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Thanks for holding this, we’ll be needing it now.
I'm heading to Greece tonight, and I won't be back until the last day of the season. I'd like to go out in first place. Make it happen.
I am wearing my Daisuke garb today...and by garb I mean jersey. We've got to rally tonight boys, no 0 for 4s Dustin! No striking out on pitches that are close enough where the umps will call strike three David! Considering I missed most of the game, I don't really have much to pick on. I suppose there wasn't much to pick on yesterday. Is there anyone you'd rather want starting this game than Daisuke?!!!!!
QUOTE(Go Big Red Sox @ Sep 9 2008, 06:35 AM) 
I'm heading to Greece tonight, and I won't be back until the last day of the season. I'd like to go out in first place. Make it happen.
Greece, have fun, reminds me of a classic The Wire conversation.
Moreland: Them Greeks have some weird ass names.
McNulty: Hey, don't mock the Greeks, they invented civilization
Moreland: And ass fuc*ing, too.
So enjoy the ass and when you come back, the Sox will be in first.
Author's Note: i'm Greek.
All hell is about to break loose in New England today. Hopefully it will all pass before game time, but I wouldn't be shocked if there was no game tonight.
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findwe...uSelect=WEATHER
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findwe...uSelect=WEATHER
The report is not nearly as bad in Boston...
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findwe...weekday=Tuesday
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findwe...weekday=Tuesday
QUOTE(steeplechase3k @ Sep 9 2008, 10:02 AM)
The report is not nearly as bad in Boston...
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findwe...weekday=Tuesday
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findwe...weekday=Tuesday
How is that not nearly as bad? I suck at reading those things but it looks like thunderstorms all evening and into the night until 11, right?
Boston:
2pm:Slight Chance Thunderstorms , Slight Chance Light Rain Showers
5pm:Likely Thunderstorms , Likely Rain Showers
8pm:Chance of Thunderstorms , Chance of Light Rain Showers
It's not a beautiful night, but it's not as bad as the other forecast.
Foulkey's forecast by hour says this:
11am:Slight Chance Thunderstorms , Slight Chance Light Rain Showers
2pm:Chance of Thunderstorms , Chance of Light Rain Showers
5pm:Likely Thunderstorms , Likely Light Rain Showers
8pm:Likely Thunderstorms , Likely Light Rain Showers
11pm:Chance of Thunderstorms , Chance of Light Rain Showers
That seems quite a bit worse to me.
2pm:Slight Chance Thunderstorms , Slight Chance Light Rain Showers
5pm:Likely Thunderstorms , Likely Rain Showers
8pm:Chance of Thunderstorms , Chance of Light Rain Showers
It's not a beautiful night, but it's not as bad as the other forecast.
Foulkey's forecast by hour says this:
11am:Slight Chance Thunderstorms , Slight Chance Light Rain Showers
2pm:Chance of Thunderstorms , Chance of Light Rain Showers
5pm:Likely Thunderstorms , Likely Light Rain Showers
8pm:Likely Thunderstorms , Likely Light Rain Showers
11pm:Chance of Thunderstorms , Chance of Light Rain Showers
That seems quite a bit worse to me.
Weather.com has the "Event Day Forecast" for T-storms. Doesn't look good.weather.com
I miss Tom Brady.
It's absolutely pouring out right now. 5 minutes ago, before the rain and intense winds, I couldn't see Fenway from the Hancock. Lets hope it clears up a lot...
Look bad right now, but maybe things will clear up later.
http://www.wunderground.com/radar/radblast...99&smooth=0
http://www.wunderground.com/radar/radblast...99&smooth=0
Still five hours to game time people!
Can someone text me if it is a rainout?
QUOTE(sachmoney @ Sep 9 2008, 02:07 PM)
Still five hours to game time people!
Trying to decide if I'm making the 2 hour trek up there. I most likely am since I'd have to eat $100 if they end up playing. I jsut dont like the prospects of paying for gas and parking only to sit in the rain and have it called.
I'm guessing a 1-2 hour delay then game time.
QUOTE
If the current conditions are any indication, it could be a wet night at Fenway Park.
It's raining in Boston and the National Weather Service calls for more showers this afternoon and this evening. Thunderstorms are in the forecast and some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain.
For tonight, there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Tonight's Sox-Rays game is scheduled to start on time but stay tuned here for more weather updates and the latest news from the Globe's Nancy Marrapese-Burrell, who will be at Fenway Park a bit later this afternoon.
Posted by Steve Silva, Boston.com Staff September 9, 2008 01:34 PMIt's raining in Boston and the National Weather Service calls for more showers this afternoon and this evening. Thunderstorms are in the forecast and some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain.
For tonight, there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Tonight's Sox-Rays game is scheduled to start on time but stay tuned here for more weather updates and the latest news from the Globe's Nancy Marrapese-Burrell, who will be at Fenway Park a bit later this afternoon.
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/reds..._watchin_8.html
Steve Silva comes across as a douche even when he's just reporting the weather. That's a rare talent.
QUOTE(Andrew @ Sep 9 2008, 02:33 PM)
Steve Silva comes across as a douche even when he's just reporting the weather. That's a rare talent.
I'm surprised that he didn't blame one of the Dominican players for the rain.
I'll shut down my dopplar system if this game doesnt get played.
Double-header tomorrow if tonight is toast?
Per EEI, no Papi tonight. Bailey will DH.
QUOTE(pedro1918 @ Sep 9 2008, 03:49 PM)
Per EEI, no Papi tonight. Bailey will DH.
Drew?
QUOTE(Foulkey Reese @ Sep 9 2008, 02:50 PM)
Drew?
Wet weather and tough lefty? I'm betting no.
Per EEI:
Here is tonight's Red Sox lineup:
Crisp CF
Lowrie SS
Pedroia 2B
Youkilis 1B
Bay LF
Lowell 3B
Kotsay RF
Varitek C
Bailey DH
Matsuzaka P
Here is tonight's Red Sox lineup:
Crisp CF
Lowrie SS
Pedroia 2B
Youkilis 1B
Bay LF
Lowell 3B
Kotsay RF
Varitek C
Bailey DH
Matsuzaka P
In 42 PA, Papi is .189/.286/.297 vs. Kazmir.
It's a good day to rest the big man.
It's a good day to rest the big man.
Ah, just the guy to cool Coco off tonight.
Tito, by batting him leadoff.
Tito, by batting him leadoff.
QUOTE(geoduck no quahog @ Sep 9 2008, 03:47 PM)
Double-header tomorrow if tonight is toast?
Both teams have Thursday off, so I would think a day game Thursday. However, I think they'll get it in tonight.
QUOTE(Matty005 @ Sep 9 2008, 08:20 PM)
Both teams have Thursday off...
Evidence of Selig's anti-Yankee conspiracy
I think batting order position is wildly overrated... CC will be fine leading off.
That said, it drives me nuts when Tito plays Lowrie 2nd. And the way he has decided that Pedroia (and in old Manny days, Youk) will "fill in" for any key spot that is vacated...
Why not let Jason Bay hit third and keep everyone esle in place?
Anyway, enough self-contradiction. go get em Sox.
That said, it drives me nuts when Tito plays Lowrie 2nd. And the way he has decided that Pedroia (and in old Manny days, Youk) will "fill in" for any key spot that is vacated...
Why not let Jason Bay hit third and keep everyone esle in place?
Anyway, enough self-contradiction. go get em Sox.
QUOTE(The Flying Dutchman @ Sep 9 2008, 02:36 PM)
I'll shut down my dopplar system if this game doesnt get played.
This was well played.
QUOTE(Todd Benzinger @ Sep 9 2008, 03:34 PM)
I think batting order position is wildly overrated... CC will be fine leading off.
That said, it drives me nuts when Tito plays Lowrie 2nd. And the way he has decided that Pedroia (and in old Manny days, Youk) will "fill in" for any key spot that is vacated...
Why not let Jason Bay hit third and keep everyone esle in place?
Anyway, enough self-contradiction. go get em Sox.
That said, it drives me nuts when Tito plays Lowrie 2nd. And the way he has decided that Pedroia (and in old Manny days, Youk) will "fill in" for any key spot that is vacated...
Why not let Jason Bay hit third and keep everyone esle in place?
Anyway, enough self-contradiction. go get em Sox.
On one hand, I completely agree. On the other hand, I couldn't disagree more.
This game is going to be played. This game is going to change the AL East standings. This game will make Scott Kazmir shrink away like a frightened turtle. Dice-K will spin his 5 inning magic. Masterson will use the force to stymie Tampa's bats for two innings. Okaji will channel his nner '07. MDC will be tricked into thinking the game is a 20-1 laugher. The shenanigans stop here. The tomfoolery stops here. Tampa's confidence stops here.
