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[Kilgore A. Trout]

Anyone see Teixeira getting into the hall of fame?

It all depends on whether someone develops a test for HGH or not in the next half decade.

[bosox62]

You should call Fox using your iPod to complain.

I used to send them game day emails, but for some reason they never responded.

Perhaps its was my use of the name "McDouchebag."

[Rough Carrigan]

Dude thinks Abner Doubleday is historical fact.

I haven't thought that since I was 10 years old.

The MLB network ran a special that showed a mention of base-ball in one of Jane Austen's books and in the diary of some guy in the late 1700's, also, there's the thing Jim Bouton touts about the late 1700's Pittsfield ordinance prohibiting the playing of baseball next to the town church.

But we're still supposed to believe that Abner Crabbitts, I mean, Doubleday just -poof- came up with the whole game on his own in the mid 1800's? Suuuuuuuuure.

[Brianish]

The MLB network ran a special that showed a mention of base-ball in one of Jane Austen's books and in the diary of some guy in the late 1700's, also, there's the thing Jim Bouton touts about the late 1700's Pittsfield ordinance prohibiting the playing of baseball next to the town church.

But we're still supposed to believe that Abner Crabbitts, I mean, Doubleday just -poof- came up with the whole game on his own in the mid 1800's? Suuuuuuuuure.

I saw that actually. Got a kick out of the fact that it predates the earliest mention of Rounders.

Suck on that, Brits.

[The Smart Dope]

Personally, I hope Theo spends time trying to find the next Garza and Jackson.

Edwin Jackson is sorely overrated. His FIP is 4.09, nothing special for a #2 guy, exactly one run above his ERA. His WPA is an average 3.55. He's got a BABIP of .281, 29 points below his career average. His fastball is average (-0.08 wFB/c), and while his change is fantastic, his slider and curve are garbage; especially the curve; its wCB/c is 3.35 Nothing but smoke and mirrors here.

I've always thought he'd make a good closer, though (Paps replacement, if not Bard?).

[Rough Carrigan]

It all depends on whether someone develops a test for HGH or not in the next half decade.

Hey! He naturally has a face like a Mr. Ed stunt double.

[Kilgore A. Trout]

I put a ten spot on Ortiz striking out to end the game.

[jtn46]

The MLB network ran a special that showed a mention of base-ball in one of Jane Austen's books and in the diary of some guy in the late 1700's, also, there's the thing Jim Bouton touts about the late 1700's Pittsfield ordinance prohibiting the playing of baseball next to the town church.

But we're still supposed to believe that Abner Crabbitts, I mean, Doubleday just -poof- came up with the whole game on his own in the mid 1800's? Suuuuuuuuure.

Just don't tell me that Nasmith didn't invent basketball. It's basically all Western Mass has...well, besides Six Flags and the Big E.

[shawnrbu]

Does anyone know how much longer McCarver has on his contract?

I can't take many more years of this.

Pretty sure a year or two ago, him and Buck announced on air during the playoffs that they had renewed their contracts (w/ laughter). He's probably on board a few more years.

[86spike]

Winging on 3-0 you stupid little fuck!

[Brianish]

Winging on 3-0 you stupid little fuck!

Leadoff man!

[Kilgore A. Trout]

Hey! He naturally has a face like a Mr. Ed stunt double.

That I doun't doubt. What I do doubt is his ability to hit balls opposite field over 400 feet when he doesn't even square up on the ball well.

[Bada Bing]

The come from behind wins this year seem to be few and far between. Not much late inning magic as in past years.

The Nick Green walkoff against the Braves, and the Big Papi walkoff against the White Sox have been it right?

Edited by Bada Bing, 05 September 2009 - 05:20 PM.

[jtn46]

You know, Paps can be tough to root for, but at least he's not Bobby Jenks.

[bosox62]

Just don't tell me that Nasmith didn't invent basketball. It's basically all Western Mass has...well, besides Six Flags and the Big E.

There are a lot of people in the Berkshires who take offense to that statement.

[fenwaypaul]

This four-run deficit feels like 40.

[shawnrbu]

The wild card race will come down to the final weekend of the series. I don't see how Tito will be able to give any of these guys rest heading into the postseason, assuming they even qualify.

So Tazawa will start the one game playoff in Texas or Game 1 of the ALDS @ Anaheim?

[Rough Carrigan]

You know, Paps can be tough to root for, but at least he's not Bobby Jenks.

He looks like Billy Idol's fat, goateed younger brother or something.

[NomarRS05]

The come from behind wins this year seem to be few and far between. Not much late inning magic as in past years.

The Nick Green walkoff against the Braves, and the Big Papi walkoff against the White Sox have been it right?

Francisco implosion a couple weeks ago.

Edited by NomarRS05, 05 September 2009 - 05:22 PM.

[joelmon]

Edwin Jackson is sorely overrated. His FIP is 4.09, nothing special for a #2 guy, exactly one run above his ERA. His WPA is an average 3.55. He's got a BABIP of .281, 29 points below his career average. His fastball is average (-0.08 wFB/c), and while his change is fantastic, his slider and curve are garbage; especially the curve; its wCB/c is 3.35 Nothing but smoke and mirrors here.

I've always thought he'd make a good closer, though (Paps replacement, if not Bard?).

