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[drleather2001]

It's my birthday today. Keep it up. Win it for Dad.

[OnWisc]

I'm hoping for a solid 9 from Doubront tonight. Or 10+ if it goes extras.

[NoMaRRaMoN]

It's my birthday today. Keep it up. Win it for Dad.

Man, you're bringing all kinds of good mojo to these game threads.

[MalzoneExpress]

Happy Birthday!
Flash some leather!
Win it for Spike and Seabass!

[InsideTheParker]

I'll be trying to sleep during this one again, but that's worked out so far. Not the sleeping, but the winning against all odds.
The guys need to score about 20 runs. That might be enough.
Mazel Tov and Happy Birthday, Dr!

[LeoCarrillo]

I'm with you, Dr. Leather

Piling up wins. All is well in the world. One thing I'm pining for is that gif of James Franco (I think?) doing Doug Henning with the "...magic" trickle-down hands.

That shit is hilarious. That ubiquitous Youk is pretty sweet though (the new Sad Keanu or Panda or whatever)

[AimingForYoko]

I'm with you, Dr. Leather

Piling up wins. All is well in the world. One thing I'm pining for is that gif of James Franco (I think?) doing Doug Henning with the "...magic" trickle-down hands.

That shit is hilarious. That ubiquitous Youk is pretty sweet though (the new Sad Keanu or Panda or whatever)

Here you go. And it's Shia LaBeef.

[rembrat]

With Ross' knee a little dinged up it might be a good time to get Lars into a game. If Carlos Quentin can play that LF anyone can.

[EastCoasterOutWest]

It's my birthday today. Keep it up. Win it for Dad.

You're having quite the week. The Red Sox have your back.

[pokey_reese]

What are the odds that Bobby forces Bard into relief in this game, just so that he has an excuse not to start him tomorrow?

[RingoOSU]

I don't think Shia LaBeef even knows who Doug Henning is.

[Buzzkill Pauley]

What are the odds that Bobby forces Bard into relief in this game, just so that he has an excuse not to start him tomorrow?

0% -- Jerking a starter around that way would risk open mutiny among the pitching staff.

I bet BobbyV is looking forward to Cook's opt-out date, though. Like a 6-year-old kid the week before Christmas.

[soxhop411]

0% -- Jerking a starter around that way would risk open mutiny among the pitching staff.

I bet BobbyV is looking forward to Cook's opt-out date, though. Like a 6-year-old kid the week before Christmas.

If anyone should move to the BP it should be clay until he gets his shit together

[Buzzkill Pauley]

If anyone should move to the BP it should be clay until he gets his shit together

No, I think Clay needs regular reps in long innings to reclaim the feel of his changeup, to gain consistency burying it and his fastball down in the zone. Whether the Red Sox' best interests are served by his starting in MLB or by his starting in Pawtucket, Buchholz needs to remain a starter.

But there can't be any doubt BobbyV is dying for a reason to yank Bard out of the rotation and pitch him out of the pen.

[soxhop411]

No, I think Clay needs regular reps in long innings to reclaim the feel of his changeup, to gain consistency burying it and his fastball down in the zone. Whether the Red Sox' best interests are served by his starting in MLB or by his starting in Pawtucket, Buchholz needs to remain a starter.

But there can't be any doubt BobbyV is dying for a reason to yank Bard out of the rotation and pitch him out of the pen.

Good point, But he should be the one out of the rotation, Hopefully its something fixable with Clay and we can get the good Clay back

[SouthernBoSox]

No, I think Clay needs regular reps in long innings to reclaim the feel of his changeup, to gain consistency burying it and his fastball down in the zone. Whether the Red Sox' best interests are served by his starting in MLB or by his starting in Pawtucket, Buchholz needs to remain a starter.

But there can't be any doubt BobbyV is dying for a reason to yank Bard out of the rotation and pitch him out of the pen.

What he needs to do is realize that he won't be able to sustain any level of success with his current shit mechanics.

He is a completely different pitcher than he was in 2010, when he was actually good. I have no confidence in him getting any better.

[Rasputin]

What are the odds that Bobby forces Bard into relief in this game, just so that he has an excuse not to start him tomorrow?

Zero.

[mauidano]

Hau'oli La Hanau DrLeather2001! You're on a great hot streak and we're just along for the ride. Win it for "Spike" and "Seabass"

[Jed Zeppelin]

When the kid starts talking like two months from now he'll have no choice but to ditch Seabass for Genius.

[Dim13]

After yesterday's lineup fiasco, I'll be happy if Bobby V knows they are playing the White Sox now.

[AimingForYoko]

I can't find anything on a Phil Umber. It's umber right? Like in the crayola box?

[LeoCarrillo]

Here you go. And it's Shia LaBeef.

Jackpot.

[Nomar813]

I can't find anything on a Phil Umber. It's umber right? Like in the crayola box?

Word is he had a triple-double last week.

[mauidano]

No "Vander Meer" tonight. Will not happen. Sox bats stay en fuego and Doobie gets the deserved win after going 8 tonight.

