The Ideal Sox Rotation for the ALCS

by MatthewRI on Oct 8, 2008 9:56 AM EDT

This afternoon, the Red Sox are announcing the framework of their rotation for the ALCS.

Here's my hope for our rotation:

Game1@TB - Beckett
Game2@TB - Lester
*Day Off
Game3@BO - Dice-K
Game4@BO - Wake/Byrd
*Day Off
Game5@BO - Lester
*Day Off
Game6@TB - Beckett
Game7@TB - Dice K

This rotation gives us 2 Beckett and Lester starts each and also put Lester on the mound at Fenway in the pivotal game 5.

What are your thoughts?

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I hope you are right

only because I know if Tito has Beckett pitch game 1 he knows he is healthy. Healthy Beckett = trip to postseason

by drabidea on Oct 8, 2008 10:51 AM EDT 0 recs

You are already in the postseason.

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 8, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up 0 recs

I'm pretty sure he meant World Series.

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 8, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up 0 recs

Then he should have said that

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 9, 2008 11:46 AM EDT up 0 recs

We are sorry, your AWESOMENESS...

We forget it is only us mere mortal Red Sox fans that can make typing mistakes. Please have mercy on our poor, wretched souls.

Seriously dude, get some of that Sand off the Kazmir. We like our beaches (and great pitchers) as clean as possible.

Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up 0 recs

Quoth the Boston fan living in Tampa

A typing mistake is transposing letters or hitting the wrong key. That was a fundamental lapse in knowledge. It would be something Ralph Wiggum would say as a gag. BTW I am neither your awesomeness nor a dude and I have no idea what “Sand off the Kazmir” means. Lastly, the only thing worse than being a virgin, is being a virgin and losing to Ole Miss. Good luck to your buddy Timmy Heisman as he is further exposed by the SEC Mediocre.

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 10, 2008 9:23 AM EDT up 0 recs

Dude

When you are typing/saying something, and you are thinking something else, it is natural for you to say what you are thinking, and what you meant to say.

Now everybody please stop bickering about this, it’s pretty dumb.

http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Ralph-with-ipod-ralph-wiggum-93830_420_371.jpg

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 10, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up 0 recs

Do'h

and *not what you meant to say.

Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!

by BoSox415 on Oct 10, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up 0 recs

It is.

Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 13, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up 0 recs

I don't mind being a virgin, but I'm a good Catholic. Ole Miss is mediocre compared to the rest of the SEC, but not to other conferences.

They always play us well, and Tebow looked pretty messed up that game. He rebounded pretty well this past week though.

So you are a chick, that increases your chances of actually being Kazmir’s mom. The "Sand off the Kazmir" reference was to the conversation about your name we had a coupla weeks ago, when somebody suggested that your name should be Sandy Johnson (Koufax+Randy).

Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 13, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up 0 recs

No I am a male I am not a dude

In fact I am the opposite of a dude as I am from the country living in a city. I must have missed that conversation, but I am flattered that you guys talk about me when I am not around. Randy Johnson is nothing like Sandy Koufax outside of same-handedness. Lastly, remember you are only a good catholic if you don’t squeal on the priest when he puts his hand down your pants.

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 14, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up 0 recs

Umm... looking for only the info that proves your point?

The term dude is an American English slang word generally used informally to address a male individual.

I don’t give a damn what the word used to mean.

And you were there: http://www.overthemonster.com/2008/9/9/610732/gt-rays-red-sox#comments
Towards the end.

I will kill you. Not funny.

Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 14, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up 0 recs

I forgot all about that

What a fun night that was. Murderous threats aside your not such a bad kid you should lay off said threats though. So now that the Pats are terrible are you a Jints fan yet? Still time to jump on the Bucs bandwagon you know since they play in the town you live in.

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 14, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up 0 recs

Umm...

bs.uf15bosox9bears23

Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 15, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up 0 recs

and thanks...

I think.

Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 15, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up 0 recs

Just don't insult my religion.

I would kill you, but P Brady would call me a Muslim again, even though Christians did it first in the Crusades. History=Fun

Remember when we were kids and we mixed sodas together and called them "suicides"? It was OK though, because Dr. Pepper was always there.

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 15, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up 0 recs

This Just In

Actual Rotation

Fri: AWAY Dice-K
Sat: AWAY Beckett
Sun:
Mon: HOME Lester
Tue: HOME Wakefield
Wed: *Only first four games confirmed
Thur: HOME Dice-K
Fri:
Sat: AWAY Beckett
Sun: AWAY Lester

I don’t see how this is the best way to set up our rotation. Under these conditions, Lester, our best pitcher at this point, may only start one game. His last start was on monday, so he should be rested enough to pitch game 2 on Saturday in Tampa, and then again in game 5 on Thursday at home.
Thoughts?

by Schulz on Oct 8, 2008 1:08 PM EDT 0 recs

Not happy

I agree Schulz.

Lester should be starting games 2 & 5.

Very disappointing.

by MatthewRI on Oct 8, 2008 1:30 PM EDT 0 recs

My thinking is that Tito is going for the split in Tampa by giving away game 1

but having Beckett for 2. He’s then banking on Lester to be shutdown at home and try to steal one of the next two. This means if you do come back to Tampa down 3-2 you still have your 2 best in potential elimination or clincher games. I was a little surprised at first but I think this makes sense as neither team is likely to sweep.

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

by Sandy Kazmir on Oct 8, 2008 2:56 PM EDT 0 recs

I can understand wanting Lester for Game 7

But I feel like Beckett would be a better choice..Am I wrong? I mean, if it gets to game 7, wouldn’t we want our most experienced and successful postseason pitcher taking the hill? I’m not saying Lester is a bad choice, far from it. I just think that this Sox team is anchored by veterans, and putting that much pressure on someone who’s technically in his first full year could end up badly.

A-Rod drinks wine coolers and Jeter wears lipstick.

by pedroiastroika on Oct 8, 2008 3:10 PM EDT 0 recs

Update

I just checked out Tampa’s ALCS rotation. Here’s how we match up:

Fri: TB Dice-K / Shields
Sat: TB Beckett / Kazmir
Sun:
Mon: BOS Lester / Garza
Tue: BOS Wakefield / Sonnanstine
Wed:
Thur: BOS Dice-K / Shields
Fri:
Sat: TB Beckett / Kazmir
Sun: TB Lester / Garza

That’s assuming both teams stick to the rotation they set for the first four games. I predict the Sox split the first 2 in tampa, as long as Beckett can bring is A-game. The Lester vs. Garza match-up plays in our favor. I think we will then split the next two home games, giving us a 3-2 lead as we go back to Tampa. This looks like it will be a good series, and I could easily see it going to game seven.

by Schulz on Oct 8, 2008 3:17 PM EDT 0 recs

I like our chances against Garza and Sonnanstine, but both Kazmir and Shields are tough. Both teams have good pitching. I feel like this is going to be a nail-biter of a series.

"You know you're having a bad day when the fifth inning rolls around and they drag the warning track." - Mike Flanagan, Baltimore Orioles pitcher, 1992.

by SoxDevil on Oct 8, 2008 5:11 PM EDT 0 recs