Chicago White Sox @ Boston Red Sox GameThread, Aug 30, 2008 7:05 PM EDT

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Chicago White Sox @ Boston Red Sox

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Saturday, Aug 30, 2008, 7:05 PM EDT
Fenway Park

Mostly cloudy with a 30-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 75.

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First pitch by Bowden is a ball

Send his ass down, he’s not ready. :)

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 Aug 30, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

O-Cab 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 Aug 30, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sweet

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 Aug 30, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Anyone around?

If I was Bay, I’d sue Tito for batting Kotsay ahead of me.

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 Aug 30, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

O's tied against MFR

9-9 into the home part of the 9th.

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 Aug 30, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Kotsay!!!!

No more talks about banging his wife. :)

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 Aug 30, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Anyone here?

3-1 Sox. I’m likin it.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Me too

Bowden looks sharp. He left too curves too high in the zone, but still didn’t get hit.

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 Aug 30, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Bowden get his first major league strikeout

Looks like he’s relying mainly on the fastball today, but the curve’s looked pretty good too

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bailey!!!!

Second homer of his career.

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 Aug 30, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm still amazed

That the Sox are able to put guys in their lineup and have them produce. The Sox have a hell of a lot of depth in their system.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, they do

I’m pretty happy about our minors teams. We have a very nice farm.

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 Aug 30, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

JEFF BAILEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Doin a pretty good Youk impression with that one.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jacoby!!!!

Wish Cora hadn’t got picked off first though. For some reason, a 5-1 lead seems a lot better than 4-1 to me

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cora is a dumbass

He almost never gets on, and when he does he’s picked off. :)

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 Aug 30, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't see the point of Cora on the team

I know he’s a “veteran presence in the clubhouse”, but we’ve got a shorstop in double A who’s as good defensively as Alex Gonzalez in his prime, and that’s WAY better than Cora.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not sure if Diaz bat is better than Cora, but he’s a very nice fielder. What do you make of Navarro? His numbers are very good, he has big power for a SS, and is also a very nice fielder. Think he’ll be a trade chip at some point?

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 Aug 30, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really can't tell with Navarro

I think his numbers are a little inflated with the Lancaster effect, but he’s got a quality glove and can hit REAL well. He’s also like Lowrie where he can play 2nd, 3rd, or short. If he continues hitting the way he’s been, he could definitely be used as trade bait in a couple of years. It really depends on the situation we’re going to be in. He’s definitely a quality prospect though, and the Sox have some other real good infield prospects in the minors, so trading him wouldn’t hurt the system much.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think the Sox have a good 3B prospect in the system

Soxprospects has Michael Almanzar high in the list, but he just doesn’t have the numbers. Middlebrooks is okay. We have Tejeda, Navarro and Diaz, so I guess at least one of them can play 3B. And, of course, there’s Lars. I just can’t wait to see Lars on the bigs. Do you think we’ll move Youk up to third and put him in Lowell’s spot, or will Lars replace Papi?

Oh, and Reddick. I’m just very gay for that swing. :)

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 Aug 30, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What you forget about with Almanzar

Is that he’s 17 in A ball. There’s a reason he’s struggling, he’s one of the only players in the history of baseball to be 17 and be playing in A ball. He’s got CRAZY potential (Like a not fat Miguel Cabrera) though, so we’ll have to wait with him. As far as Youk and Lars go, the Sox are going to have to make a decision after the 2010 season. Both Youk and Lowell will be free agents, so the Sox could just go after a big name free agent third basemen or resign Youk. I think Lars will become the everyday first baseman for the Sox from the 2010 season, on, somehow. I’m guessing we might trade Lowell sometime in the future, then have a Youk at 3rd, Lars at 1st lineup in 2010, then we’ll go from there. But to a 2010 lineup of Ellsbury, Pedroia, Ortiz, Lars, Youkilis, J.D. Drew, Lowrie, Reddick, and (insert any catcher besides Varitek here) makes my mouth water just thinking about.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Almanzar is 17?

Goddamn, I didn’t notice that. I knew he was young, I just missed how young. Yeah, I heard a lot about his potential. But what I meant is that, while he may end up being special, he’s still far away from it.