Would you trad Wake or Smoltz or Dice K or Penny for him? That's why you make that trade; it provides depth and tremendous upside. It's okay even IF he's over-rated due to his age, upside and cost.

Being objective, he does leave some to be desired but so do many of the stiffs on this team. If you have a chance to use DEPTH to steal a high end talent
that has yet to peak, you simply do it. Let idiot teams like the Mets go for 'stars only'.

Edited by joelmon, 05 September 2009 - 05:24 PM.

[Kilgore A. Trout]

The come from behind wins this year seem to be few and far between. Not much late inning magic as in past years.

The Nick Green walkoff against the Braves, and the Big Papi walkoff against the White Sox have been it right?

While they were behind at points in both games, those were tie games at the time of the walk off. Not exactly the same thing.

[Rough Carrigan]

There are a lot of people in the Berkshires who take offense to that statement.

Tanglewood!

[shawnrbu]

Francisco implosion a couple weeks ago.

Youkilis had a walkoff against the Yanquis.

[Bada Bing]

Francisco implosion a couple weeks ago.

Oh yeah. I forgot about that one. They also rallied from 4 down in the 9th the day after blowing the 9 run lead in Baltimore.

[The Smart Dope]

The come from behind wins this year seem to be few and far between. Not much late inning magic as in past years.

The Nick Green walkoff against the Braves, and the Big Papi walkoff against the White Sox have been it right?

No. Youks walk-off against the Yanks early in April. Remember that one? Bay hit a shot off Rivera to tie it; Youks ripped one into the Monster to win.

[Brianish]

Youkilis had a walkoff against the Yanquis.

As did Bay. Homer against Mo.

[shawnrbu]

As did Bay. Homer against Mo.

That was the same game. Bay homered in the 9th with 2 outs to tie it. Youkilis won it off of Marte.

[Rough Carrigan]

Nice jumpy video there, Fox. Was that an homage to 1920's newsreels?

[shawnrbu]

What are these contractual obligations Kenny Albert speaks of?

[Brianish]

That was the same game. Bay homered in the 9th with 2 outs to tie it. Youkilis won it off of Marte.

Was it? Huh. I could've sworn Bay was the Friday game, Youk was the Saturday. Ah, well.

[Kilgore A. Trout]

As did Bay. Homer against Mo.

Those were both the same game. Bay tied it in the ninth with a two run homer off Mo, then Youks won it an inning or two later.

[mikeford]

Failure.

[Rough Carrigan]

What a pathetic game by the "offense".

[bob burda]

21 RS in 5 road games. I just don't think this is a championship club.

[86spike]

Let's go Os

[brs3]

at least this piece of shit wasn't drawn out too long.

[BucketOBalls]

What a pathetic 2 games by the "offense".

[Redkluzu]

Today
There is no joy in Mudville
except for Jason Bay

[NomarRS05]

Wow, great fucking series. How are our playoff odds at 80% or whatever?

[DieHardSoxFan1]

Plus he's got wildly overrated defense. Every time he doesn't fall on his face for the next 8 years the bizarrely provincial ny press will gasp in awe.

Is this were the case, wouldn't Jeter have an MVP award on his mantle, and Rivera a Cy Young? Other than Bill Madden and Murray Chass, NYC has a pretty knowledgeable and unbiased group of writers.

[JakeRae]

Home: 45-21
Road: 33-36

Can we please stop overreacting to the massive gap between this team's home and road performances?

[FelixMantilla]

What a pathetic game by the "offense".

Whaddya mean? SoSH told me the offense was fine.

[Rough Carrigan]

Is this were the case, wouldn't Jeter have an MVP award on his mantle, and Rivera a Cy Young? Other than Bill Madden and Murray Chass, NYC has a pretty knowledgeable and unbiased group of writers.

Ehh. I don't know.
He'd have an MVP award by now if it weren't for the fact that each city in the league has two of its writers get a vote, IIRC. Ny city doesn't get any more influence than any other city unlike the city's media influence. That same group of writers took forever to admit that there were even questions about Jeter's fielding. Oddly enough, they never mentioned it when he completely sucked and now that he's somehow become okay, they're finally bringing it up.

[joelmon]

Home: 45-21
Road: 33-36

Can we please stop overreacting to the massive gap between this team's home and road performances?

"Now, when you are a home team on the road, and you are a losing road team, what you want to do is
be a winning road team on the road. To do this, you need to win more road games. Of course, on the flip
side, if you are a home team that wins a lot of road games, and you are home, hopefully
you don't lose at home or you might be a losing home team.

I'm mr pickles and my diaper approves this message"

[Kilgore A. Trout]

Who's the O's closer? How tight should my sphincter be for the ninth?

[joelmon]

Who's the O's closer? How tight should my sphincter be for the ninth?

Joe shitballs. Very.

[SoxFan234]

For everyone complaining about the offense: Did you realize how good Floyd's stuff was today? His cutter had some intense bite on it.

[SemperFidelisSox]

They've got a run differential of -7 on the road.

[joelmon]

Here comes the immortal Jim Johnson to go for the save.

[Rough Carrigan]

Ortiz's home-road splits (which only got worse with today's failures):

Home: .249/.325/.509

Road: .210/.310/.362

On the road, there's no real difference between Ortiz and Tek batting lefty.