tenbatsuzen]

These miller high life commercials are retarded.

Mikey, I just noticed your new avatar. Is that the RF.net Kotex Mafia?

[Fezticle98]

Get your first baseman's mitt ready, Big Papi!

Now that we've had 20 minutes to enjoy it, what is the rotation for the series? Any roster changes?

-Wakefield or Lester in game 4?

[Tenbatsuzen]

wHAT?

The ones with the black bald truck driver who either repos or delivers High Life to deserving bars and strores. If you see a cheeseburger for 12 bucks, you're shit outta luck.

[Fezticle98]

god, does this mean there's gonna be WS games in Boston next weekend? FUCK.

No, they'll be in Colorado. You'll have to watch it in some bar with all your new Bostonian friends.

[Rube]

The ones with the black bald truck driver who either repos or delivers High Life to deserving bars and strores. If you see a cheeseburger for 12 bucks, you're shit outta luck.

12 Dollar cheeseburger? I bet it's really good. Does it come with fries? I only drink Near-beer. My mom says beer is of the devil. She goes to church.

[Fallon]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fuck yeah mother fuckers, the Sox are going back to the World Series. What a fucking comeback, the Sox bitchslapped the Indians!!!!


BRING ON THE ROCKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!

:clap::clap::clap::clap::drunk::drunk::drunk::drun k:

[Kevin]

Congrats redsox fans..

[Rube]

Whop-ee. Redsox kick butt. Rockies eat butt! lol

[Fallon]

god, does this mean there's gonna be WS games in Boston next weekend? FUCK.

Yes! You're gonna be around a million of Fallons!!!

[mikeyboy]

Yes! You're gonna be a round a million of Fallons!!!

I just got chills.

[Rube]

I like sexy Fallons.:wub:

[Tenbatsuzen]

Yes! You're gonna be around a million of Fallons!!!

Janitors who are gonna wind up on "To Catch a Predator"?

[Tenbatsuzen]

From FARK:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/ben_in_colorado/Image1018-2201TV132fs.jpg?t=1193027076

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/ben_in_colorado/Image1018-2201TV131fsd.jpg?t=1193027076

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l63/youwinagaingravity/sports/papelbondance.jpg

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/706/halloweenzc7.jpg

[Rube]

And?

[scottinnj]

Whop-ee. Redsox kick butt. Rockies eat butt! lol


I know you're happy, but you can't rhyme a word with itself. It just makes you look silly.

[scottinnj]

From FARK:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/ben_in_colorado/Image1018-2201TV132fs.jpg?t=1193027076

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/ben_in_colorado/Image1018-2201TV131fsd.jpg?t=1193027076

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l63/youwinagaingravity/sports/papelbondance.jpg

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/706/halloweenzc7.jpg

I don't understand the riverdancing, but I'd love to hit Rainbow Bright.

Congrats, Sox Fans!

[Tenbatsuzen]

That pic of Rainbow Brite opened the door to an AWESOME flamewar on FARK.

[underdog]

From FARK:

I never realized how big of a spaz Paps was until this game. Him running screaming in front of all of the Red Sox upper management when they're getting awarded the trophy was fucking hilarious.

[Fallon]

I never realized how big of a spaz Paps was until this game. Him running screaming in front of all of the Red Sox upper management when they're getting awarded the trophy was fucking hilarious.

Paps is out of his mind.

[scottinnj]

One more team to go.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/themarshal/COL_750.gif



I'm a phillies fan, so I gotta pull for the NL.

But you guys did a great job against the Indians. This should be a great World Series.

[Tenbatsuzen]

As a Yankee fan, I will say this.

The one thing I admire about the Red Sox is in fact that you have a bunch of characters on your team. From Manny to Ortiz to whatever the fuck Papelbon was doing, you have personality.

the Yankees don't. I mean, they're nice guys, and they're likable, but even the personality that Damon showed on the Red Sox has somehow disappeared when he came to the Yankees.

The only "heart" and "emotion" you saw from the Yankees was from Joba, and I'm sure that'll slowly go away to as the Yankee machine gets to him.

You would NEVER fucking see what happened tonight at Yankee Stadium. NEVER.

[Fallon]

Woooooooooo! DANCE PAPS! DANCE!!!

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/8a/fullj.getty-77206334mh080_alcs_clevelan.jpg
http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/8f/fullj.getty-77206334mh076_alcs_clevelan.jpg
http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/d0/fullj.getty-77206334mh091_alcs_clevelan.jpg
http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20071022/capt.bc07055721054529b0215959cd8959c6.alcs_indians _red_sox_baseball_bxf147.jpg

[Fallon]

How come every time a team wins a series they do live remotes from the t-shirt printing press. WHO CARES!?

[Kevin]

As a Yankee fan, I will say this.

The one thing I admire about the Red Sox is in fact that you have a bunch of characters on your team. From Manny to Ortiz to whatever the fuck Papelbon was doing, you have personality.

the Yankees don't. I mean, they're nice guys, and they're likable, but even the personality that Damon showed on the Red Sox has somehow disappeared when he came to the Yankees.

The only "heart" and "emotion" you saw from the Yankees was from Joba, and I'm sure that'll slowly go away to as the Yankee machine gets to him.

You would NEVER fucking see what happened tonight at Yankee Stadium. NEVER.


Eh.. not so true.. Like you said.. Joba has it.. And so did Melky and Robby.. With the Yankees bringing youth more and more to this team, you will see it.. I am sure Los chicos would have done some wild shit, if we won..

[Doctor Z]

Lucky for the Sox the ALCS isn't a best-of-5, or the Indians would already be in the World Series.

The division series is once again proven to be a joke, but they'll never bring it back to 7 games.

[Snacks]

As a Yankee fan, I will say this.

The one thing I admire about the Red Sox is in fact that you have a bunch of characters on your team. From Manny to Ortiz to whatever the fuck Papelbon was doing, you have personality.

the Yankees don't. I mean, they're nice guys, and they're likable, but even the personality that Damon showed on the Red Sox has somehow disappeared when he came to the Yankees.

The only "heart" and "emotion" you saw from the Yankees was from Joba, and I'm sure that'll slowly go away to as the Yankee machine gets to him.

You would NEVER fucking see what happened tonight at Yankee Stadium. NEVER.

you are correct and its because your not allowed to be an individual as a yankee. No go tee's no beards, no long hair etc.

Eh.. not so true.. Like you said.. Joba has it.. And so did Melky and Robby.. With the Yankees bringing youth more and more to this team, you will see it.. I am sure Los chicos would have done some wild shit, if we won..

You are serious? Robinson has the personality of a wet noodle. He never shows emotion. He so nonchalant about everything. Every now and then he cracks a smile, but the yankees really dont have any personality. But they will when Barry US Bonds signs a contract with the yanks.

[A.J.]

I wish I had paid closer attention to those 3 games the Rockies played at Fenway this past June.

[Jujubees2]

As a Yankee fan, I will say this.

The one thing I admire about the Red Sox is in fact that you have a bunch of characters on your team. From Manny to Ortiz to whatever the fuck Papelbon was doing, you have personality.

the Yankees don't. I mean, they're nice guys, and they're likable, but even the personality that Damon showed on the Red Sox has somehow disappeared when he came to the Yankees.

The only "heart" and "emotion" you saw from the Yankees was from Joba, and I'm sure that'll slowly go away to as the Yankee machine gets to him.

You would NEVER fucking see what happened tonight at Yankee Stadium. NEVER.


You know I was thinking the same thing last night. I also remember the Sox-Yankees series at the Stadium in late April. When Tito went to take Julian Tavarez out of the game, they shared a laugh about something. Whenever they showed Torre he looked like his dog just died.

The Sox play loose and have fun. I mean it still is just a game. As Manny said,
"It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."

[A.J.]

Get your first baseman's mitt ready, Big Papi!

Now that we've had 20 minutes to enjoy it, what is the rotation for the series? Any roster changes?

-Wakefield or Lester in game 4?

With Papi's bum knee, I'd keep Youk in at first even in the games in Colorado. Start Youk and put Papi in only f they need his bat. The way Youk and Lowell are hitting, it may not be so bad for Papi to sit one or more of those games.

Hmmm...I'm a big Wake fan but clearly that back of his is still bothering him. And for Wake to pitch you need Mirabelli -- and he bats my weight. I'd sit Wake, start Lester in Game 4, and activate Tavarez or Snyder.

[Doogie]

What I like about this team is the fact that they do have attitude. They remind me a lot of what the Mets should have of been like in the mid to late 80's. If the Rockies win it will show that parity exists in baseball, a different WS winner every year. If the Sox win, it proves that they are the new dynasty, thus far, for the 2000's.

[Tall_James]

This is the link to the lottery for Red Sox World Series tickets for New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania residents. (http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/sweepstakes/y2007/ws/form.jsp?c_id=bos)

Please enter and take me.

Thank you.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

good job

next World Series Champs

The Colorado Rusties have no chance

:king:

[Kevin]

you are correct and its because your not allowed to be an individual as a yankee. No go tee's no beards, no long hair etc.



You are serious? Robinson has the personality of a wet noodle. He never shows emotion. He so nonchalant about everything. Every now and then he cracks a smile, but the Yankees really dont have any personality. But they will when Barry US Bonds signs a contract with the yanks.

A: Bonds never happen..
B: I do not know what you have been watching (obviously not Yankee games) But Cano and Melky bring so much energy to the team, always jumping around and laughing,. Them along with Shelly, Joba, have been great for the team.. But lets not derail this thread.. Again congrats sox fans.

[Dan 'Hampton]

4
Lets go Sox!

[Kevin]

4
Lets go Sox!

4


Oh wait.. That's a whole nother thing...

[TheGameHHH]

As a Yankees fan for some reason the Red Sox winning the World Series doesn't bother me nearly as much as it did in 2004. I think there's too much trouble in Yankees Universe to be concerned with the Sox.

But on a side note, one thing I love about ball players is whenever they win or clinch something the celebration always includes cans of Bud Light. I love that they're keeping it classy in that regard. There's no Cristal poppin, its just straight Bud Light.

[JimBeam]

Doc Z please tell me you're not going to complain about the ALDS being only 5 games ?

The Yankees have lost 3 straight DSs so what makes you think making it a best of 7 would've assured them of going any further ?

Why not just play every series until the Yankees win more games than their opponent and if for some reason they don't win the division or the wild card we can always add a special Yankees wild card.

How about instead of making it 7 games they do away w/ it all together and the Yankees don't even make the playoffs ?

Forgive me if I misinterpreted your comments about the DS but it seemed like that's the point you were making.

It was funny to see Ortiz wearing his goggles before the game was actually over.

If he had to bat again for some reason I'd have loved to see him go out there w/ those on.

I kinda felt bad for the Indians but they're a young team and they should get a few more cracks at it.

[Bulldogcakes]

I never realized how big of a spaz Paps was until this game. Him running screaming in front of all of the Red Sox upper management when they're getting awarded the trophy was fucking hilarious.

Proving (old Mets GM) Frank Cashen's axiom-
"Its always the ones that contribute the least who celebrate the most"


BTW-Congrats to the NEW Evil Empire.
Bosox in 6, just get to Colorado a day or two early.

[Doctor Z]

Why not just play every series until the Yankees win more games than their opponent and if for some reason they don't win the division or the wild card we can always add a special Yankees wild card.

How about instead of making it 7 games they do away w/ it all together and the Yankees don't even make the playoffs ?

Those are all terrible ideas.

[Bulldogcakes]

With Papi's bum knee, I'd keep Youk in at first even in the games in Colorado. Start Youk and put Papi in only f they need his bat. The way Youk and Lowell are hitting, it may not be so bad for Papi to sit one or more of those games.

I'd go righty/lefty with Papi. Lefties give him trouble anyway, so let him sit is the Rockies throw a lefty (Do they even have one?) and play him at first for 7 innings when there's a righty starting. I also wouldn't go back to back days with Papi in the field, due to the knee. He should start at least 1 game in Colo, maybe 2.

[Bulldogcakes]

The Yankees have lost 3 straight DSs so what makes you think making it a best of 7 would've assured them of going any further ?

A best of 7 would have given Torre an extra game to sleep through.

[Fezticle98]

Proving (old Mets GM) Frank Cashen's axiom-
"Its always the ones that contribute the least who celebrate the most"


BTW-Congrats to the NEW Evil Empire.
Bosox in 6, just get to Colorado a day or two early.

Yeah, Papelbon didn't do much this year. Only 6.2 scoreless in the postseason with a win and a save. 37/40 in save opportunities in the regular season, sub 2.00 ERA...

NEW Evil Empire? LOL :thumbdown:

[sailor]

i hope colorado didn't cool off with that long lay-off.

[underdog]

Proving (old Mets GM) Frank Cashen's axiom-
"Its always the ones that contribute the least who celebrate the most"

???

We're talking about Jonathan Papelbon here. He's contributed a lot.

[Bulldogcakes]

Yeah, Papelbon didn't do much this year. Only 6.2 scoreless in the postseason with a win and a save. 37/40 in save opportunities in the regular season, sub 2.00 ERA...

NEW Evil Empire? LOL :thumbdown:

I was just kidding, and referring to him only having 1 career post season save. Thats a great line Cashen came up with, I use it every chance I get.