ALCS Game 5: Rays @ Red Sox
by Randy Booth on Oct 16, 2008 7:30 PM EDT
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Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox, Oct 16, 2008 8:07 PM EDT
It's known as "down, but not out" for a reason. The Rays need to win four games -- not three -- to win this series.
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good evening everyone
let the comeback kids begin!
A-Rod drinks wine coolers and Jeter wears lipstick.
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell was that?
Upton homers on a breaking pitch that hangs inside.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
woof.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evening All
Go Sox!!
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think putting coco in for taco is brilliant.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
struggling taco + the rays fearing another ass kicking from a man named coco = brilliant.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
big oppurtunity for bay.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Threw him lots of breaking balls
If there’s a weakness to Bay, I think that’s it.
by staplemaniac on Oct 16, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next time
our righthanded hitters need to make like Upton and pull one over the Monster.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Youk makes a nice play to get Floyd.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i've been saying it since last season...
he derives his power from his beard.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DICE-K!
nice grab!
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't Worry
The Red Sox always come back and Dice-K is mad.
by schmosterballs92 on Oct 16, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Need to get Bartlett out here.
Don’t want to pitch to Iwamura with two on.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank god.
Now we need the bats to wake up.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caray: "That one behind and it may have clipped him on the way..."
[Varitek is clearly hit by the ball.]
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crisp k's with 2 on.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If a tree falls in a forest...
is anyone else on OTM?
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK
I had no idea Philly won that series…
Sox need to wake up so Francona can have a reunion with the Philly fans
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
At the very least, winning this one would be nice. I don’t think getting the whole series is likely, but I’d like Dice-K to win another.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dice-K+Kotsay!
Great combination to save a double and get an out.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pena hits a homer.
First-pitch fastball. This is getting ridiculous. Uptonpenalongoria is killing us this series – they are all insanely hot.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UGH
why is it ALWAYS 5-0 in favor of the bad guys
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
because if it wasn't then the good guys couldn't make an amazing comeback and save the day.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not like Dice-K is even pitching terribly.
Whatever. Too many injuries, too much talent on the Rays. I’ll bbl, hopefully the Sox have some runs by then.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Rays are the good guys..
They are the team everybody’s rooting for. You guys are just evil!
by schmosterballs92 on Oct 16, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Evil is tricky dude
FYI- nothing is ever unanimous ; so no “everybody” isn’t rooting for the rays
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankee fan?
That’s what I’m guessing from your blog memberships. It must feel good to watch the top two teams in the AL East duke it out. You know, the Red Sox and the Rays? I’ll forgive your comment, given the psychological damage of watching a 3rd place team.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Dynasty
As a matter of fact the team that’s spanking you has been around for only ten years, and in those ten years they have won just as many division titles as your Red Sox. You must be proud. Not only that the team you are playing and who is whooping you is a better team than you have ever had in the history of your team!!! You must be proud of your flash in the pan organization.
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FL Marlins
now go away…mad or not
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
26
it will take you 200 more years
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i once saw a bumper sticker that said "you can take your 26 rings and shove them up your ass"
meaning that i don’t care about what you’ve done in the past..the red sox are the reigning champs until someone else wins it, and the yankees still aren’t even in the playoffs. end of story.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK
I’ll keep quiet,….for about 5 more innings. Then we can talk about the past
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
go post at Pinstripe Alley
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
kiss your mom with that mouth
hey big man post about sports ( & with some sense) or get lost
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fine with me.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Fuirst,.....Can We All Agree
We should break up the American League East. Poor Toronto
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why are Yankee fans even up this late?
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its just you & me
and a bunch of desperados
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should have signed Bonds back in June
I just wanna win again.
by Gnick on Oct 16, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bonds prob wouldnt have played in Boston
& not sure it would have been a good idea
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now would be a good time to start the comeback
Or in the next few innings.
by ManRam on Oct 16, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
except
you don’t have the most important part of your comeback,….MANNY!!
