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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:32 PM EDT
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PrintBottom of the 2nd. Sox have jumped to a 1-0 lead.
Dustin Pedroia got the RBI - pretty amusing given how he has mouthed off about Daniel Cabrera 'having nothing'.
Jonathan Van Every is patrolling CF, Ellsbury in RF. Buchholz in the DL with a broken fingernail (trans: an excuse to break for a week or two, with the bonus of limiting his innings).
Jon Lester is your starting pitcher for the good guys.
Red Sox
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, RF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Manny Ramirez, LF
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
6. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
7. Jason Varitek, C
8. Alex Cora, SS
9. Jonathan Van Every, CF
-- Jon Lester, SP
Orioles
1. Brian Roberts, 2B
2. Jay Payton, LF
3. Nick Markakis, RF
4. Aubrey Huff, 3B
5. Kevin Millar, 1B
6. Ramon Hernandez, C
7. Luke Scott, DH
8. Adam Jones, CF
9. Freddie Bynum, SS
-- Daniel Cabrera, SP
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Lester retires six in a row
and is looking good. 19 pitches, 14 strikes. Keep pounding that zone, sunshine.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
JVE strikes out swinging in his first ever Major League at bat
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Surprised he's not playing RF. Better arm than Ells.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"
I know. It's an odd decision.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
He's a funky dude
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Two IF singles for Ellsbury so far
Fast? He’s so fast that last night he turned the light off in his hotel room and was in bed before the room was dark.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
I believe you may be thinking of cool papa bell.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"
I was thinking of Ali...
but turns out he didn’t say it first.
Wow. Cool Papa. Best baseball nickname I’ve heard in a while.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
For the unitiatied like me
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_Papa_Bell
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Hey,
i nearly spelled uninitiated correctly.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
I love the second Paige-Bell story.
Only one of these I hadn’t heard elsewhere before.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"
Scoring from first on a sac bunt!
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
It was a bunt!
Not a bloody unassisted triple play. Calm down, home team commentators!
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
You know, even if it's on the scraps of this lineup (Quiroz/Bynum, etc.)
Wouldn’t mind seeing Lester get 5 or 6 Ks today.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"
*Does double-take.*
Goes to 3-0 and does not throw an immediate fourth ball?
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"
He might actually be 'any good'.
Exciting times.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Oh hells yes.
Comes back from 3-0 to K Roberts.
The optimist in me says he’s turned a corner with that.
But…let’s hold off on wild proclamations.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"
Wouldn't mind a nice Daniel Cabrera/Jon Lester-inning here.
Y’know. 3-4 walks and a couple hits that lead to 3-4 runs.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"
I'm calling it.
Manny HR right here.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
By HR, you meant single, right?
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"
Manny HR = Manny Hits Run
Shorthand.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Not that we didn't see it last night.
But this O’s infield defense, other than Roberts…is interesting.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"
By interesting I mean, of course,
that I’d play Kevin Cash at 3B before I’d put Huff there.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"
Authenticator...
Give me a break…
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Three GIDPs
I’m thinking all sorts of bad words. Really bad words.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Like:
ain’t or y’all or fixin’ to or…
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"
Edutainment
Infomercial
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Josh Papelbon
is FUN:
http://lastoftheninth.com/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=16&pos=33
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
That looks more "underhand" than "sidearm".
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"
I wonder if he's ever going to make it, honestly.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"
Honestly
No. But I would love to see it.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
He's still under 40 pitches?
Where is our Lester?
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
Just threw a four pitch walk
He’s back. Big.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
He was right there.
The one who apparently couldn’t be convinced that yes, Nick Markakis is good, but he’s still learning to hit lefties. Go the F after him.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
deep breath
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Wait
Did I just see him high-five someone in the middle of that play?
That is the single greatest thing I have ever seen on a baseball field
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
We'd like to interrupt our broadcast
to thank Aubrey Huff for not being very smart.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
What happened?
Shit, I’m on gameday. Was it really what I’m thinking? (he thought he had a HR, so did Aubrey Huff)
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
Manny climbed the wall
and made a great catch. High-fived a Red Sox fan – honestly – in the crowd, then threw back to double up Huff at first.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Hahahahahahaahha
Oh man, that must have been awesome. I hope Gameday show this still in this game.
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Deep fly ball
That Manny made a spectacular catch on. He then high-fived a Sox fan in the stands and threw the ball in to double up the runner on first.
Doesn't Gameday let you watch
some videos now? Have a look.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Still not there
But they usually show the highlights and scoring plays… But it takes a while…
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
It'll be all over sportcenter and baseball tonight, as well.
F’n awesome.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
It's there
Check the ‘Videos’ tab on Gameday
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
HAHAHAHAHA
Just watched… I don’t know if I can believe it…
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
It's like something out of Naked Gun
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Indeed
And I can’t believe he still got the throw right. It’s like a cartoon really..
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Captain!
Slams the meatball straight back
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Orioles
Plush
Cow
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Congratulations JVE
First major league hit after a decent at bat
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Excellent
Big smile on his face as he stands at first
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
It's been a long wait for him.
Hopefully, it’s all worth it now.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
Good speed from JVE
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Yeah.
He’s kind of a prototypical 4th OF, in terms of skillset. Don’t know why he never got a shot before.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
Pedroia ends it
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
I love Dustin
but don’t swing at the first pitch!
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Eh. That's part of him.
Something I wouldn’t mind seeing him work on.
Not quite as patient as maybe he should be. I don’t know if his personality allows him to be patient.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
On the bright side
he was probably screaming abuse at Cabrera as he ran to first.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
I think we can remove the "probably" from that. :)
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
YOU GO NOTHING
YOU GOT NOTHING YOU F* F**!
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Pretty little double play
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Oh very nice catch, by 'kake
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Was the high five better than this?
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/mannys-infamous-cutoff/3208027151
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No
But close enough. :)
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm in near-hysterics watching that again
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Same here
Manny is the best…
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I still like him robbing Miguel Cairo in 2004.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
..Manny vanishes into the crowd, Cairo rounds the bases, high-fives his team mates...
Manny comes out with the ball in his hand and a sh!t-eating grin on his face.
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YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lqiss-Xtp4
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
He would be wasted
as a DH.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Lowell goes (Camden) yard too
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Loooowell
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
I'll take 2 from that situation
Hansen Time.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Apparently I can't count up to three. One more out to get...
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
6 IP, 7 baserunners, 4 Ks, 2 ER.
86 pitches. Is he done?
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
I hope so
I think Mills will have the sense to nip the start in the bud, and bring in CH.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Personally, I might let him get Luke Scott.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
I wouldn't because I don't want to risk Hansen
with runners on base. Give the new guy a nice clean opportunity.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Y'know. He's done as well as any of our relievers not named Oki or Paps,
and I still don’t trust him. ...at all.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
I'd let Oki to get Markakis
He’s actually the only really dangerous guy of that line-up. But he does better against righties than lefties…
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Hansen in
Please, god, let it be a good thing…
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
I barely see the point.
I want to see Hansen as much as anyone, and you can consider me on-board with brit’s idea to let him start this inning. But Lopez gets GBs from RHHs as well as most anyone. Let him just try to finish this off.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
Brit was f'n right about the clean inning thing.
Though Hansen didn’t help himself at all.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
Ya hear that?
73% of inherited runners have scored off Oki. He may have a miniscule ERA of his own, but boy has he not been clutch. Point proven again just now. Grand salami. And boy do I mean grand.
Well.
You’re right. And at the very least, they need to dial down these appearances where he has to come in and try to be the f’n savior. Aside from the fact that it was Jay Payton, this was not an easy situation to enter.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
And they've done this with him all year.
So I agree with you, but it’s not entirely his fault. Any pitcher consistently asked to handle situations like this is going to fail, and he’s been doing it way more often than last season. Clean, fresh, 8th innings only. Honestly, if just anecdotally, I feel like J-Lo’s done the best with IH this season. But I don’t have time to look that up right now.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
I'm not saying he should be blamed totally, if even mostly
I’m just putting it out there. That percentage is gonna be even higher now.
F.
F this game. Have to go to work anyway.
F. F. F. F. F. F. F.
"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"
And I gotta go to class
And I’m late… Shit, we wasted one of the funniest plays ever…
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I really cannot believe this...
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
Feck
When I left work, the Sox were up 3-0 …
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
mental thing for okajima
and, let’s face it, he’s got to get over it. He’s far too good to be a pitcher that can only be used when there are no baserunners. Does he get more warm-up time if he starts the inning? Somehow, this is an issue he needs to address. The most valuable service a relief pitcher performs is when he can get inherited runners out. And right now, Oki sucks at that.
12 hits ... 3 runs ...
You have to be kidding
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
Nonetheless
=the best thing ever happened on the field tonight.
Be happy, my friends.
Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.
Is Drew made of cardboard OR
paper mache?? He seems to get hurt whenever the wind blows a bit, and even if he potentially hits well, what good is that if he misses half the season because the wind always blows. Is anyone else wondering about this guy’s lack of stamina?
Overall, things not looking too good in the last week!
Did you see the play?
He is lucky he didn’t break his wrist.
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on May 14, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup, I saw it.
I did not think it was so tough. Never the less, even if it was great, if Drew is going to be hurt half the time for whatever reasons (lack of judgment, stupidity, rigidity, poor conditioning, whatever), I ask again, what good is his ability then?
by NG on May 14, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Drew is gonna be just fine
Even if he misses some games, that’s not something I’m too worried about. What is amazing is this team new lack of clutch hitting. Now, I have no stats to back me up on this, and I may be talking shit. But it’s amazing how we hit a lot, but never when there are men on base. With men on base, we usually strikeout or GIDP. We scored 3 runs today, 2 of these were solo HR. There’s something wrong about that.
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
MFY ahead, 2-1
Joba the Hut just walked a guy. Is it just me, or Longoria’s numbers have not been all that stuff they sold us? Neither have Joba’s numbers…
Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone
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