The Sox will resist the temptation, hell they wont even entertain the temptation, to treat game three of this series as playing with house money.
Instead, they'll step on the MFYs throat, leave town up 8 games up on those suckers in the WC and take one last massive dump on the Toilet.
Jon Lester will show that his last time out was just one of those games.
Mike Mussina as stopper? Please.
Yankee fans will leave en masse in the 7th inning, just as they have for the last two nights.
What a fitting end.
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Time for my first big boy gamethread. If nothing else, it'll get me out of P&G for a few hours.
Hank leads from the top:
""All I can think about is this game at this point," Steinbrenner said when asked if his team's playoff hopes were finished. "We'll see what happens (today), but the bottom line is they sucked."
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball...med_in_dis.html
""All I can think about is this game at this point," Steinbrenner said when asked if his team's playoff hopes were finished. "We'll see what happens (today), but the bottom line is they sucked."
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball...med_in_dis.html
I said it last night, but the past two victories were two of the biggest regular season wins in a very long time. Between taking 2/3 in Toronto and being on the verge of sweeping the MFY in their house, I am very impressed with this Sox team.
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Just gathering some information for the MFY fans who will have nothing to do in October. Any other suggestions would be helpful.
QUOTE(Foulkey Reese @ Aug 28 2008, 09:28 AM) 
I said it last night, but the past two victories were two of the biggest regular season wins in a very long time. Between taking 2/3 in Toronto and being on the verge of sweeping the MFY in their house, I am very impressed with this Sox team.
In 2004 and 2007, the Red Sox dragged many of us through the dog days of summer kicking and screaming, only to turn it on when they really needed to. Maybe that's what's beginning to happen with this road trip. One thing is for sure - last night's Baseball Tonight, where the hosts were lamenting over the fact that Yankee Stadium would be put to rest without a pennant chase, was far and away my favorite episode in recent memory.
Let's shovel the rest of the dirt on their season today.
I heard the devil whisper in my ear (uh huh)
he made his message clear when he said:
Sweep the leg (johnny)
Sweep the leg (johnny)
Sweep the leg (johnny)
oh good god now you gotta believe me
he made his message clear when he said:
Sweep the leg (johnny)
Sweep the leg (johnny)
Sweep the leg (johnny)
oh good god now you gotta believe me
Sean Casey has been mauled to death by a pit bull
RED SOX (76-55)
Ellsbury CF
Pedroia 2B
Ortiz DH
Youkilis 1B
Bay LF
Kotsay RF
Lowrie 3B
Cora SS
Varitek C
Lester LHP
That is from Peter Abraham, so I'm not sure how accurate it is.
RED SOX (76-55)
Ellsbury CF
Pedroia 2B
Ortiz DH
Youkilis 1B
Bay LF
Kotsay RF
Lowrie 3B
Cora SS
Varitek C
Lester LHP
That is from Peter Abraham, so I'm not sure how accurate it is.
QUOTE(RedOctober3829 @ Aug 28 2008, 09:30 AM)
Just gathering some information for the MFY fans who will have nothing to do in October. Any other suggestions would be helpful.
What about September?
QUOTE(Foulkey Reese @ Aug 28 2008, 09:28 AM)
I said it last night, but the past two victories were two of the biggest regular season wins in a very long time. Between taking 2/3 in Toronto and being on the verge of sweeping the MFY in their house, I am very impressed with this Sox team.
As am I. Mudslides for all !!!
QUOTE(Danistheantichrist @ Aug 28 2008, 10:54 AM)
As am I. Mudslides for all !!!
Perhaps Sean Casey is off drinking mudslides somewhere?
YANKEES (70-62)
Damon CF
Jeter SS
Abreu RF
Rodriguez 3B
Nady LF
Cano 2B
Matsui DH
Ransom 1B
Molina C
Mussina RHP
Damon CF
Jeter SS
Abreu RF
Rodriguez 3B
Nady LF
Cano 2B
Matsui DH
Ransom 1B
Molina C
Mussina RHP
It's pretty funny that a Yankees blog has the Sox line up a full hour before the Globe does.
