219 replies to this topic

[reggiecleveland]

PSK and I went to that game in Cleveland. It was dreadful. Wake gave up 7 runs in an inning and took the wind out of our sails. The one consolation was a back to back to back job by Ortiz-Ramirez-Youkilis.

I was so glad to be in Boston for Games 6 and 7...It would've been serious heartbreak if I was in Cleveland and we'd lost.

I really hope Wake isn't in the post season rotation

[sachmoney]

A Low leverage bomb would do wonders here for Pedey...

[reggiecleveland]

Dear Tito,
Please bat Drew leadoff if he gets back to full strength.

[sachmoney]

I really hope Wake isn't in the post season rotation

I concur. At this point, the rotation for me is:

Lester
Beckett
Matsuzaka
Byrd

You could easily switch the top two, and I think Francona would have J-B starting the first game. I love Wakefield, he's a great guy. He's been great for our community for so long, and his loyalty is unheralded. However, you have to keep his inconsistencies in mind. In the playoffs, he's a risky guy. Byrd has given you some really quality starts since coming here, and I think he can make a nice contribution. Dice-K is the only other guy you really worry about. This team has some question marks, but I feel like the rotation is starting to come together.

[Joe Shlabotnick]

A Low leverage bomb would do wonders here for Pedey...

As scorching as he was, you had to figure he would have a cold streak at some point. I am not worried as long as he is hitting rolling into the playoffs. And he will be.

[Ed Hillel]

lol the fans just sang "Sweet Caroline"

[koufax32]

I am pumped about the upcoming series against TB. I'll actually get to watch the games too.

[Pearl Wilson]

Fenway Deep South.

[koufax32]

Someone forgot to tell MDC that this one's safe. What can he garner us this offseason? I'm sick of this.

[Jnai]

I concur. At this point, the rotation for me is:

Lester
Beckett
Matsuzaka
Byrd

You could easily switch the top two, and I think Francona would have J-B starting the first game. I love Wakefield, he's a great guy. He's been great for our community for so long, and his loyalty is unheralded. However, you have to keep his inconsistencies in mind. In the playoffs, he's a risky guy. Byrd has given you some really quality starts since coming here, and I think he can make a nice contribution. Dice-K is the only other guy you really worry about. This team has some question marks, but I feel like the rotation is starting to come together.

You're putting Lester ahead of Beckett in a playoff rotation?

What the fuck?

[sachmoney]

As scorching as he was, you had to figure he would have a cold streak at some point. I am not worried as long as he is hitting rolling into the playoffs. And he will be.

He's fine. 1 for 4 plus a walk...that's not bad. He had two bad games, but he's gonna get hot again. I'm not worried. I joke when he has one bad game or even at bat because that's how much confidence I have in Pedroia's abilities. He's leading the league in clutch right now.

I love Manny Delcarmen!


NAHT

[RedOctober3829]

How about this sports trip: my dad and 3 friends drove to Philly today and saw Eagles-Rams. tomorrow they are catching Phillies-Marlins then driving to Boston to catch the Sox and Rays.

[reggiecleveland]

MDC turning blowouts into save situations all year!

[MidnightC]

Friggin' cheap double. Screw you, Vazquez.

[sachmoney]

How about this sports trip: my dad and 3 friends drove to Philly today and saw Eagles-Rams. tomorrow they are catching Phillies-Marlins then driving to Boston to catch the Sox and Rays.

Can Life Get any better?

[Obscure Name]

Delcarmen needs to work on not sucking.

[Masamune42]

And all of a sudden MDC blows away Young...

[Rooster Crows]

Someone forgot to tell MDC that this one's safe. What can he garner us this offseason? I'm sick of this.

He seems (on gameday) to have sacked up pretty well after the HR - just get Josh!!

[koufax32]

Can Life Get any better?

All of these things plus Tom Brady not going down with a knee injury.

[Masamune42]

Shocking enough, Seattle up 4-2 on the Yankees after 5. If anyone cares anymore.

[Barbara]

Shocking enough, Seattle up 4-2 on the Yankees after 5. If anyone cares anymore.

Yankees who?

[reggiecleveland]

Shocking enough, Seattle up 4-2 on the Yankees after 5. If anyone cares anymore.

