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OT: Sox @ Rays. Wake Up the Bats.

Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays, Jul 1, 2008 7:10 PM EDT



W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Tim Wakefield 5-5 3.88 1.25 69 42

V.


W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Matt Garza 6-4 3.76 1.21 55 29

And the lineups.



No Lugo. 7-8-9 looks awful. Let's hope Ells can get something going to break out of his slump.

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I'm almost certain

Lugo could’ve made that error.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

And I didn't even see the play.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

As routine a play as you'll ever see

It’s a good thing Cora has a good bat, or he’d be useless.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

*Starts the slow clap for DD*

And wonders: while Cora sucks, is there anyone in MLB that has a good backup MIF?

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or one that even could've been predicted to be good.

Ramon Vasquez, as we all know, doesn’t count.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bring back Pokey!

:-)

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

+8,985,036 X 8

Man could he play 2B and/or SS. Amazing. And then he could run a little, which was good too.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

One of the best glove men I've ever seen

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks to Alex Cora, the Sox down 1-0

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Manny looks lost these days

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Yep. Tito should've given him the night off (Extra Bases) anyway.

He hasn’t been such a strong asset lately that getting Casey’s singles into the lineup instead would’ve been a bad thing.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Right now

Drew, Dusty, and Lowell are the only reliable bats.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Youk isn't reliable?

I guess he’s not having the sort of season it looked like he would earlier, but he still has a solid .312/.380/.540 line.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

We're chalk full of reliable guys

Reliable outs, that is.

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Jul 1, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Joba and the MFY down 2-0

The Texas Rangers are the first good offensive team Cy Chamberlain has faced as a starter.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Moss, Cora, and Cash due up ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Moss, Cora, Cash.

Time to cook dinner, clearly.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Or clean dishes ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's three NO-HIT innings for NO-HITTING Matt

NO-HITTING Garza. The Sox have had NO HITS through 3 NO-HIT innings against Matt Garza.

No-hitting.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice jinx - it worked.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Crawford grounds into a DP

Is it me or is Wake a better groundball pitcher than Masterson?

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

IF single for Taco Boy

Who goes to 3B on the error.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh Dusty!!

First pitch IF pop up. Way to go!

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Not QUITE deep enough.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey there guys

Just got home. Taco is one fast SOB. :)

Also, me hates Cora. No matter how good he can be at nearly all the IF positions, he sucks.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

At this point, he's a great backup 2B defensively.

Range is average to subpar at SS, and he hasn’t played 3B in how long?

Also, good to see you.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think he only played 2B and SS so far in this season

But I guess he’s ok at 3B and 1B. Actually, Cora as a 1B is sort of funny with offense in mind. :)

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, we traded unearned runs

The Sox have to have better ABs against Garza.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Drew ties it!

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd have pitched around him to get to Manny.

That feels weird to say.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

You can't

(1) It’s too early in the game
(2) If you miss your spot against Cap’n Jack, it’s a 3-1 game.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not saying walk him intentionally.

I’m saying give him nothing good to hit. Which I suppose they didn’t really.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

But Drew didn't bring home a guy on third with less than 2 outs the other day

I guess they thought that if the Cardinals could get away with it, so could they. :)

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Manny needs a break

He’s looking BAD right now.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

WP leads to a run

Down by one again …

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

ugh.

Kind of an ugly game when you get down to it.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh shit

Dioner, you suck.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

He is hitting better than both of our catchers combined.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know

But I don’t like him. That fight he had with Garza earlier was sort of Gomes-esque.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Word on the street was that

Garza kind of needed to be “told”.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sit down, Hinske

I read that article in the site of SI, about knuckleballers, and they said Wake could even pitch until he’s 50 or so. I guess he couldn’t, but if such thing happens, I’m all in for it. He’s not the best pitcher ever, and sometimes he sucks, but I got a weakness for the knuckler.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Incorrect.

He is the best pitcher ever.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Think about how good Wake would be with a great FB

Nobody would be able to touch his stuff. Not that I’m not cool with the ‘one’ he has, but he would be even better.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't think he'd be the same guy with a great FB

They’d probably have tried to make him develop a good curve or slider to go with it.

Just doesn’t work for me.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

While you're right

The difference in speed of between a 90 MPH FB and a 60 MPH knuckler sounds very sexy and unhittable

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey. Oswalt kind of does that.

90+ on his FB, and mid-high 60s with his off-speed stuff.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wake knuckler is better than Oswalt curve, me thinks

But Oswalt is a really great pitcher.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really like Wake

I don’t get Sox fans that don’t. He is very valuable, giving the team lots of innings and a very low cost. He could get much more on the open market.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was close

Youk just missed one

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

I have a feeling

We’re going to need him to build a time machine and turn that one into a not-missed one.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get on base, Moss

I beg you, otherwise Cora will lead off the next inning.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Moss answers prayers.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ttwo-out single for Moss

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm calling it

Cora goes yard here! :-)

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

By yard, I mean grounding out to SS

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is Garza going to do it?!

Nah, after 3 balls Cora sees one strike, and then coras one to the SS.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

At least he didn't '07 Drew-it to the 2B.

Those got OLD.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Articles like this

Are so useless

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Theo would not make the same mistake again

Not that ANYONE could be as bad as that-canadian-dude-who-can-not-be-named, however.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why mention those players?

Theo won’t any of them (most are worse than the pitchers they’d be replacing).

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Scott Schoenweis thing

Was. Hold on. My brain almost exploded.

