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[dodging karma]

There was confirmed chatter about Beckett getting rest...
The optimist in me hopes that this is a hybrid of Hellenic Flu and everyone being supercalifragilisticexpi-overcautious, if there is actually something barking.

I'm new and all however, this word should be used in every game thread appropriate. Forgive me if this has been covered already.

[SoxFan234]

I wouldn't read much into the Beckett thing...upper back spasms - big fucking deal. He gets rest, which is key.

[donutogre]

The real suck to this is that Beckett and Martinez probably could have used another game together to get better in sync.

[mBiferi]

"It's his upper left side, which is good,'' Francona said. "This time of year guys feel it a lot. It wasn't a real difficult decision and [Beckett] kind of agreed. He could have pitched."

http://sports.espn.g...tory?id=4512410

[mikeford]

Back spasms are in the upper portion for Beckett, which Tito says is "Good."

Semper will love this one.

Precautionary right hip injection for Lowell. Won't play for a couple of days at least.

This screams "we're in the playoffs, fuck the last 7 games."

Only problem being... we're not in the playoffs yet.

[E5 Yaz]

This screams "we're in the playoffs, fuck the last 7 games."

Only problem being... we're not in the playoffs yet.

You're kidding, right? If they don't make the playoffs with a magic number of 2 and a week to go, then they don't deserve to be there.

[judyb]

You're kidding, right? If they don't make the playoffs with a magic number of 2 and a week to go, then they don't deserve to be there.

Wait, you missed the most important part, it's a magic number of 2 and a week to go AT HOME.

[Papelbot]

Wait, you missed the most important part, it's a magic number of 2 and a week to go AT HOME.

You mean: Wait, you missed the most important part, it's a magic number of 2 and a week to go AT HOME AND OUR COMPETITION IS THE TEXAS RANGERS.

[radsoxfan]

You're kidding, right? If they don't make the playoffs with a magic number of 2 and a week to go, then they don't deserve to be there.

Even if they dont make it because the AAA squad goes onto lose the last 7 games?

Obviously we are extremely likely to make the playoffs, but Id prefer we played our major league regulars until it was actually assured (within reason of course, Im fine with sitting people due to real injuries).

Seems pretty arrogant and misguided to take the playoffs for granted at this point, stranger things have happened.

Edited by radsoxfan, 28 September 2009 - 05:23 PM.

[SoxFan234]

You mean: Wait, you missed the most important part, it's a magic number of 2 and a week to go AT HOME AND OUR COMPETITION IS THE TEXAS RANGERS.

Who have to play the Angels and Mariners on the road to close out the season.

Take it easy, we're in.

[Scriblerus]

Even if they dont make it because the AAA squad goes onto lose the last 7 games?

Obviously we are extremely likely to make the playoffs, but Id prefer we played our major league regulars until it was actually assured (within reason of course, Im fine with sitting people due to real injuries).

Seems pretty arrogant and misguided to take the playoffs for granted at this point, stranger things have happened.

1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. Victor Martinez, C
4. Kevin Youkilis, 3B
5. David Ortiz, DH
6. Jason Bay, LF
7. J.D. Drew, RF
8. Casey Kotchman, 1B
9. Alex Gonzalez, SS

This is our AAA team? Get a grip, man.

[OhBabyDontOrtizMe]

Even if they dont make it because the AAA squad goes onto lose the last 7 games?

Obviously we are extremely likely to make the playoffs, but Id prefer we played our major league regulars until it was actually assured (within reason of course, Im fine with sitting people due to real injuries).

Seems pretty arrogant and misguided to take the playoffs for granted at this point, stranger things have happened.

Quickly! Nobody mention the Mets!

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

Apparently, Michael Bowden is pissed off that his personal binky, Dusty Brown, is not catching tonight. Citing "labia spasms," Bowden threatened not to start until manager Terry Francona put him in a time out near canvas alley. "Dusty has caught all my starts this year," said a clearly aggitated Bowden, while applying ice packs to his groin but moving with little apparent trouble. "Victor Martinez is good and all, but, honestly, fuck him. I've earned a little consideration too."

Edited by DennyDoyle'sBoil, 28 September 2009 - 05:29 PM.

[SoxFan234]

I think Bowden goes 5-6, 3 ER today...the Blue Jays AAA lineup (aside from Hill and maybe Lind) shouldn't be too hard for him.

Edited by SoxFan234, 28 September 2009 - 05:28 PM.

[Rooster Crows]

I feel September rookie no-hitter kind of game - get it done Bowden. End the angst sooner rather than later, so you can coast and fine tune the rest of the week. Kick some BJ's ass tonight guys - make a "going to the post-season" team statement.

GO SOX - WIN TONIGHT!

[RedOctober3829]

Even if they dont make it because the AAA squad goes onto lose the last 7 games?

Obviously we are extremely likely to make the playoffs, but Id prefer we played our major league regulars until it was actually assured (within reason of course, Im fine with sitting people due to real injuries).

