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OT: Sox @ Tigers, Game Dos. 5/6/08, 7:05 EDT

Master_shake_tiny by Allen Chace on in Open Thread

Boston Red Sox @ Detroit Tigers


W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Tim Wakefield 2-1 4.03 1.47 19 21

V.

W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Nate Robertson 1-3 6.82 1.50 27 9

And the lineups, brought to you as always by deargodcococrispisnotaleadoffhitter:

Lineup

Boston Red Sox @ Detroit Tigers

05/06/08 7:05 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers
Coco Crisp - CF Curtis Granderson - CF
Dustin Pedroia - 2B Placido Polanco - 2B
David Ortiz - DH Carlos Guillen - DH
Manny Ramirez - LF Magglio Ordonez - RF
Mike Lowell - 3B Miguel Cabrera - 1B
Kevin Youkilis - 1B Gary Sheffield - LF
J.D. Drew - RF Edgar Renteria - SS
Kevin Cash - C Ivan Rodriguez - C
Julio Lugo - SS Brandon Inge - 3B

  • For those into that sort of thing (me included), the Celts tip-off against the Cavs @ 8 EDT.
  • Via Extra Bases, Alex Cora and Sean Casey will begin rehab assignments later this week. (Cora starts tomorrow, Casey on Thursday) If both are ready by Saturday, expect Craig Hansen and Jed Lowrie to head back to Pawtucket.
  • The Rockies need a starter, and Julian Tavarez is on their list of options. We'll see.

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Wake with the 9 pitch start to Granderson. Is it possible for a Sox starter to throw 75 pitches in one inning?

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:19 PM EDT   0 recs

1-2-4 inning

Not bad …

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 7:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

no complaints

Yesterday’s game was brutal to watch. 10 walks. But hey if we are only giving up 3 runs a game, I suppose I can’t complain.

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:27 PM EDT   0 recs

Youk

is on fire.

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:27 PM EDT   0 recs

Dizzle!

Nice hitting … 1-0, Sox

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 7:28 PM EDT   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 May 6, 2008 7:29 PM EDT   0 recs

Hello

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 7:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

c'mon

Now is good time for Cash’s one hit for the game…

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:30 PM EDT   0 recs

C'mon

Now he is only a single, triple, and homer away from the cycle

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 7:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Cash-tastic ...

An RBI double …

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 7:31 PM EDT   0 recs

whoa

that works.

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:31 PM EDT   0 recs

is it possible

for Lugo to hit into a triple play here?

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:31 PM EDT   0 recs

With runners on 2nd and 3rd

It’d take skill …

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 7:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

NO

Lugo’s signature double play hit is a grounder to second or short. He is too fast for hitting into a triple play, but this is not to give him any positive feedback. He is a master at chocking in the clutch by either sriking out usually by a called third strike, or even more likely to hit into a double play. I fear he will cripple this team someday when it most counts, and nobody in Sox management seems to be willing to do anything about him.

by NG on May 6, 2008 7:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

RBI ground out for Crisp

I’ll take it … 3-0, Sox.

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 7:33 PM EDT   0 recs

coco

with the strategic ground out…well done coco

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:33 PM EDT   0 recs

not bad

That’s a decent way to start. I’ll be very happy if our middle relief doesn’t need to used today. Its just been painful to watch lately.

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:35 PM EDT   0 recs

5-pitch 2nd for Wake

Let’s knock Robertson out now …

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 7:38 PM EDT   0 recs

other than Verlander

Detroit is really struggling on the hill. Their team ERA is just shocking. I heard they actually have a higher payroll then we do also, is that right?
I reckon they’ve gone the wrong way around in building this team. They are like the Yankees now, score 900+ runs but can’t win it all as they don’t have enough quality arms to get it done when its really needed.

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:43 PM EDT   0 recs

Verlander hasn't been too good so far

1-6 6.28 ERA

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 7:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Excuse me ...

Verlander is 1-5.

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 7:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

uhhh,

Yeah, you’re right, I got it all stuffed up. Just ignore me, its early and work is full on right now…but their pitching still sucks.

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Another Double for Youk

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 7:47 PM EDT   0 recs

Youk

the doubles machine

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:47 PM EDT   0 recs

damn.

Nothing worse then looking at the 3rd strike with runners one. Did he just get fooled?

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:49 PM EDT   0 recs

He was sitting fastball and got the curve

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 7:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

wow,

now Wake is crusing. Another 4 innings of this and I’ll be very content.

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:54 PM EDT   0 recs

how is it possible

That I guy who throws a pitch 80% of time and is never quite sure where it is going can actually throw more strikes then the guy with the repetroire of about 16 different pitches and deliveries?

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:56 PM EDT   0 recs

quick

Odds on Cash getting a 2nd hit here. I’m going with about a one in twenty chance.

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:59 PM EDT   0 recs

woo-hoo

And this is why I never actually bet with money..

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 7:59 PM EDT   0 recs

Cash half way to the cycle ...

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 8:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Anyone think he might be at least semi for real with this hitting thing?

Like, maybe they were able to refine his approach in ST?

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

by Allen Chace on May 6, 2008 8:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't know

I’m just happy Beer Belly is gone.

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 8:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Great bunt by Lugo ...

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 8:01 PM EDT   0 recs

coco

moving the runners around. Well at least its something productive. He’s making outs, but at least were gettting something in return. Geez do I sound like Joe Morgan?

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 8:03 PM EDT   0 recs

Not sure if the sac was the "call" or not, or if it was a botched attempt at a bunt single...

But I don’t like it in that situation. The trail runner (Cash) STILL needs a 2B to score from 2b.

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

by Allen Chace on May 6, 2008 8:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

bugger...

runners left on 2nd and 3rd again. That’s tough. In reality that’s quite easily 4 runs wasted.

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 8:06 PM EDT   0 recs

Evening people

Just got home… Did I miss much?

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

by MerryGoByeBye on May 6, 2008 8:08 PM EDT   0 recs

Rockies want Tavarez

While they’re at it, won’t they take Lugo?

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

by MerryGoByeBye on May 6, 2008 8:09 PM EDT   0 recs

maybe

they’ll take every middle reliever we have and Lugo and we will be kind enough to take that young, struggling ss they currently have.

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 8:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That would be great

Can’t we send someone out to tell their GM something like “Tulo sucks anyway; Why would you want him?”? Maybe they’ll buy it. :)

The picture of Tulowitzki and Pedroia as our middle infielders is just wonderful.

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

by MerryGoByeBye on May 6, 2008 8:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd go for that.

Hey, yeah, Tulo has no more potential, already had a career year, yada, yada. Then we bamboozle them on the merits of a Tavarez, Corry, Delcarmen trifecta. AND for a bonus, we’ll throw in Lugo. Yep, that works for me.

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 8:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Maybe they'll be so thrilled

That they might put Matt Holliday in as well just for our trouble. :)

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

by MerryGoByeBye on May 6, 2008 8:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Eh. We're keeping MDC, despite the crapfest

he’s treated us to thusfar.

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

by Allen Chace on May 6, 2008 8:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Throw in J-Lo instead.

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

by Allen Chace on May 6, 2008 8:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

No Jeter Lovin' Fanatics Allowed

"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 May 6, 2008 8:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Wait, what?

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

by Allen Chace on May 6, 2008 8:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Tulowitzki ...

= Jeter Lovin’ Fanatic

"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 May 6, 2008 8:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

True enough.

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

by Allen Chace on May 6, 2008 8:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I had forgotten about that. Plus, he's injured right now.

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

by Allen Chace on May 6, 2008 8:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Cleveland just scored 2

They’re up on the MFY 2-1

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 8:10 PM EDT   0 recs

He is looking good so far ...

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 8:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice play by Lugo

13 in a row retired by Wake

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 8:24 PM EDT   0 recs

3 hits for Cash!!

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 8:26 PM EDT   0 recs

That's Kevin "Wheels" Cash to you.

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

by Allen Chace on May 6, 2008 8:26 PM EDT   0 recs

wow.

That’s Cash’s quota for the month.

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 8:26 PM EDT   0 recs

Lugo followed by Crisp

There’s 2 outs….

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 8:27 PM EDT   0 recs

Coco

Already with Ground Out, Sac Bunt and Strikeout. Maybe now he’ll hit into a DP just for his personal cycle.

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

by MerryGoByeBye on May 6, 2008 8:31 PM EDT   0 recs

Called 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 6, 2008 8:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey, at least we'll start the next inning with our lineup turned over

with our leadoff, wait, no, you’re telling me Coco was leading off tonight? WTF? #2 hitter to start things off.

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

by Allen Chace on May 6, 2008 8:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Coco as our leadoff guy

That’s like having Lugo as our cleanup hitter. I wonder why they keep trying that. Coco has great speed and all, but that won’t do him much because he just can’t get in well 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 6, 2008 8:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's because Ellsbury is the leadoff hitter

Because Coco is playing for Ellsbury, he’s going to hit in his slot. That’s the only explanation I have for it.

(Basing this on observations of the Brewers; Ned Yost did this with the backup center fielders when Mike Cameron was suspended. He also does this on occasion when Craig Counsell replaces bits of the infield; the bit depends on the day.)

by morineko on May 6, 2008 8:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

didn't you just call it.

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

by Allen Chace on May 6, 2008 8:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

oops

make that Lugo followed by Crisp…there’s 3 outs.

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 8:32 PM EDT   0 recs

3 pitches, 2 outs.

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

by Allen Chace on May 6, 2008 8:34 PM EDT   0 recs

a 9-pitch inning.

If the pitching style wouldn’t screw them up so badly, I’d make Lester and Daisuke watch tape of this start from Wake on a continuous loop for the next few days, no breaks.

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

by Allen Chace on May 6, 2008 8:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Granderson Ks

16 in a row retired by Wake.

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 8:36 PM EDT   0 recs

Wake is great tonight

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

by MerryGoByeBye on May 6, 2008 8:36 PM EDT   0 recs

I love Wake

and I hate to put the mockers on him, but with Wake things can turn sour pretty fast. I’d love to just have another couple of runs…

by sydneysox on May 6, 2008 8:38 PM EDT   0 recs

You are, how do I say, ah yes, not wrong about this.

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

by Allen Chace on May 6, 2008 8:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Don't worry

Robertson has already threw over 100 pitches. Their bullpen will be coming in soon 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 6, 2008 8:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Robertson should have been knocked out in the 4th

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 8:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Papi!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crushed it …

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

by Drugs Delaney on May 6, 2008 8:43 PM EDT   0 recs

PAPI W THE JACK!

4-0.

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

by Allen Chace on May 6, 2008 8:43 PM EDT   0 recs