Open Thread: 9.29.06 vs Baltimore

Starting Pitchers

Baltimore: Erik Bedard (15-10), 3.67 ERA, 1.33 WHIP.        
Boston: Julian Tavarez (4-4), 4.52 ERA, 1.53 WHIP.      

Starting Lineups

Baltimore:

1. Brian Roberts, 2B
   
2. Melvin Mora, 3B
   
3. Nick Markakis, RF
   
4. Miguel Tejada, SS
   
5. Jay Gibbons, DH
   
6. Ramon Hernandez, C
   
7. Corey Patterson, CF
   
8. Kevin Millar, 1B
   
9. David Newhan, LF

1. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
   
2. Mark Loretta, 2B
   
3. David Ortiz, DH
   
4. Wily Mo Pena, CF
   
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
   
6. Jason Varitek, C
   
7. Trot Nixon, RF
   
8. Gabe Kapler, LF
   
9. Dustin Pedroia, SS

• Got Manny? No. No we don't.
  
• Papelbon is on the road to recovery. He will possibly face some hitters tomorrow after throwing on flat ground today.
  
• Abe Lincoln has had arthroscopic surgery. Apparently some rather severe damage was found. He might be wicked awesome next season now that it's fixed. Or not.
  
• Extra Bases has next year's shedule summarized here. The season begins April 2nd at Kansas City and the home opener is April 10th against Seattle. We'll face the D-Backs, Braves, Rockies, Padres and Giants in interleague play.