573 replies to this topic

[Curll]

A victory would be nice.

[Rasputin]

I haven't slept despite taking some of my wife's narcotics in an attempt to do so.

I am tired and cranky.

If you think I am a crusty sonofabitch normally, tired and cranky Ras may just be a revelation to you all.

Also, fuck baseball, fuck Miami, fuck the Marlins, fuck that monstrosity.

But hey, this winning thing hasn't been all the good to us lately so what say we lose?

[TheoShmeo]

Bad idea.

[topps148]

Ras - If your wife's drugs don't do it for you, try this.



"We're having fun now, ain't we?"

[LeoCarrillo]

Take one of these and get back in the game.

[Sports Illustrator]

`screw baseball

[MakMan44]

Wow guys, you all seem so depressed and upset. You know what this thread needs? Some fun.



I'm calling a Sox win tonight, get it done boys and have fun because that what baseball is supposed to be about

[InsideTheParker]

[topps148]

Wow guys, you all seem so depressed and upset.

If you think we're upset, imagine the players. Upset...and impatient.

Here are a few ytd 2012/full season 2011 comparisons. First column of numbers is BB. Second is K. Third is K/BB

2012 Gonzalez 17 49 2.88
2011 Gonzalez 74 119 1.61

2012 Youkilis 12 38 3.17
2011 Youkilis 68 100 1.47

2012 Pedroia 20 33 1.65
2011 Pedroia 86 85 0.99

2012 Ortiz 31 35 1.13
2011 Ortiz 78 83 1.06

2012 Team 184 479 2.60
2011 Team 578 1108 1.91

2012 AL Total 2664 6056 2.27
2011 AL Total 6986 15588 2.23

[Sports Illustrator]

If you think we're upset, imagine the players. Upset...and impatient.

Here are a few ytd 2012/full season 2011 comparisons. First column of numbers is BB. Second is K. Third is K/BB

2012 Gonzalez 17 49 2.88
2011 Gonzalez 74 119 1.61

2012 Youkilis 12 38 3.17
2011 Youkilis 68 100 1.47

2012 Pedroia 20 33 1.65
2011 Pedroia 86 85 0.99

2012 Ortiz 31 35 1.13
2011 Ortiz 78 83 1.06

2012 Team 184 479 2.60
2011 Team 578 1108 1.91

2012 AL Total 2664 6056 2.27
2011 AL Total 6986 15588 2.23

[Al Zarilla]

Another tough pitcher foe in Mark Buehrle. Clay needs to be on again. Nolasco tomorrow. Nowadays, every major league pitcher seems like a big obstacle.

[rembrat]

Remember that one time the Red Sox hung like 15+ on then Florida Marlins and we had to apologize? Do that again.

[Sports Illustrator]

Remember that time you expected the Red Sox to win every night. Good times.

[luckysox]

It's so hard to be a Pirates fan.

Oh, wait.

[MakMan44]

Remember that one time the Red Sox hung like 15+ on then Florida Marlins and we had to apologize? Do that again.

Wait what?

[LeoCarrillo]

I remember that time -- 14 months ago -- when ESPN polled its 45 baseball writers and broadcasters and 42 of them picked us win the AL and 33 of those to win the World Series (with the others mostly liking the Phillies rotation). And that was before Ellsbury became MVP-like. Absurd landslide poll results, but more or less predicated on the supposition that Gonzo, Crawford and our starting pitchers, even Lackey, would be pretty much the same guys they'd been all their careers.

As opposed to be god-awful. WTF has happened? (That's rhetorical.)

[Marbleheader]

Remember that one time the Red Sox hung like 15+ on then Florida Marlins and we had to apologize? Do that again.

Even better, McKeon got all bitchy after the 14 run 1st, 25-8 hammering and how unprofessional it was to run up the score. The next day the Sox are up 9-2 in the 8th and LOSE 10-9. Of course, stars align for the Marlins from there on.

[Jed Zeppelin]

IIRC he was pissed because Todd Walker scored on a sac fly.

[Frank, Fenway]

I hate Florida.

[Curll]

Dicking around the FA pool in a fantasy league, I notice this guy's got a 2.88 ERA, 1.14 WHIP over the past 30. And a 26/9 K/BB!

Who is this glorious specimen so readily available for me to snatch up?

Clay Buchholz, of course!

Edited by Curll, 12 June 2012 - 12:02 PM.

[ShaneTrot]

Buchholz gives up 10 runs tonight. (Going with the reverse jinx)

Seriously, the Sox will score for Clay tonight because that's what they do.

[E5 Yaz]

After Gonzalez's mental lapse after the 9th-inning walk last night, tonight would be a good time for a day off.

[greek_gawd_of_walks]

I have never been less enthused about watching a baseball team.

[E5 Yaz]

It's so hard to be a Pirates fan.

Oh, wait.

olney: The Pirates have won five straight series for the first time since August 24 to September 9, 1992.

[mauidano]

After Gonzalez's mental lapse after the 9th-inning walk last night, tonight would be a good time for a day off.

What in the world was he thinking? Just standing there! Definite brain freeze.

[AimingForYoko]

I haven't gotten more than 4 hours sleep since the Celtics lost. I'm not even mad anymore, just exhausted.

I care. In spite of anything I've said, I really do care. Fucking win, okay.

[Sports Illustrator]

I'm fine with shopping most of our players, makes our future that much more exciting. I hate the makeup of this team.

[Al Zarilla]

What in the world was he thinking? Just standing there! Definite brain freeze.

I turned the game off at 4 - 0 (quitter, I know). What did Gonzo do?

[MakMan44]

I turned the game off at 4 - 0 (quitter, I know). What did Gonzo do?

Passed ball or WP (not sure which) but it rolled away from the catcher to the right side of home plate, quite far away. Adrian was on first but stood there. I think he had a clear view of the ball and would have easily taken second but did not even attempt to try. This was in the 9th after he got on with his first walk in over 100 PA against Heath Bell.

EDIT: They were down 4-1 at that point, obviously the score doesn't matter it was more the mental lapse but just pointing it out .

Edited by MakMan44, 12 June 2012 - 01:39 PM.

[sachmoney]

You guys are panicking and shit? Well, I'm chillin' like Luis T:

[topps148]

I haven't gotten more than 4 hours sleep since the Celtics lost. I'm not even mad anymore, just exhausted.

Well, have you thought about trying something FDA approved?

[LogansDad]

Even better, McKeon got all bitchy after the 14 run 1st, 25-8 hammering and how unprofessional it was to run up the score. The next day the Sox are up 9-2 in the 8th and LOSE 10-9. Of course, stars align for the Marlins from there on.

I was at that second game, SRO on the monster. Juan Pierre made a diving catch in center and doubled up Varitek at second to end the game. I was sad.

[luckysox]

olney: The Pirates have won five straight series for the first time since August 24 to September 9, 1992.

Exactly. Fucking exactly.

[E5 Yaz]

Exactly. Fucking exactly.

I mean, really


1. Alex Presley (L) LF
2. Neil Walker (S) 2B
3. Andrew McCutchen ® CF
4. Casey McGehee ® 1B
5. Matt Hague ® DH
6. Pedro Alvarez (L) 3B
7. Jose Tabata ® RF
8. Rod Barajas ® C
9. Clint Barmes ® SS

That there is your first-place lineup. McCutchen is terrific, but then ...

[gatorgurl67]

6/12 at MIA: Podsednik CF, Pedroia 2B, Youkilis 1B, Middlebrooks 3B, Gonzalez RF, Shoppach C, Aviles SS, McDonald LF, Buchholz

[mauidano]

Passed ball or WP (not sure which) but it rolled away from the catcher to the right side of home plate, quite far away. Adrian was on first but stood there. I think he had a clear view of the ball and would have easily taken second but did not even attempt to try. This was in the 9th after he got on with his first walk in over 100 PA against Heath Bell.

EDIT: They were down 4-1 at that point, obviously the score doesn't matter it was more the mental lapse but just pointing it out .

I was referring to the walk in a sarcastic tone. Like it happened by accident, just standing there. However, you are right about the WP and not taking second. Maybe he was blocked, I dunno. But didn't look like he saw it and just stood there at first. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt because he was surprised to be at first after a walk anyway! Gonzo will bounce back today.

[mauidano]

6/12 at MIA: Podsednik CF, Pedroia 2B, Youkilis 1B, Middlebrooks 3B, Gonzalez RF, Shoppach C, Aviles SS, McDonald LF, Buchholz

Best power hitter on the bench and we can't string enough singles together from the rest of that lineup. You never know but hard to get pumped about that. Hate inter league. Nava still hurt with the mystery hand injury. Have fun at the game gatorgurl67 and enjoy the Cuban sandwiches!!

[InsideTheParker]

Gonzo will bounce back today.

Maybe he will and maybe he won't. For the time being, I expect nothing.

[gatorgurl67]

Best power hitter on the bench and we can't string enough singles together from the rest of that lineup. You never know but hard to get pumped about that. Hate inter league. Nava still hurt with the mystery hand injury. Have fun at the game gatorgurl67 and enjoy the Cuban sandwiches!!

Thanks. I will try and get us a win. I think I might try the shrimp burger tonight...

[ShaneTrot]

6/12 at MIA: Podsednik CF, Pedroia 2B, Youkilis 1B, Middlebrooks 3B, Gonzalez RF, Shoppach C, Aviles SS, McDonald LF, Buchholz

I cannot tell you how much I hate this lineup.

[Sports Illustrator]

fuck interleague

[went9]

The longest and hardest hit homerun I've ever seen was hit by Mike Stanton at a spring training game last year.

It was only spring but it was the last week of camp and Buchholz was not ready for the season ahead. Pitch around him Clay because Giancarlo will be drooling. Win this game and then the series on Wednesday because you can.

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[AimingForYoko]

6/12 at MIA: Podsednik CF, Pedroia 2B, Youkilis 1B, Middlebrooks 3B, Gonzalez RF, Shoppach C, Aviles SS, McDonald LF, Buchholz

Okay. I don't know what I expected but okay.

[Adrian's Dome]

I'm only watching the half innings where Clay pitches. Holy shit at that lineup.

[robssecondjob]

6/12 at MIA: Podsednik CF, Pedroia 2B, Youkilis 1B, Middlebrooks 3B, Gonzalez RF, Shoppach C, Aviles SS, McDonald LF, Buchholz

Did Nava die and they just buried him out back without telling anyone? No DL stint? No announcement. Just never seen again.

[AimingForYoko]

Did Nava die and they just buried him out back without telling anyone? No DL stint? No announcement. Just never seen again.

Cortisone shot on Sunday. Apparently it can leave you sore, so he might be fine?

[SemperFidelisSox]

Buchholz should be hitting in front of McDonald.

[mauidano]

Cortisone shot on Sunday. Apparently it can leave you sore, so he might be fine?

Yeah. But no one ever came out and said how he injured his thumb/hand. Just something happened before the game on Saturday. Other than that, it's Top Secret.

[AimingForYoko]

Yeah. But no one ever came out and said how he injured his thumb/hand. Just something happened before the game on Saturday. Other than that, it's Top Secret.

Now this is true. Especially the thumb/hand bit since everyone has said a different body part. Maybe he has a concussion?

Soon the Sox should just take a book out of the hockey playbook and say "upper body injury".

[Bucknahs Bum Ankle]

Now this is true. Especially the thumb/hand bit since everyone has said a different body part. Maybe he has a concussion?

Cortisone shot to the brain!