WIN
WIN
Lineups for both teams per the Herald:
2B Akinori Iwamura
LF Dan Johnson
1B Carlos Pena
DH Cliff Floyd
3B Willy Aybar
RF Eric Hinske
C Dioner Navarro
CF Gabe Gross
SS Jason Bartlett
(LHP Scott Kazmir)
BOSTON
CF Covelli Crisp
SS Jed Lowrie
2B Dustin Pedroia
1B Kevin Youkilis
LF Jason Bay
3B Mike Lowell
RF Mark Kotsay
C Jason Varitek
DH Jeff Bailey
(RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka)
2B Akinori Iwamura
LF Dan Johnson
1B Carlos Pena
DH Cliff Floyd
3B Willy Aybar
RF Eric Hinske
C Dioner Navarro
CF Gabe Gross
SS Jason Bartlett
(LHP Scott Kazmir)
BOSTON
CF Covelli Crisp
SS Jed Lowrie
2B Dustin Pedroia
1B Kevin Youkilis
LF Jason Bay
3B Mike Lowell
RF Mark Kotsay
C Jason Varitek
DH Jeff Bailey
(RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka)
The greatest rivalry in sports continues tonight with yet another Red Sox win.
Stand up and fight for Papi!
Stand up and fight for Papi!
Can anyone who might be reading this from inside the park confirm whether or not the tarp is on the field?
QUOTE(norm from cheers @ Sep 9 2008, 04:30 PM)
Lineups for both teams per the Herald:
2B Akinori Iwamura
LF Dan Johnson
1B Carlos Pena
DH Cliff Floyd
3B Willy Aybar
RF Eric Hinske
C Dioner Navarro
CF Gabe Gross
SS Jason Bartlett
2B Akinori Iwamura
LF Dan Johnson
1B Carlos Pena
DH Cliff Floyd
3B Willy Aybar
RF Eric Hinske
C Dioner Navarro
CF Gabe Gross
SS Jason Bartlett
Wow, that Rays lineup pretty much sucks.
Pedroia in 25 PA vs Kazmir: .619 .667 .952
Kazmir is praying hard for rain.
Kazmir is praying hard for rain.
QUOTE(AgentOrange @ Sep 9 2008, 02:50 PM)
Wow, that Rays lineup pretty much sucks.
Thinking the same thing.
Sox gotta win this one tonight.
QUOTE(norm from cheers @ Sep 9 2008, 05:30 PM)
BOSTON
CF Covelli Crisp
SS Jed Lowrie
2B Dustin Pedroia
1B Kevin Youkilis
LF Jason Bay
3B Mike Lowell
RF Mark Kotsay
C Jason Varitek
DH Jeff Bailey
(RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka)
CF Covelli Crisp
SS Jed Lowrie
2B Dustin Pedroia
1B Kevin Youkilis
LF Jason Bay
3B Mike Lowell
RF Mark Kotsay
C Jason Varitek
DH Jeff Bailey
(RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka)
Just out of curiosity, I wonder if anyone knows the last time the Red Sox batted their DH in the 9-spot. It must have been years. Seems like something Jimy Williams would have done. Though tonight, given this lineup, it seems fairly logical.
Given Kazmir's large platoon split, you gotta like the Sox lineup with only one LHH in there.
QUOTE(Todd Benzinger @ Sep 9 2008, 06:02 PM)
Given Kazmir's large platoon split, you gotta like the Sox lineup with only one LHH in there.
Not to mention two switch hitters who both hit lefties far better than righties.
I would like to have these by the end of the night.
Its going to be tough, but Dice-K can and must throw his A game. I do believe in momentum - keep charging ahead guys, hit him early and often, and put Kaz and the kids back in 2nd where they belong for good.
[Oh, and keep an eye in that rearview mirror for the Jays, not the MFYs.]
GO SOX - KICK ASS TONIGHT!
[Oh, and keep an eye in that rearview mirror for the Jays, not the MFYs.]
GO SOX - KICK ASS TONIGHT!
Any weather update? I want to know if I should stick around and get my work done or go home and watch the game? 
Looks like they'll start on time. Go home, man.
Good. I'm tired of staring at these documents anyway.
Don't forget to fax those TPS reports.
Did you get the memo?
Did you get the memo?
QUOTE(Fratboy @ Sep 9 2008, 06:54 PM)
Don't forget to fax those TPS reports.
Terry Tate took care of that personally.
Holy crap this is a very nice right handed lineup.
I heard that there was some kind of video tribute played on NESN last night after the fifth and the game became official.
Anyone know if that is on line anywhere?
thanks a lot
Anyone know if that is on line anywhere?
thanks a lot
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