Seems pretty arrogant and misguided to take the playoffs for granted at this point, stranger things have happened.

Actually, stranger things haven't happened when it comes to situations like this.

[InsideTheParker]

If all else fails, PBS is running part 2 of the National Parks series tonight. The photog. of part 1 was glorious.

[NomarRS05]

There is simply zero chance the Red Sox don't make the playoffs. Even if they rolled out an actual AA roster, there would be a 100% chance of them clinching. It's not really up for discussion.

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

There is simply zero chance the Red Sox don't make the playoffs. Even if they rolled out an actual AA roster, there would be a 100% chance of them clinching. It's not really up for discussion.

Naked pictures of your sister if they don't?

[NomarRS05]

Naked pictures of your sister if they don't?

That is a promise, my friend. Shit, I'll personally buy and send you a Dustin Pedroia game used jersey if they miss the playoffs.

[uilnslcoap]

"Stranger things have happened"

They really haven't (in baseball terms). The Sox are in. It's over.

Losing the wild card (calling each of the 14 games a coin flip) is a bit less than .01% (less than 1 in 10,000). You might bump it to about .02% (1 in 5000) for tying for the wild card and a one-game playoff.

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

That is a promise, my friend.

Good. Something to look forward to if they don't make it. (She's not like 12 or anything, is she?)

Actually, I suspect the Sox would make the playoffs even if they had zero games left to play. I think the Rangers will lose at least 2 in the next week.

[Al Zarilla]

Naked pictures of your sister if they don't?

Russian Roullette with 1 bullet in a 10,000 chamber gun? ( 99.98897 odds from BP).

[NomarRS05]

Good. Something to look forward to if they don't make it. (She's not like 12 or anything, is she?)

Actually, I suspect the Sox would make the playoffs even if they had zero games left to play. I think the Rangers will lose at least 2 in the next week.

Well actually I was just going to find a pic of some fat chick with size D's leaning over a desk or something and post them here.

[OhBabyDontOrtizMe]

Russian Roullette with 1 bullet in a 10,000 chamber gun? ( 99.98897 odds from BP).

Di di mao!

[SoxScout]

Hopefully we get to see Richardson pitch tonight.

[BucketOBalls]

Apparently, Michael Bowden is pissed off that his personal binky, Dusty Brown, is not catching tonight. Citing "labia spasms," Bowden threatened not to start until manager Terry Francona put him in a time out near canvas alley. "Dusty has caught all my starts this year," said a clearly aggitated Bowden, while applying ice packs to his groin but moving with little apparent trouble. "Victor Martinez is good and all, but, honestly, fuck him. I've earned a little consideration too."

Although if his choices are Dusty or Tek....I can understand.

[Kilgore A. Trout]

There is simply zero chance the Red Sox don't make the playoffs. Even if they rolled out an actual AA roster, there would be a 100% chance of them clinching. It's not really up for discussion.

Fine. But can we at least not start whistling till we take that turn in the road and the graveyard is not in sight behind us anymore?

[judyb]

Fine. But can we at least not start whistling till we take that turn in the road and the graveyard is not in sight behind us anymore?

What counts as whistling?

[judyb]

Hopefully we get to see Richardson pitch tonight.

How did they get him on the 40?

[SemperFidelisSox]

So if they win tonight, what does the team or NESN post-game show plan on doing? Will everyone just sit around in the clubhouse and watch the Rangers-Angels game? It probably won't end until midnight.

[Kilgore A. Trout]

What counts as whistling?

[youkwalks]

Is the final image of Tek throwing to second on the opening supposed to be funny?

[SoxScout]

How did they get him on the 40?

Chris Carter

[koufax32]

Be heavily involved in winning this evening my friends.

[mauidano]

Be heavily involved in winning this evening my friends.

Stay Thirsty My Friends!

[The Smart Dope]

If you need it, a temporary link (switches to NYY game; rain delay, around 8PM): http://livestreamsni...on-streams.html

[koufax32]

So that was fast.

[mauidano]

Well, that's an inauspicious start. Not nice!

[mikeford]

Outside of that one relief appearance against the Yankees way back when, has Bowden done anything to impress this year?

[Barbara]

Perhaps we should stop the "when we win tonight" and just focus on one pitch at a time.

[Harry Agganis]

Great start

[Harry Agganis]

Long night

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

Bad break there. If it had been just 80 feet or so less deep, it probably would have just been a double.

[SoxInTheMist]

He's looking like Brad Penny out there with that fastball.

[mauidano]

I know, I know, I know...that would have been out in YS yesterday. No place like home.

[BucketOBalls]

He's looking like Brad Penny out there with that fastball.

Brad Penny threw harder.

[reggiecleveland]

Bird, Bowden, sore back Beckett, then Wake. I hope Texan can lose a couple.

[JulE6]

So Bowden sucks. Glad they continue to punt games

[TheShynessClinic]

Oh yea, I'm loving this start.