And about the line-up, you’re very much right on. That will be awesome if all these guys are still around 2 years from now. Do you think Exposito will be our catcher, or will the Sox trade for someone? I know his numbers are under the Lancaster effect, but I heard a lot about his potential.

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 30, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Expo's got tons of potential

His defensive tools are top notch, he’s got a cannon arm, and he can call a game as good as any catcher in the league. His offense was where he struggled before, but it seems like he’s for real. He posted almost the exact same OPS in Lancaster as he put up in Greenville, so I think that he’s got real good potential to be our starting catcher in 2010. The problem is, he’s still so far away it’s hard to tell, just like with Almanzar.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It might be tough to jump through AA and AAA next season to earn the starting role in 2010.

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Aug 31, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry

I meant 2011, but if he keeps developing both defensively and offensively, he could easily see either a mid-season or September call-up in 2010.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 31, 2008 8:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I wanted to trade for a young catcher, but then I found more about Exposito. His OBP is sort of low, but then again he’s young and is a catcher. I say we should give him a spin in Portland next season, and then see if we really need trading for a catcher.

The funny thing is that, while the Sox have a shitload of young pitchers, we really don’t have anyone other than the ones who already started at Boston so far (Lester, Buch, Masterson and Bowden). I guess I’m really spoiled, but when I look at the pitchers in the minors, I only see Bard, Price, Fife, Mills, Kris Johnson and Weiland as potentially good (not great) pitchers at ML level (and half of these guys were drafted this year). Do you think I’m worried over nothing?

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 31, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Others

Dustin Richardson, Nick Hagadone. Felix Doubront, Caleb Clay, Casey Kelly will most likely be moved to SP eventually.

Doubront is a particular favorite of mine.

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

by Allen Chace on Aug 31, 2008 4:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hagadone

Forgot about him, I think he’ll be special. I really don’t know why I like Caleb Clay, who I also forgot. I’m not big on Richardson and Doubront.

I don’t think it’s something to be worried about, but I’m spoiled by our great pitching prospects who already came up and pitched big in the MLB, and I just want more of them. :)

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 31, 2008 7:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really only mentioned

Richardson since you mentioned Kris Johnson. Call me crazy, but Richardson > Johnson.

Also, stop hating on Doubront. :)

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

by Allen Chace on Aug 31, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really like both Price and Weiland

And they both have had great success and both have good stuff, but it’s so tough to figure out if a pitcher is successful based on what they did in Lowell. The only pitcher I remember who I could tell was going to be good by their Lowell stats was Masterson, because he had an outrageous GB% of something like 75%. I’m excited about what happens in the future with our guys. A lot of them have a bunch of potential. One guy I really like is Stolmy Pimentel, I think he could end up pitching real well for us in a couple years. I’m also a big Casey Kelly fan just because he’s already a really advanced pitcher, with command of 3 pitches that all look like they could plus pitches. It looks like he could go through the system pretty fast. I am kind of worried about our lack of pitching depth at AA-AAA, though. Remember though, at the majors we’ll have Beckett, Matsuzaka, Lester, Buchholz, Masterson, and Bowden, not to mention Wake and possibly a free agent that we could sign. While you can never have enough pitching, I think with these 7 starters we could be all set for the near future.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 31, 2008 8:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

"a not fat Miguel Cabrera"

Sounds good to me.

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Aug 30, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jed brings in Ellsbury

And there’s that 5-1 lead I wanted.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The white sox announcers

are the most unprofessional i’ve ever heard/seen. They get so sour when a pitch is called outside the zone, but then they cry when the same pitch is called for a ball against their team…. I’ve never seen 2 more biased announcers in any sport, ever. They barely even give opposing players props after good plays are made, they make me sick.

by HanleysHitters on Aug 30, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

its so bad that no matter what team is playing the white sox I pray they pound them into the dirt so I can hear the announcers console eachother

by HanleysHitters on Aug 30, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's a reason why I love Don and Jerry

Though they’re a little biased, they admit it if a play goes against the other team.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn it

5-2. Bowden’s looked real good tonight except for a couple of pitches. That triple really hurt him though. A triple’s almost always a guaranteed run.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Goodness Gracious

Has it now been 8 straight at bats that Pedroia’s reached base?

