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GameThread: Blue Jays (11-15) @ Red Sox (15-12)

Open thread here. Roy Halladay faces off against the Sox who retaliate with Jon Lester.

Game is at 0-0 in the 2nd.

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Good morning, well at least here, to anyone out there.
So a five game losing streak followed by Halladay and the Jays who always give us the sh*ts….can it get any worse?
Look Youk stole a base, maybe its some cosmic reverse thing and we’ll actually beat these guys for once. c’mon Sox.

by sydneysox on Apr 29, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

I always thought about typing “FIRST” when I was the first one on a thread but didnt want to get labeled a cornball ( which I prob am for using words like “cornball”) .

I saw your post & laughed out loud!!!!!

"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 Apr 30, 2008 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep.

Its a reverse cosmic thing, Drew grounded out to the LEFT side this time.

by sydneysox on Apr 29, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol and Lugo would make a nice play

If the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, then only lefties are in the right mind. Bill "Spaceman" Lee

by BoSox415 on Apr 30, 2008 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At this point, I'll take a 1-0 win

as long as its the home team winning

"and THAT happened" -John Mayer announcing Pedrioa at-bat in Tokyo

by DJDP23 on Apr 29, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Drew gone due to injured leg?

oh yay! just what we need.

Will Kielty get called up?

"and THAT happened" -John Mayer announcing Pedrioa at-bat in Tokyo

by DJDP23 on Apr 29, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Quad injury

Kielty is injured too. The Sox need a healthy Drew. Hopefully, he won’t be out long.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

6 good innings from Lester ...

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone heard anything else about the quad?

Something where he might’ve played through it later in the season, but now, it’s April, and also thank goodness we have a backup as good as Brandon Moss is?

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It didn't look serious

He tweaked it running to first. He came out to RF in the top of the next inning, but was gone after that. My guess, Drew will be day-to-day.

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah. Excellent 6 innings thusfar.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's going to be hard to outlast Halladay

He is a horse. His last three starts have been complete games.

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. And, well, on pace for another.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

some deep counts would be nice ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tigers up 6-2

Hughes was awful again: 3.2 IP 8 H 6 ER 3 BB 2 K.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not necessarily hoping for it.

But you have to wonder if he’s hurt, maybe? He’s got good mechanics, good stuff, just isn’t getting it done, and isn’t even making incremental improvements per start.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'll be fine

He is only 21-years old. He probably could use another half-year in the minors

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How many effin' plays has Eckstein made so far?

It seems like 90% of the Sox’ outs have been hit right at him.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

9 outs as the result of Eckstein.

Kind of surprised to see him out there. I would think with Halladay being heavy-GB, this would be a game for John McDonald.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lester Ks Rolen

... who just missed a HR on strike one (a “Kevin Millar shot” down the LF line, just foul).

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Am I the only one who...

isn’t down with Coco “Bunt Singles Only” Crisp being guaranteed the most/tied for the most PAs today? Ells, Youks, or DP. That’s it. We don’t have any other leadoff hitters in my book.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pedroia and Youk have struggled lately

Ellsbury isn’t playing …. How ‘bout giving Cap’n Jack an extra AB, Tito?

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. Maybe Drew if he were still in the game.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow. That one looked scary on Gamecast.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

7 innings for Lester

I’m impressed

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep. 4 walks still pisses me off though. Half that, and I'd be "elated".

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take 4 BBs if he only allows 1 hit

A 0.71 WHIP is impressive. Call him “effectively wild” ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is.

But, DD, you know as well as anyone that the hit rate is unsustainable, no matter how good Lester’s pure stuff is. (And when he’s on, it really is)

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

I think Lester will get better as he learns to trust his stuff.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, and if he can keep this game going as his.

Could be a big step in the right direction. I think he’s more timid/afraid to throw strikes than unable, for sure.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He may be tiring

There were a couple of deep balls in the 7th—one foul, one fair.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who's the best RHP in the AL now?

1. Beckett
1a. Halladay ?

If you only consider regular season I might give the nod to the Doc.

by Red Peltic on Apr 29, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this game

This game is a prime example of a “God damn Halladay’s gonna complete game us again” syndrome.

by Red Peltic on Apr 29, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It'd be interesting

If the Cy were renamed the MVPitcher award. Halladay is crazy-efficient. Not sure anyone in the bigs matches him at this point.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He works so quickly too

No four hour games with Halladay on the mound (also very few three hour games).

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's kinda like a really good Mark Buehrle speed wise.

Like that game Buehrle v. Boomer Wells a few years ago that was a speedy 2 hours and about 20 minutes.

by Red Peltic on Apr 29, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like the anti-Rafael Betancourt.

Thank God that guy never was/made it as a starter. 5-6 hour games.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trachsel is a nightmare

I don’t think anyone is slower.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remy and Orsillo mentioned

A Halladay-Buehrle game that was under 2 hours!

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For a guy who averages 110+ pitches...

an 80 pitch count is not what you want to see in the bottom of the 7th.

by Red Peltic on Apr 29, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

5 Ks for Lester

Stewart out number 1 in the 8th

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2 Ks to start the 8th ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*Stands and applauds Jon Lester.*

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to go!

8 innings of 1-hit ball for Jon Lester. I hope he can build on this.

No let’s get him at least one run …

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In the minors until later in the season

barring injuries

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manage his innings in AA/AAA

Use him…wherever he could be most useful starting in August/September.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sheesh...

we’ve got 2 live game threads going on the site, we are as f*cked up as the Sox hitting right now.

by sydneysox on Apr 29, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Paps warming ...

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Overbay robs Moss

Crap … that would have been a double.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tek singles ...

Bring in Dave Roberts :-)

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

single...

damn, that makes the Overbay play huge.

by sydneysox on Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PH Jed Lowrie? Too much to ask.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hitting Lugo is the right move

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

9th.

Assuming we just need one run: Coco Tacoby, DP, Papi.

Umm. Please?

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I figured he'd use a bat.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hahah

Good one! ;-)

by soxaholic on Apr 29, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Had forgotten about the groin issue?

All that means is “Bunt Singles” Crisp should lay one down.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

was never going to happen

I’d rather have the #1 starter, its the far higher commodity.

by sydneysox on Apr 29, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with Syd

Top starters trump everything.

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is an awful defensive SS

He’ll probably end up in the OF

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So true.

Though I could see him pulling a B.J. Upton, and being able to utilize his excellent speed and athleticism to become an average/decent/okay/good CF.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No hes not are u kidding me.

Hes still young too and he hits better than julio ever though off but ya julio leads the majors in errors prolly

by peskypole58 on Apr 29, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's serious.

With Uggla at 2B, the Marlins have the “thank god they can hit and are cost-controlled” middle IF combo.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hallady on pace to go 12

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

He’s only at 95 pitches(?) now. He can quite easily go 115.

by sydneysox on Apr 29, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

F.

I’m not staying up for that many innings.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If there is a 12

It’ll be around 10:00, when westcoast games usually start.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was making a poor joke.

In reference to sydney’s: “he can quite easily go 115.” I tried to imply that he implied 115 innings. Wow. Horribly done by me.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahh..

o.k., I get it. I never professed to being the sharpest tool in the shed.

by sydneysox on Apr 29, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It really was my fault on that one.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who knows

maybe someone will uncork one in the bottom of the 9th.

Mr. Clutch is due up, right?

by Red Peltic on Apr 29, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

which one?

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it could

go 20 for all I care, its 11:25 in the morning here.

by sydneysox on Apr 29, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

with yanking Lester. He’s a young gun still and could really use a superbly pitched 8 inning gem.

