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[Al Zarilla]

These are pop up thunderstorms, there is no wall of water. They are playing tonight.

Put a pop up blocker on, quick!

[ObstructedView]

It's hard not to cheer for rain right now. While the wait is a killer, it'd push Lester to full rest, and in turn put Lackey on full rest for #163, if he gets the call. Neither pitcher has me brimming with confidence right now, but it's much easier to see them coming through on full rest. Plus, the bullpen is gassed and needs a day (lots of use for AceBardPap in last few games).

Another possible benefit would be knowing the outcome of the TB game. Could there be a marginal difference in how you manage if you know that it's not truly an elimination game, and that the worst-case scenario is the play-in game?

[hittery]

I can't be held accountable for anything I post this evening. I just want to make that clear from the outset.

[P'tucket, rhymes with...]

I can't be held accountable for anything I post this evening. I just want to make that clear from the outset.

Drinking already, dear?

[sachmoney]

@PeteAbe Avon Barksdale throwing out the first pitch at Camden Yards tonight.
Look at these Delta Force motherfuckers

[LynnRice75]

Drinking already, dear?

Not "already".... "still."

[mikeford]

"Just a gangsta, I suppose. And I want my fuckin' corners."


Go take your corners, Lester.

[LynnRice75]

Per Extra Bases:

Clay Buchholz has been activated off the disabled and will be in the bullpen tonight.

He said he is not an option to start tomorrow. He thinks he could get 4-5 outs.

[joe dokes]

Per Extra Bases:

Clay Buchholz has been activated off the disabled and will be in the bullpen tonight.

He said he is not an option to start tomorrow. He thinks he could get 4-5 outs.

Translated to reality...that means 4 or five hitters...which means 20-30 pitches?

[right_arm_of_God]

Translated to reality...that means 4 or five hitters...which means 20-30 pitches?

I am not sure 20-30 pitches are worth any sort of risk to Clay's long or short term health. 20-30 quality pitches would be valuable at this point if there is no risk.

Either way, dude is a bulldog.

[C4CRVT]

Translated to reality...that means 4 or five hitters...which means 20-30 pitches?

Think positive, man. 4-5 hitters = 1.3-1.7 innings of perfect ball.

[NJ Fan]

Just heard the NYY lineup while driving. It's mostly the regulars. I'll look for it online.

[Foulkey Reese]

Just heard the NYY lineup while driving. It's mostly the regulars. I'll look for it online.

They fight for us!

[HangingW/ScottCooper]

1. Derek Jeter ® SS
2. Curtis Granderson (L) CF
3. Mark Teixeira (S) 1B
4. Robinson Cano (L) DH
5. Alex Rodriguez ® 3B
6. Nick Swisher (S) RF
7. Andruw Jones ® LF
8. Jesus Montero ® C
9. Eduardo Nunez ® 2B

[NJ Fan]

Joe Girardi had said he would respect the integrity of the playoff process and send his regular lineup out against Rays ace David Price.

Girardi kept his word.

Left fielder Brett Gardner is the only regular who gets the night off; Andruw Jones will take his place.

• Detek Jeter SS
• Curtis Granderson CF
• Mark Teixeira 1B
• Robinson Cano DH
• Alex Rodriguez 3B
• Nick Swisher RF
• Andruw Jones LF
• Jesus Montero C
• Eduardo Nuñez 2B

ESPN New York

[The Filthy One]

1. Derek Jeter ® SS
2. Curtis Granderson (L) CF
3. Mark Teixeira (S) 1B
4. Robinson Cano (L) DH
5. Alex Rodriguez ® 3B
6. Nick Swisher (S) RF
7. Andruw Jones ® LF
8. Jesus Montero ® C
9. Eduardo Nunez ® 2B

Joe Girardi, I'm going to take back some of those things I said about you.

[CJM]

Price will go 8 tonight regardless. That's his "thing". CG unless you are getting bombed. Unlikely he'll get "bombed" during the game.

He and I have different plans then.

[mikeford]

Legit NYY lineup, too bad Delin Betances sucks

[doc]

I can't be held accountable for anything I post this evening. I just want to make that clear from the outset.

Did you decide on the new drink?

[Foulkey Reese]

Legit NYY lineup, too bad Delin Betances sucks

NYYfan's Hughes 2.50 compared him to Pedro, so I'm not worried.

[LesterFan]

Hopefully they're not all pulled by the 3rd inning

[KenTremendous]

Joe Girardi, I'm going to take back some of those things I said about you.

You'll be able to say them again when every one of those regulars is out of the game by the 6th.

Not that I will blame him. We made our bed.

[unclebobo]

You'll be able to say them again when every one of those regulars is out of the game by the 6th.

Not that I will blame him. We made our bed.

Let's just hope that Price has already left a steaming pile on the mound by then

[greek_gawd_of_walks]

I think Price implodes tonight.

[hittery]

Did you decide on the new drink?

Yes.

[Jed Zeppelin]

Maybe we should cool it on the Jewish stuff. Jesus will be playing all nine innings tonight and we might need his help.

[TheoShmeo]

I think Price implodes tonight.

I vote for explodes. I want to see that.

[The Filthy One]

NYYfan's Hughes 2.50 compared him to Pedro, so I'm not worried.

Perhaps tonight he will begin to cubically transform.

[injia]

Two in the hand extends the season. Let's do it.

Very nice!

[TheoShmeo]

Maybe we should cool it on the Jewish stuff. Jesus will be playing all nine innings tonight and we might need his help.

Jesus = Jew.

[LeoCarrillo]

So, we should call our rookie catcher LVRNWY?

[BucketOBalls]

The real question is: Did Aceves wake up today?

[rajendra82]

I vote for explodes. I want to see that.

I would take head explodes, upper body implodes, legs shatter, arm flies off and impales Longoria to the dugout wall.

[LeoCarrillo]

Jesus = Jew.

I think he meant Montero. Not, like, INRI.

[ivanvamp]

You'll be able to say them again when every one of those regulars is out of the game by the 6th.

Not that I will blame him. We made our bed.

Indeed we did. Anyone who complains about Girardi doing what he has to do to get his team ready for the playoffs is out of his mind. The Sox have nobody to blame but themselves at this point. Can't ask anybody to bail them out now. They broke it....they need to fix it.

[The Flying Dutchman]

RED SOX (90-71)
Ellsbury CF
Pedroia 2B
Ortiz DH
Gonzalez 1B
Lavarnway C
Drew RF
Scutaro SS
Crawford LF
Aviles 3B
Pitching: LHP Jon Lester (15-9, 3.49)

ORIOLES (68-93)
Andino 2B
Hardy SS
Markakis RF
Guerrero DH
Wieters C
Jones CF
Reynolds 1B
Davis 3B
Reimold LF
Pitching: RHP Alfredo Simon (4-9, 4.85)

No Lowrie after his O-fer in the cleanup spot last night

Edited by The Flying Dutchman, 28 September 2011 - 03:36 PM.

[phragle]

Mr. Lester you have a visitor.



It's the Orioles.

[rajendra82]

I think he meant Montero. Not, like, INRI.

I am pretty sure INRI is not in the lineup for 9 innings.

[mikeford]

NYYfan's Hughes 2.50 compared him to Pedro, so I'm not worried.

That guy hasn't killed himself yet over what an enormous bust Hughes is?

[right_arm_of_God]

Indeed we did. Anyone who complains about Girardi doing what he has to do to get his team ready for the playoffs is out of his mind. The Sox have nobody to blame but themselves at this point. Can't ask anybody to bail them out now. They broke it....they need to fix it.

It is better to hate Girardi unconditionally anyway.

[doc]

Yes.

Purple Jesus Punch?

[Savin Hillbilly]

Tonight Jon returns to Pride Rock.

[JFS7]

Francona, on the possible fifth playoff team:

"I think they should have changed the rule yesterday and added one more team.”

[Foulkey Reese]

Francona, on the possible fifth playoff team:

"I think they should have changed the rule yesterday and added one more team.”

It's actually good to see him cracking a joke like that.

[Red PR]

A win would be nice today. That is all...

[joe dokes]

It is better to hate Girardi unconditionally anyway.

Maybe his desire for accolades for "playing the game the right way" will make him forget that taking guys out is likely the right thing to do for his team.

[koufax32]

Let's win tonight, mkay?

[drbretto]

Maybe his desire for accolades for "playing the game the right way" will make him forget that taking guys out is likely the right thing to do for his team.

It could just be that he'd rather see the Sox in the playoffs rather than the Rays on fire.

[Jimbodandy]

Win

[mauidano]

Joe Girardi, I'm going to take back some of those things I said about you.

Probably had that phone call from Bud to remind him of that "integrity". Regardless, it's the right way to play the game with this much at stake.