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
finally a good point
& sadly for Manny – he didnt have the rest of the Sox
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unreal
What he did for that pathetic, pathetic line up
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that he quit on the sox and got away with it is unforgivable
NA
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not sure if Manny quit
He def. did some shady stuff, but nothing he hadnt done in previous years.
But Manny was Bostons best hitter before the trade, and he only missed two games in all of July, and he played in the all star game, when all of his teammates were on vacation for 3 days…
I am not defending the stunts he pulled, but the fact is the Redsox enabled him.. they never complained or stopped him from any of his other stunts…. the fact that he never ran balls out… now that they actually traded him, they act like all of this is new.
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by jbluestone on Oct 16, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
theo needs to clean house
we have a lot of dead wood imo.
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Timlin, Ortiz
i hate to say it but ortiz is playing like a man hurt. not just a bad wrist. i’m seeing Mo Vaughn up there. I think we can get a pitcher for Ellsbury (the rumor is Jacoby is a diva in the clubhouse)
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lowell
is GREAT,…but old.. You slide youk to third and get Teixeira
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lowell is going to keep getting hurt.
I agree with your move. Teixeira would have a hard time in Boston’s media because he’s just so dumb. But he’s a hell of a player.
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miguel Cabrera would be a better fit than Teixeira
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
except
he just signed a contract last year
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
start with Bay
He’s your best offensive weapon whether you reALIZE THAT OR NOT.
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK
If your best weapon is your 2 hole,…you’re in trouble.
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Bay
is a MONSTER. Was an MVP candidate a few years ago, and soesn’t get enough repect around New England. He should be protecting Papi
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
keep Bay close. agreed. But DUMP Magadan
I don’t claim to know this in particular, but it just seems difficult to identify one Sox hitter that has improved under Magadan that has referenced Magadan at all.
This is not to put blame on Magadan as the starting pitchers have not shown up for 4 games. I am just thinking about the disintegration of Papi in general since papa Jack was sent packing.
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
& had they kept Tavraez
maybe Manny would be here, etc…times change, people move on
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would have meant having Tavarez in the ’pen this year.
Nobody wants that. Unless it’s Atlanta, and they were at the point where converting Brent Lillibridge to P would have made about as much sense as that.
by morineko on Oct 17, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bay was great
But Youk OPSd .959 this year.
by Gnick on Oct 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one year
Bay has had 3 monster seasons in 5 years. Playing in Pittsburg
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Youk
takes advantage of playing in Boston
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Listen
Youk is a great player, having his best year. Bay has had 3 or 4 years like that under his belt. Now he’s in a hitters park. Bay can bat 320 and hit 40 home runs. he has that potential and has nearly done it.
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep keep those 2
Timlin out
Wakefield out
Teixeira or M. Cabrera in.
Sabathia in.
Buchholz traded for catching.
Varitek out.
Trade Ellsbury and Lowell to free up room
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say pass on Sabathia
trade lowell? for what & to whom?
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's a jerk but we need him
Given the starting pitching on display this series, they need him. He’s a effing horse. Imagine how good he’d be if he wasn’t pitched every 3rd day all the time.
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too many innings, too much wear.
Pass on Sabathia.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine him in the 2007 playoffs
& hope the Sox dont even look his way
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe. but what?! we need arms
Lugo and Lowell need to be looked at as tax deductions. Nobody is gonna take Lowell’s contract.
I think we need proven arms and trade Buchholz for Catching.
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Sox need some bullpen help
catching, & 4th/5th starters & a big bat…so in short – they do need A LOT—but how & who? no eye deer
I trust Tito ( totally HEART tito) & the front office to do what needs to be done
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what Theo knows about who is looking for new gigs.
A better bullpen and a new catcher would help the Sox a lot. Come to think of it — I’m not so sure about spending all that money on a 4th starter: Lester, Beckett and DiceK are a pretty solid top-line rotation. A lot of the money will need to get packaged with Lugo and Lowell to get some more value in return.
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LL
dont make statements like that about Bay not getting X or Y …not true & you know it….
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6th
in that line up is not a lot of respect. He’s batting 5th tonight, but that’s the first time I’ve seen it
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thought I posted this
is no respect like batting Arod 8th? id that no respect from ALL of NY? See what I mean? Its all in how ya phrase your sentences
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ARod
We hate him. He’s never won anything and now it’s the Yankees who are cursed
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
curse schmurse
not to defend any MFY’s but there is no “we”. I know several MFY fans who root for ARod;
it is what it is- but you do recall when he got dropped in the lineup, right?
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have it on mute…are they putting in okie?
by soxylady on Oct 16, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, guys
What the fuck hit us? :)
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a bus being driven by Uptonpenalongoria
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, I'm home now
I’ve been very busy these days, so that’s why we’re losing. NOW I’m back, and the Sox will be back. :)
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope so.
We’re running out of time.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad pitching and bad hitting thus far
I just wish we could have had close games at home at least…
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
evening MGBB
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Howdy
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The future of the Red Sox is the brightest in the MLB.
Next year they will have the best farm system and they’re rich. Plus they already have a lot of young, great talent on the major league roster.
by schmosterballs92 on Oct 16, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's really, really no shame in losing in the ALCS to a wonderful team
Playing like crazy men. The Rays are too hot, and they’ve been too hot all season. I think a healthy Sox could have pulled this one, but it’s just too close to say.
We’re, right now, the second best team in the league. Out of 30, we’re the 2nd best.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rays are going to be great for a while
Tampa has hit every single mistake for a HR this series and has shown they are the better overall team. Upton, Longoria, Pena, Price, Shields, Kazmir, Garza, et al. are going to be around for a long time to come. The Red Sox aren’t at full strength, but that isn’t the reason they lost the series. They are losing to a team who is playing better in every facet of the game at this time.
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is just one series.
They may not be so hot next year.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
Tampa is good, no debating that. But the Sox have been an embarrassment. Kazmir is getting them out tonight with AAA stuff, maybe worse. Papi and Ellsbury (and Varitek – ho hum) were waving at hittable pitches all series. This Sox team is nowhere near good enough to justify this payroll. They need a shakeup like they haven’t had since 2004 if they want to remain contenders. If Theo brings this team back as presently composed, there is a very good chance they finish in third place next year.
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two great teams that likely are going to be great for a really long time
It’s too close to tell, really. The Rays are not this better than us, both are wonderful teams.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously though. We have automatic outs playing every day
Think how pissed off the Angels must be. There cannot be any walls left in Lackey’s house.
On total, I’m happy with the season. The MFY missed the playoffs. But we are really hurt, and really old compared to this Rays team.
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're not old
Pedroia, Taco, Lester, Lowrie, Paps, MDC and Masterson are all young. Youk, Bay, Dice-K and Beckett aren’t old. Drew, Mikey and Papi could be around for more time. Bowden, Lars, Buch, Bard and lot’s of guys could come up in the future and produce very well for us.
The future is bright, man. We just got hurt like crazy, and had to face a great and crazy hot team.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Athleticism
The Sox are woefully unathletic compared to the Rays. That is a glaring need at this point, among many.
But so is pretty much every other team in the bigs. This is what happens when you draft within the top 5 picks every year and all of that elite talent comes together.
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Athleticism?
The Rays are beating the Sox because they’re good, not because they’re athletic. This is not basketball.
Rays are a well built team, there are a lot of teams who sucked for a while and still do. They’re just not this better than us. It’s closer than this.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta take my meds
I feel like a heel for mocking JD Drew this year – back pain is no joke— minus the swing, fielding ability & ridiculous contract, I know how he feels…
have this game on DVR as I am hoping for a comeback but if not….
