Game Thread: 7/23/2008

Felix era is 2.92

And he has 6 losses. Man, the M’s are WASTING him.

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 23, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good pickoff

Fuck you, Ichiro.

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 23, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Great pickoff by Buchholz

He’s so athletic.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on Jul 23, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Take a seat, Lopez

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 23, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Paint (well, generous)

Good K for Clay.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on Jul 23, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good work

Mixing them up nicely. Fastball, changeup, curve and slider.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on Jul 23, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Buchholz with a ~~3-run~~ ~~2-run~~ 0 run first inning.

by 0157H7 on Jul 23, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And he looked good while doing it

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 23, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jed Lowrie looks so goofy.

Do we think he irons creases into his jeans?

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on Jul 23, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So what's wrong with Manny today?

Another day off? With all this time at DH he’d be able to play everyday.

Man do I hate Longhorn fans, well except for the ones that actually went there.

by mystman995 on Jul 23, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The lead off walk

The Most Stupid Play In Baseball.

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 23, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ellsbury. WTF. One-pitch?

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

by Allen Chace on Jul 23, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If he's still leading off with Papi back, and Drew gets down in the order

I’ll want somebody head. :)

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 23, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or Dead, even?

Or somebody’s head?

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

by Allen Chace on Jul 23, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Somebody dead

I need to stop typing with just one hand. :)

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 23, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah shit...

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 23, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hmm?

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

by Allen Chace on Jul 23, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Drew flyball

It looked stronger off the bat.

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 23, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah.

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

by Allen Chace on Jul 23, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Youk has been

sensational this year.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on Jul 23, 2008 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ESPN says DP went to third twice on that play.

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

by Allen Chace on Jul 23, 2008 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I noticed that too.

someone should get fired…

Man do I hate Longhorn fans, well except for the ones that actually went there.

by mystman995 on Jul 23, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The second time, after he scored no less.

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

by Allen Chace on Jul 23, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yoooouk

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 23, 2008 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Please, Mikey, allow me to use this legitimately your next PA

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on Jul 23, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow. That's not uncomfortable at all.

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

by Allen Chace on Jul 23, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

delete it, eh

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on Jul 23, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, it's kind of funny. I doubt Lowell himself gets upset about those kinds of jokes.

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

by Allen Chace on Jul 23, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I do doubt the 'taste', to be honest.

I sit next to someone at work who is himself ‘uniquely gifted’ and he makes these cracks all the time, but… no offence intended.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on Jul 24, 2008 3:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What would take us to get Felix?

I mean, I know the M’s won’t deal him. But if they would do such thing, what would take us?

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 23, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Clay Buchholz, Jacoby Ellsbury, Michael Bowden, Justin Masterson, Jed Lowrie, Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis, Jonathan Papelbon.

We’d also probably have to figure out a way to send them Albert Pujols. And some fresh-baked brownies.

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

by Allen Chace on Jul 23, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I get the picture

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 23, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boo, Sean Casey.

Or, Felix Hernandez is a tough pitcher.

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

by Allen Chace on Jul 23, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

K-asey

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 23, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Casey is looking rusty.

He has been underused, I think, particularly with Lowell being scratchy.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on Jul 23, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just got here

How has Buchholz looked so far?

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Awesome

He might go out there now and do shit, but he looks good right now. His FB is much better today.

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 23, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

So far his line looks good.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

His only mistake so far has been a lead off walk

Other than that, he’s looking very strong.

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 23, 2008 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just got here too,

I have been grounded for the whole month of July from the Computer

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The bottom of the order doing their best to keep Felix in the game

Impressive.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Felix blows the FB by Drew

Unless he gets injured or something, he’ll be a motherfucking great pitcher for many years to come. The M’s are lucky to have him.

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 23, 2008 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Getting Bedard was pointless

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Having Bedard on your team is pointless

He is always hurt and his teammates can’t stand the guy. He is a worldclass asshole.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bedard is overrated

He was never that good to begin with.

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 23, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

75 pitches for Buch

If he goes 2 more innings, we can win this.

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 23, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Sox need to score some more runs.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It will come now

Casey will hit a 3 run homer. Man, he’ll HAVE to homer any time, even Lugo homered already. So why not now for him?

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 23, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Two on for the Mayor

Now would be a good time for his first HR.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Loaded again for Lowrie

Now would be a good time for his first career GS.

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 23, 2008 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll take that

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Evening All

Go Sox!!

Thx for nuttin to Oakland & Minnesota

"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 23, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hi

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Howdy

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 23, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Excuse me, Lowrie

You had a full count, sweetheart.

