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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Quad injury
Kielty is injured too. The Sox need a healthy Drew. Hopefully, he won’t be out long.
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 8:36 PM EDT
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6 good innings from Lester ...
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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some deep counts would be nice ...
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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Tigers up 6-2
Hughes was awful again: 3.2 IP 8 H 6 ER 3 BB 2 K.
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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How many effin' plays has Eckstein made so far?
It seems like 90% of the Sox’ outs have been hit right at him.
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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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
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Lester Ks Rolen
... who just missed a HR on strike one (a “Kevin Millar shot” down the LF line, just foul).
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 8:52 PM EDT
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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.
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by Allen Chace on
Apr 29, 2008 8:53 PM EDT
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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
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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
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Wow. That one looked scary on Gamecast.
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by Allen Chace on
Apr 29, 2008 8:56 PM EDT
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7 innings for Lester
I’m impressed
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 8:56 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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True
I think Lester will get better as he learns to trust his stuff.
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 9:00 PM EDT
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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
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He may be tiring
There were a couple of deep balls in the 7th—one foul, one fair.
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 9:03 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Trachsel is a nightmare
I don’t think anyone is slower.
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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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
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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
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5 Ks for Lester
Stewart out number 1 in the 8th
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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2 Ks to start the 8th ...
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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*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
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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 …
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 9:10 PM EDT
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So what are they gunna do with justin masterson?
by peskypole58 on
Apr 29, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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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
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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
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Exactly
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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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
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Paps warming ...
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 9:13 PM EDT
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Overbay robs Moss
Crap … that would have been a double.
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
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Tek singles ...
Bring in Dave Roberts :-)
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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single...
damn, that makes the Overbay play huge.
by sydneysox on
Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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PH Jed Lowrie? Too much to ask.
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by Allen Chace on
Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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Yes
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 9:16 PM EDT
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Hitting Lugo is the right move
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 9:17 PM EDT
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9th.
Assuming we just need one run: Coco Tacoby, DP, Papi.
Umm. Please?
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by Allen Chace on
Apr 29, 2008 9:18 PM EDT
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I figured he'd use a bat.
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by Allen Chace on
Apr 29, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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Had forgotten about the groin issue?
All that means is “Bunt Singles” Crisp should lay one down.
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by Allen Chace on
Apr 29, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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Wouldnt that have been nice if we coulda kept hanley ramirez and still got becket
by peskypole58 on
Apr 29, 2008 9:18 PM EDT
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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
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I'm with Syd
Top starters trump everything.
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by Drugs Delaney on
Apr 29, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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true but hanley is gunna be one of the best to play the ss posistion.. he coulda been our franchise ss
by peskypole58 on
Apr 29, 2008 9:21 PM EDT
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He is an awful defensive SS
He’ll probably end up in the OF
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