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kazmir
What a move Madden. Clearly manager of the year
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't feed the trolls, people.
Just ignore LouieTheLip and anyone else who might post here.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 16, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, man
Philly or the Rays for the WS? Who to root for?
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Rays win
Phillies have a chance… slim
Bud Selig could have had Sox-Dodgers or Angels-Cubs. Cubs – Sox. Instead he’s got Phillies-Rays. And with those 8:30pm start times, the entire state of Florida will be asleep before first pitch. HA HA.
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He wanted Manny vs. Red Sox
Bud Selig getting screwed is the only good thing about the Sox not making the WS.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm happy with either..
Rays beat the Sox, so they deserve to win, but I really enjoy watching the Phillies. Hopefully it will be a decent series.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phillies
A) cant root for any other AL team
B) I love Philly — the city ( Tampa not so much)
C) Jimmy Rollins
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 16, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Phillies as well
But I really think the Rays will win.
I have two words on why I like the Phillies so much: Cole. Hamels. I just love his stuff, great pitcher.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our captain is worthless
Varitek looks like the good natured little leaguer that is just glad he’s playing. Swing and miss, run back to the dugout.
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you just noticing this now??
He had been this way all year, if not longer
by NG on Oct 16, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MDC
What a shame…
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to miss the stare
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Silly
Just silly.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The cycle of life
Players get old and don’t perform like they did in the past. Must go young and build for a plateau of greatness coming in a few more years before the entire cycle starts again. In that spirit and as only a starting point, retire or otherwise get rid of:
Varitiek
Wakefield
Timlin
Trade:
Crisp
Lugo
Question marks:
Ortiz
Lowell
Ellsbury
by NG on Oct 16, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ortiz
you give him another year, he batted WHAT? 320 last year. I think it’s just his wrist.
by LouieTheLip on Oct 16, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Papi has one more year
CF Ellsbury
LF Bay
1B Teixeria
3B Youkilis
DH Ortiz
2B Pedroia
RF Drew
C ??
SS Furcal
Beckett
Lester
Sabathia
Dice-K
Masterson
I look forward to our next DH: Lars Anderson
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
:(
Well, I think at this point, it’s see you in Ft. Myers/Sarasota. Unless the sox can get 8 more runs…in 3 innings.
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great game guys! But like they say....It ain't over till it's over!!!!
GO RAYS!!!!!!!
by TheUltimateBucFan on Oct 16, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wait, seriously though.
7-3.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
excuse me
7-4.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Line-up next season
Ells
Dusty
Papi
Youk
Drew
Bay
Mikey
Lowrie
???
Beckett
Lester
Dice-K
Wake
???
I think the Sox need 2 FAs/trade guys. Trade for a young catcher, and sign one pitcher. Keep everyone healthy, hope Lars, Reddick and Bowden can come up in the future, and this team will be fucking great.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You belief in Wakefield must be a personal fetish or something!
I have seen enough to know he is through. Even when functional, he was too unpredictable for a championship team, and now that he throws little league caliber pitches (if that), it would be the height of stupidity (IMO) to keep him on. Totally unjustifiable!
by NG on Oct 16, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's cheap and league average
He does not need to start a post-season game, we just need a 4th starter.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOW!!!!
STILL LOVE YA, PAPI!!!!!
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MDC, you fuckhead
This should be a 1-run game…
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BID PAPI =LOVE
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BIG*
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is why
I never tune out no matter how far down we are.
=*=*=*=*=*=
by dmauer on Oct 16, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's Unfair...
Since 1977 only 6.2% of home teams have come back from a 3 run deficit-this, in 4348 trial.
by bbdbrandon on Oct 16, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trade Papi now
his value will never be higher
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a douchebaggy response
to an awesome clutch at-bat.