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 23, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Coco!

Walks in a run, and I can’t get myself to believe.

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 23, 2008 6:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll take another

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Taco pops one in foul ground

He loves those.

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 23, 2008 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ellsbury and Tek

had awful ABs. I’m glad we got a run. But with bases loaded and no outs, you have to score more.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lowrie had a fine AB

Too bad it came to nothing.

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 23, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was it too early to

bring in Manny as a pinch hitter while the bases were loaded?

Man do I hate Longhorn fans, well except for the ones that actually went there.

by mystman995 on Jul 23, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

His knee is bothering him

I’ll be surprised if he plays at all today.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Manny is out with a injury

He should not play at all today, 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 23, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

could have

used a big bat in that situation, but as long as buch keeps throwing the way he has – i’ll be ok with it.

Man do I hate Longhorn fans, well except for the ones that actually went there.

by mystman995 on Jul 23, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

damn it buch

suit up manny! suck it up

Man do I hate Longhorn fans, well except for the ones that actually went there.

by mystman995 on Jul 23, 2008 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wowie

Buch has a beautiful curve.

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 23, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

FUCK

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 23, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hate Vidro

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Vidro is so bad why is he in baseball?

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

While we should have scored more than 1 run in the last inning

That’s no excuse for Buch to ‘allow’ a HR to JOSE FUCKING VIDRO.

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 23, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

C'mon Buchholz

THROW STRIKES!

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Buch got all messed up after the K'ing the only good hitter the M's have

What’s wrong with him?

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 23, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here comes Masterson

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Big test for him

Only 1 out, 2 men on…

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 23, 2008 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice start

Man do I hate Longhorn fans, well except for the ones that actually went there.

by mystman995 on Jul 23, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great play by Tek to catch that tip

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thatta boy

2 k’s

Man do I hate Longhorn fans, well except for the ones that actually went there.

by mystman995 on Jul 23, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow!

That’s all I’m going to say.

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 23, 2008 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Putz

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

by DJDP23 on Jul 23, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

he's really been struggling this year

with the injuries. he’s far from the 1.38 era and the 40 saves a year ago.

Man do I hate Longhorn fans, well except for the ones that actually went there.

by mystman995 on Jul 23, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's what I'm talkin' about!

Hey, Oki, Manny, Hansen, Aardsma, Timlin, Lopez, etc – are you watching? That’s what you’re SUPPOSED to do in relief!

I love this kid.

by ccthemovieman on Jul 23, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dusty!

Let’s go, Drew.

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 23, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

IF Single by Dusty

More runs please …

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not a good game by Drew

I mean, he had that well hit ball that Ichiro got at the wall, other than that it has not been his best day.

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 23, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd love to see MLB Gameday graphics

model Youk’s batting stance

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

by DJDP23 on Jul 23, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fuck

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 23, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay, so before the 6th

...how did Buch look?

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

by DJDP23 on Jul 23, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I missed the first few innings

But he looked pretty good, much better than he did in his first two starts.

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That bodes well, I guess

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

by DJDP23 on Jul 23, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

bases loaded, nobody out and they score once…...so typical and a big reason we lose games. We leave a ton of runners on base in many games and it usually comes back to bite us in the butt. Hope that’s not the case today.

by ccthemovieman on Jul 23, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

another strong inning from buch

i say let him close if the sox score this inning

Man do I hate Longhorn fans, well except for the ones that actually went there.

by mystman995 on Jul 23, 2008 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My version of Gameday sez

Masterson pitched the last inning

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

by DJDP23 on Jul 23, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sorry, you're right

type-o, must have had buch on the mind….....

Man do I hate Longhorn fans, well except for the ones that actually went there.

by mystman995 on Jul 23, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Buch has moments

he looks brilliant, but he is a work-in-progress. Disappointing he couldn’t last at least six innings. He’s going to be good, but he’s way too inconsistent at this point. Still…...you keep hoping.

by ccthemovieman on Jul 23, 2008 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hopefully he'll mature into a long reliever

if necessary – you know like tavarez was, but successful.

Man do I hate Longhorn fans, well except for the ones that actually went there.

by mystman995 on Jul 23, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I miss Hoolian

The man had some moves. Boxing, that is.

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 23, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was a prett good bowler too

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ahahaha, yeah

Good times… :)

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 23, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i remember him

on the cardinals throwing one of his hissy-fits and breaking his hand punching something

Man do I hate Longhorn fans, well except for the ones that actually went there.

by mystman995 on Jul 23, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

How long is Masterson going to be left in?

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Tek, Crisp, & Ellsbury to face Morrow

This may be a quick inning

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If the inning hadn't started

I would have taken sidebets on how many pitches

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

by DJDP23 on Jul 23, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

12 pitches

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

by DJDP23 on Jul 23, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I always read Brandon Moron

I wonder if I’m the only one who reads that.

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 23, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

you are one funny guy

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oki coming in ...

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oki is looking much better these days

He started doing the thing he has to do at the first place: Throw strikes.

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 23, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Please don't jynx him!

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think I done just that

4 pitch walk right after the first out. Damn…

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 23, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The second out, I mean

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 23, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great play by Ellsbury

No way Crisp was gonna get it. He got a late break on the ball.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A 4-pitch walk with 2 outs

How nice

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

MDC coming in ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

As if he has been any better than Oki these days...

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

MDC must have sold his soul to the Devil...

He just got out of an inning

Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

MDC has his good curve today

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

MDC looks like Clayton Kershaw!

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by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He sure does

I have been so down on him & Hansen but Ive seen enough of MDC for today.

The Sox need to score….

"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 23, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you face him, he'll swing and miss

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

MDC has great stuff

The Sox better not trade him.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Will he ever realize his potential is the question

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by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was outstanding last year

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe we should have traded him when the value was high...

for Huston Street

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by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No way

I’m not a big Street fan, and I’d never deal with Billy Beane.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd never deal with Beane as well

But I’m a huge Street fan, that dude has some great stuff.

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

MDC and Hansen

They just need to stop… Doing that thing they like doing most of the time this season.

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The pen so far: 4.2 innings of no-hit ball

5 Ks

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

MDC: 18 pitches

Would you bring him back out?

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes use him while he is good!

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by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, I would not

But if we’re bringing Timlin to replace him, then I’d say let MDC have another inning. Otherwise, I think he’s done.

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

MDC

Isn’ t that a question for you ~~Francona~~ Drugs ?

I don’t think I’d push my luck…

"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 23, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So, MassGal ...

Timlin, Hansen, or J-Lo? Take your pick.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sadly

I’d chose J Lo

"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 23, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

CHOOSE

but only bc hansen & timlin scare me to death

"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 23, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, let's see ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Paps

looking a bit crazy on that play & not in his usually crazy looking fashion

"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 23, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Someone should tell him he is wearing a glove for a reason

No need to bare-hand it there.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come on, Lowrie

BOMB one, please.

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Where to after Seattle?

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by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Home to play the MFY

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What are the pitching matchups?

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by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Beckett - Chamberlain on Friday

Wake – Pettitte on Sat.
Lester – Ponson on Sun.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dont see why he Sox cant win all 3

"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 23, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would be very nice

Especially since I’ll be at the Friday game.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Make sure you have your Capt Intangibles sign with ya

"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 23, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ll have to make one.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Home, I guess

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

after Seatlle?

home to play the MFY ( off tomorrow I think)

"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 23, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yup

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice AB by Lowrie

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

2 on for Coco RBI Crisp

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Correction Coco RBI BB Crisp

... and the bases aren’t loaded

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good, but somehow sad, point

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And yet, he grounds out on the first pitch

Man, he sucks with a bat on his hand.

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe it would be more useful up his ass

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by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Manny's Knee must be really bad

I am very surprised Coco wasn’t pinch hit for.

by drabidea on Jul 23, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tito could have used Moss

But Safeco is a big park. I like having an OF of Ells, Coco, and Drew.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fenway West

I think there are more Sox Fans there then Mariners Fans

by drabidea on Jul 23, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Paps in

That means we better win in the next inning.

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fuck you very much, Vidro

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Vidro is the worst DH in the history of Baseball

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by sox-inda-south on Jul 23, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hafner is well on his way toward taking the title

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Paps

An agressive move by Tito. Top of the order for the Sox next inning. Francona is trying to win it in the 12th.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

funny

had he brought in Hansen or Timlin, he would have been trying to lose it in the 11th

"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 23, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Paps with the defensive indifference

by soxaholic on Jul 23, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sit down, Beltre

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good Day for the Bullpen

Tito picked the right day to bring in Masterson.

by drabidea on Jul 23, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I spoke too soon

Sorry

by drabidea on Jul 23, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Paps gets into a jam

We need a double play here…

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

WTF Paps

"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 23, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Poor fielding

by soxaholic on Jul 23, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sigh

Paps is making me long for JLo or even Tavarez

"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 23, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sweet!

by soxaholic on Jul 23, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Come on Taco Boy

Get on base.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He listens to you

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Everybody should

:-)

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ells 1/6!

by soxaholic on Jul 23, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A single ...

Don’t bunt ….

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He didn't, but Ells is in scoring position with Drew up

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They're REALLY going to walk Drew to face Youk?

That’s stupid, but…

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd have walked Drew too tho

"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 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

On another game, I would have walked Drew as well

But Youk is having a better day than Drew, and it’s the top on the inning. If Drew doubles, it’s one run. If Youk doubles, it could be two. Or maybe I’m wrong, but walking Drew to face Youk is sort of like walking Papi to face Manny.

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

In the air please, Mikey

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Loaded

by soxaholic on Jul 23, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Loaded for Mikey

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Alright, let's make this a laugher.

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Jul 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

two runs

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Jul 23, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Professional

by soxaholic on Jul 23, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

MIKEY!!!!

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

2 more, please

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Casey!!!

Let’s go, Lowrie.

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Mayor!!

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Casey Masterpiece

by soxaholic on Jul 23, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lowrie is not getting any lucky

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hansen warming ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hansen for the save

Let’s go.

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thank you, Cairo

One.

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

getting ready to head out

so an early Good Night All!

I hope Hansen doesn’t blow this by the time I get to the car.

Drugs have fun at the game— hit Joba & Arod with a few spitballs

"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 23, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

I’ll do my best.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Two

One more…

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Two

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hansen.....

by soxaholic on Jul 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hansen, dude, COME ON

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Uh oh

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Loaded for Vidro

Damn…

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

THROW STRIKES, YOU ASS

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by MerryGoByeBye on Jul 23, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My thoughts, exactly

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 23, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was at the game in Seattle, and

when Hansen throw that second ball with the bases loaded, I screamed uncontrollably to THROW STRIKES. I am usually more reserved, but sometimes it is just too much to see incompetence or stupidity at this level! BTW, why was Paps brought in and not left in for the final inning. You all say Francona is a good manager, but maybe, just maybe, he is not so good but has the talent to get him by. Maybe that’s why they lose on the road so much. I was pissed in the first 2 games in Seattle that Francona stayed with tired starters so long, almost costing both games if it were not for Paps.

by NG on Jul 24, 2008 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll make this short and simple

(1) Francona is a very good manager.

(2) He did not stick with his starters too long. Lester threw a total of 103 pitches in the first game. Dice-K threw 99 the next night. Both of those are fairly low totals. After 7 innings, Lester had thrown 84 pitches. Only Jimy Williams, a well-known idiot, would have pulled him at that point. As for Dice-K, he was at 89 pitches through 7 innings. Again, it was a no-brainer that he would come out for the 8th.

(3) Papelbon threw 3.2 innings in the series, pitching in every game. There was almost no situation where he was going to go two innings last night, especially since the Sox won the first two games. Francona figured he’d throw Paps in the 11th because the top of the Boston order was due up in the 12th. So, he was playing for the win there. Seattle had already used their best reliever: Morrow. Francona did what good managers do, he played the percentages. Thankfully, it worked out. But even if it didn’t, it was the correct move.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 24, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So if a somewhat but not yet totally exhausted starter

is getting the crap hit out of him, you stay with him because he has not reached some magic number???? That is good managing???? I think not!

by NG on Jul 24, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

With all due respect, you don't know what you're talking about

Lester and Dice-K weren’t “getting the crap hit out” of them. When they got into trouble, they were pulled.

Managerial 101: When your bullpen is the weakest link on your team (as it is right now) and your starters have been very efficient all game, you’re crazy if you pull them early. The smart thing to do is ride the starter for as long as you can, which is what Tito did.

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by Drugs Delaney on Jul 24, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree with the Paps explanation BUT

I think you are wrong on the 2 starter calls on Monday and Tuesday nights (with all due respect of course!). I saw how hard Lester and Dice-k were being hit just before they were pulled, and I still think Francona overlooked the obvious too long, putting Paps or any reliever in a more tough position than need be. No reliever is always a miracle man, but at least they are fresh when they come in. The starters when they get up to 100 pitches may still be able to throw hard, but not accurately anymore. That is why they are hit or walked on so readily!

Finally while on this subject, I felt/feel bad of Oki because I like the guy but feel the league has figured him out. Hate to say it, but I think his stock has plummeted!

by NG on Jul 24, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel bad for Oki because Tito doesn't trust him anymore

Or at least I feel that way. I could be wrong, but in the last games which Oki played whenever he allowed a baserunner, Tito would pull him. Something he does not do with Hanson, MDC or Aar. Oki doesn’t have great stuff, but when throwing strikes he’s a damn good reliever.

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 24, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs