663 replies to this topic

[wibi]

Christ ... I havent started a GT in a long time but this shit Tito pulled today is enough for me to feel its time to start one ...

No AAA until the WC is clinched shouldnt be that big of an issue

[mikeford]

Clash of the HGH-using titans on the mound today.

[The Yellow Submarine]

Looks like the rays are going to finish under .500 this year. haw haw.

Win this one boys. Don't let them clinch on our watch.

Edited by The Yellow Submarine, 27 September 2009 - 12:24 AM.

[patinorange]

A 7 inning 2 hitter by Byrd, and a 12 run outburst by the Sox. Is that too much to ask?

I keep telling myself that these games are meaningless, but at some level, I'm not so sure. They haven't actually clinched, the Ranger bats are heating up, and I would hate to see meaningful games late next week. The thought of ending the season series with another MFY sweep...it's not a good thing.

Win please.

[teddywingman]

I got blasted for it yesterday... but I'll say it again: The Red Sox look like the inferior team.

Prove me fuckin wrong.

[SemperFidelisSox]

Lineup: Reddick, Woodward, Youkilis, Varitek, Gathwright, Francona, Anderson, Kottaras, Mills.

Half the team went back to Boston last night, the other half were sent to Anaheim to prepare for the Angels, and nobody on the team has seen Papelbon since they left Kansas City.

[paulftodd]

I got blasted for it yesterday... but I'll say it again: The Red Sox look like the inferior team.

Prove me fuckin wrong.

Thats what everyone said about the Red Sox vs Angels after losing 8 of 9 in the regular season. The best team does not always win the playoffs, thats why so many WC teams have won the World Series. These 162 games just do not matter if you can make the playoffs, anything can happen then.

[The_Powa_of_Seiji_Ozawa]

Christ ... I havent started a GT in a long time but this shit Tito pulled today is enough for me to feel its time to start one ...

No AAA until the WC is clinched shouldnt be that big of an issue

Chris Woodward needs to be offered up as a human sacrifice to pay for Francona's lineup sins. First you clinch, then you use your scrubs liberally.

[Kilgore A. Trout]

And some meaningless nonsense to get this gamethread back on top...
I'm gonna wear my Yankees suck shirt today. It's bad luck, but screw it, I'm doing it anyway. All the good luck moves don't seem to be working. If the Yankees clinch today and I have to see them doing their little grab ass on the field in front of my team, then I want everyone for the rest of the day to know damn well what a bitter and petty human being I am towards them. Not that many people will care or even notice, but if my small minded gesture can influence that one small child with a lasting memory of what a douchebag I am about the New York Yankees, then I feel the gesture will be worth it.

Edited by Kilgore A. Trout, 27 September 2009 - 07:37 AM.

[pedro1918]

Lineup: ...Francona...

Tito or Jackie?

[Manny ActaFool]

Chris Woodward needs to be offered up as a human sacrifice to pay for Francona's lineup sins. First you clinch, then you use your scrubs liberally.

Unfortunately human sacrifice usually only works if it's not someone we already want to kill.

[Andrew]

I got blasted for it yesterday... but I'll say it again: The Red Sox look like the inferior team.

Prove me fuckin wrong.

Of course they look like the inferior team when they're playing like shit. When they're playing well they look like the better team. What does this have to do with anything?

[TheoShmeo]

Of course they look like the inferior team when they're playing like shit. When they're playing well they look like the better team. What does this have to do with anything?

And let's not forget the fact that Tito isn't exactly rolling out the line-up that he uses when winning is a priority.

That said, I can understand frustration and emotional reactions when losing to the MFYs. All of us get that these games are not exactly do-or-die, but I daresay that losing to these miscreants pisses off even the most stoic, level headed of Sox fans.

[Backfrom3down]

I hate losing to the MFYs, hate it. I don't care if it doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things because I hate Yankee fans,

ESPECIALLY THE MADOFF BROKER TYPES FROM GOLDMAN SACHS WHO HAVE THE EXCESSIVELY PRICED SEATS AND TRY TO TALK ON THE CELLPHONE TO BE SEEN BUT PAID FOR THE TICKETS WITH GRANDMA'S PENSION MONEY

Those are Yankee fans gentlemen.

Win it for Grandma...

[86spike]

Clash of the HGH-using titans on the mound today.

my thread title (if we had won yesterday) for today was going to be:

Our HGH Cheater vs. Their HGH Cheater

remember kids, cheaters never prosper... unless you can make a far fetched medical therapy excuse and then no one cares.

[InsideTheParker]

Of course they look like the inferior team when they're playing like shit. When they're playing well they look like the better team. What does this have to do with anything?

Not that this is the place for it, but there are all sorts of logical problems with your statement. Don't "inferior teams" play "like shit" when they are facing their superiors and look superior when they are facing their inferiors? In other words, the Sox are a very very good team. That's why they'll make the post-season. But this year the Yankees, mostly using money as a weapon, have put together a superior team. I don't know how you can watch these games since Arod came back and made Tex better and since Wake went down and Smoltz and Penny didn't pan out and not come to this conclusion.

[Brianish]

If we wind up with a series split after starting 8-0, I am just going to punch everything in the universe.

Win already.

[Al Zarilla]

And some meaningless nonsense to get this gamethread back on top...
I'm gonna wear my Yankees suck shirt today. It's bad luck, but screw it, I'm doing it anyway.

Why is it bad luck? The Red Sox have won two titles this decade/century/millennium and you managed to cause bad luck with a T-shirt?

[SoxFan234]

Please don't make us watch the Yankees celebrate winning the division...please.

Silver lining: At least we'll get to clinch a playoff berth at home.

[Paradigm]

What's up with the weather?

[DeltaForce]

Lineups:

Red Sox
Ellsbury - CF
Pedroia - 2B
Bay - LF
Youkilis - 1B
Ortiz - DH
Lowell - 3B
Drew - RF
Varitek - C
Gonzalez - SS

Yankees
Jeter - SS
Gardner - CF
Teixeira - 1B
A-Rod - 3B
Matsui - DH
Swisher - RF
Cano - 2B
Cabrera - LF
Molina - C

[pk1627]

Not that this is the place for it, but there are all sorts of logical problems with your statement. Don't "inferior teams" play "like shit" when they are facing their superiors and look superior when they are facing their inferiors? In other words, the Sox are a very very good team. That's why they'll make the post-season. But this year the Yankees, mostly using money as a weapon, have put together a superior team. I don't know how you can watch these games since Arod came back and made Tex better and since Wake went down and Smoltz and Penny didn't pan out and not come to this conclusion.

Maybe we've seen the Yankees anointed the superior team every year (except 2008) including the two years the Sox won it all. I think the superior minds will chalk it up to another "crapshoot" when the postseason has played out.

[teddywingman]

Maybe we've seen the Yankees anointed the superior team every year (except 2008) including the two years the Sox won it all. I think the superior minds will chalk it up to another "crapshoot" when the postseason has played out.

But the best team wins more often than not, no? Or have superior minds determined that that's not the case anymore.

[bosockboy]

Lineups:

Red Sox
Ellsbury - CF
Pedroia - 2B
Bay - LF
Youkilis - 1B
Ortiz - DH
Lowell - 3B
Drew - RF
Varitek - C
Gonzalez - SS

Yankees
Jeter - SS
Gardner - CF
Teixeira - 1B
A-Rod - 3B
Matsui - DH
Swisher - RF
Cano - 2B
Cabrera - LF
Molina - C

[pk1627]

But the best team wins more often than not, no? Or have superior minds determined that that's not the case anymore.

Yes, I believe the teams with the better pitching win in the playoffs, which is why the MFY has not won since 2000. I think it is unclear who has the better staff this year which is why the ALCS will be a lot of fun. Hell, I'm not even sure if the Sox will get by the Angels. Three good teams.

[RedOctober3829]

O/U on steals(even in the rain today) for the MFY: 5

I'm taking the over.

[teddywingman]

I think my biggest concern is the complete inability of a Sox catcher to stop anyone from stealing. (part of this is on the pitchers)
Some may argue that stolen bases are overrated, but when you can't throw anyone out... you're turning bloops into doubles, giving up potential double plays, putting runners in scoring position over and over, and generally looking defeated before the game is even over.
How many bases will the Yanks steal today? +/- 5?''

Sorry for this "morass of negativity".
Enjoy the game.

[scotian1]

Varitek playing his second game of this 3 game series does not make me feel too good, I hope I am proved wrong.

Edited by scotian1, 27 September 2009 - 11:16 AM.

[mfried]

Varitek playing his second game of this 3 game series does not make me feel too good, I hope I am proved wrong.

Today's lineup has more to do with resting Martinez than playing Varitek. Yes - Martinez is a marginally better hitter LH and Tek is a questionably better hitter RH - but that is only taking advantage of the occasion. All regulars will be given one or more days off during these last days. Of course - there is that small matter of lowering the magic number from 3 to 0. Probably today won't be a clear step in that direction, if only because of the rain and the Byrd.

[Hoser Awfulman]

Lineup: Reddick, Woodward, Youkilis, Varitek, Gathwright, Francona, Anderson, Kottaras, Mills.

Half the team went back to Boston last night, the other half were sent to Anaheim to prepare for the Angels, and nobody on the team has seen Papelbon since they left Kansas City.

Kotchman can't even make this lineup? He must be bummed.

[NomarRS05]

Not one game for Brown or Kottaras, huh? Pretty aggravating if you ask me.

[teddywingman]

Not one game for Brown or Kottaras, huh? Pretty aggravating if you ask me.

No shit!
Here's a situation where you have a catcher who is either too old or worn out to be anything but horrible... and so you start him (for the 2nd time in 3 days) over a young catcher who could probably use the at-bats. WTF

Edited by teddywingman, 27 September 2009 - 11:56 AM.

[joyofsox]

The DH does not have to be hitting for the pitcher, so why not let Byrd bat and use the DH in place of Tek?

Or would that be too much of a diss?

[bosockboy]

I agree this is more about resting VMart now....our postseason hopes are crushed if anything happened to him.

[zapo]

delayed according to espn.com

[the1andonly3003]

why is ESPN showing the game in the afternoon and not at 8PM? no one will be watching it...

[Foulkey Reese]

What a kick in the balls.

[Foulkey Reese]

Not one game for Brown or Kottaras, huh? Pretty aggravating if you ask me.

You would think Varitek would want a day or two off after his performance on Friday. This is upsetting.

[twoBshorty]

why is ESPN showing the game in the afternoon and not at 8PM? no one will be watching it...

They're trying to accommodate Jewish fans. Yom Kippur starts at sundown.

[moonshotmanny]

They're trying to accommodate Jewish fans. Yom Kippur starts at sundown.

It does look like they are going to rerun the game at 8pm, though. At least according to the listing on my TV.

[The_Powa_of_Seiji_Ozawa]

Lineups:

Red Sox
Ellsbury - CF
Pedroia - 2B
Bay - LF
Youkilis - 1B
Ortiz - DH
Lowell - 3B
Drew - RF
Varitek - C
Gonzalez - SS

Varitek? Did Victor Martinez have to go home to Venezuela to celebrate Yom Kippur or something?

[kartvelo]

If the game happens, I'm guessing 11 steals against the Sox today.

[mikeford]

why is ESPN showing the game in the afternoon and not at 8PM? no one will be watching it...

Yom Kippur

[damons beard]

The DH does not have to be hitting for the pitcher, so why not let Byrd bat and use the DH in place of Tek?

Or would that be too much of a diss?

You can't use a DH for anyone but a pitcher.

[twoBshorty]

Herald is saying 2:05 start?

[joyofsox]

I thought a DH could be designated to hit for any position player in the lineup -- though it's always used for the pitcher for obvious reasons.

Yom Kippur

First Astroturf, now this.

[joyofsox]

Rule 6.10(b):

A hitter may be designated to bat for the starting pitcher and all subsequent pitchers in any game without otherwise affecting the status of the pitcher(s) in the game. A Designated Hitter for the pitcher must be selected prior to the game and must be included in the lineup cards presented to the Umpire-in-Chief. ...

It is not mandatory that a club designate a hitter for the pitcher, but failure to do so prior to the game precludes the use of a Designated Hitter for that game.

Sure sounds like it is P only. Weird.

Has this always been the case?

[RingoOSU]

Yes, it's always been pitcher only in MLB.

[NomarRS05]

I hope Tito lifts most of the starters. There's no reason to risk injury in the rain.