=*=*=*=*=*=
by dmauer on Oct 16, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoa. i'm happy about it.
okay. really, i’m happy. we’re showing a pulse. thrilled. that inning they put up more fight than i’ve seen in about 20 innings. but now papi is what, 1 for 47? it was kind of a joke. but honestly i do think that at the end of this season we’re going to be told that papi, beckett, drew are all much more hurt than the club has let on.
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Quote for that inning
“Dignity, even the final fragile thread of it, still has its value. Especially if you are the Boston Red Sox …”
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i fear francona's loyalty to his players
Tek cannot hit when he gets up with 2 on in the 8th. Tito must PH.
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HR!!!!!!!!!!
JD MOTHERFUCKING DREW!!!!!
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love ya, Drew
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my head just exploded..
7-6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow they're doing it again.
Here come the Sox.
by schmosterballs92 on Oct 16, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JD=Jaw Dropper!
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Casey pinch hitting for tek.
thank christ.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe not.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha he would have done that looking a little more girlish though.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do the Red-Sox have Cooking
I smell a comeback victory!!
by ManRam on Oct 16, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
coco for the love of god please
give us a ground ball with eyes!
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT?!?!?!?
IS THIS REALLY HAPPENING?
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
COCO!
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TIED GAME?
YOU’RE FUCKIN ME, RIGHT?! OH MY FUCKING GOD!!!!
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm so fucking happy right now
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I second that,
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It just has to be him
I don’t give a fuck about pitch count or shit, this stopped being baseball, this is something else.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pardon my french,
but this is fucking insanity.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i can't even think coherently right now
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't even be pissed about Coco being thrown out at 2nd
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i didn't even know that that happened...what a shit head
7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!! 7-7!!!
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me neither, probably why I just shouted for Papelbon.
by Charger567 on Oct 16, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in the words of that famous broadcaster:
I DON’T BELIEVE WHAT I JUST SAW!
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let’s go masterson
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I cannot believe this!
I stopped watching the game in the fifth inning and came back to check the score to see the Sox coming back with 4 in the 7th and 3 in the 8th.
My neighbors must think I’m nuts with all the yelling I’m doing.
by steve ells on Oct 16, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy cow. If the sox turn around and win this, all bets are off.
by spinz on Oct 16, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Sox come back to win this
Tampa can kiss the WS goodbye. :)
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now let’s just get past BJ.
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my RA just knocked on my door and told me i had to stop yelling.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn!
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bartlett .grrr
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe another DP for masterson...
think positive fellas.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you’re right.
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tito to Lester: "You're starting Saturday"
hold em here boys
by fred g on Oct 16, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
one down
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if this continues, who objects to Paul Byrd on Sunday?
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I do not
I don’t want to see Becks pitching again this season.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 17, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Beck isn’t the guy I want out there, but Paul Byrd sure as hell isn’t.
by Charger567 on Oct 17, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lopez will pitch for pena
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i’m sure
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or maybe not. tito saving him up?
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 16, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DP!!!!
Let’s win this shit!
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 16, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4!
6!
3!
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 16, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES, DP! Come on guys!!!
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 17, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
win it now because
because there’s no one left in the pen except Timlin and Lopez.
by fred g on Oct 17, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if i see mike timlin enter this fucking game, i will drive from new jersey up to fenway and kick terry francona square in the sack
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 17, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i will drive from virginia and do the same to Francona and Timlin
by ManRam on Oct 17, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 outs..
this is when we get work done.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 17, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
great AB by youk.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 17, 2008 12:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
still going...
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 17, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ALIVE
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
by fred g on Oct 17, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LONGO!!!
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 17, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Caray was getting all set to fellate Longoria and then he threw it away.
These TBS guys are terrible
by fred g on Oct 17, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUKKKKKKKKKK!
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 17, 2008 12:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1st and 2nd
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 17, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
COME ON JD!
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 17, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Howell, you motherfucker
You deserve to lose this shit, you punk.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 17, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m watching gameday, how close did he throw?