If you’re going to win you need 0 runs these next few innings. Cue your best RP.

by Red Peltic on Apr 29, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Papelbon death stare

results in a K of Rios. Awesome.

by soxaholic on Apr 29, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Y'know what scared me

Uggie Urbina

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"ax man"

I believe he in jail now; attempted murder

"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 Apr 30, 2008 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

uh oh

2-out double for Rolen. First Toronto runner to reach 2nd tonight …

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

uhh.

am I missing something, my gameday just shat itself.

by sydneysox on Apr 29, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a play by Pedroia to end the inning.

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Eh.

After Pineiro this weekend, web gems should maybe be retired.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It has to be

Not only was it a great play, but it happened in the 9th inning of a scoreless game.

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoever called for McDonalds

your order is ready.

Dumb joke.

John McDonald defensive replacement for Ecks. Just to avoid confusion.

by Red Peltic on Apr 29, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don Orsillo :

“We’ve been waiting all year for David Ortiz to break out of it in a clutch situation

by Red Peltic on Apr 29, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

5 career HR off Halladay

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

would be nice

to see Papi finally get untracked..

by sydneysox on Apr 29, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap

Just out in front of that one, hooked it foul

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Cap'n Jack

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Single

It looked like Wells was playing Manny in the triangle. That should have been a routine out …

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wah happen?

I know we won, but details…

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Apr 29, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Papi walks, Manny singles

Youk singles, Wells bobbles. Game over, Sox!

by soxaholic on Apr 29, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Apr 29, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hard line drive single up the middle by Youk

Wells charges but bobbled the ball. Papi scored the game winner.

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too bad Lester didn't get the W

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll never understand how that works

"and THAT happened" -John Mayer announcing Pedrioa at-bat in Tokyo

by DJDP23 on Apr 29, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oops

sorry about the (sort of) profanity. It was nice to win one of these
Lester, legendary stuff to battle Halladay.

by sydneysox on Apr 29, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Writers around Fenway

just re-opened their Laptops. A Lester Magnificent, But Sox Bullpen Falters in 10 headline seemed eventual.

by Red Peltic on Apr 29, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anoth CG for Halladay

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They probably would have had him

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

Wells has a pretty good arm, and y’know, despite my agreeing with peskypole that Papi is the fastest man alive, he’s really pretty f’n not fast.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 29, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't know if you can.

But I know a few people that really enjoy MLB.tv or whatever the coverage service is that MLB offers.

by Red Peltic on Apr 29, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

To watch?

I don’t know of any. MLB Gameday has in-game video highlights.

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by Drugs Delaney on Apr 29, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't get Youk's hit to load

"and THAT happened" -John Mayer announcing Pedrioa at-bat in Tokyo

by DJDP23 on Apr 29, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

papi

But by sending him with no hesitation forces Wells to play it cleanly, which he didn’t so its always a good move…in spite of Papi’s lack of speed.

by sydneysox on Apr 29, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just got home

Missed the full game. I hate these early starts…

How good was Lester? And how bad were our hitters?

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on Apr 29, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

recap

Lester was great, still gave up 4 walks though. Halladay, was well, he was Halladay. Fast, efficient, very difficult to hit. But hey, 1 bb, and 2 singles and it was done. I think in the 8th, Moss got robbed of a double, then it was followed by a single. So in the last 2 innings we started to hit a bit.

by sydneysox on Apr 29, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

Glad to see Lester getting better. 4 BBs is business as usual for him, but going 8 innings is something new this season. Hope he can keep this up.

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on Apr 29, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh?

Don’t consider walks in isolation. He gave up four walks and one hit in 8 innings. That makes for a .675 WHIP, i.e. a great outing for Lester.

I think we can see rest definitely helps Lester. With 3 days rest, he’s crap. With 5 days, he’s lights out.

by RickD on Apr 29, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome game.

The Sox really needed to win this one. I couldn’t take any more flawless pitching, zero offense losses.

by 0157H7 on Apr 29, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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