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GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.

Master_shake_tiny by Allen Chace on in Open Thread

So it all comes down to this. One game. One game for the title.

Wait. Huh? What's that? We didn't win three games in one game last night?

Uh, no [censored] Sherlock. Wait. You say all Red Sox fans have been acting that way?

...no. No. Wrong again. The media who picked the Red Sox have been acting that way. Using words like "defeated" and "demolished"  and "way dead" to describe the Rockies. Your average Sox fan doesn't use these words. Heck. Check the general opinion of Sox fans. We're not even supposed to know these words.

I must be leaving for work, but first, Sox lineup.

PedRoYa, 2b
Youks, 1b
Papi, dh
"Being", "lf"
Lowell, 3b
Drew, rf
'Tek, c
Ellsbury, cf
Lugo, ss

Rox lineup is not available at this time. I can only assume either A) Miss Amalie Benjamin has not yet seen it, or B) The Rockies are trying to find a way to sneak Vinny Castilla onto the roster.

[update, by NHREDSOX] Rox Lineup

W. Taveras, cf
K. Matsui, 2b
M. Holliday, lf
T. Helton, 1b
G. Atkins, 3b
B. Hawpe, rf
T. Tulowitzki, ss
Y. Torrealba, c
R. Spilborghs, dh

Rockies' talented rookie Ubaldo Jimenez takes the mound against The Big Schill. Jimenez is tough and has good 'stuff'. The key here will be whether or not he has good control, because he's not immune to allowing walks (37 BB/82 IP).

Schilling, as you may have heard from the media, has no real pitches at all, and is surving only on words like "guile" and "finesse". His breaking pitches have no movement, and Jason Varitek only has to call one pitch these days: the guilenessball. Or wait. Some of that might not be correct.

Pre-game reading material: A gem from FJM.

Go Sox. Win.

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Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Hey, you know who made a career out of guile and finesse? Greg Maddux -- and he's one of the all-time greats.

Guile and finesse can win the World Series. And I'd take them over Rick Vaughn without glasses any day.

by RSNexile on Oct 25, 2007 6:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Gaylord Perry.

Hoyt Wilhelm.

Wilbur Wood.

Whitey Ford.

Just a few names that conjure up "guile and finesse" among the pitching greats of the Major Leagues.

Seems to me that puts our man Mr. Schilling in excellent company.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 7:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's hope ...
Boston can hit Ubaldo Jimenez, or at least wait him out (he walks a lot of hitters).  My only worry is the Sox' tendency of making pitchers they've never seen look like Cy Young.

I also hope Schilling brings his A-game.  A 2-0 lead would give the Sox a huge edge the series, especially with Beckett throwing again in Game 5.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 25, 2007 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Let's hope ...
There ain't gonna be no game five.

That is until we lose one, and I'm not willing to concede that until it actually happens. :)

WRT Jimenez I thought I saw a stat that he'd walked only 2 in 2 starts. Note: I could be out of my mind since I tend to ignore the NL until WS time.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Let's hope ...
For 2007, (his only full season in the majors), Jiminez has walked 37 batters in 82 innings.  He does have 68 Ks, but a 4.28 ERA, and 4-4 record in 15 starts.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Let's hope ...
Holy hell I just looked up some stats. Walks/9 rate of 4.1? Wow.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I heart Ozzie Guillen
I love that guy if only for the sheer amount of crazy he brings to the game. I was endlessly amused to see his contract extended into 2012. The only way it could have gotten better is if the MFY had hired him.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: I heart Ozzie Guillen
Heh, i think guillen wouldv been a very good thing for the yankees. But it wasnt going to happen thats for sure:P

by spinz on Oct 25, 2007 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
"the guilenessball"

Now THAT is funny, thank you for making my morning.  
So our 17 hit, 8 walk, 13 run lineup is facing a rookie with a tendency to walk hitters(and impatient NL hitters at that)?

Hmmm, as someone pointed out above, we've tended to make the average guys look great(see Westbrook Byrd), however this time, I don't think so.  Logic suggests we should pound the kid out of the game by the 5th.  Of course is Schilling doesn't bring his best "guilenessball" then it could be a slugfest.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Game #2 Simulation
2500 simulations are in.  The Simulator is giving the Rockies a win probability of 51.85% in Game #2, but never fear because Vegas is giving the Red Sox a win probability of 65.16% and the Log5 method has the Red Sox with a win probability of 64.67%.  Obviously, the simulator is incorrectly modelling "guile" and "moxy".  This is a must win game for the Rockies and fortunately for them a 12 run loss is the same as a 1 run loss, even if Joe Morgan says otherwise. :)
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Oct 25, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Game #2 Simulation
Maybe they input it as "Moxie", the drink that gives you the runs.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game #2 Simulation
Two replies.  That's weird.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game #2 Simulation
Maybe they input it as "Moxie", the drink that gives you the runs.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Game #2 Simulation
"fortunately for them a 12 run loss is the same as a 1 run loss"
Oddly enough, and for once in my life, I'm inclined to agree with Joe.  I think it can be demoralizing to such a young team and if we keep our foot on their throat this thing will be done in 5 games.  
Seriously they couldn't even get inspired by the sight of Gagme on the mound to pound out a few runs and make it look more respectable.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Am I reading my gameday right, did Schilling bean the first guy?

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
He threw it inside and Willy Tavares got to show his acting skills. "Ow, my hand."

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT?
First Lowell, and then Schilling. Cripes.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
o.k., its only 1 run.  Schill seemed to throw some decent strikes and how often are you going to get a HBP and a Lowell error in the same inning?

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Not often but I resent it anyway. They must be crushed.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

You know Dustin
you don't need to swing at the very first pitch.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: You know Dustin
couldn't agree more.  The pitchers a rookie for chrissakes, make him throw alot.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: You know Dustin
Appearently he doesn't know that...
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

WOW
That was a quick half inning, what did he throw 6 pitches?

by Rob Booth on Oct 25, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
6 pitches...WTF.  Have we lost our minds, where's the patience?

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
A better effort. 10 pitches, got a K and a DP.
That's Schills problem these days isn't it?  He has trouble getting that K when he really needs it.  He no longer has an effective out pitch.  Personally if we win this thing the club should strongly suggest that he retire.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
I don't think it'll need to be suggested. I think Schill's probably already thought about it.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on boys.....
lets put some runs on the board.

by Rob Booth on Oct 25, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
geeez, we need to be patient on thiss guy, he hasnt proved he can throw strikes yet.

by spinz on Oct 25, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn
I've been hit there. That hurts like hell.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Damn
that looked like it hurt. Way to take one for the team JD

by Rob Booth on Oct 25, 2007 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
I dunno but if they wanna play bean ball I'm game. There were murmurs about Manny getting hit tonight from what WRKO was saying.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Problem is I can't really see Schilling plunking someone intentionally. If that was payback it certainly wasn't proportional, Tavares barely got his fingers pinched.

another K for Dr Curtly.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
How good  does this guys stuff look?  He's hitting 97 on high side and throwing in the low 70's for the offspeed stuff.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
I think its just sh-t that the plunked Drew.  If you've got balls you go for Tek or Youk, Drew is the most passive player we have in the team.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Schilling looks like he's settling...
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Kaz
you're wanted at 2B.

3Ks for Schill.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Kaz
"Ding!"
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Fox hates baseball...
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Have these guys said anything useful yet?
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Christ
Bob Apodaca again. What is their obsession with the Rockies pitching coach.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Christ
They like saying "Apodaca".
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ellsbury, Lugo, Pedroia
This inning may have promise. At the very least we could take a couple pitches.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Now that Schill has settled in nicely AND the order will get a 2nd look(hopefully longer) at the kid, I expect something in the next inning or two.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Yeah... we need one of those 15-20 pitch Youk ABs.
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Again Apodaca
I'm going to start counting how many times they say his name (5 so far).

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Again Apodaca
Drinking game started!!  [Lines up 99 shot glasses...starts pouring.]
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Letters high strike
the Zone is fucked!  Wide and then low...but now, really high...WTF?
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
sounds like a strike to me....
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
I was genuinely surprised it wasn't called a strike. Youk walks.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Youk nearly gets drilled in the head
Can Jimenez just throw fastballs at McStupid until he pees his pants and promises never to announce again.
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Youk
...is working the ab a bit better this time..holding off a bit.

by redsoxrocko on Oct 25, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Apparently the outside corner
3 inches?  
It hit the inside line on the RH batter's box.

This is worst.

Umpire.

Ever.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

No....
that runs from the temple to the knee cap.
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Apparently the outside corner
Finger slipped that was supposed to be a 9.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Apparently the outside corner
I hear ya.   This umpire must have a big-time astigatism.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Was that a strike, the gameday had it waaaay outside.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

after 3 balls
the count is 2-1.

Soooo close to a homer on the 2-1 pitch.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Ohhh... that was tantalizing!!!
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
well, jimenez is not looking invincible thats for sure

by spinz on Oct 25, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Yeah, hopefully we'll be able to grab a couple runs before they can turn it over to the pen...we need to drive up that pitch count too

by redsoxrocko on Oct 25, 2007 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Damn.  But that's better at least.  got 2 on and worked the kid over a bit.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
The direction is good...Schilling is getting better with each inning, and Jimenez is starting to show the strain. [i hope!]
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: coors sucks monkey cock
I saw that on a video...involved midgets.  Please pass the brain bleach.
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry the phone rang
did I miss a Bob Apodaca?

Jesus Lugo you know you're the effing shortstop, right? You're not an outfielder.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

There.
Now, let's work the count and make UJ sweat.

He already looks like his control is going.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
The video is directly contradicting what Mc Stupid is saying!  BOTH pitches were hit squarely on the barrel...jeez.
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Wait, Tim McCarver was wrong? Well what will I use as my basis for absolute truth now?

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Joe Buck? ;)
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Manny
why did you swing at a pitch that far inside?

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
according to my gameday, we seem to be swinging at a lot of pitches off the plate...would that be accurate?

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Yup...and now inside pitches that are total balls seem to a popular hack.
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
I think largely as a result of the umps liberal strike zone (at least for us).

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
That's what happens when the strike zone takes the ever-changing shape of an ameoba.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Walk for Lowell
Drew to 2B.

McStupid just said Drew was at 3rd.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Tek
That RBI sac brought to you by the Good Hustle of Mikey Lowell.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Oh...base running is important?
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Jacoby walks it up
I think I'm on a delay here...crap.  You keep commenting on things...then they happen.  Are you psychic?
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Sick amount of movement on that pitch...just not inside.
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Apodaca Watch
10
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are we drunk yet?
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Apodaca Watch
Notice how McStupid tells us what Apodaco is "saying"... then we get to hear it for real... and it's nothing at all what McStupid thought it was.

SHUT UP!

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Apodaca Watch
The mound conference we don't hear goes like this.

"McCarver thinks you use the slider."
"So whatever I do don't throw the slider?"
"Exactly. That would be retarded."

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Apodaca Watch
ROFL

Smart coaches listen in to the Fox broadcast...

.. and do the opposite!

Perfect!

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Apodaca Watch
"One pitch will get you out of here."

Yeah, the one that goes over the Wall!

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Good enough.  Lets get him in motion for our .600 hitter...Mr. Lugo

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Ellsbury steals 2B
But I believe Taco Bell has ruled it defensive indifference.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: FREE TACO
He's now TACO BOY.
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

MVP
Lowell earns it though...
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Curt
I need to freshen up my drink.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Uh, are the Rockies playing for one run?  They think one run will do it?  Are they insane.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Woo!
Now let's get the bats going.

Pressure on the rookie!

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Woo!
Gotta give the kid credit going toe to toe with Curt Schilling in the WS at 23...

Hope the little punk loses.

You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Nice batting Willy, way to swing at the first pitch.  God, I love playing guys like this.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Fuck...these guys ability to field was not oversold.
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Come on Youk...and Chevy stop the ad wankery.  Fans do not support cars with signs.
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Apodaca
12
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've been as impressed with Schilling
well since he has twice as many Ks and 1/4 the walks I suppose that's mighty magnanimous of you Buck.

McStupid brings the guilenguts pitch talk.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: I've been as impressed with Schilling
These guys really bring the stupid.  come on Manny!!
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
I reckon this bloke is best just throwing it over the plate and letting us hit it.  We can't seem to do anything when we hit it.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Think Manny wanted that one?
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

this just in
NSN reports that America will recieve a free Chowda if somebody hits a homer with a duck or two on the pond.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Holliday down there, waiting for a bounce that doesn't come to him.  ha!

Welcome to Fenway Park, home of the odd bounce.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: MVP
Seriously...did you see how Manny figured out jimenez to hit to left and Lowell just did the same thing.
You can take the boy outta Boston, but you can't take the Boston outta the boy.

by B Cap on Oct 25, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
awesome we now get 4 1/3 innings with the bullpen

by spinz on Oct 25, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Yep.  The kid didn't make 5.

Thank you Papi, Manny & Mike.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Drew
please be Dodgers Drew for one AB.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Shit
Bases loaded, but 'tek up. I'm going to hope for another grand slam.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Another new pitcher.
Wow that's faith in your reliever.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Hurdle...
"Hey, thanks for coming in for those 6 pitches.  By the way, are you on our roster?"
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Affeldt's last appearance...
SEPTEMBER 29.

Yeah. Nearly 4 WEEKS ago.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

We have left
8 men on base. In 5 innings.

We need to make them pay for that kind of thing.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Lugo is really starting to make me nervous
Clayton is apparently really concerned about those damn tacos.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Gag me
If they show another Fox-stroking fan

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
HMmmMMm i dont think this is the time to take out schill

by spinz on Oct 25, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
hes at 80 pitches, and id rather schill get beat for a run or two than oki

by spinz on Oct 25, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
I dunno if I'd go that far, but I'd be willing to let him finish the inning--barring another oopsie AB. Maybe Tito knows something we don't.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Well thats what im saying. I say let schill try to finish the inning and if he gives up a run or two pull em. Now if oki gives up a run or two we allready got our top choice mid reliever out there:P

by spinz on Oct 25, 2007 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
aaaand it doesnt matter because oki was awesome and made terri look like a genius:P

by spinz on Oct 25, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
My problem wasn't Oki. It was that I thought Schill could pitch out of it.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Atkins tonight
"has grounded out, flew out, and hammered in 111 runs."

Were we watching the same game Buck? Mine is 2-1.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Hawpe up
last night's golden sombrero winner. We're safe.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

So...
Is that Curt Schilling's last hurrah at Fenway?

I wonder...

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Lead off hit for Ellsbury
Lets see if Lugo and Pedroia can do anything with it.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Lugo
playing like he's a Rockie. sac bunt.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

He's smart he says
Way to translate McCarver. It was either that or "Drill him in the head."

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

This is good.
Slaughter them on Wednesday, and go deep into their bullpen on Thursday.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Arrgggh.
Look and see if there's a wet spot in front of Fuente's pants...
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Damn, that's the second time he's flied out with 2 runners on....

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
I hate to agree with you on this, but I think you're correct.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
I'll take that as a compliment.

I guess.

Why do you hate to agree with me?   LOL

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Every out is big here, lets get oki through another inning...

by spinz on Oct 25, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Oki in the 7th.

Timlin in the 8th.

Bluto in the 9th.

Game over.

(and a couple of insurance runs along the way would be nice)

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
i'll feel aloooot better about timlin in the 8th if we get another run. In fact, i have doubts itl be timlin in the 8th.

by spinz on Oct 25, 2007 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Agreed. He pitched yesterday, and I'm not sure of him two days in a row.

by RSNexile on Oct 25, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
How long did he throw yesterday, do you know?
The game carried on so long, I don't remember if he threw 1+ or not.. I do know it couldn't have been many pitches.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
One inning, 15 pitches. It's not much, but I still don't trust him two days in a row.

by RSNexile on Oct 25, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
They should've had Ellsbury steal 2nd and sacrificied him to 3rd on the first out.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Good point, but we should be looking to the top of the order to do more.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
fair enough, but its just one of those games where you need to scratch for runs and Ellsburys speed makes the straight steal a 90%+ option everytime he is on first.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
True, but don't underestimate Torrealba - he's got a good arm to 2nd, and I suspect Tito knows that.
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Holliday is the only one really hitting for them today, we just need to get through the next 2 innings, then Paps will take care of the rest.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
God, okajima looks as good as he has this whole season

by spinz on Oct 25, 2007 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
I wouldn't be surprised to see him stay for another 1 or 2 outs.

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Boyz II Men
They're well fed Boyz.

And WHY do people insist on singing things off key?

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Boyz II Men
Better question, who the hell asked them to sing? Where the hell is Aerosmith?

by Rob Booth on Oct 25, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Boyz II Men
Looking for their Big 10 Inch (record).
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Boyz II Men
At the embalmers looking for another face lift.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Boyz II Men
I not a fan of Aerosmith, but they do have connection to New England (I think), and didn't they sing at Game 1 in 2004?

by Rob Booth on Oct 25, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Boyz II Men
yeah, I know they are from Boston, but c'mon its no longer 1974 or even 1994 anymore.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oki
Nice, 18 pitches to get 5 outs in a 2-1 game in the WS.  This guy is just unbelievable.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Oki
OK-A-JI-MA!

OK-A-JI-MA!

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awwww
heart transplant kid threw out the first pitch, with completely cute photo of the kid with Wally

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071025&content_id=2282491&vkey=ps2007news&fext =.jsp&c_id=mlb

by sdkramer.otm on Oct 25, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gah.
Too much work, not enough leisurely baseball watching. This game is definitely more suspenseful than last night's massacre. As for singing off key, well, everyone seems to. Yes, and it makes me cringe. Being the musical person I am, anything slightly off sends me into convulsions. Ugh. Ashanti even changed keys last night.
"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 25, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Gah.
LOL

Boyz seemed to do it on purpose.

Ashanti.. I think she just slipped.

Either way, I agree - (and I'm a 'ham & egg' musician) - it's like nails on a chalkboard to my ear.

BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Gah.
We feel the same searing pain. I can't fathom not being able to tell when I'm off key!? Henceforth, I can't fathom other people not knowing they are off key. I mean accidentally changing keys in a performance, you wouldn't make an obvious fix but still... it pains me.
"SK: Hey, imagine what Steinbrenner's statue'll be doing. SO: Cast in bronze with his wallet out."

by mmmsox on Oct 25, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nothing doin' in the Sox half...
COME ON!  INSURANCE!  BUY IT!
BC14

by BC14 on Oct 25, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
did we just back to the first inning?  Are we swinging at the first pitch again?

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
J.D., shining when it counts.  Who needs the regular season.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
wow, Oki is back out again.  I hope we won't need him tomorrow.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: GT: World Series Game II: Electric Boogaloo.
Hey Willie...sit the f--k down you poor excuse for a leadoff hitter.  If this guy was on a team I supported and batted higher then 8th, I'd be furious.

by sydneysox on Oct 25, 2007 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

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