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[amlothi]

That ball 3 to V-Mart was right at the edge, per gameday.

[radsoxfan]

Victor swinging 3-0? Interesting. I dont think his plan was to advance the runner there

[TheShynessClinic]

You think the guy who just yelled "Youk, hit a homa!" knows he's an unoriginal douchebag?

[mikeford]

Painful squander.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

You think the guy who just yelled "Youk, hit a homa!" knows he's an unoriginal douchebag?

I just wonder what his SoSH name is.

[Foulkey Reese]

That inning annoyed me.

Pedroia taps the ball to the right side and it's 1-0.

[Jed Zeppelin]

You think the guy who just yelled "Youk, hit a homa!" knows he's an unoriginal douchebag?

Half of being an unoriginal douchebag is a general lack of understanding.

[75 Red Hats]

Thank you!!!!

Welcome. If you get sick of Staats, the NESN blackout should be lifted at 12:30 EDT...

[amlothi]

I guess nobody's streaming online today because it's early, and all the football games start soon.

[Foulkey Reese]

That change up is vile. Nobody under age 18 should be allowed to see it.

[TheShynessClinic]

Oh great, a John Henry blog.

Like his ridiculous twitter wasn't stupid enough.

[Foulkey Reese]

Henry embarrassed the hell out of himself on Twitter. I'm sure he'll do the same thing on his blog.

[brimac]

Of Buchholz's first 10 pitches, four were swinging strikes -- and there's another on pitch 13.

[BannedbyNYYFans.com]

That is because EI is stupid and does not know there is a game. NESN blacked out because they think NESN is showing The Ultimate Red Sox Show, which is always blacked out. You can get it on the Rays channel, 653

Thanks so much!

[SumnerH]

Radio saying "There are other reasons for the Kazmir trade that Tampa Bay I'm sure won't talk about, but suffice it to say they weren't happy with him."

Any insights?

[TheShynessClinic]

His change-up is off the charts filthy today.

[Seabass177]

That change was filthy.

[Foulkey Reese]

Pedro change up today.

[mikeford]

Radio saying "There are other reasons for the Kazmir trade that Tampa Bay I'm sure won't talk about, but suffice it to say they weren't happy with him."

Any insights?

Concerns about the longterm health of his shoulder.

And the fact that he was fucking awful this year.

Probably some combo of the 2.

[phragle]

I love watching prospects turn into studs.

[TheShynessClinic]

If Buchholz has finally put it all together, and Beckett is back..they can start fitting the Sox for rings now.

[bosoxx05]

That is because EI is stupid and does not know there is a game. NESN blacked out because they think NESN is showing The Ultimate Red Sox Show, which is always blacked out. You can get it on the Rays channel, 653

Game is on NESN now if you'd rather listen to Don and Remdog

[Bellhorn]

This line-up makes a ton of sense.

After all, why not put four guys from the bench in the line-up at the same time? Why not do that against the better of Tampa's two pitchers today? Why not spread out the bench guys between the two games evenly? Texas, Shemexas.

To be fair, while this lowers the probability of sweeping the double-header, it also lowers the probability of being swept. So assuming some degree of risk-aversion (since the Sox are currently ahead in the WC race) I think it's defensible. Also, remember what EV has posted about good pitching having a "flattening" effect on hitter success (i.e. the gap between good and bad hitters becomes smaller.) If this is true, it's better to rest the better hitters against the better pitcher.

[khgiddon]

Did Rocco just get a hit off a RHP?

[TheShynessClinic]

Maybe someone can answer this for me.

What's with Rays pitchers and doing that stupid little glove shake thing when in the set position? Wheeler does it, Garza does it, I'm sure I've seen others do it.

What purpose does it have, if any?

[Bellhorn]

The ump is doing a good job not falling for Garza's "three inches off the outside corner" pitches

[Max Power]

What purpose does it have, if any?

It helps prevent pitch tipping. If you're always doing some glove shaking, you're never falling into a pattern.

[Pearl Wilson]

Good job Clay.

[Bellhorn]

nice job not panicking there

[joelmon]

Always good to walk Greg Zaun to lead off an inning.

[joelmon]

Despite that, Clay seems to look great out there. Has he used his curveball today?

[cmurphycode]

I'm loving Clay's stuff today, but he seems to be up to his old tricks- all offspeed stuff. worrying, or just part of the game plan?

[TheShynessClinic]

Despite that, Clay seems to look great out there. Has he used his curveball today?

Not as much as his change, but he has used it, and it's been very effective.

[Snodgrass'Muff]

I like this Clay Buchholz.

[Bellhorn]

Always good to walk Greg Zaun to lead off an inning.

yeah, it's kind of like dropping a pop-up with two outs in the ninth and the winning run on base.

Edit: should add a or something

Edited by Bellhorn, 13 September 2009 - 11:47 AM.

[Sprowl]

Buchholz's changeup is irresistible today.

[TheShynessClinic]

I'm loving Clay's stuff today, but he seems to be up to his old tricks- all offspeed stuff. worrying, or just part of the game plan?

Well, he hasn't given up a hit yet, so it seems to be working.

[radsoxfan]

That strike 3 to Richards was a strike on Amica, wow. As Eck says, Amica loves the low ball

[Snodgrass'Muff]

I'm loving Clay's stuff today, but he seems to be up to his old tricks- all offspeed stuff. worrying, or just part of the game plan?

Maybe he just wasn't feeling the fastball during warmups?

[TheShynessClinic]

Well fucking done kid.

[Bellhorn]

web gem!

[Snodgrass'Muff]

Love the effort from Buchholz there. Absolutely love it!

[kartvelo]

Wake woulda had it.

[Nuf Ced]

Good glove work by Buchholz in that inning.

[joelmon]

Wow, great recovery. I wish we had the game on tv out here.

Edited by joelmon, 13 September 2009 - 11:48 AM.

[FelixMantilla]

Holy shit!

Clay is some kind of ath-e-lete!

[cpharding618]

Buchholz's changeup is irresistible today.

His fielding aint that bad either

[radsoxfan]

When Buch isnt spazzing out he really is very athletic

[Pearl Wilson]

Well, he hasn't given up a hit yet, so it seems to be working.

He certainly doesn't seem worried to me. Nerves of steel out there.

[mikeford]

Holy shit!

Clay is some kind of ath-e-lete!

Well, when he's not running the bases...