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[NomarRS05]

Lester is pitching. Many SOSHers will be there. All will be nice and hammered.

I fully expect business to be taken care of.

edit: Of course Lester will not be hammered. He'll be the opposite of that.

Edited by NomarRS05, 19 September 2009 - 01:01 AM.

[OhBabyDontOrtizMe]

Win. Just because.

[Andrew]

Good morning Baaaaaaltimore

[koufax32]

Dear Jon,

Win and dominate. Take their soul by the end of the first inning. Thank you.

Koufax32

[mikeford]

The king stay the king.

[educatedcheese]

I was there last night. During BP, Tek was out in the bullpen doing defensive drills. He'd crouch behind the plate, they'd throw to him, and he'd practice jumping into position to throw to second.

I laughed out loud.

Let's keep 'em off base so I don't have to see the live version of that.

[E5 Yaz]

I was there last night. During BP, Tek was out in the bullpen doing defensive drills. He'd crouch behind the plate, they'd throw to him, and he'd practice jumping into position to throw to second.

I laughed out loud.

Let's keep 'em off base so I don't have to see the live version of that.

Yes, god help us that the Red Sox practice their defense.

Too bad you didn't get to see infield drills, you might have laughed so hard milk would come out of your nose.

[mikeford]

Lets just keep Varitek off the field altogether.

[educatedcheese]

Yaz, I get it. I really do. I was just struck by the futility of it all.

And I did watch the infield drills. And it was funnier than you might think. Francona was hitting grounders to Ino Guerrero, who at one point ended up laid out flat on his face. After a split second of making sure he was okay, Lowrie lost it:

[E5 Yaz]

Is Beckett working out at SS?

[teddywingman]

Great picture.
I love how Gonzo's smile is still a frown.

[Kilgore A. Trout]

Jon Lester against David Hernandez. Let's see...
Jon Lester hasn't lost a game in two months. The Red Sox haven't lost a game he started in over a month. He hasn't not made it through at least the fifth inning in a start since May 9th, and he hasn't pitched less than six innings in a start since July 30th. His ERA last month was 2.41. His ERA this month is 0.86(!). He hasn't surrendered more than four earned runs in a start since May 26th. For at least the last month and a half, Lester has been the best left handed pitcher in all of baseball. Maybe one of the three best pitchers in all of baseball, left or right.
I call eight innings, one run. Unearned. Probably on a passed ball.
David Hernandez has given up at least five runs in his last three starts, none of which did he make it to the sixth inning. This includes giving up six runs to Boston in 2.2 innings last week. Neither he or his team have won a game he started in over a month. In that span since his last win his ERA has gone up 1.20, from 4.20 to 5.40. In September alone his ERA is 13.40(!). Lefties have a .884 OPS against him. Righties are .967. At home for everyone its 1.023(!!!).
This kid has no business being on a major league roster right now.
But, I'll cut him some slack. I say he makes it to the third inning. And only gives up five runs.

[SoxFan234]

This should be an easy game. Win.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

Is Beckett working out at SS?

And Bard at second. We'll quickly find out who has the best reflexes at 1B.

And who wears a cup.

[Foulkey Reese]

This should be an easy game. Win.

Uhoh

[Kilgore A. Trout]

Uhoh

It's okay. He avoided the absolute by saying it should be an easy game to win.

[twoBshorty]

Red Sox

1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. Victor Martinez, C
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. David Ortiz, DH
6. Jason Bay, LF
7. Mike Lowell, 3B
8. J.D. Drew, RF
9. Alex Gonzales, SS
-- Jon Lester, P

Orioles

1. Brian Roberts, 2B
2. Cesar Izturis, SS
3. Matt Wieters, DH
4. Nick Markakis, RF
5. Melvin Mora, 3B
6. Ty Wigginton, 1B
7. Felix Pie, CF
8. Chad Moeller, C
9. Jeff Fiorentino, LF
-- David Hernandez, P

[foulkehampshire]

Red Sox

1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. Victor Martinez, C
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. David Ortiz, DH
6. Jason Bay, LF
7. Mike Lowell, 3B
8. J.D. Drew, RF
9. Alex Gonzales, SS
-- Jon Lester, P

Now this... is a playoff worthy lineup.

Edited by foulkehampshire, 19 September 2009 - 03:04 PM.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

Red Sox

1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. Victor Martinez, C
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. David Ortiz, DH
6. Jason Bay, LF
7. Mike Lowell, 3B
8. J.D. Drew, RF
9. Alex Gonzales, SS
-- Jon Lester, P

Bring on the fucking playoffs.

[Foulkey Reese]

Bring on the fucking playoffs.

My exact reaction.

That is a world series worthy line up.

Edit -

Edited by Foulkey Reese, 19 September 2009 - 03:16 PM.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

My exact reaction.

That is a worth series worthy line up.

I hope we can become the Worth Series champions.


EDIT--Sorry, Foulkey, just being a dick.

Edited by Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat, 19 September 2009 - 03:24 PM.

[Quintanariffic]

My exact reaction.

That is a worth series worthy line up.

Indeed. They brought the varsity today.

JD Drew and his 1.000 OPS since August 1 hitting 8th. I love it.

[nvalvo]

Not meaningful at all, but here's some fun with small samples:

JD Drew, 2009, batting 8th. 32 PA: .407/.500/1.111/1.611

Drew has 6 of his 20 HR from the 8 hole.

So yeah, win.

Edited to add,

Also: The 'so and so whom the Sox DFA'd went to another team and succeeded' crowd could use a gander at Brad Penny's line against the Dodgers today. Through 1.0, 3 5 5 2 0, in 33 pitches.

Edited by nvalvo, 19 September 2009 - 03:39 PM.

[SemperFidelisSox]

1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. Victor Martinez, C
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. David Ortiz, DH
6. Jason Bay, LF
7. Mike Lowell, 3B
8. J.D. Drew, RF
9. Alex Gonzales, SS
-- Jon Lester, P

Oh yeah. I want to take this lineup to a cheap motel and violate it.

[Kilgore A. Trout]

Oh yeah. I want to take this lineup to a cheap motel and violate it.

You should at least spring for a nice place. You know- take it out to dinner first, treat it right.

[SoxFan234]

You should at least spring for a nice place. You know- take it out to dinner first, treat it right.

Yeah, this lineup is the fashion model lineup. The Tek/Kotchman/Rocco lineup is the cheap hooker lineup.

[Snodgrass'Muff]

Yeah, this lineup is the fashion model lineup. The Tek/Kotchman/Rocco lineup is the cheap hooker lineup.

Yea, but maybe his fantasy is taking the fashion model lineup and treating it like the cheap hooker for a night.

I mean, dude has naked pictures of his sister... who know's what's goin on up there?

[Kilgore A. Trout]

I mean, dude has naked pictures of his sister... who know's what's goin on up there?

That was off, wasn't it? You're not supposed to have naked pictures of your sister. All your friends are supposed to have naked pictures of your sister. You're supposed to have naked pictures of their sisters.

[mBiferi]

Well, those of you wanting to bang that lineup will have to wait at least until tomorrow.

Last-minute change to the lineup. Bay out, Reddick in. Sickness still has the best of Bay, who looked pale last I saw him few minutess ago.

Drew moves from 8th to 6th. Reddick slides into 8 hole.

Edited by mBiferi, 19 September 2009 - 04:27 PM.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

At least the intent was there, Tito.

[budcrew08]

Well, those of you wanting to bang that lineup will have to wait at least until tomorrow.

Reddick slides into 8 hole.

who said they wanted to violate the lineup?

[Foulkey Reese]

Tito non-committal on whether he will give V. Mart a start with Beckett down the stretch in case they want to go that route in the playoffs. - Ian Brown

Yea if Tito doesn't do this I will be pretty pissed. The idea of Tek starting game #1 of the ALDS is terrifying.

[mikeford]

Well, those of you wanting to bang that lineup will have to wait at least until tomorrow.

Day game after a night game... Cap'n Deadwood will be behind the plate tomorrow

[SemperFidelisSox]

What's the big deal? Bay always looks pale. He's Canadian. Get your ass in there.

[BucketOBalls]

Yea if Tito doesn't do this I will be pretty pissed. The idea of Tek starting game #1 of the ALDS is terrifying.

I think that means it will happen. If it wasn't, Tito would probalby say so and use the opportunity to give Tek a vote of confidence. The fact that he didn't say anything means they probably are gonna start Beckett with VMart, he just isn't gonna express a lack of confidence in Tek by saying it.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

Old friend Brad Penny turned back into a pumpkin today. A big old fat pumpkin, that is best served just sitting on the floor, doing nothing.

[foulkehampshire]

Yea if Tito doesn't do this I will be pretty pissed. The idea of Tek starting game #1 of the ALDS is terrifying.

Almost as terrifying as the Twins facing the Yankees in the ALDS?

[Foulkey Reese]

Almost as terrifying as the Twins facing the Yankees in the ALDS?

Well the Yankees were going to the ALCS no matter what. Of course now it could be a guaranteed 3 game sweep.

[Rooster Crows]

There's something in the air - no, its not the collective alcohol fumes arising from the SOSH contingent - its playoff baseball. Kick ass, Jon - one more win, one step closer. Get it done guys - Bay or no Bay - stay locked in and take this series.

GO SOX - WIN TODAY!

Edited by Rooster Crows, 19 September 2009 - 05:49 PM.

[foulkehampshire]

Well the Yankees were going to the ALCS no matter what. Of course now it could be a guaranteed 3 game sweep.

Verlander, Jackson, and Porcello are power arms.

Twins have 0.

I like Detroit's minuscule chances as opposed to the 0% chance the Twins have.

[Foulkey Reese]

Verlander, Jackson, and Porcello are power arms.

Twins have 0.

I like Detroit's minuscule chances as opposed to the 0% chance the Twins have.

I could see all of the Detroit starters doing well and the bullpen blowing every single game. Rodney in a tight spot? Yeaaa.

[foulkehampshire]

I could see all of the Detroit starters doing well and the bullpen blowing every single game. Rodney in a tight spot? Yeaaa.

At least the bullpen will have a chance to blow it. There's no way Nathan will even see a save opportunity.

[mikeford]

The Tigers are a truly gutless franchise if they manage to choke this division lead away in the home stretch.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

Although today, it looks like Leyland tried to steal some outs from Verlander in the 8th. It worked not so well.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

The Tigers are a truly gutless franchise if they manage to choke this division lead away in the home stretch.

Can we slide Leyland into the overrated column?

[SemperFidelisSox]

The schedule favors the Twins down the stretch. They play the Royals six more times, including a 3 game series at the Metrodome the final weekend of the season.

[Snodgrass'Muff]

Verlander, Jackson, and Porcello are power arms.

Twins have 0.

I like Detroit's minuscule chances as opposed to the 0% chance the Twins have.

I don't think the Tiger's chances would be minuscule. With three power arms, their chances are actually pretty good, all things considered. They certainly wouldn't be favored, but a series win wouldn't exactly be a shock, either. People forget how zany the playoffs can be.

[foulkehampshire]

The Tigers are a truly gutless franchise if they manage to choke this division lead away in the home stretch.

Let's not forget shameful.

[mikeford]

Let's not forget shameful.

Not to mention disgraceful.


And yes, Jim Leyland is overrated. Pretty much every manager is either overrated or just outright awful.

[Bob Montgomery's Helmet Hat]

Not to mention disgraceful.


And yes, Jim Leyland is overrated. Pretty much every manager is either overrated or just outright awful.

Thanks for clearing that up.