[robssecondjob]

Word is he had a triple-double last week.

I heard it was a hat trick.

[loshjott]

I heard it was a hat trick.

Albatross.

[Rooster Crows]

Pedal to the metal, guys - keep it going and kick some Chicago ass.

GO SOX - WIN TONIGHT!

[soxhop411]

Rob Bradford ‏ @bradfo
#RedSox lineup: Aviles, Sweeney, Pedroia, Gonzalez, Ortiz, Youkilis, Salty, Anderson (7), Byrd

Nick Cafardo ‏ @nickcafardo
Red Sox will likely recall lefty specialist Rich Hill from Pawtucket on Friday.

Edited by soxhop411, 26 April 2012 - 03:28 PM.

[Eck'sSneakyCheese]

Lars in left. Let the showcase begin.

[AMS25]

Nick Cafardo ‏ @nickcafardo[/size]
Red Sox will likely recall lefty specialist Rich Hill from Pawtucket on Friday.

Justin Thomas will be gone, I trust. I hope I never see him pitch again.

[trekfan55]

Justin Thomas will be gone, I trust. I hope I never see him pitch again.

Well someone agrees with you:

Sean McAdam ‏ @Sean_McAdam

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Think he has options remaining, but yes “@bosoxholic: When Hill is called up, will Thomas be DFA'd?”

https://twitter.com/#!/Sean_McAdam/status/195613029067530240

[SemperFidelisSox]

Stretch. He gone.

[LeoCarrillo]

Let the Lars pump-n-dump begin.

Edited by LeoCarrillo, 26 April 2012 - 04:00 PM.

[C4CRVT]

Lars in left. It has an ominous ring to it.

What could possibly go wrong?

[Al Zarilla]

Stretch. He gone.

Is that a "tribute" to the guy that will be calling the game tonight on WGN? That's the only channel I get that will have coverage of Sox/Sox. Don't know whether to subject myself to that or watch the NFL draft.

[JohntheBaptist]

Yeah I am giddy to watch Hawk tonight. I dont know why but it doesnt bother me, just cracks
me up.

And Hallelujah no more Justin Thomas.

[rembrat]

Wooooo! Great news only I fear with the bullpen aids going around that Hill might die on the mound.

[MalzoneExpress]

Lars in left. Let the showcase begin.

[Buzzkill Pauley]

Yeah I am giddy to watch Hawk tonight. I dont know why but it doesnt bother me, just cracks
me up.

And Hallelujah no more Justin Thomas.

Pretty sure Thomas is still with the team tonight.

Here's hoping that BobbyV doesn't give his binky one more for the road.

[went9]

DrLeather birthday party in the Windy City! 20 mph NNE wind at gametime blowing from 3rd base to RF. Could be Homerun Derby for lefties tonight.

Enjoy your cake with the family Dr.

[soxhop411]

Nick Cafardo ‏ @nickcafardo

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Looks like Carl Crawford will miss three months. Sox issuing press release shortly on details.

Edited by soxhop411, 26 April 2012 - 05:01 PM.

[Sprowl]

I can't find anything on a Phil Umber. It's umber right? Like in the crayola box?

The Humber hulk's gaze confuses you.

[JohntheBaptist]

Pretty sure Thomas is still with the team tonight.

Here's hoping that BobbyV doesn't give his binky one more for the road.

Yeah, I meant "imminently," but if he's still here he can pitch so very fair point.

[NoMaRRaMoN]

With this Crawford news, maybe they're serious about giving Lars a shot in LF (at least until CC's back)?

[E5 Yaz]

The Humber hulk's gaze confuses you.

[Rasputin]

Nick Cafardo ‏ @nickcafardo

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Looks like Carl Crawford will miss three months. Sox issuing press release shortly on details.

Oh good, more whining about Carl Crawford's contract, coming right up.

[Eck'sSneakyCheese]

Nick Cafardo ‏ @nickcafardo

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Looks like Carl Crawford will miss three months. Sox issuing press release shortly on details.

Meh. Whatever. I'd rather have him at 100% than look anything like he did last year. Put him in the same column with Lackey. Come back healthy, and perform better.

[LeoCarrillo]

When the kid starts talking like two months from now he'll have no choice but to ditch Seabass for Genius.

I have an 11-month old, and he doesn't say shit that's discernible. But I'm pretty sure he stopped eating corn puffs and muttered "Jackass" when V had Atch pitch to Mauer last night.

[Sampo Gida]

With this Crawford news, maybe they're serious about giving Lars a shot in LF (at least until CC's back)?

Cody Ross is the LF'er, but he tweaked a knee last night, that's the only reason Lars is playing I think.

[NoMaRRaMoN]

Cody Ross is the LF'er, but he tweaked a knee last night, that's the only reason Lars is playing I think.

I don't see any hard and fast roles in this outfield. I think it's pretty clear that they'll use Ross all over the outfield. As you probably know, he's played more CF than RF and LF combined over his career. If Lars hits and isn't a total failure in the field, it would be silly to dismiss playing him against RHPs offhand.