I Just figured they wanted to be first on the Sox bandwagon
Each of the statements below is true. I defer to you to determine which is more amusing.
1. Cody Ransom is starting at 1B for the Yankees.
2. A Yankee fan actually sponsored his BBref page.
1. Cody Ransom is starting at 1B for the Yankees.
2. A Yankee fan actually sponsored his BBref page.
QUOTE(Foulkey Reese @ Aug 28 2008, 11:07 AM)
It's pretty funny that a Yankees blog has the Sox line up a full hour before the Globe does.
Abraham's very good. So good that some of his posters ask him why he hates A-Rod and Girardi.
QUOTE(draven085 @ Aug 28 2008, 08:17 AM)
Each of the statements below is true. I defer to you to determine which is more amusing.
1. Cody Ransom is starting at 1B for the Yankees.
2. A Yankee fan actually sponsored his BBref page.
1. Cody Ransom is starting at 1B for the Yankees.
2. A Yankee fan actually sponsored his BBref page.
I thought Ransom played SS?
QUOTE(Foulkey Reese @ Aug 28 2008, 09:15 AM)
Sean Casey has been mauled to death by a pit bull
...
Cora SS
...
That is from Peter Abraham, so I'm not sure how accurate it is.
...
Cora SS
...
That is from Peter Abraham, so I'm not sure how accurate it is.
According to the Glob N'book this AM, Casey is actually still unable to hit due to the stiff neck...
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Casey tweaks neck
When Sean Casey attempted to hit Tuesday, he did more damage than good. Casey apparently aggravated his stiff neck, and remained on the bench. The first baseman hasn't played since last Thursday.
When Sean Casey attempted to hit Tuesday, he did more damage than good. Casey apparently aggravated his stiff neck, and remained on the bench. The first baseman hasn't played since last Thursday.
RED SOX
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. Jason Bay, LF
6. Mark Kotsay, RF
7. Jed Lowrie, 3B
8. Alex Cora, SS
9. Jason Varitek, C
SP: Jon Lester
YANKEES
1. Johnny Damon, CF
2. Derek Jeter, SS
3. Bobby Abreu, RF
4. Alex Rodriguez, 3B
5. Xavier Nady, LF
6. Robinson Cano, 2B
7. Hideki Matsui, DH
8. Cody Ransom, 1B
9. Jose Molina, C
SP: Mike Mussina
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. Jason Bay, LF
6. Mark Kotsay, RF
7. Jed Lowrie, 3B
8. Alex Cora, SS
9. Jason Varitek, C
SP: Jon Lester
YANKEES
1. Johnny Damon, CF
2. Derek Jeter, SS
3. Bobby Abreu, RF
4. Alex Rodriguez, 3B
5. Xavier Nady, LF
6. Robinson Cano, 2B
7. Hideki Matsui, DH
8. Cody Ransom, 1B
9. Jose Molina, C
SP: Mike Mussina
Over at NYYFANS they have the hour rule. You can't start a game thread until one hour before game time. No one at this point has even bothered to start one.
I want to Edmonton-bus these fuckers.
QUOTE(ScubaSteveAvery @ Aug 28 2008, 11:38 AM)
I thought Ransom played SS?
FWIW, he and
Pavano have been put on waivers.
Hey LESDL
QUOTE(Rooster Crows @ Aug 28 2008, 12:33 PM)
FWIW, he and
Pavano have been put on waivers.
Pavano have been put on waivers.
Nearly everyone gets put on waivers.
I have my RYMASTER...or it's Ryan Yankees, not sure which, av for good luck.
BTW, is the Giambino normally not started against lefties? Why is the sweat hog sitting this one out?
Anyone find a working tvants/sopcast/whatever channel or a working proxy? I'm in a blacked out market.
QUOTE(mt8thsw9th @ Aug 28 2008, 12:37 PM)
Nearly everyone gets put on waivers.
