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GameThread: Mariners @ Red Sox - July 3
by Randy Booth
on Jul 3, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
in Open Thread
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It's the start of a dreaded East Coast trip -- for the Mariners.
Sox kick off a home series against the M's tonight. Here's what the series will look like:
Current Series
3 game series vs Mariners @ Fenway Park
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Seattle Mariners Friday, Jul 3, 2009, 7:10 PM EDT Felix Hernandez vs Tim Wakefield Partly cloudy,rain. Game time temperature around 75. |
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The Red Sox are in serious talks to sign Cuban shortstop Jose Iglesias for about $8MM, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com. No deal is complete, but Heyman's sources are optimistic that the sides will agree. Iglesias, who is listed as 19, defected from Cuba last year. Scouts rave about Iglesias' defense, comparing him to defensive whiz Ozzie Smith. In spite of his "deluxe" hands and arm, some question how much he'll hit.
However, Kiley McDaniel of Baseball Prospectus wrote last month that most scouts believe Iglesias will hit enough to be a major league regular. While his hitting "leaves a bit to be desired," McDaniel confirms that Iglesias has unusually impressive defensive skills.
How valuable is Daniel Bard?
by Randy Booth
on Jul 3, 2009 10:25 AM EDT
in News
25 comments
The legend of Daniel Bard is already growing -- and fast.
You all know him. He's the kid with the 100 mile-per-hour heater. He's got that filthy slider. And you might remember when he made that guy named Ryan Howard look foolish in an at-bat in mid-June.
So he's good, we get that. But really, how valuable is that million dollar arm?
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First Half Minors Recap Part 2.5: Greenville
by USG
on Jul 3, 2009 8:58 AM EDT
in Minors
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Part 1: Pawtucket and Portland
=Greenville=
If Salem has been the most disappointing team, Greenville has been the most impressive. Halfway through the season, they have secured a postseason berth, their 39-29 record winning the division's first-half by a game. And more importantly, the team has advanced the prospects which got them to that point. Tim Federowicz, Anthony Rizzo, and David Mailman have all moved on to Salem after posting great numbers with the A-level team. Bryan Price has also managed to make his way up to Advanced-A ball. But perhaps the biggest story in the whole Sox system this year has been the fast-rising star of Casey Kelly, who pitched his first 48 innings with Greenville.
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Lugo: it hasn't worked out as a Sox (The Pro-Lugo Movement)
by Randy Booth
on Jul 2, 2009 11:08 AM EDT
in News
56 comments
As much crap we give Julio Lugo, I feel bad for the guy:
Now, even Lugo himself admits it hasn’t worked.
"No, it hasn’t," he said late yesterday afternoon, after his 11th-inning single drove in what would be the deciding run in the Sox’ 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
"I thought it would work, but that’s not where we are," he said, almost matter-of-factly. "But one thing I am not going to do is throw a log on the fire. It’s just the way it is right now and I have to deal with it."
A quick Lugo story: My brother (nhredsox) met Lugo during spring training and Lugo actually struck up a conversation with my brother because he was wearing a t-shirt that said "dad" on it. Lugo just wanted to talk about each other's kids. Lugo just came up behind him, slapped him on the back and started asking questions.
I don't care how he plays baseball, that's a nice guy right there.
And you can see it in Lugo on the field. Here is a truly talented athlete playing in a place he's always wanted to play, and he's struggling. Can anyone imagine how bad that must hurt for him? It's just not working out for him, but he's been working his hardest to make it happen.
I say we start a movement. Let's start the "Pro-Lugo" movement. Instead of booing this guy, let's cheer for him. Instead of sighing when he comes into the game, let's root for him to make a nice play or two. Let's give him some classic Red Sox love. What's the worst that could happen: He actually does well?
So I'll say it now: I'm done bashing Lugo. He bashes himself enough for not playing well. Let's turn it around and give this guy a leg to stand on -- the Royal Rooters.
What say you?
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Game 78: July is the new June
by Randy Booth
on Jul 2, 2009 9:34 AM EDT
in Game Stories
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Good news, Red Sox Nation: the Red Sox are undefeated! In July!
The Red Sox pulled off a comeback by beating the Orioles 6-5 in 11 innings on Wednesday.
The Sox scored four runs in the ninth and Julio Lugo -- yes, that Julio Lugo -- knocked in the game-winning run in the 11th. J.D. Drew, Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury had two hits each. Kevin Youkilis had a home run and two RBIs. Jason Bay struggled, though, striking out five times on the day. Ouch.
Josh Beckett didn't fare too well. He gave up five runs against the O's in seven innings of work. It wasn't his best start of the year, but that O's offense doesn't suck too bad, so we'll give him a break there. Daniel Bard pitched two perfect innings with four strikeouts while Ramon Ramirez earned the win.
Jonathan Papelbon got the save, his 20th of the season, but also his 133th career Sox save -- the most by any Sox closer in history. He passed "The Steamer" Bob Stanley who, I must say, lives in New Hampshire. Just sayin'...
Can we not have games like this anymore? That'd be appreciated. Let's just win and not worry about all these things called "dramatics." They get old if they're not happening in October...
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Red Sox sign first round pick Reymond Fuentes
Now we're waiting on the somewhat more interesting (to me) David Renfroe.
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GameThread: Sox @ O's. 7.1.09
by Allen Chace
on Jul 1, 2009 12:28 PM EDT
in Open Thread
204 comments
No getting around it.
Despite what we might've thought was in everyone's best interests, the Sox didn't pack up their gear and leave town after last night; we've got another game with the O's this afternoon @ 1:35 EDT.
At the very least, the members of our bullpen should get some hearty cheers at any moment that they step on the field; whether sarcastic cheers from the O's fans or...sarcastic cheers from visiting Red Sox fans.
Josh Beckett takes the mound this afternoon, and that's quite a relief. No offense to Wake or Brad Penny, but he's simply THE guy we need out there when we're feeling iffy about the pen. His opponent is Brad Bergesen. I know nothing about Brad Bergesen. That's about to change for all of us:
Not bad. Actually, a great line overall if you can get around the fact that we normally see good starters as being able to get strikeouts, and Bergesen really doesn't.
Use some listerine to get that bad taste out of your mouth from last night, and comment away.
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