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 17, 2008 12:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He threw it at JD's head
But I’m not really sure about that pitch.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 17, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah;slfdsafkjsakjgdsa;gja;kjsfdkjga;lfdgasoifdugsdfkjgsgsdfg
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 17, 2008 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RED SOX WIN!!! RED SOX WIN!!!
I DO NOT BELIEVE! I DO NOT BELIEVE!!!!
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 17, 2008 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The idiot
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 17, 2008 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JD!!!!!!
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 17, 2008 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RED SOX PHIILLIES!!!!!
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 17, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 17, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
game 6 muthafucka
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 17, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wanna replay of Howell's pitch
Did he throw it at JD head, or did he throw it to the ump? I’m not sure…
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 17, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JD Drew. Greatest postseason hitter ever.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 17, 2008 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCKING INSANE!
HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? I WENT OVER TO DRAYSBAY TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR MAKING THE WS!!!! I’M A DUMBFUCK, I’LL NEVER, EVER DOUBT THIS TEAM AGAIN.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 17, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
way to jinx em, dude.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 17, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, hahaha
I still can’t believe!
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 17, 2008 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I feel like my dog just got run over.
Congrats guys
by hubkid99 on Oct 17, 2008 12:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
I really had absolutely no hope left when the Rays went up 7-0. How could the Sox come back against that bullpen?
Wow.
Pre-emptive argument: please don’t argue about whether Lester or Beckett should pitch game 6. The Sox need both of them to win, and it doesn’t really matter what order they pitch. Or does somebody think Byrd should get a start?
by RickD on Oct 17, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Byrd pitched a bunch of innings in game 4.
Ideally, I’d have Masterson start one of them. But his innings are too high. Just need back-to-back good starts, plus some offense.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 17, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its going to be beckett game 6. And might as well be. We’re going to need a good start from him if were going to win this either way.
by spinz on Oct 17, 2008 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beckett is the key
They have to see if he’s good to start game 6. If he’s not, we’ll see who gets the ball. Lester is still my choice for game 7.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 17, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
either way is good for me..
like RickD said, they both have to pitch much better for us to win.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 17, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure thing, man
I can’t even think of a comeback right now, I can’t really think about anything right now. If you told me that Paps would start game 6, I’d agree with it. :)
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 17, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Balfour just turned into a pumpkin.
Is this some sort of cosmic revenge for leaving Percival off the playoff roster? Or just Percival’s own revenge by his staying home and not lending moral support to the ’pen?
by morineko on Oct 17, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Balfour is good, but not great
And, also, come on, you do not figure it out when you’re 30 and your a FB pitcher. In nearly all of his seasons in the minors he had a high ERA, never done jack shit in the MLB until this season. He’s good, but he’s not wonderful.
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 17, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was expecting him to turn into a pumpkin, but during the regular season. I don’t think he’s figured it out either, it’s just the first few years that he’s been healthy.
(I’m just hoping that Seth McClung doesn’t do a pumpkin act in ’09, because I really hate people telling me so, you know?)
by morineko on Oct 17, 2008 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Postgame thread up shortly.
Stay tuned.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 17, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know it would be horrible, but Bartolo Colon is still eligible
"We're not going to give up," It doesn't happen, so who cares? There's always next year. It's not like it's the end of the world."
by revigik on Oct 17, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Um.
Is he even ON the roster?
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 17, 2008 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is he even in USA?
Mother---- him and John Wayne!
by MerryGoByeBye on Oct 17, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather have him then timlin in the pen.
by ManRam on Oct 17, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
couldn't agree more. the only person i would want less than timlin would be eric gagne, and he's canadian so he doesn't count.
"All literary men are Red Sox fans - to be a Yankee fan in a literate society is to endanger your life." -John Cheever
by pedroiastroika on Oct 17, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Postgame / recap thread is up.
Go over here to comment.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 17, 2008 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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