Right - just thought it might explain why he is playing today.
QUOTE(Nuf Ced @ Aug 28 2008, 12:37 PM)
BTW, is the Giambino normally not started against lefties? Why is the sweat hog sitting this one out?
Maybe he needs a mental health day after going into Grampa Simpson mode on Bailey's ground ball the other night.
Great analysis on YES from Cone and the other guy, noting that Pedroia 'never goes into slumps', and stays 'consistent throughout the season'....why do they just make stuff up? Is there a guy with more peaks and valleys offensively than Pedroia?
QUOTE(roundegotrip @ Aug 28 2008, 02:41 AM)
Time for my first big boy gamethread. If nothing else, it'll get me out of P&G for a few hours.
Welcome, Mr. Trip! Just remember, P&G rots the soul.
The Yankees are already so rotten that Lester's pitches will dissolve them on the spot.
QUOTE(Nuf Ced @ Aug 28 2008, 12:37 PM)
BTW, is the Giambino normally not started against lefties? Why is the sweat hog sitting this one out?
Girardi refuses to start him against lefties.
QUOTE(Nuf Ced @ Aug 28 2008, 12:37 PM)
BTW, is the Giambino normally not started against lefties? Why is the sweat hog sitting this one out?
Did you miss the part where Cody Ransom has a 5.000 OPS? He's in the midst of one of the greatest seasons in baseball history.
Seriously, I think Girardi has been semi-platooning Giambi with the various other garbage the Yanks have been trotting out at 1B this season. He's only started 110 games and part of the Yanks reasoning behind acquiring Sexson was to use him versus southpaws.
Whoo hoo! It's getaway day at the Toilet, meaning the Yankees wish the Red Sox would get the hell out of New York after smoking them one more time. Day baseball and I'm loving it.
You guys will be my eyes and ears this afternoon.
Kick ass again, guys, and just put the MFYs out of their misery for the season. Lester - time to tune up for October - get back in the groove and pitch a good one.
GO SOX - WIN TODAY!
GO SOX - WIN TODAY!
... and I get the @#$%&*!ing YES feed on MLB.tv.
Wow Tek had an OPS of .814 ins August.
QUOTE(Dick Drago @ Aug 28 2008, 12:57 PM)
Great analysis on YES from Cone and the other guy, noting that Pedroia 'never goes into slumps', and stays 'consistent throughout the season'....why do they just make stuff up? Is there a guy with more peaks and valleys offensively than Pedroia?
I think he's proven he has only one valley in a season..the rest is a giant peak.
How the fuck is this not on ESPN? There is disc golf on tv, but no Sox-Yanks. I'm going to grab a quick bite to eat and then watch a stream or something...ridiculous.
I wonder if it still smells like champagne in the visitor's clubhouse.
David Ortiz, who had two hits last night, is batting .352 with 8 doubles, 3 home runs, 15 RBIs, and 16 walks in his last 15 games.
QUOTE(Dick Drago @ Aug 28 2008, 12:57 PM)
Great analysis on YES from Cone and the other guy, noting that Pedroia 'never goes into slumps', and stays 'consistent throughout the season'....why do they just make stuff up? Is there a guy with more peaks and valleys offensively than Pedroia?
Still hate starting every game with 1 out
Did you know Cody Ransom has only 2 hits this year, both of which are jacks?
QUOTE(Foulkey Reese @ Aug 28 2008, 01:09 PM)
Still hate starting every game with 1 out
One pitch, one out is absolutely awesome isn't it?
QUOTE(Dick Drago @ Aug 28 2008, 12:57 PM)
Great analysis on YES from Cone and the other guy, noting that Pedroia 'never goes into slumps', and stays 'consistent throughout the season'....why do they just make stuff up? Is there a guy with more peaks and valleys offensively than Pedroia?
Uh what? Other than a couple of slumps in his career, I'd wager Cone and the other guy nailed it.
Not a strike.
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