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Open Thread: 9.16.07 vs NYY

1-16-08_053_tiny by Rob Booth on in Open Thread

BOS Schilling (8-7, 3.93) NYY Clemens (6-6, 4.45) Red Sox Lineup: 1. Jacoby Ellsbury, LF 2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B 3. David Ortiz, DH 4. Mike Lowell, 3B 5. J.D. Drew, RF 6. Jason Varitek, C 7. Eric Hinske, 1B 8. Coco Crisp, CF 9. Julio Lugo, SS Yankee Lineup: 1. Johnny Damon, LF 2. Derek Jeter, SS 3. Bobby Abreu, RF 4. Alex Rodriguez, 3B 5. Jorge Posada, DH 6. Robinson Cano, 2B 7. Melky Cabrera, CF 8. Doug Mientkiewicz, 1B 9. Jose Molina, C

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Sox score at least 5 ER
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 16, 2007 5:30 PM EDT reply actions  

OTM
Clemens gets knocked out of the game before he can finish the fifth inning; Joba the Hut is praised by the announcers far above what his performance in today's game deserves

by RSNexile on Sep 16, 2007 6:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I can see it
Maybe some comment along the lines of Joba carrying Roger's torch into the future, or "the end of one majestic career, the beginning of another," with a visual comparison of Joba and Roger (who do look somewhat alike), shortly after Joba allows his first earned run as a major leaguer.
Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 16, 2007 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

OTM
Sox win by >3 runs. Pats win by >10 points.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: 9.16.07 vs NYY
A&B: Schill and Clemens both hit someone, Sox bring magic number down to 7.
"We don't need him"~Curt Schilling on Roger Clemens

by LuXu on Sep 16, 2007 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

I see the Tigers won
So they're within 2 games of keeping the Bronx Bums from staying in the playoffs. Lets see what we can do to make that 1.5.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

These announcers are talking about clemens like
he was in a sox uniform the other day. It was more than a decade ago!

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: 9.16.07 vs NYY
G'day all.  Pretty wild weekend eh?  Both games were on TV here, so it was pretty cool...well except for the 8th inning of the first game.  So far of the 18 innings played we have kick their arse all over the park except that one inning so I'm pretty confident for the playoffs.

by sydneysox on Sep 16, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

JESUS CHRIST DREW
Watch where you're going. Lets not damage an actually valuable player like Scrappy.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

WHO THE HECK IS NHREDSOX
AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH RANDY AND ALLEN???

(kidding)

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 16, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: WHO THE HECK IS NHREDSOX
Don't worry Tommy, Randy and Allen are fine, I think. I'm the Unofficial Open Thread Guy, and Randy's older, and wiser brother. I don't have the gift of gab or grammar like Randy, so I don't say much. Oh, I'm also a moderator, so if you don't like it I'll erase your account. Kidding.

by Rob Booth on Sep 16, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: 9.16.07 vs NYY
How's Schilling look?  According to game day 13 strikes and 3 balls...at least he's around the plate.

by sydneysox on Sep 16, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

He looks good.
The Abreu strike three may have been generous, but Curt is being aggressive in throwing strikes and hitting his spots.
Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 16, 2007 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice to see
Johnny D. still fields like a girl.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Ellsbury steals 2B
I can't think of anybody I'd rather have as a leadoff runner.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: 3-0 to Papi
Rogers arguing balls and strikes. Toss his ass.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Too easy
I don't want him tossed, I want us to knock him out.
Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 16, 2007 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Too easy
Just seems like the umps are toss-happy this year. I'm surprised they didn't do it.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: ellsbury makes it home
understatement of the decade courtesy of Joe Morgan:

"Damon doesn't have a strong arm anymore"

by MassGal on Sep 16, 2007 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Roger were to hit someone
my money is on Hinske.
Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 16, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice play
Mientkfjvkjef-which...
Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 16, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn
I'm slow
Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 16, 2007 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pedroia
makes a nice play to retire the MFY. 1, 2, 3.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Roger
walks Lugo. I smell a steal

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Pats up
Has Madden had a stroke? He's mumbling more than usual?

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yanks go down
1, 2, 3. Makes a fella wonder how they ever got to be a 2nd place team.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh Christ
again with the Joba rules.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Morgan on Cano
"Just the sound of the ball on his bat, it's different."
Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 16, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

yet another 1, 2, 3
Now lets produce some more runs already.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: 9.16.07 vs NYY
Wow, Schilling is really cruising.  If his pitch count continues to stay low, he'll go the full 9 if necessary.

by sydneysox on Sep 16, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Am I reading this right
Clemens is at only 67 pitches? He could do a full game.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: 9.16.07 vs NYY
1 run, that's all we need is one effing run...c'mon!!

by sydneysox on Sep 16, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: 9.16.07 vs NYY
Welcome to the real major leagues Joba!  Your not throwing against 2nd class teams now.

by sydneysox on Sep 16, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: 9.16.07 vs NYY
Do we have another possible first baseman? Cora? Seems like we should, with the expanded roster...
Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 16, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: 9.16.07 vs NYY
C'mon Julio, just hit one into the outfield.

by sydneysox on Sep 16, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: 9.16.07 vs NYY
bugger, they should've tried a squeeze..

by sydneysox on Sep 16, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Giambalco with the double
It's amazing what modern chemistry can do.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

3 run homer
as Jeter sends one onto Landsdowne

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

4.5 > 2.5
Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 16, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Arod
"The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime." - Babe Ruth
"Billy, you are hired!"

by StrappedYankee on Sep 16, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lowell
plunks one in the Monster seats. First earned run against Jobba the Hut. Oh, he looks like he's gonna cry.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Posada
Goes 0/4 as well. Nice K.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Gagne looks filthy...
... getting some weak hacks from Posada and Cano. Good news for the playoffs.

by soxaholic on Sep 16, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: 9.16.07 vs NYY
its fun that their a MFY supporter posting.  Funny about that Ruth quote though as the Sox will end up with the better record.  Is he suggesting this for his own team?  

by sydneysox on Sep 16, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: No
just not counting only on A.Rod.
"Billy, you are hired!"

by StrappedYankee on Sep 16, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

We head to the bottom of the ninth
Ellsbury's hit streak is on the line, so we'll need a couple of guys to get on for him to have a chance to extend it. Mariano's coming in.

by soxaholic on Sep 16, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Hot dog
Lugo with a double and it's a one run game with a HOT hitter.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Ellsbury
Can he preserve the hit streak and tie the game at the same time?

by soxaholic on Sep 16, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Nope
He gets plunked... you know what that means

by soxaholic on Sep 16, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: No way
There is no way they're risking that with 2 out and the game on the line, especially with Posada behind the plate.

by soxaholic on Sep 16, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pedroia
Time to show that Rookie of the Year mettle.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

3-2
Rivera seems to be having problems.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

and Papis up with bases loaded
as Pedroia draws the walk. Time for another Walk off I believe.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: See ya in the Playofffs
Our turn tonight. Nice game!
"Billy, you are hired!"

by StrappedYankee on Sep 16, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: See ya in the Playofffs
Congratulations. Second place teams deserve a break every once in a while.

by sdkramer.otm on Sep 16, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's all right
The pressure will be infinitely greater in the playoffs, so Mo can blow games then, when it counts.

by soxaholic on Sep 16, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Americas' Team
I believe that "America's Team" should come from a special place, a city where people come from all over the world to experience the American way of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. They should be a competitive franchise with legendary players, championship titles and a logo that is recognized around the world as an American icon for winning. Finally, it should be a team that stays true to its roots, its city, and its fans. That's "America's Team". It sounds like a rhetorical question, right? Who is this great American team, from a great American city, that symbolizes our great American way? If they insist on labeling a sports franchise as "America's Team", then they need to get it right. It's such an easy answer... There is a team that represents all of the above, has a patriotic name, a red, white and blue logo and even shares its home with the Statue of Liberty. I agree that "America's Team" is a ridiculous title but it's almost too perfect of a fit for the only franchise that I believe is worthy of this honor: The New York Yankees
"Billy, you are hired!"

by StrappedYankee on Sep 16, 2007 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dude,
you need to come back to Pinstripe Alley. It's past your bedtime. Don't get 'em riled up. We've got a lot of baseball left.
Yankee Ombudsman

by LateInningRelief on Sep 16, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Dude,
LMAO.
Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 16, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is second place a qualification
for as stupid a concept as America's Team?

by soxaholic on Sep 16, 2007 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jesus Christ
We're being trolled by a copy writer from frickin Disney.
Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 16, 2007 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: 9.16.07 vs NYY
THESE PRETZELS ARE MAKING ME THIRSTY
We've got TWO Jews on this team, Mel! -- Denis Leary

by SweSox on Sep 17, 2007 1:47 AM EDT reply actions  

Re: Open Thread: 9.16.07 vs NYY
Well, it was a great game with an outcome that sucked. JD was his usual self tonight, and when ya look back he had some chances. We couldnt ask for more than bases loaded vs. Rivera in the 9th with Papi up, he just didnt get it done, it happens. You cant argue with a 3 game series w /the MFY and they only gain one game out of it. If Tito "im not getting extended" Francona wouldn't have mis- managed that game Friday, we would have taken 2 of 3. I gotta be honest, I think he left Schilling in one batter too many last night even with the low pitch count. and again I will say, all this w/out Manny.

by Matzushocka on Sep 17, 2007 10:55 AM EDT reply actions  

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