Also: Absolutely not.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Jul 1, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

evening all

This could be a big inning for the 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 Jul 1, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope so

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

so much for that

Manny needs some time off…

"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 Jul 1, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Almost a great play by Bartlett

Too bad the throw went into the dugout. Ellsbury would have been on third.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Two on for Dizzle

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Ummm

I was just about to check the scoreboard to see how the Rays ( DUH!!) & MFY are doing… it’s a habit now I guess

"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 Jul 1, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

That was ugly

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

MFY down 2-1

Cy Chamberlain done after 4 innings. His line: 4 IP 5 H 2 ER 4 BB 6 K. Wow, a 2.25 WHIP—very impressive.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

he’s still gonna win the cy young, rookie of the year. a gold glove & a silver slugger award

"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 Jul 1, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

We're not going to score many runs in this series, are we?

My head nearly exploded in this last inning.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

no pessimism allowed- the sox will score runs…

"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 Jul 1, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Good news

Garza is nearly done.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Bad news

Moss, Cora and Cash up next.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another hit for Moss

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

He does a great job in not letting Cora lead off the following inning

And… Cora sucks. He does. Plain and simple. I don’t wanna see his sorry ass next season, I really don’t. We could find another IF, one that could do anything near good hitting.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

What a play by Longoria!

Robs Cora of a double (no kidding)

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

good play

I really dislike the Rays…

"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 Jul 1, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Wake is pitching another great game

Can the Sox please give him some run support?

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Depending on the relief pitcher

Casey should hit for Cash.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why is Wake still in the game after the double and the walk?

114 pitches is a lot of pitches, I think.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

A: Because Carl Crawford sucks

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

B. Because Tim Wakefield is very good

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

For a knuckler

The 100 pitch plateau doesn’t mean as much.

by soxaholic on Jul 1, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excellent stuff from Wake

Simply excellent. Every turn of the rotation I look forward to seeing him and Lester the most.

by soxaholic on Jul 1, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

The Casey Man

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Tek from the right side

I’m OK with that.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Bunt single for Ellsbury

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Scored an error?

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yup.

All 3 Rays errors have come with Ells batting. Says something, no?

by soxaholic on Jul 1, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dusty has to drive him in

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope.

But JD’s up. Come on JD. Hot June? How bout a hotter July?

by soxaholic on Jul 1, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not with a lefty up

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Two on for Drew

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

quickly in the hole 0-2

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Make that 0-3

He never took the bat off his shoulder

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

somehow I recall Drew ( & Nomar) getting called out on strikes in key game during a national league pennant race or playoff game—I cant recall specifics but back then was convinced drew was an overpaid stiff ….that image of him with bat on his shoulder is in my mind…

"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 Jul 1, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 called strikes

Willy Mo?

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Grant Ball Four in

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

He is tough

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

But has a somewhat silly name

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Loaded for Lowell

Balfour lives up to the hype.

by soxaholic on Jul 1, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Loaded for Lowell

Manny had a great pitch to hit 3-1. He just missed it.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

in a list of names i wouldnt want to have as a pitcher, ball-four, has to be in the top 5.

by spinz on Jul 1, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugly swing for strike two

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Meh...

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

ok they all need some time off

"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 Jul 1, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Sit down BJ

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

He'll start sucking

Give him time.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

2 BBs for Hanson

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Here comes MDC

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Gomes is an ass

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Hit him in the head with the pick off throw

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

So I imagine Percival is out tonite

Ballfour for the ninth?

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Jul 1, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Yep

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Crap!

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm ready for the Age of Lowrie to begin

Like yesterday…

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Jul 1, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Don't swing, Cora

Just close your eyes, keep your bat on your shoulder, and hope for a walk.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

OK

A double works for me.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or do

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Jul 1, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

WHAT?

Cora with a double in the potential last at bat?

by soxaholic on Jul 1, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Varitek looks like he is using an ax rather than a bat

"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 Jul 1, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nope

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

No

He probably wasn’t a Rays fan until last week either.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

In fairness

He joined SBN in April.

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Jul 1, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is that gloating by a troll visitor? It’s July & it isnt a play off or world series win—

The Sox will be fine—- tomorrow is another day

"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 Jul 1, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

normally I dont feed the trolls but

ya said much way than “go rays” & it wasn’t substantive. If you want to talk sports I am sure plenty of OTMers will engage you.

I was not a Sox fan or born in 1918 but that being said your comments are nonsensical. Congrats for being a Rays fan hopefully they will win a series in your lifetime—those of us at OTM have witnessed two by our beloved Sox but we cheer for our Sox all the time – even when we seem to be pi$$ers…

Have a nice night; & I think i speak for all when I say—feel free to stop by & talk baseball ( & not trash) anytime

"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 Jul 1, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was born and raised in St Peterburg, Florida. I jave been a Rays Fan since their inception

Just figured I’d let you know. Now were you a Sox Fan prior to the first World Series they won in 2004? Unless your an old geezer and are amazingly alive when the won what seems forever ago before that.

by Rays Rule on Jul 1, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

This loss is on the bats

Wake pitched a great game.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

A lot of our hitters are not hitting shit lately

Taco, Youk, Tek, and others I can’t remember. And we’re already playing without Papi, so our line-up is effed up right now.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Taco was money tonight though

Forcing errors, stealing bags and driving JP Howell batty. If the middle part of our lneup had done anything right he would’ve had three runs.

I’m worried about Manny. He needs a break. We should vote him out of the All Star game so he gets a couple days gwtting his head straight with playstation2, or however he spends his free time.

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Jul 1, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Manny needs a break

And while Taco had a nice game, it was quite a while since he had anything at all going for him. Let’s hope he’s back to his old self.

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh

And Manny must play Grim Fandango. I don’t know why I always picture him playing GF. :)

It's the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girls dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year's Day.

by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 1, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good Night All

"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 Jul 1, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

MFY lost

Mariano gave up a run in the 9th. They lost 3-2.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 1, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

enter sandman...

"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 Jul 1, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

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