Admit it. Some of you are already drafting the post to start the game thread tomorrow. You look at this matchup and say, "no chance". Well, these guys hooked up last week and Mr. Byrd shut down the Jays. And Halladay? He couldn't beat the stinking Indians. Are the Sox going to lose to a guy who couldn't beat the stinking Indians? No chance. My reign will continue.
And besides, we all know a Bird always beats a Doctor.
Full Version: 8/16 - Halladay v. Byrd
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With Lilly and Chacin out of the picture, I've forgotten what it's like to hate the Jays.
Time to Flip the Jays the BYRD!
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Just arrived at the ballpark for tonight's 7:05 start. Pretty quiet so far, except for target practice in the outfield.
Two Red Sox players -- hard to identify from this distance* -- are standing on the edge of the right field grass, next to Pesky's Pole, shooting arrows into a target about 75 feet away. Neither has missed the target through one round of shots.
Of course, the Red Sox offense has been similarly dead-on lately, nailing Texas pitching for 37 runs in the last three games. They've got a steeper challenge tonight, facing Roy Halladay (13-9, 2.72), who has struggled against the Sox in the past but was nearly lights-out (8-2/3 innings, 1 run allowed) in his last outing at Fenway.
Tonight we'll also see the Red Sox debut of Paul Byrd, acquired from Cleveland this week. He's been hot since the All-Star break (4-0, 1.24). Will be be able to keep it going?
Back with notes from the clubhouse, lineups and more in a bit.
*Update: A pool of reporters in the Fenway press box has determined that Mike Timlin and Daisuke Matsuzaka are the archers.
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/reds...rget_at_fe.htmlTwo Red Sox players -- hard to identify from this distance* -- are standing on the edge of the right field grass, next to Pesky's Pole, shooting arrows into a target about 75 feet away. Neither has missed the target through one round of shots.
Of course, the Red Sox offense has been similarly dead-on lately, nailing Texas pitching for 37 runs in the last three games. They've got a steeper challenge tonight, facing Roy Halladay (13-9, 2.72), who has struggled against the Sox in the past but was nearly lights-out (8-2/3 innings, 1 run allowed) in his last outing at Fenway.
Tonight we'll also see the Red Sox debut of Paul Byrd, acquired from Cleveland this week. He's been hot since the All-Star break (4-0, 1.24). Will be be able to keep it going?
Back with notes from the clubhouse, lineups and more in a bit.
*Update: A pool of reporters in the Fenway press box has determined that Mike Timlin and Daisuke Matsuzaka are the archers.
Interesting pregame activity
QUOTE(SoxScout @ Aug 15 2008, 02:59 PM) 
Dice K and Timlin doing something as a pair -- wow that's a strange image.
Any chance the target is Alex Cora?
Jeeze, these reporters just don't ask the important questions.
Jeeze, these reporters just don't ask the important questions.
I'm fairly certain Dice-K's arrows are hitting just outside the target area
NESN.com has posted the Red Sox line-up for this evening's tilt:
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
David Ortiz, DH
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
J.D. Drew, RF
Jason Bay, LF
Jed Lowrie, SS
Sean Casey, 1B
Jason Varitek, C
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
David Ortiz, DH
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
J.D. Drew, RF
Jason Bay, LF
Jed Lowrie, SS
Sean Casey, 1B
Jason Varitek, C
Well, hello there sexy line-up.
That's very possibly the deepest, best lineup of this entire season. Outstanding. Let's keep it like that for the next two weeks or so and see where we're at.
QUOTE(Lynchie @ Aug 15 2008, 03:45 PM)
NESN.com has posted the Red Sox line-up for this evening's tilt:
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
David Ortiz, DH
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
J.D. Drew, RF
Jason Bay, LF
Jed Lowrie, SS
Sean Casey, 1B
Jason Varitek, C
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
David Ortiz, DH
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
J.D. Drew, RF
Jason Bay, LF
Jed Lowrie, SS
Sean Casey, 1B
Jason Varitek, C
I think it moved.
QUOTE(jayhoz @ Aug 15 2008, 03:56 PM)
I think it moved.
I was was moved... to find some AC/DC inspiration straight away:
Shoot to Thrill
(Edit, link was screwed)
QUOTE(Number45forever @ Aug 15 2008, 03:48 PM)
That's very possibly the deepest, best lineup of this entire season. Outstanding. Let's keep it like that for the next two weeks or so and see where we're at.
That's certainly the best nine they could put on the field on August 15.
.... even if Lowell was healthy
I still don't like Bay batting 6th.
I still don't like Bay batting 6th.
MFYs face KC, BAL & TOR before we face them on the 26th, and despite Hank's efforts to persuade us otherwise, I don't write them off yet - especially with that schedule and their new powerful offense, so we need to take (if not sweep) this series . . . . On the other hand, during that time, TB faces TX, LAAA & CWS - so this is also a great chance not only to keep the hounds at bay, but gain ground on the fish. GO for it Byrd - kick ass in your debut!
GO SOX - WIN TODAY!
GO SOX - WIN TODAY!
QUOTE(Number45forever @ Aug 15 2008, 03:48 PM)
That's very possibly the deepest, best lineup of this entire season. Outstanding. Let's keep it like that for the next two weeks or so and see where we're at.
I am loving this line up too. As long as Ellsbury shows up this is a very nice line up.
Boston.com is reporting this game is officially being delayed due to weather, no further information was posted.
"Good pitching matchup between Halladay and Byrd." - Remy
Yea, right.
Yea, right.
If you haven't heard it yet, the MFY demote Melky and DFA Sexy.
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article....sp&c_id=mlb
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The Yankees reshaped their roster prior to Friday's game with the Royals at Yankee Stadium, optioning outfielder Melky Cabrera to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and designating first baseman Richie Sexson for assignment.
To take their places on the roster, rookie Brett Gardner was recalled from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and the Yankees purchased the contract of infielder Cody Ransom. Gardner was scheduled to start in center field for the Yankees on Friday.
To take their places on the roster, rookie Brett Gardner was recalled from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and the Yankees purchased the contract of infielder Cody Ransom. Gardner was scheduled to start in center field for the Yankees on Friday.
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article....sp&c_id=mlb
QUOTE(TheShynessClinic @ Aug 15 2008, 06:58 PM)
Boston.com is reporting this game is officially being delayed due to weather, no further information was posted.
Extra Innings just shows rain delay. Any idea when/if it may go?
QUOTE(SoxFanSince57 @ Aug 15 2008, 07:06 PM)
If you haven't heard it yet, the MFY demote Melky and DFA Sexy.
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article....sp&c_id=mlb
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article....sp&c_id=mlb
There also was apparently some sort of confrontation between Jeter and Cano in the clubhouse today, at least per Michael Kay on his radio show.
QUOTE(The Long Tater @ Aug 15 2008, 07:07 PM)
Extra Innings just shows rain delay. Any idea when/if it may go?
Remy and Orsillo saying that it's raining pretty hard right now...
Weather not looking too good either - http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interac...eMapLayer=radar
QUOTE(SoxScout @ Aug 15 2008, 07:01 PM)
"Good pitching matchup between Halladay and Byrd." - Remy
Yea, right.
Yea, right.
Let's hope for a repeat of last week...
CODE
Byrd: 9.0ip - 6h - 2r - 2k - 0bb
Halladay: 6.2ip - 10h - 4r - 6k - 2bb
Halladay: 6.2ip - 10h - 4r - 6k - 2bb
This one won't start for a while.
QUOTE(TheShynessClinic @ Aug 15 2008, 04:10 PM)
Remy and Orsillo saying that it's raining pretty hard right now...
Weather not looking too good either - http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interac...eMapLayer=radar
Weather not looking too good either - http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interac...eMapLayer=radar
That map doesn't make it look promising to get a game in tonight....
Well this sucks
Stacey Lucchino is pretty hot.
According to boston.com:
The radar still shows precipitation of various kids flowing into the area.
The radar still shows precipitation of various kids flowing into the area.
Thank god for the baseball package.
Sox in rain delay.
Yanks in rain delay.
Rays and Rangers here we go!!!!!
Sox in rain delay.
Yanks in rain delay.
Rays and Rangers here we go!!!!!
Refresh to update this map.
And Millwood escapes jam. Need those Rangers bats to step up tonight.
I bet they call it
WEEI says postponed...details coming
Rained out
Link|Comments (0) Posted by Matt Porter, Globe Correspondent August 15, 2008 08:28 PM
With nothing but rain on the way, this game has been canceled.
The game will be made up as the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Saturday, September 13th. The start of that game will be 12:35 p.m, with the second beginning at 7:05 p.m.
Tickets to tonight's game will be honored during the first game of the September 13th doubleheader, according to the Sox PR staff.
Link|Comments (0) Posted by Matt Porter, Globe Correspondent August 15, 2008 08:28 PM
With nothing but rain on the way, this game has been canceled.
The game will be made up as the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Saturday, September 13th. The start of that game will be 12:35 p.m, with the second beginning at 7:05 p.m.
Tickets to tonight's game will be honored during the first game of the September 13th doubleheader, according to the Sox PR staff.
Extra Bases
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With nothing but rain on the way, this game has been canceled.
The game will be made up as the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Saturday, September 13th. The start of that game will be 12:35 p.m, with the second beginning at 7:05 p.m.
Tickets to tonight's game will be honored during the first game of the September 13th doubleheader, according to the Sox PR staff.
The game will be made up as the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Saturday, September 13th. The start of that game will be 12:35 p.m, with the second beginning at 7:05 p.m.
Tickets to tonight's game will be honored during the first game of the September 13th doubleheader, according to the Sox PR staff.
It looks like the skies will begin clearing in NY relatively soon. Anyone know when they plan on going tonight?
If ever there was a time and excuse to skip Buchholz turn it's this weekend. DO THIS TITO.
QUOTE(koufax32 @ Aug 16 2008, 12:35 AM)
It looks like the skies will begin clearing in NY relatively soon. Anyone know when they plan on going tonight?
AP says Yankee game has started
I wonder who the pitching probables are for tomorrow? I would presume it would be Beckett on normal rest and Halladay on an extra day??
QUOTE(jayhoz @ Aug 15 2008, 08:39 PM)
I wonder who the pitching probables are for tomorrow? I would presume it would be Beckett on normal rest and Halladay on an extra day??
Beckett was scheduled. Halladay would be a real treat, Marcum was scheduled. That is what I had read on USAToday, yesterday.
QUOTE(E5 Yaz @ Aug 15 2008, 08:38 PM)
AP says Yankee game has started
It has. No score yet
Per RedSox.com
"Rain has postponed tonight's series opener between the Red Sox and Blue Jays in Boston. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sept. 13."
"Rain has postponed tonight's series opener between the Red Sox and Blue Jays in Boston. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sept. 13."
QUOTE(The Long Tater @ Aug 15 2008, 06:08 PM)
There also was apparently some sort of confrontation between Jeter and Cano in the clubhouse today, at least per Michael Kay on his radio show.
Any more info on this?
fwiw Halladay was already on extra rest. The Sox were supposed to miss him but he threw 130 pitches last time out.
QUOTE(Lynchie @ Aug 15 2008, 08:42 PM)
Beckett was scheduled. Halladay would be a real treat, Marcum was scheduled. That is what I had read on USAToday, yesterday.
According to Rotoworld...
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Clay Buchholz will have his next start skipped due to Friday's rainout.
Paul Byrd will start Saturday, Josh Beckett will be pushed back to Sunday, followed by Jon Lester, Daisuke Matsuzaka and then Buchholz on Sunday.
Paul Byrd will start Saturday, Josh Beckett will be pushed back to Sunday, followed by Jon Lester, Daisuke Matsuzaka and then Buchholz on Sunday.
QUOTE(Boston CyberSox @ Aug 15 2008, 09:06 PM)
According to Rotoworld...
CRAP!! I wanted Beckett tomorrow.
According to jayhoz...
The man speaks for many.
Edit: (Confirms 'Boston CyberSox' earlier information)
By Mark Remme / MLB.com
The Sox and Jays will meet on Saturday at Fenway, with Paul Byrd and Roy Halladay -- the two starters scheduled to face off on Friday -- taking the hill. Josh Beckett and Shaun Marcum will start Sunday's series finale.
QUOTE(jayhoz @ Aug 15 2008, 09:09 PM)
CRAP!! I wanted Beckett tomorrow.
The man speaks for many.
Edit: (Confirms 'Boston CyberSox' earlier information)
By Mark Remme / MLB.com
The Sox and Jays will meet on Saturday at Fenway, with Paul Byrd and Roy Halladay -- the two starters scheduled to face off on Friday -- taking the hill. Josh Beckett and Shaun Marcum will start Sunday's series finale.
I'm okay with these matchups. At least we miss Burnett. More time for him to get hurt before we have to see him.
Does that line up the Yankees to see Halladay and Burnett then?
Edit: The Jays would have to skip someone in their rotation, obviously, but it's not implausible.
Does that line up the Yankees to see Halladay and Burnett then?
Edit: The Jays would have to skip someone in their rotation, obviously, but it's not implausible.
The good news is that now the Sox miss A.J. Burnett: 4-0, 1.98 ERA, 34/13 K/BB in 36.1IP vs. Boston.
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