We can't make the errors of the 1920s when everyone forgot about the Germans, then in the 2000s the Russians. Never let up on evil. Go Mariners.

[dauber23]

We can't make the errors of the 1920s when everyone forgot about the Germans, then in the 2000s the Russians. Never let up on evil. Go Mariners.

Nothing's forgotten; nothing's ever forgotten.

[sachmoney]

The Texas broadcast just showed a guy with a ZZ Top beard...wow...what a beard!

[Sprowl]

Eternal vigilance. Damn Yankees.

[Pearl Wilson]

So Smith and Paps are throwing in the pen.

[Foulkey Reese]

Some thoughts:

The Byrd and Kotsay pick ups have worked out amazingly well. Kudos to Theo.

If they hold on and win today they will have won 6 series in a row during a vitally important part of the season.

I would like to see Teagarden in a Sox uniform next season.

[reggiecleveland]

I wonder if Tek was allowed a tennis racket how much conact he'd make?

Edited by reggiecleveland, 07 September 2008 - 05:00 PM.

[johnmd20]

Some thoughts:

The Byrd and Kotsay pick ups have worked out amazingly well. Kudos to Theo.

If they hold on and win today they will have won 6 series in a row during a vitally important part of the season.

Couldn't ask for anything more than what has happened to the Sox over those past 6 series.

[reggiecleveland]

C'mon wannabe gangsta throw strikes

[Masamune42]

Wow, today's awful pitcher for the Mariner's just got the through the 7th on 5 pitches.

[reggiecleveland]

Yo I can finish it yo!

[JimMonaghan]

Is it just me, or does anyone else want to grab the hat off Smith's head and bend the bill of it? I keep looking for the New Era sticker still on it.

[Ryo Sen]

WTF, Papelbon? Why?

It's 7-1 and we've got three against the Rays starting tomorrow.

[koufax32]

Wow, today's awful pitcher for the Mariner's just got the through the 7th on 5 pitches.

That's makes me giggle.

End this game Coolio.


EDIT: UH????????

Edited by koufax32, 07 September 2008 - 05:08 PM.

[Masamune42]

WTF, Papelbon? Why?

It's 7-1 and we've got three against the Rays starting tomorrow.

Shake the rust? I dunno. There's obviously some reason in Tito's mind.

[sachmoney]

The depth that this team has right now is just unbelievable. When one guy goes down, another steps up. I have to give credit to Theo, the FO, and the scouting who have brought guys like Colon, Byrd, Kotsay, Bay, Casey, and all these guys. A lot of guys have stepped up and we've really needed it with the number of injuries we've had. Our one mistake was probably sticking with Buchholz too long. Other than that, we've been brilliant. I feel confident about our chances to repeat even if DJ Drew does not return.

[sachmoney]

WTF, Papelbon? Why?

It's 7-1 and we've got three against the Rays starting tomorrow.

They're fine tuning him for the Rays series.

[OCD SS]

Shake the rust? I dunno. There's obviously some reason in Tito's mind.

That's my guess.

So do we start calling Chris Smith "Vanilla Ice" now?

[Ryo Sen]

They're fine tuning him for the Rays series.

Right, but who closes game three if all three are close? (Or game two -- will they let him go three days in a row?) I hope Masterson and not MDC.

[koufax32]

That's my guess.

So do we start calling Chris Smith "Vanilla Ice" now?

Aye

[reggiecleveland]

That's my guess.

So do we start calling Chris Smith "Vanilla Ice" now?

I thik he is more of the Snow level.

[Pearl Wilson]

Eww. The Beard.

[OCD SS]

I bet that guy's beard and chest hair merge seamlessly.

[reggiecleveland]

I would bet Paps wanted to pitch today.

[Masamune42]

THAT is an awesome beard.

Youks should grow his out.

[Obscure Name]

Papelbon sucks!

[reggiecleveland]

Nice 0-2 pitch

[Foulkey Reese]

Uhhh

[sachmoney]

Right, but who closes game three if all three are close? (Or game two -- will they let him go three days in a row?) I hope Masterson and not MDC.

I don't know man, I'm not Terry Francona...Hopefully we won't need him, but you know that we will probably need him for all three...