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

His line in August

.355/.402/.626

And that’s not even including tonight. I don’t care what Youk has done, Pedroia has got to be considered the MVP of this team this year

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Word

But both are worthy MVP candidates in the whole AL.

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 Aug 30, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh Definitely

But I’m hoping Grady Sizemore wins the award this year. He’s been friggin AMAZING, I don’t care about his batting average.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

MVP will come from a playoff contender.

That’s standard. I’d expect Quentin to be the leader.

by 0157H7 on Aug 30, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know it will

But how can you ignore a guy with a 1.000+ OPS and 31 stolen bases? It just seems unfair to me. It’s not Sizemore’s fault the Indians suck.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

By the same logic,

Ortiz should’ve won it in 2006. But these awards have very subjective criteria.

by 0157H7 on Aug 30, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bowden working himself into trouble here

Let’s see how he handle.

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 Aug 30, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

admirably

by HanleysHitters on Aug 30, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or should i say

“He gone!”

by HanleysHitters on Aug 30, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Swisher put a fight, but nice work by Bowden to get 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 Aug 30, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bowden K's Swisher again.

Worked his way out of the jam.

by 0157H7 on Aug 30, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Tito has been tinkering

the lineup really looks different tonite… I still can’t understand why Bay is so low though, 5th is low enough

by HanleysHitters on Aug 30, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He's struggled against Buehrle

in his career, and against Lefties this season. That’s why.

by 0157H7 on Aug 30, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bowden reminding me Jon Lester when he first came up.

Of course, they’re completely different pitchers, but to see his composure on the mound is wonderful to see after watching Buchholz suck up the joint for what seemed like forever.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bowden seems more like Masterson in composure.

Lester was prone to completely losing his command of the strike zone, looking very vulnerable while doing it.

by 0157H7 on Aug 30, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Word

I didn’t give up on Buch just yet.

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 30, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not giving up on Buch

I think he’ll figure himself out, but anyone with eyes could clearly see his lack of confidence out there.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is completely unrelated

But anyone know when Drew’s expected to come back? He’s eligible pretty soon.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Shit

Come on, Bowden.

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 30, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

More trouble for Bowden

Is he done for the night? He’s at around 80 pitches now

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I still can't get over how weird Quentin's stance is

It’s almost like Youk’s, but somehow he squats EVEN MORE. It just seems so uncomfortable.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

There ya go, Mikey.

One more out, you can do it.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thank you very much, Michael

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Done!

2 flyballs, but good work by Bowden thus far. Let’s not forget that the ChiSox a very good offense.

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 30, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

the ChiSox HAVE a very good offense

I can’t believe I didn’t type ‘have’.

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 30, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I don’t know if Bowden is ready for the show yet. His line isn’t bad, but he’s allowing way too many DEEP fly balls and not really controlling the at bats.

by Charger567 on Aug 30, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He's doing far better than Buch was doing lately

And is also better than what Pauley would spin, so I’m happy about his debut.

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 30, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree.

He showed some nice stuff, but he was flirting with danger in almost every inning. The last two AB of Quentin and Dye resulted in towering flyballs that they got under and couldn’t hit out. He was being hit hard.

I liked how he used his breaking pitches more as the ChiSox started pounding his FB.

by 0157H7 on Aug 30, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If he can control his changeup and curve

He’s gonna be a REAL good pitcher. His future looks really bright.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think he was real nervous

This time out. He did a real good job though, and I’m excited about what we saw from him.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

How bout big papi!

leggin one out

by HanleysHitters on Aug 30, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

and Pedroia with the fancy hand work!

by HanleysHitters on Aug 30, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And the new guy!

drivin them both in

by HanleysHitters on Aug 30, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kotsay knocks em in.

by 0157H7 on Aug 30, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

is pedroia absolutely incapable of making an out?

sure seems like it

by Tippecanoe on Aug 30, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Pedroia's really just showing off now

I really don’t have words to describe how well Pedroia’s doing right now. And to think, people compared him to David Eckstein when he first came up. His hand eye coordination has got to be off the charts.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He's the man!

Now, can our bullpen……..?

by ccthemovieman on Aug 30, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just to let everyone know

Clay Buchholz pitched brilliantly tonight as well.
8 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 10 SO
Of course, this was in AA, but still, good signs all around.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Buch needs his FB and confidence back

His off-speed stuff is wonderful.

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 30, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

pedroia…our cleanup hitter…too funny

by spinz on Aug 30, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey, he doesn't care where he gets put in the order

HE JUST PRODUCES

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Delcarmen pitching a clean inning

I’m shocked

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

OH MY GOD

You have to be joking. Pedroia is seriously 4 for 4 AGAIN tonight and has reached base in his last 9 at bats. That is seriously unreal.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And the dumb managerial moves begin

Varitek being IBB to pitch to Jeff Bailey.

by 0157H7 on Aug 30, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm dumbfounded

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess it worked out.

But seriously, Dotel could throw three straight pitches by Tek too.

by 0157H7 on Aug 30, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

somehow it worked though

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not so dumb

as it turned out.

by ccthemovieman on Aug 30, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kotsay showing what he can do again.

It really seems like everyone on this team (maybe not Cora) can step in for another player and do something to help out the team.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes, it's amazing

now, if just Lugo can stay away.

by ccthemovieman on Aug 30, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

PLEASE

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whats Up Everyone?

Just got in and will be going back out in a second but glad to see the Sox are winning and the MFY lost. One question though: Why the hell is Bay hitting 6th?

by Gnick on Aug 30, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He's been bad against Buehrle, has struggled with lefties this season

blah blah blah, nobody’s really had a good explanation for it yet.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The above reasons

And also, many MLB managers like for the middle of their order to alternate handedness. Tonight’s whole was L-S-L-R-L-R-S-R-L.

Wouldn’t seem so strange, I imagine, if it were someone with (and yes, 2 2Bs and he’s done a great job since coming over here) more power than Mark Kotsay.

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

by Allen Chace on Aug 31, 2008 4:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great job by Masterson

getting out of that jam

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Nearly everything that could have gone wrong for the ChiSox after the double happened. :)

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 30, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jacoby

Home Run away from the cycle.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Clay Buchholz

8IP, 2H, 0R, 1BB, 10K

by Tippecanoe on Aug 30, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

in portland of course

by Tippecanoe on Aug 30, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pedroia intentionally walked

LOL

by Tippecanoe on Aug 30, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Intentional walk to Dustin

10th STRAIGHT AT BAT he has reached base. This is getting out of control, really.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This was a big win (dare I say it yet?) tonight

that should have been Beckett out there (had he been ready) but we win with a rookie anyway, and gain another game on the hated yankees, and hopefully the Twins. If only the freakin’ Orioles……

Oh, well……no complaints considering all the new guys in this lineup. A very satisfying night!. These guys are amazing.

by ccthemovieman on Aug 30, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey

If we can make the POs with a rotation including Wake, Byrd and Colon, we’re the best ever.

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 30, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's not lump Wake in there with those guys.

They’ve both been serviceable enough to be sure, but Wake has done a great job this season.

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

by Allen Chace on Aug 31, 2008 4:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, you're right

But he’s old. :)

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 31, 2008 7:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

Colon actually pitched pretty well. I wonder if we will see him again?

by ccthemovieman on Aug 30, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I guess

He’ll be back soon.

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 30, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okijima

looks a lot better with a six-run lead.

by ccthemovieman on Aug 30, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

game

lets go oakland

by Tippecanoe on Aug 30, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Game

Nice win.

Mother---- him and John Wayne!

by MerryGoByeBye on Aug 30, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Great win

Bowden looked real good in his first start, DP had another unbelievable night, and we had big nights from unexpected guys (Kotsay, Bailey). Four innings of scoreless ball from the pen was also a great sign. I’m happy.

by aspeninthewindow on Aug 30, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs