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[Reggie's Racquet]

Andrew has seen JD Drew naked.

Well then Heidi is worth every penny she gets!

[The Smart Dope]

Well then Heidi is worth every penny she gets!

Not this one.

[deejsoxfan]

You really think this about resting him at all? He just sat against Dinardo on Monday. DINARDO.
So how is he in games that do matter?
In last year's playoffs the Red Sox faced two lefty starters three times- Saunders once with the Angels and Kazmir twice with Tampa. Drew didn't start two of those games.
In '07 The Sox again faced two lefties three times- CC twice against Cleveland and Jeff Francis against the Rockies. Drew didn't start either game Sabathia pitched- including game five. A game where their playoff run could have ended and you can't have your big money right fielder in the game.
Whether he can't hit lefties, or Tito and co. don't have faith he can hit lefties, the fact of the matter is that he doesn't play against lefties. And like I said, I have a hard time swallowing that with a starting right fielder earning $14 million.

Hey Bud,
I'm with you...I think he makes too much for what he gives us...but we do have the $, and we did give him the $. I think there's a better way to look at this. Tito manages however he needs to to win in the playoffs. If he thinks Drew is "weaker" against strong lefties (like the kind that show up in the playoffs) then he won't play him there and needs to get those that will play at bats. That may be what he's doing instead of "resting". Either way I don't disagree with it all that much.

[since '75]

for those blacked-out, they are saying they'll have the game here:

Sox on Fox

they've updated and provided a new link:

Sox on Fox - for real this time

Edited by since '75, 26 September 2009 - 02:51 PM.

[Kilgore A. Trout]

Dude, it's not Drew's fault that he's sitting against lefties. Blame management.

Oh, and I'd say Drew earned his money in the 2007 playoffs.

So you're okay with you starting right fielder sitting two games in a best of five series against the Angels, which it seems he might very well do if the past post seasons are any judge?
I don't know whether its management, reality, or Drew himself. Nobody here does. But it is going to kill the Sox in the playoffs if he continues to ride pine against left handed pitchers. Which two of the three teams they might face (Angles and Yankees) have two of each. And it would be nice if he was in there in a day like today so he can get some AB against one to help get ready.
Okay, this is a game thread, so I'll stop now.

[RedOctober3829]

Well, Tito putting Lowrie, Baldelli, and Anderson in against a full MFY lineup makes my TV decisions easier. Miami/Virginia Tech it is.

See ya tomorrow afternoon fellas!

[Max Power]

So you're okay with you starting right fielder sitting two games in a best of five series against the Angels, which it seems he might very well do if the past post seasons are any judge?
I don't know whether its management, reality, or Drew himself. Nobody here does. But it is going to kill the Sox in the playoffs if he continues to ride pine against left handed pitchers.

Why is it going to kill the team? If Rocco Baldelli is at least as good as Drew against lefties, why should Drew play against them?

[rembrat]

Because he makes mah monies, yo.

[The Smart Dope]

for those blacked-out, they are saying they'll have the game here:

Sox on Fox

I use that site regularly... Alex is in Vegas until Sunday. There's no link to watch any games. Therefore, it's not a useful link today. For the record, it's also dominated by Yankee fans, at the Yankees streams.


EDIT: Ah, thanks, 75. My computer is so far away from my TVs that it's easier to stream that way. Much appreciated.

Edited by The Smart Dope, 26 September 2009 - 03:00 PM.

[since '75]

I use that site regularly... Alex is in Vegas until Sunday. There's no link to watch any games. Therefore, it's not a useful link today. For the record, it's also dominated by Yankee fans, at the Yankees streams.

I edited my post: the game is streaming here - Channel 1

IE seems to work best

Edited by since '75, 26 September 2009 - 02:59 PM.

[ScubaSteveAvery]

Onaka peko peko.

For a win.

[albsoxfan]

I went to channelsurfing.net, scrolled down to FOX-where it shows COPS at 11:00 PM tonight. When I clicked that on, I am getting the FOX pregame with hopefully Red Sox and not Cubs to follow-we are also blacked out in New Mexico.

[shawnrbu]

So you're okay with you starting right fielder sitting two games in a best of five series against the Angels, which it seems he might very well do if the past post seasons are any judge?

Drew sat once and started once versus Kazmir in last year's ALCS. He sat versus Saunders last year in the ALDS. The OF was Bay-Crisp-Ellsbury.

He sat, in lieu of Bobb Kielty, both times against Sabathia in 2007.

[since '75]

the game is streaming here on Channel One: use Internet Explorer

edit: got to work on Firefox too...wouldn't work for me a few minutes ago...

Edited by since '75, 26 September 2009 - 03:03 PM.

[Manny ActaFool]

I feel so blessed to have MCarver announcing this game.

[Al Zarilla]

the game is streaming here on Channel One: use Internet Explorer

edit: got to work on Firefox too...wouldn't work for me a few minutes ago...

Works with Firefox as well, as you just said!

[The Smart Dope]

Shoot, we got McCarver. Ugh. At we least avoided the Buck mess; he's worse, personally.

[youkwalks]

I edited my post: the game is streaming here - Channel 1

IE seems to work best

I love you. Nothing like afternoon baseball when you're hung over.

[Synovia]

Hey Bud,
I'm with you...I think he makes too much for what he gives us...but we do have the $, and we did give him the $. I think there's a better way to look at this. Tito manages however he needs to to win in the playoffs. If he thinks Drew is "weaker" against strong lefties (like the kind that show up in the playoffs) then he won't play him there and needs to get those that will play at bats. That may be what he's doing instead of "resting". Either way I don't disagree with it all that much.

I don't understand the Drew makes too much shit, and then people want to give Bay $15M a year. Drew is a better player than Bay. He's only a little worse offensively, and is 20 runs better defensively.

[Al Zarilla]

Shoot, we got McCarver. Ugh. At we least avoided the Buck mess; he's worse, personally.

Insufferable is the word I was trying to think of earlier, both Buck and Carey. BTW, TBS has the ALDS and the ALCS again, don't they?

[CaptainLaddie]

I don't understand the Drew makes too much shit, and then people want to give Bay $15M a year. Drew is a better player than Bay. He's only a little worse offensively, and is 20 runs better defensively.

Because Bay looks like he's playing hard.

Why is Bay sitting?

[redsoxcentury]

Insufferable is the word I was trying to think of earlier, both Buck and Carey. BTW, TBS has the ALDS and the ALCS again, don't they?

Just the ALDS. Fox has the ALCS.

C'mon Jacoby!

[Brianish]

Yeah I'd rather have McCarver than Buck. He's dumber but a lot less obnoxious.

[since '75]

I love you. Nothing like afternoon baseball when you're hung over.

no reason to love me...fortunately i'm in Florida and can watch it in full living-color in High Definition on my 55" screen...it's those times that I'm traveling when that site comes in handy for me...

[Synovia]

Because Bay looks like he's playing hard.

You serious? Watch him play the outfield. Half the time he doesn't even know where the ball is.

[CaptainLaddie]

You serious? Watch him play the outfield. Half the time he doesn't even know where the ball is.

Holy shit dude its a joke about Drew not caring.

Edited by CaptainLaddie, 26 September 2009 - 03:13 PM.

[The_Powa_of_Seiji_Ozawa]

3+ hours of Fox ginning up Jeter's MVP case.

[The_Powa_of_Seiji_Ozawa]

Holy shit dude its a joke about Drew not caring.

Yeah, it's not that Drew doesn't know where the ball is going, he doesn't care where it's going.

[Jed Zeppelin]

Eckstein reference - drink
Big ole swing reference - drink
Scrappy reference - drink

[OhBabyDontOrtizMe]

Yeah I'd rather have McCarver than Buck. He's dumber but a lot less obnoxious.

I'd rather have Pol Pot as my dictator rather than Hitler. He's chubbier and slightly less evil.

(note: a "shades of gray" joke).

[The Smart Dope]

BTW, TBS has the ALDS and the ALCS again, don't they?

They have the ALDS, but, FOX has the ALCS. I'd perfer TBS, because, they actually care.This is like being Mike Scioscia a few years ago, picking your poison between Ortiz and Manny, expect with the evils of FOX/TBS.

CC looks good...

[Brianish]

(note: a "shades of gray" joke).

Thanks for the tip.

[ifmanis5]

3+ hours of Fox ginning up Jeter's MVP case.

No shit. It's like a boukaki movie so far.

[Backfrom3down]

I know the game means nothing. I know Tito should rest everyone for the playoff run. I know logic.

BUT I CAN'T STAND THE YANKEES AND THEIR GOOMBA GREASEBUCKET TATTOOED JERSEY ACCENTED UNION STEWARD FANS WITH THEIR SMUG "WE'RE BACK" BRAVADO

so....

Beat their asses with the JV squad. F them.

[OhBabyDontOrtizMe]

If it starts raining, do the Yankees' use CC's uniform instead of the tarp?

2 Ks = inauspicious beginning.

[teddywingman]

Pedroia is furious. That was too close to take tho.

[Manny ActaFool]

They have the ALDS, but, FOX has the ALCS. I'd perfer TBS, because, they actually care.This is like being Mike Scioscia a few years ago, picking your poison between Ortiz and Manny, expect with the evils of FOX/TBS.

CC looks good...

As long as it means more Steve Harvey in our lives, it's a win.

[Brianish]

The close up replay of ball 3 was frozen well behind the plate.

PIck your spots better, Fox.

[CaptainLaddie]

That was close.

[rembrat]

Thanks for the tip.

That's what she said.

[OhBabyDontOrtizMe]

Thanks for the tip.

I've noted a few instances up-thread were people forgot to turn on their sarcasm meter. I just wanted to be safe.

Damn, I thought that looked better hit off of the bat.

[CaptainLaddie]

As long as it means more Steve Harvey in our lives, it's a win.

Hee hee that was the worst fucking thing ever.

[Al Zarilla]

Just the ALDS. Fox has the ALCS.

C'mon Jacoby!

You're right. More incentive to get to the ALCS, as if any more is needed. Asshole announcer "CC about to strike out the side".

[OhBabyDontOrtizMe]

That's what she said.

Leper joke?

[redsoxcentury]

As long as it means more Steve Harvey in our lives, it's a win.

This year, I think George Lopez's new show is going to to be the repeatedly advertised show during TBS' broadcasts.

Let's go Dice-K

[HangingW/ScottCooper]

I can't stand how the national broadcasts consistently won't use things like a pitch zone to show where a pitch was, or take a front angle to determine whether a player checked his swing.

NESN broadcasts are put together significantly better than a national broadcast that presumably has a larger budget.

[Al Zarilla]

BUT I CAN'T STAND THE YANKEES AND THEIR GOOMBA GREASEBUCKET TATTOOED JERSEY ACCENTED UNION STEWARD FANS WITH THEIR SMUG "WE'RE BACK" BRAVADO

Doesn't Boston have any goombas anymore?

Jesus Christ.

Edited by Al Zarilla, 26 September 2009 - 03:23 PM.

[Jed Zeppelin]

Sweet ninja kick

"Angst-ridden"...who is this clown in the booth?

Edited by Jed Zeppelin, 26 September 2009 - 03:23 PM.

[NomarRS05]

Kick saves - not as effective in baseball as hockey.

[kartvelo]

He was just protecting his future children.