Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

by Rob Booth on Sep 12, 2007 6:27 PM EDT in Open Thread

BOS Lester (4-0, 4.47) TAM Jackson (4-14, 6.00) Red Sox Lineup: 1. Lugo SS 2. Pedroia 2B 3. Ortiz DH 4. Youkilis 3B 5. Drew RF 6. Varitek C 7. Moss LF 8. Crisp CF 9. Hinske 1B Devil Rays Lineup: 1. Iwamura 3B 2. Crawford LF 3. Pena 1B 4. Upton CF 5. Young RF 6. Harris 2B 7. Gomes DH 8. Navarro C 9. Wilson SS

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Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

Ellsbury out to prevent further wrist injury.

I've seen food poisoning mentioned elsewhere for Lowell's flu symptoms. Either way, does this mean we should hope for less 4/5 performances?

About f'in time Brandon Moss got another start.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 6:34 PM EDT reply actions

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Tito, of course, unsure of how much he should be sharing or simply doesn't care.

``He doesn't know if [it] was something he ate but he's got activity from both ends,'' said the manager.

My goodness. The privacy our athletes in Boston do NOT enjoy.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 6:37 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

Activity....that's quite a pleasant way of putting things. Geez we've got a few walking wounded right now with the everyday players, good to see the pitching staff still reality healthy.

by sydneysox on Sep 12, 2007 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions

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He could've done worse, but my point is the humor in that he decided to be even that specific.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions

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A&B: Lester strikes out at least 3 times as many as he walks.

by theartolater on Sep 12, 2007 6:43 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

its been a while since i last did this

OTM: JD Drew hits a walk off

by Tippecanoe on Sep 12, 2007 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

oh come on, so i was 2 batters off. i deserve an eight of a point.

by Tippecanoe on Sep 12, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

OTM

I posted it here

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

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

A&B:.Lester gets 5th win, and Dusty further promotes ROY campaign with 2+hits, while Delmon Young goes 1/4

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

by LuXu on Sep 12, 2007 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

Geez

Lester walks the lead-off hitter. Nice start!

I think the Rays match-up well against Lester because most of their better hittere are lefties, and Lester is tougher against righties.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 7:11 PM EDT reply actions

Crap!

Down 3-0 already.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 7:16 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

Geez, this is like yesterdays game...

by sydneysox on Sep 12, 2007 7:16 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

you're kidding, alredy??

by 3000miles on Sep 12, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

MFY already up 2-0

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

Hatchet Face warming ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

4 hits 2 walks so far

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

Awful start. He was over the plate or inside on almost all his pitches. Try the outside part of the plate. His pitches are sub 90 mph and his location needs to be better or he won't make it out of the second.

by Longsuffering on Sep 12, 2007 7:29 PM EDT reply actions

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I always check overthemonster first to see thereactions before I check the score....I dunno if I want to check the score.

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

by LuXu on Sep 12, 2007 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

Drew stays hot

with a single in the second

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions

5-game hitting streak

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Jackson isn't fooling anyone

A lot of hard outs. Hopefully, it'll only be a matter of time before the Sox knock Jackson out of the game.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

Moss - opposite field double

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

2 on for Papi

no one out ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

3-run shot!!

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Number 30

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

It looked like Jackson

Tried to get a 95 MPH fastball by him. Papi put it over the visiting bullpen, into the RF bleechers.

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

Re: 3-run shot!!

I love the fight in these guys of late. The pitching was great all year, the staff's had some trouble the past few days, so the bats wake up. Awesome.

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Drew is now 2-2

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

Great hustle by Drew!

Turns a bad-hop single into a double.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

MFY up 4-0

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

Thankfully there's a day off tomorrow; the pen is gonna be in need of one after tonight.

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

Anyone looking for a bright spot to all of this: Could be a good night for some "structured innings" from you-know-who.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

I'd like to see that.

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess that would depend on the score

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

I was thinking he might be saved in case we ee a bad Daisuke against the Yanks on Friday.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 12, 2007 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

Good point, tommy.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Tavarez gets out of Lester's jam

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

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McCracken gets a GB to get out of the inning. Phew. Let's put a 6-spot on the board before TB even notices.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

When I said "put up a 6-spot before they even notice", I certainly didn't mean "go down in order before the Rays noticed they were back on the field."

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

what an awesomely inspiring inning that was.

We've got TWO Jews on this team, Mel! -- Denis Leary

by SweSox on Sep 12, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions

Some quick work from Julian

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

Batshit with his own quick inning and the Sox have DP, Papi, Youks scheduled. Don't wait boys, let's get it done now.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

Toronto blows

They're being 3-hit by Mussina!

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

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Toronto blows

Well, and with the exception of putting Russ Adams in the lineup (and weirdly, in the two-hole), that's as good a lineup as you could put together with their roster right now.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

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Hatchet face doing the job. Just a few more runs...c'mon!

by sydneysox on Sep 12, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

Dustin gets it started

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Dustin gets it started

Papi with the "baserunner switch". He knows who has the wheels on this team.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow ...

Papi safe at first.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

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We've got TWO Jews on this team, Mel! -- Denis Leary

by SweSox on Sep 12, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

Awful call

The same ump called a similar "swing" a ball in the same AB. This year, the umpiring has been awful.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Youk

goes down swinging after a 12 pitch at bat.

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

go home, watch that replay, have some ben & jerry's and book yourself an appointment with your optometrist, please, mr first base umpire sir.

We've got TWO Jews on this team, Mel! -- Denis Leary

by SweSox on Sep 12, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

Drew walks.

2 on, 2 out for Tek.

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

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Drew...he's got the eye in now.

by sydneysox on Sep 12, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

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and it's only april!

oh wait

We've got TWO Jews on this team, Mel! -- Denis Leary

by SweSox on Sep 12, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

His OBP has been pretty good all year

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Tek Ks.

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

At least we got Jackson's PC up to 90. Note to Joe Maddon: Jon Switzer only threw 7 pitches last night, and Grant Balfour looked like he had plenty left in the tank.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions

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Is that 2 or 3 hitters that McCracken has now retired on the "J.D. Drew special" (GB to 2b)?

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

BL for Toronto, 2 out

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

The Jays have the bases loaded

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

That's that

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Impressive work from Tavarez so far

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

C'mon, let's get Hatchet face a win!

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

Brandon Moss: First of all, no pressure. Second, if you don't get on base you're going to start 2008 in Lancaster.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

Coco's on

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

Let's Go Lugo

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

Nope.

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

2 on, 2 out for VTek

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

Re: 2 on, 2 out for VTek

By the way, Drew is 2-2 with 2 BB.

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

j.d. drew looks so passionate, he immediately needs to be transferred to the nearest opera stage. the game of baseball cannot possibly handle a heart burning with such furious passion as j.d.'s. tosca has its new leading man!

anyway, he drew a walk. awesome.

We've got TWO Jews on this team, Mel! -- Denis Leary

by SweSox on Sep 12, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

Tek isn't exactly the guy you want up here

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

Although he has good numbers v. Glover

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Tek has left 6 on base

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

That was some pathetic "fielding".

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

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Have we left 2 guys on base nearly every inning?? This is effing frustrating!

by sydneysox on Sep 12, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

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That's one that I don't understand why an error is called, if only because it's definitely not MDC's fault should Josh Wilson eventually score.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

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Why an error ISN'T called, I mean.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

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Oki on against C.C. non-Sabathia.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions

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Pulls the string. Holy ridiculousness had him way out in front.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Manny

I wonder if he's available to pinch hit. According to Boston.com, he put on an impressive power display in batting practice.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 12, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Manny

I expect we might've seen him if a LHP had been brought in to face Moss.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Manny

I was thinking for Hinske if anyone got on before him.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 12, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Manny

Heh. Even better idea. or for Eric Hinske regardless at this point. Idk. Yikes.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions

They're loaded in Toronto, Mo is in

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

Hinske is a bum.

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Hinske is a bum.

Si. I wish Moss seemed a little more confident in himself at 1b (and additionally, wish he had gotten more than 8 games exp. there at Pawtucket). With the possibility of being able to use two of our postseason spots on callup guys b/c of Donnelly and Clement, it'd be nice to carry Ellsbury and Moss on the postseason roster.

As it is, Hinske almost certainly will be there.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions

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F. Can't look at those kinds of pitches Hinske. Just can't.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

Paps is in

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

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OMG this is killing me. I don't want the yankees series to take on that much importance.

by 3000miles on Sep 12, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

Al Reyes

I'm scared of him. He's becoming a Sox killer.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 12, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Al Reyes

He killed Nomar's career!

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

That was him???

Bastard. Who was he playing for then?

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 12, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: That was him???

Baltimore

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thead: 9-12-07 vs Tampa Bay

I don't like the MFY coming to town only 3 back in the loss column. If we're good enough, taking 2 out of 3 from them will prove it.

by sydneysox on Sep 12, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

Bottom of the ninth

Will we see Manny?

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

I doubt it

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

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Man, DP literally bounces on the field at Fenway.

by Allen Chace on Sep 12, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions

He only weighs 50 lbs

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Top 'o the order ...

Lugo, Scrappy Doo, and Papi

Anyone smell walk off?

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions

MFY win

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

7 in a row now

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Rally caps ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

Lugo walks!

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions

That's a start ...

I hope

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

It's Dustin Time

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions

Re: It's Dustin Time

Just stay outta the DP, DP.

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Papi's up, 1 on, 1 out

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Papi's up, 1 on, 1 out

Walk off?

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Hope so

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions

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Manny for Youk?

by sydneysox on Sep 12, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

Re: YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

F- yeah!! Papi did it!

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

HOLY COW!!!

Woo hoo!

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 12, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

PAPIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

by soxaholic on Sep 12, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

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Fucking brilliant(sorry language!!)

by sydneysox on Sep 12, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

PAPI!!!!!!!!!!!!

there is no evidence that clutch exists

by Tippecanoe on Sep 12, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

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YAAAAAAAAAYYYYY!! God I love that guy.

by 3000miles on Sep 12, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions

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I miss everything!! Freaking law school!!!!!

by MassGal on Sep 12, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

C'mon MassGal

Drop out and watch the Sox. It'll be groovy.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: C'mon MassGal

I can't drop out --- am hoping to be General Counsel of MLB someday...

I am so happy right now!!! I thought Papi had lost his magic!

I hope Manny is back soon.

I'll have to DVR the replay of this game.

by MassGal on Sep 12, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: C'mon MassGal

I'm expecting to see Manny this weekend. Good luck with law school. I hope you end up with MLB. I'll hit you up for tickets. :)

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

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 12, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: C'mon MassGal

My first major paper in law school was due October 17th. If you recall, Game 7 of the ALCS was the 16th. I wrote my paper while the Yanks were hitting and editted while the Sox were up. And then I didn't sleep.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 12, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions