Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

POTG: Ortiz
Dice-K Line: 7IP, 5H, 0R, 2BB, 10K
A & B: Red Sox get back to back HRs.

by MatthewRI on Aug 22, 2007 5:25 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Manny is off today.

POTG: D-Ped
Matsuzaker: 8.0, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K
A&B: D-Mat gets at least three perfect innings.

by theartolater on Aug 22, 2007 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

POTG: Lowell
Dice-K Line: 7IP, 6H, 1R, 4BB, 9K
A & B: 3 HR's by the Sox.

For a week in Oct. 2004 I did not sleep.

by narbaysox on Aug 22, 2007 6:10 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Player of the Game: Lowell
Dice-K's Line: 7 IP 5 H 2 ER 3 BB 8 K
Above and Beyond: Matsuzaka bounces back from his poor start a week ago and records his first win since August 4th.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 6:21 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Player of the Game: Ortiz

Dice-K's Line: 7IP 6H 2ER 3BB 9K

Above and Beyond: Dice K has at least two 1-2-3 innings;

by MassGal on Aug 22, 2007 6:43 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

potg: dice-k
line: 7IP 5H 1ER 2BB 7K
A&B: Lugo has 2 hits, Ortix has rbi, dice-k k's 2 in an inning twice.

"We don't need him"~Curt Schilling on Roger Clemens

by LuXu on Aug 22, 2007 6:46 PM EDT reply actions

RSNexile's picks:

Picks made here

For today's game (8/22):

Player of the Game: Drew

Matsuzaka's Line: 7 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Above and Beyond: Jackson's been pretty decent since the last time we pounded him (July 4), but he's going to lead the Tampa staff in yielding at least 6 runs and 12 hits today.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 6:46 PM EDT reply actions

Re: RSNexile's picks:

Thanks!

by RSNexile on Aug 22, 2007 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: RSNexile's picks:

No problem.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

sdkramer's picks

Posted here:

PoTG: Pedroia
DiceK 7IP, 4H, 2ER, 2BB, 10K
A&B: double digit hits for Bahsten and no errors

by RSNexile on Aug 22, 2007 6:54 PM EDT reply actions

gnick55's picks

Posted here:

Player of the Game: Manny
Matsuzaka's Line: 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 10 K
Above and Beyond: Gagne works a scoreless inning.

by RSNexile on Aug 22, 2007 6:54 PM EDT reply actions

Uh oh ... that looked like it hurt

Pedroia hit squarely on the elbow.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

And Youkon Cornelius follows with a double

two on, no outs. Papi up ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 7:50 PM EDT reply actions

They're loaded for Lowell ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 7:53 PM EDT reply actions

Line drive sac fly

1-0, Sox. Big spot for Dizzle. It'd be nice to see the HR drought end here.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 7:56 PM EDT reply actions

Yuck

IF pop up on the first pitch. Nice work, JD.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Edwin Jackson throws balls only. WHY are you swinging first-pitch, J.D.?

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

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And again, if we're paying the umps, or whatever the F this is, then how can you swing first-pitch? At least Tek had the right idea, and at least hit a hard-grounder to the right side of the IF.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

Does that have anything to do

With the famous "East Coast bias" you hear about all the time on Halos Heaven?

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Does that have anything to do

It's related phenomena, DD.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Here's a way to get interest in the team: a fisherman who says "you know, you play baseball as a kid, but you grow out of it. You can still be interested in fishing when you're older."

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

Ted's Head agrees ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Diec-K looks sharp so far

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

Pedroia out of the game

Cora in. I hope Scrappy isn't injured. It didn't look too good when it happened.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Pedroia out of the game

I was listening on the radio and I could hear the ball hit him. I thought it was bat on ball at first, it was so loud.

"We don't need him"~Curt Schilling on Roger Clemens

by LuXu on Aug 22, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

It was a solid hit.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

If DP is really hurt, then fine (well, not fine). If not, then are we sure we're not going to need DP the rest of the game in a one-run game?

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

According to Angels' broadcaster

Rez Hudler, Dusty is still a huge question mark.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: According to Angels' broadcaster

R-E-X Hudler--sorry

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

"Youkilis does a little reach-around over there at first." And Paps with the "slutter". This team is getting way too sexual in a hurry.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

Dirty blue state bastards!

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Dirty blue state bastards!

And all that naked dancing on the showers from Papi while singing the MNF theme. That whole story is funny though.

And Francona's wit is dryer than ----, though that's not dry at all.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions

A Question

Is Johnny Damon still doing his famous naked pull-ups in NY. If so, who is spotting him?

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

A Not-Really-Answer.

We could do a whole post on that topic. It'd be a bad idea, but there'd be enough material.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Do you think ...

NG thinks the Sox need someone to do naked pull-ups to make the playoffs?

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Do you think ...

