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[Fratboy]

Well, I got my DP there

Josh Beckett's been totally clutch tonight, and I hope the bats, Bard, and Paps are up to the task.

[OCD SS]

Uhhhh... that would seem to belong in the other thread...

Actually, this is in theory the "off topic" thread. Nip said that "Let's still have fun in the main game thread but please do recognize that most members are coming there to follow along and discuss the game. As such, multiple pictures of light switches in the "ON" position , for example, should probably migrate over to the offtopic thread as they don't really add all that much to anyone's experience."

This is reading much more like the "thinking gamethreads" that we tried a few years ago that no one posted in. Frankly, it's awesome, but I think it's a tad backwards from the intended structure.

Edit: and sorry to Lazer Show and Blacken; I'm glad I was clear enough.

Edited by OCD SS, 07 August 2009 - 08:27 PM.

[Dogman2]

Can't figure out why Joe would hit and run there. Matsui is slow and Cano isn't the best contact hitter in that lineup.

[Blacken]

That was the kind of throw we haven't seen out of Varitek in a long time.

Of course, it helps that Matsui is a lummox.

[Lynchie]

Is there still concern about Lowell's health? Are we dealing with effectively a 24 man roster for a period of time here?

Nice end to that inning there.

I'd have to say that by the way Lowell is being used, yes there is concern. The way JD and Bay have been lately it lowers the roster options even more. Bay as DH would be an option to Papi as an example in my mind with Reddick able to be in LF.

[Titoschew]

Or a much more rare SO/CS? Strange call by the Yankees.

Must have been counting on contact. Which is a fair assumption, Cano has K'd less than 40 times this season.

[Fratboy]

That was my favorite play so far in this game.

What else about it pleased you? No offense or anything, but we're asking for a little more here.

[SeanBerry]

Actually, this is in theory the "off topic" thread. Nip said that "Let's still have fun in the main game thread but please do recognize that most members are coming there to follow along and discuss the game. As such, multiple pictures of light switches in the "ON" position , for example, should probably migrate over to the offtopic thread as they don't really add all that much to anyone's experience."

This is reading much more like the "thinking gamethreads" that we tried a few years ago that no one posted in. Frankly, it's awesome, but I think it's a tad backwards from the intended structure.

Post intelligent, interesting things here. You don't think that a thinking gamethread will work here? That's fine. Go the fuck away.

I am fucking dead serious here.

[FredLynnsGlove]

Reddick with the best swing of the night by the Sox-- just foul

[Laser Show]

That would have been SO awesome. The more I see, the more I think Reddick is ready.

[RedOctober3829]

Okajima for the 8th against the 2 lefties? Then Ramirez for Jeter and whoever else to follow?

[Lynchie]

I don't know where I'm posting anymore. Not trying to mess up anyone's SoSH experience. Just want to follow the game with my SoSH pals.

Oh so close on that hack by Reddick. I like that kid on this team right about now. Seen him in Manchester NH four times this year and he really was a standout for the SeaDogs.

[Jnai]

Pretty solid AB for a guy who was in AA only a few weeks ago.

[Laser Show]

I love this kid. Regardless of outcome great at-bat by Reddick to work Burnett.

[SeanBerry]

This has to be the last inning for Burnett.

Woodward to make his debut in the bottom of the inning, I suppose.

[Blacken]

EDIT: Er, wow, disregard me, I am enjoying hallucinogens

Edited by Blacken, 07 August 2009 - 08:34 PM.

[Titoschew]

PH Kotchman for Green? Good play. I guess that means Lowrie is okay to play the field.

Doubt it. Chris Woodward probably going in there.

[Fratboy]

Actually, this is in theory the "off topic" thread. Nip said that "Let's still have fun in the main game thread but please do recognize that most members are coming there to follow along and discuss the game. As such, multiple pictures of light switches in the "ON" position , for example, should probably migrate over to the offtopic thread as they don't really add all that much to anyone's experience."

You're going to have a difficult time convincing all the lurkers that this is where they should go to post the stupid stuff. I like this thing we've got going on here. This is the alternative game thread, truth be told, and reminds me of stuff from back in the day.

[cshea]

PH Kotchman for Green? Good play. I guess that means Lowrie is okay to play the field.

Chris Woodward is with the club and activated. We'll get his debut in the bottom half.

[Redkluzu]

What else about it pleased you? No offense or anything, but we're asking for a little more here.

Sometimes words don't explain the feeling and I think it should be fine to talk feelings as well as analysis. But I guess it was Tek's good throw and the clean crispness of the play.

[Laser Show]

Seems likely Woodward's in for the bottom of the inning. I like the PH for Kotchman here; good move by Tito and not one I expected from him.

[Jnai]

This is the last batter. He hasn't come close to 95 in a while.

[Blacken]

Chris Woodward is with the club and activated. We'll get his debut in the bottom half.

Yeah, I didn't know he was already with the team already. Disregard, I had a moment of confusion.

[RedOctober3829]

Hughes here?

[Fratboy]

Sometimes words don't explain the feeling and I think it should be fine to talk feelings as well as analysis. But I guess it was Tek's good throw and the clean crispness of the play.

You are good with words, by the way, darlingheart.

And it looks like Phil Phranchise is ready to go. I hope we can knock him around like we have in the past.

[Laser Show]

Send Ellsbury? Me thinks yes.

Memo to Pedey: Don't expand the zone!

[cshea]

Hughes in.

I think they need to send Ellsbury at the first chance. Try to get a RISP with Pedroia at the plate.

[Fratboy]

Well deserved ovation. Despite the walks, he allowed very few hits, and generally did a good job.

Now it's time to remind Hughes that he didn't win any ballgames last year.

[shepard50]

I have much respect for Burnett's outing, his strike percentage went up the last two innings, despite the walk to Ellsbury.

[Blacken]

Hughes here?

The Sox have a 1.051 OPS against Hughes this year, and a BABIP not too out of the norm.

Color me pleased.

[SeanBerry]

Sometimes words don't explain the feeling and I think it should be fine to talk feelings as well as analysis. But I guess it was Tek's good throw and the clean crispness of the play.

That's nice. Go post there.

You guys all have the same Game thread you have always had. No one has to post here. So, if you want it to be a certain way, go there.

[FredLynnsGlove]

Too bad we (can I say we?) didnt get to Burnett in the 1st. He turned his night around rather quickly and settled in.

[Lynchie]

Hell of a pitching performance by both starters tonight. Still with a handful of walks and no runs against Burnett seems strange. After last night I should not be stunned but not a timely hit with all these base runners is getting tough to swallow.

[Dogman2]

This is where I play hit and run if Ellsbury is unable to steal.

[cshea]

To further my point on sending Ellsbury here...even if he does get caught, you'd have Pedroia, Martinez and Youkilis scheduled for the 9th. I think it's a gamble to take.

[SeanBerry]

How long will they go with hughes in relief? Obviously the rest of the year but do you guys see him in this role in 2011 or as a starter?

[Fratboy]

Frankly, I thought the Sox got lucky there. I'm stunned Ellsbury made it. Pitchout, good throw. I thought Cano got it down.

[shepard50]

Big steal, interesting peripherals on Hughes: 8 hit batsmen, 2 balks, and 3 wild pitches this year

[Redkluzu]

That's nice. Go post there.

You guys all have the same Game thread you have always had. No one has to post here. So, if you want it to be a certain way, go there.

First of all I'm not a guy. Second of all I am posting here because I am good at thinking. Third of all I can also share feelings about baseball. Fourth, I have no interest in boobs and baseball.

[DannyHeep]

How long will they go with hughes in relief? Obviously the rest of the year but do you guys see him in this role in 2011 or as a starter?

Is there a reason why he couldn't be the closer of the future? I don't see one.

[Stuart Scott's Lazy Eye]

Okajima vs
Swisher: 0-3, 1BB, 1SO, .000/.250/.000
Cabrera: 1-5, 1RBI, 2BB, 2SO, .200/.375/.200
Jeter: 3-6, 1BB, 1SO, .500/.571/.667

Ramirez vs
Swisher: 1-2, 1HR, 2RBI, .500/.500/2.000
Cabrera: 1-3, .333/.333/.333
Jeter: 0-1, 1BB, .000/.000/.000

[OCD SS]

Post intelligent, interesting things here. You don't think that a thinking gamethread will work here? That's fine. Go the fuck away.

I am fucking dead serious here.

Perhaps your internet persona is to be an arrogant, blustering jack ass, but I'd suggest that you look at what I wrote: No where did I express any dissatisfaction in how this is one has been shaping up, I was pointing out that the "memo" I missed was the difference between what Nip posted and how this gamethread is actually being used. I pointed to a historical precedent, but frankly, this, now is different.

With the Lurkers in the "standard" gamethread raising the number of posters in it, the ability to have multiple, parallel conversations is drowned out (so that after anyone posts, they're 3 pages past the comments) and what didn't work before because no one used it will now work because that's what some of us want, even if the lables as given are a bit backwards.

Perhaps you, of all people, should fucking stop to read and fucking think a bit more before you post.

[RedOctober3829]

This is the velocity we all heard about when Hughes was coming up the minor league ladder. The ball explodes out of his hand and combined with the hammer curve he has makes him unhittable in a short stint. There is no way the Yankees should take him out of this role like they did with Joba Chamberlain.

[Laser Show]

How long will they go with hughes in relief? Obviously the rest of the year but do you guys see him in this role in 2011 or as a starter?

I haven't followed him closely, but I think the best place for him is the 'pen. It seems like he hasn't had any success in the rotation, and has found a niche in relief. Perhaps the heir to Rivera?

[Fratboy]

How long will they go with hughes in relief? Obviously the rest of the year but do you guys see him in this role in 2011 or as a starter?

He should be a starter next year, frankly, and the Yankees should not re-sign Pettitte. Of course, they might re-sign Pettitte anyway as Wang insurance, and Wang might be Hughes-ed next year anyway.

If there's any discussion about Joba relieving again, the Yankees should just give up. He belongs in the rotation for good, and anything else risks that shoulder of his. Which would please me as a Red Sox fan, but it would be devastating to Joba's career.

[SeanBerry]

Perhaps your internet persona is to be an arrogant, blustering jack ass, but I'd suggest that you look at what I wrote: No where did I express any dissatisfaction in how this is one has been shaping up, I was pointing out that the "memo" I missed was the difference between what Nip posted and how this gamethread is actually being used. I pointed to a historical precedent, but frankly, this, now is different.

With the Lurkers in the "standard" gamethread raising the number of posters in it, the ability to have multiple, parallel conversations is drowned out (so that after anyone posts, they're 3 pages past the comments) and what didn't work before because no one used it will now work because that's what some of us want, even if the lables as given are a bit backwards.

Perhaps you, of all people, should fucking stop to read and fucking think a bit more before you post.

Re-read my post.

I stand by what I said.

And I am an arrogant blusterng jackass in real life too.

[Stuart Scott's Lazy Eye]

Bard coming up for Jeter I'd imagine.

[RedOctober3829]

Bard warming for Jeter. Rivera warming for the 9th.

[SeanBerry]

Is there a reason why he couldn't be the closer of the future? I don't see one.

Me either. Would they keep him in the pen until 2012 or whenever Mo goes away though?

[Jnai]

Is there a reason why he couldn't be the closer of the future? I don't see one.

Has too many pitches to be a closer. Why waste that?