I don't know if he does, but I do. That's something intangible. As in, there's no reason to try to find a way to measure the impact.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I believe he would say

Naked pull-ups would help stop the inevitable slide.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: I believe he would say

Speaking of slides, anyone been to a playground recently?

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

No ... why?

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: No ... why?

No reason. I think I was stalling to see if I could come up with anything entertaining to say about NG and inevitable slides and Damon doing naked pullups. And yet, I got nothin.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Dice-K

4 Ks through 3 ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

There's Eric Hinske, not-makin-outs.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions

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WOW!

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions

Wheels Hinkse

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmm, I mean Hinske

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Hinske and Papi are the wheels on this team.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions

Is that right

Do Texas have 27 runs in their game?

by sydneysox on Aug 22, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Is that right

27 runs, 28 hits.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Is that right

The wonder of Daniel Cabrera: pitching's version of Wily Mo Pena.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Strangely enough

Cabrera only walked in in 5 IP.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Strangely enough

Oh, I absolutely said that without looking anything up, as you're aware.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

That's why you're the man, Allen

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: That's why you're the man, Allen

A lack of fact-checking? Though not fitting tonight, I think the Daniel Cabrera - Wily Mo Pena comparison is apt. And they live in the same area now. They can hang out. "One hands out walks, one refuses to take them." Reality show or a sitcom. Get it done. Or a buddy-cop movie.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Is that right

credit where credit is due. Cabrera only gave up 6 runs in 5 innings. (Yeah, it's hard to use the word 'only' there.) The bullpent gave up 24 runs in four innings.

The kicker is that Wes Littleton got a save for protecting a 27-run lead.

by RickD on Aug 22, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Wouldn't you know it...

I dropped Salty yesterday because his OPS since the trade was @ .600. Today he's got 2 HRs and 7 RBIs. Sonuva.

Dave Murphy has four hits...

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Aug 22, 2007 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

5 hits ..

Murphy is 5 for 7, 5 runs scored, 2 RBI. He is now hitting .550 AVG.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

"More firewood for the winner". Umm. Edwin Jackson, as of now, is on the hook for a loss.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

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Geez, what's the record?

by sydneysox on Aug 22, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

30 runs now.

vazquez homered.

"We don't need him"~Curt Schilling on Roger Clemens

by LuXu on Aug 22, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

Holy sh-t

Now they've got 30!

by sydneysox on Aug 22, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Holy sh-t

Why can't they ever do that against the MFY?

by RSNexile on Aug 22, 2007 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, it's Gabbard's game to win.

"We don't need him"~Curt Schilling on Roger Clemens

by LuXu on Aug 22, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

Hell, with that kind of run-support ...

Even Mike Mussina can win a game.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Texas

Their bottom 3 hitters have 13 hits!

by sydneysox on Aug 22, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Murphy's 5/7.
Got to stop looking at former sox' stats.

"We don't need him"~Curt Schilling on Roger Clemens

by LuXu on Aug 22, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

He wouldn't have played enough to get 7 ABs here anyway.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Dice-K

He'll K at least 12 today I reckon. Who wants the over/under?

by sydneysox on Aug 22, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions

Kielty in for Hinske

Did Wheels hurt himself running the bases? Or, are we bringing in defensive replacements in the 4th inning?

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Kielty in for Hinske

Kind of strange, unless the DRays likely long reliever is LH?

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Kielty in for Hinske

I think they only have one lefty in their stellar pen. Fossum was DFA'd.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Kielty in for Hinske

Tito might also be certain that that's all Hinske has in him in terms of positive offensive contributions for one night. And he's probably correct.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

True

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Chisox are THE worst

The Angels' are pretty bad too.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions

Yup

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

Sit down, BJ

I just wanted to say that.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Say what you will about the guys at CC who came here and tried to f--- around with us earier this season, but they'll have something gut-busting up about that tomorrow.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

Hey ...

As long as the O's continue to own the MFY, those guys can come here and talk smack all they want.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

According to yahoo, Pedroia's elbow is just bruised. So we may not see him tomorrow, but a DL stint seems highly unlikely.

by gnick55 on Aug 22, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

Let's hope

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Hawk is awful. DRays guys I'm kind of ambivalent about, though they're clearly homers. In my experience, the Royals guys are fair but extremely boring. Tigers guys: homers, Angels: let's not even talk about it. Michael Kay? Please.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions

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Except Josh Paul. And he's white. Hmm...? ;-)

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions

How is Papi not on third?

:)

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Yes, Eric Hinske : "undisclosed injury". And hasn't that exact play (Papi thrown out at home in Tampa) happened already this season?

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions

Isn't his name Earl

He sure looks like it.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Isn't his name Earl

I doubt that tagging Papi out at the plate helps his karma.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Isn't his name Earl

He should apologize

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Don't forget about Baldelli. There aren't many gangsters named "Rocco".

by gnick55 on Aug 22, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

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Or even "Rocko". Man, I loved that cartoon when I was a kid.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

A few hairdressers too, I'm sure

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Actually now that I think about it I think there was a gangster named "Rocco" in the movie Carlito's Way.

by gnick55 on Aug 22, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

WTF? Was Josh Paul going for a bunt single down the 1B line there?

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

He should try now

2 strikes ... only Hatchet Face can do that!

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: He should try now

Apologies to Hinske and to Papi the other night, but that might be play of the year for this team.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

What happened?

by gnick55 on Aug 22, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions

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When?

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

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What was the "play of the year".

by gnick55 on Aug 22, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

I think it was against the Braves?, but Hatchet Face had a bunt single to the first base side with two strikes (and was it two outs?). I don't remember all the circumstances, but it was really screwed up. The ball bounced into the ground like a racquetball, IIRC.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Hat trick for Iwamura

3 Ks.

Can we score some runs for Dice-k, please! This game has a familiar feel.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Coco robbed off a 2B/3B. Nice glovework from Guzman.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions

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Have to go now, but thanks to RSNexile for posting my OTM!

by gnick55 on Aug 22, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

You're welcome!

by RSNexile on Aug 22, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

86 pitches

DK's pitch count is a little high for my tastes.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Aug 22, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Pedroia's X-rays came back negative.

by soxaholic on Aug 22, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

Phew ...

Good news, thanks.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

There's a situation to take a positive out of a negative. :)

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

ugh.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Aug 22, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

I better go out and buy a 6-pack

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Jackson over 100

The Rays pen should be in soon ... :)

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

Crawford down ..

7 Ks so far for Dice-K.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

If Daisuke can't go 7, then I say Timlin for 3.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

Nah

Bring in Curtis Leskanic.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Crap

BJ Upton, 2-run HR.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

F. That is all.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

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That should have been obvious after the walk...

by soxaholic on Aug 22, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

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It wasn't after the other 3 walks ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

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Here starts the inevitable slide.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

They need more naked pull-ups!

:)

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Texas Scores 30 Runs

...And the winning pitcher is that no-good left-handed starter Kason Gabbard who is now a sad 6-1.

I know I speak for everyone when I state I'm glad Theo unloaded Gabbard's lame ass for Eric Gagne.

Wow...We really bent the Texas rangers over on that one!

by OhYeah on Aug 22, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Texas Scores 30 Runs

Gagne's a former Cy Young closer who we all should have been very very very happy to get for the likes of Gabbard and Murphy. He hasn't met everyone's expectations, but the trade was definitely in our favor when it was made.

by soxaholic on Aug 22, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Phew ....

Timlin gets in trouble and then works out of it by striking out Upton.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Lugo with a double. C'mon Cora!!

"We don't need him"~Curt Schilling on Roger Clemens

by LuXu on Aug 22, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

Ohmigod, is Gagne on the verge of his first 1-2-3

"We don't need him"~Curt Schilling on Roger Clemens

by LuXu on Aug 22, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Ohmigod, is Gagne on the verge of his first 1-

You just HAD to say something about it, didn't you...

:)

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Aug 22, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

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Ah well, I think it's been his best outing so far though, from a runners allowed standpoint.

"We don't need him"~Curt Schilling on Roger Clemens

by LuXu on Aug 22, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions

Rally Cap Time

Youk, Papi, and Lowell to face Al "The Nomar-Plunking Bastard" Reyes ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

Where the F is Tito on that?

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

Why? Manny?

It's not like he's hitting that well right now. Then again, neither is Tek.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Why? Manny?

I meant on the trap by Young. Of course, as the Rays announcers were somehow coherent enough to explain to me, he would've forced Papi at 2B anyway.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions

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The Rays' announcers tell me that J.D. Drew has opposite field power.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

Actually ...

It's opposite-league power.

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by Drugs Delaney on Aug 22, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Heh.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Aug 22, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 8.22.07 @ Tampa Bay

F.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

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Varitek is getting really, really depressing...

by cblesz @ Over the Monster on Aug 22, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

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I'm not even that worried about him, at this point. I do think Manny should've been the hitter, because at least you do have Cash to back him up, even if all our backups at other positions are used up.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

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As in, batting Manny for Tek would've have left us without a catcher, as batting him for Lowell would've left us without a 3B.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

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wouldn't have. I can barely understand myself.

by Allen Chace on Aug 22, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

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How can you not be worried. He is a gifted catcher in the sense that he is prepared and knows the batters and works well with pitchers. But at some point, the Sox need to deal with his offensive production (or lack of). More often than not he kills a rally or looks plain awful at the plate. Look, I love the guy but at some point winning is most important.

by cblesz @ Over the Monster on Aug 23, 2007 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions