GT: Red Sox @ Angels - ALDS Game One - Oct. 8
by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintBoston Red Sox at Los Angeles Angels, Oct 8, 2009 9:37 PM EDT
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to playoff baseball.
Tonight is game one of the American League Divisional Series between the Red Sox and Angels. As we all know, these two teams are no stranger to each other. The history is wonderful for Red Sox fans, and something you want to forget if you're an Angels fan.
Let's take a closer look at tonight's game.
The series outlook:
Current Series
3 game series vs Angels @ Angel Stadium of Anaheim
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Boston Red Sox Thursday, Oct 8, 2009, 9:37 PM EDT Partly cloudy. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 65. |
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And the lineups:
Red Sox:
- Jacoby Ellsbury, cf
- Dustin Pedroia, 2b
- Victor Martinez, c
- Kevin Youkilis, 1b
- David Ortiz, dh
- Jason Bay, lf
- Mike Lowell, 3b
- J.D. Drew, rf
- Alex Gonzalez, ss
Angels:
- Chone Figgins, 3b
- Bobby Abreu, rf
- Torii Hunter, cf
- Vladimir Guerrero, dh
- Juan Rivera, lf
- Kendry Morales, 1b
- Howie Kendrick, 2b
- Jeff Mathis, c
- Erick Aybar, ss
As we all know, the Sox will face the Angels' ace, John Lackey. Here are his season stats:
His success against the Red Sox, though, has been mixed. Let's take a closer look at what Lackey has done against Boston both this year and in his career:
| VERSUS THE RED SOX | |||||
| This season | |||||
| IP | GS | K/9 | SO/BB | WHIP | ERA |
| 7.2 | 1 | 7.0 | 2.00 | 1.435 | 2.35 |
| Career | |||||
| IP | GS | K/9 | SO/BB | WHIP | ERA |
| 84 | 14 | 6.9 | 1.94 | 1.643 | 5.25 |
| VERSUS THE RED SOX (POSTSEASON) | |||||
| IP | GS | K/9 | SO/BB | WHIP | ERA |
| 19.2 | 3 | 4.68 | 1.66 | 1.35 | 3.66 |
Lackey was solid in his one start against the Sox this season, but gave up a few too many hits and walks. Also in the postseason -- as a whole -- Lackey has done all right, but still not the most impressive numbers. But in his career? Not the best in 84 innings. The Sox know how to hit this guy and it only becomes easier the more they see him.
Here are Lackey's stats at home:
| AT HOME | |||||
| This season | |||||
| IP | GS | K/9 | SO/BB | WHIP | ERA |
| 86.1 | 13 | 7.1 | 2.72 | 1.309 | 3.86 |
| Career | |||||
| IP | GS | K/9 | SO/BB | WHIP | ERA |
| 734 | 112 | 7.3 | 2.65 | 1.297 | 3.72 |
No surprise here: Lackey has always been good at home.
For the Sox, it will be Jon Lester. Here are Lester's season stats:
Pretty solid, but his numbers, if you look a little deeper, are better than his overall stat line. His year-end stats were severely hurt by a tough April and May. But since then ... money:
| MONTH | IP | K/9 | K/BB | ERA | WHIP |
| June | 34 | 10.6 | 6.67 | 1.85 | 0.853 |
| July | 34.2 | 8.8 | 2.43 | 2.60 | 1.327 |
| August | 33.2 | 10.4 | 4.33 | 2.41 | 0.891 |
| Sept/Oct | 35.2 | 9.6 | 3.45 | 2.52 | 1.234 |
Just dominant. He's been freaky consistent since June and batters have barely touched him. June especially was probably the best Lester has ever pitched.
Unfortunately, Lester has not been as good on the road this season. He hasn't been horrible, but he hasn't been June-good:
| On the road this season: | |||||
| IP | GS | K/9 | K/BB | ERA | WHIP |
| 112 | 18 | 10.5 | 3.64 | 3.86 | 1.25 |
Like I said, not horrible, but not Lester's best either. He's been better at home (2.86 ERA, five home runs at home, 15 on the road) on this season, but the Sox will have to make due with Lester's presence in Anaheim ... or Los Angeles. Wherever they are.
The key to winning game one: Make Lackey throw as many pitches as possible. He has a history of giving up a good amount of hits and walks, but the Sox need to take advantage of that and knock in runners on the basepaths. If the Sox can get Lackey off the mound early, their chances to score against the bullpen are very good. The bullpen, throughout the whole series, will be the key for the Sox -- face them early and hit them hard.
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All this means nothing.
Angels are GOING to win. The Red Sox had a good run. But it ends this series.
Enjoy your winter.
Buck Foston!
Hey Troll:
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Aaaah, Fitzy.
Gets a little hard on the bean sometimes, but pretty funny guy when he’s on.
Goddamn that DeMarlo Hale.
Damn, that Kool-Aid must be tasty.
Yeah, what do stats mean anyways? We know the Angels are the better team, right?
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
funny
didn’t we outperform you guys this year?
hmmm…
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34
wha?
Oh, yeah winning 100 games really doesn’t matter when the playoffs start (2008).
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
I think what I'm looking forward to even more the the Angel Fan-bitchfest?
Is the John Lackey piss ‘n’ moan.
Goddamn that DeMarlo Hale.
He is a whiney SOB
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher John Lackey (41) reacts after being ejected during the first inning of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, May 16, 2009. Lackey, activated from the disabled list earlier Saturday, was ejected after hitting Texas leadoff batter Ian Kinsler. The Rangers won 5-3. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
"It's not fair...."
“Cuz the better team didn’t win. Not fair. Why? I WANT A DO-OVER!!!”
Goddamn that DeMarlo Hale.
Since my comment on USA Today won't get approved...
What’s the possibility Dice-K gets skipped and Lester starts on short rest?
Hey guys
Hold down the fort here. I have to meet some friends to watch the game. See you all on the post-game thread.
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
in all seriousness
i really hope this is a great series. good luck, pink hats! ;)
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34
got my vote
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
Might get confusing if we have to acronym-ize it.
I mean, we’ve got the MFY, the MFR (to an extent), and now the MF? Or would they be the Monkeys?
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
Yeah, I was afraid of that.
Would work too well with Boston’s rep…
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
Considering how we seem to get lots of comments from other fans on here...
Labeling us racists, perhaps we should avoid nicknaming a team something that could be taken offensively if no background is given?
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Talk to Randy about scaring off potential new members then.
I’d love to keep OTM this size – lots of good minds, only a few dim ones coughNGcough :)
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So an official NG bashing post will be created?
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
You can't get banned -- you're comic relief!
Just kidding, of course. You’re No. 1 on the ban list.
But you are funny. Keep it up.
Probably.
It might come early if Wake pitches.
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Oh damn. Got that feeling again.
Been almost a year…Not since last year’s ALCS. Playoff time with a team that can win it all (sorry, Celtics, but no KG = No ’ship)
That's why it's GREAT that KG is back!
I hear he looked good the other night…..BEAT LAA!!
What did you say to me paper champion?
-Mr.T
by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 8, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Los Angeles of Anaheim
What did you say to me paper champion?
-Mr.T
by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 8, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Sarcasm
Los Angeles of Anaheim in America west of Arkansas south of Alberta…
Goddamn that DeMarlo Hale.
whoops
gotta remember it’s the interweb embarassed
What did you say to me paper champion?
-Mr.T
by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 8, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
He did, sir.
None of that limp I’d heard tell of. Everyone but Rondo and scrubs (Sweetney!) looked pretty good really.
They face an identity crisis.
California Angels- Anaheim Angels- Los angeles Angels of Anaheim
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
Just go back to being the Cali Angels.
And put the damn Halo back on the hat.
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
I think that Orange County Angels might be next.
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
that would be hilarious
Almost as bad as the Tampa Bay Rays of St. Petersburg. I just don’t get it
What did you say to me paper champion?
-Mr.T
by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 8, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, for one, the city isn't Tampa Bay. It's an area.
St. Pete is at the tip of the peninsula that forms the western shore of the Bay itself.
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ahhh i didn't know.
What did you say to me paper champion?
-Mr.T
by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 8, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
COME ON RED SOX BEAT THESE TINKERBELLS PLEASE WIN ANOTHER ONE FOR SANDY
I LOVE THE SOX, I LIVE FOR BASEBALL, BOOZE, AND WOMEN
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Brandon Webb in 2010
by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
Also, Webb?
Not to say I don’t like the idea, but isn’t that a little risky when we’ve got all these contracts we’re looking to either extend or make (say, Mauer?)
Are you thinking about dropping Beckett after ’10?
I don't like his conditioning and the fact he never seems consitant year in and year out
and I think there is zero chance we give him a big contract.
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Brandon Webb in 2010
I wouldn't say 0.
But I would say he’s making his resigning a bigger question. He’s just not the 2007 ace anymore.
I’d look into Lee come ’10. Big time.
He's been pretty good for the past three seasons.
Horrid luck last year, when he was actually pitching better than in 2007.
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But he's gonna want to be paid like a top-of-the-line ace.
And he’s been on a downward trend in tRA and FIP.
True...
Just pointing out that he has been consistent-ish.
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Big Sandy! On Da Hop!
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
save it for when we need it
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
we need it NOW
we need to come out and choke the life out of these bums
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Brandon Webb in 2010
The game hasn't started yet.
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
But will the Sox respond to a non-rally situation rally cry?!
Or will it be a jinx?!
(I’ve picked my scapegoat early, as you can see. =P)
I shall go with the Fail Hats.
If they are worn during the playoffs, I will follow the game on Gameday.
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Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?
I Love it! Angel bashing before the game already starts!
Props to Drugs, USG, and Sandy for the intensity we’ve been missing for a while!
OH BABY!! PLAYOFFS!!!!
I have homework, but I’ll be in and out!
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
It's so awsome that I don't have school tomorrow.
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
That is blasphemy! I have more work within the next two weeks than I had my whole First quarter of my Junior year......Ah!
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Hi evreybody
Let’s rock!
"That was a lot of fun… You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." Jeff Francoeur
by radiohix on Oct 8, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
This guy. On Da HoP!
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
You ready for this Sandy? A full four days of nothing but Angel bashing. I'm psyched out of my mind!
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I cannot stand the Angels what kind of guy who likes the shade of pink named a baseball team Angels
speaks for itself
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Brandon Webb in 2010
I know, just saying, the region seems to think it's heaven.
Even if it’s dry as balls for months.
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+1
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
I know I'm going to go ballistic on Halos Heaven before this is all said and done.
My most hated teams:
1: MFY
2: MFLAAAAAA
3: MFRays
4: MF(Bankrupt city)Tigers
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate the Tigers for blowing the lead so these pansy Twins can get shelled like
a baby duck on the freeway
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Brandon Webb in 2010
by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Love the analogy! Haha! Agreed, Rec.
I hate them because of this gambler in my school who always refuses to pay his bets on the Lions and Tigers. You think he’d have learned to quit with the Lions…
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Corrupted much?
Drinking, sex, gambling, etc.
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Me? No. I win. He doesn't pay.
Okay fine. But we aren’t here tonight to bash my morality.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
True.
Free shot at me, since we both are guilty of trolling on various blogs.
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Save it for later. United We Stand against the Los Angelas' Hell's Angels.
We can save it for later.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Disturbing mental image.
I like the Tigres in general though.
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Nope:
The word angel in English is a fusion of the Old English word engel (with a hard g) and the Old French angele. Both derive from the Latin angelus, and thence the Koine Greek angellos (‘messenger’) used in the Septuagint to translate the Hebrew mal’akh (yehowah) “messenger (of Yahweh)”.
WIKI-WIKI-WACK
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
Hey, we're just as deep:
O.E. socc “light slipper,” a W.Gmc. borrowing from L. soccus “light low-heeled shoe,” variant of Gk. sykchos “a kind of shoe,” perhaps from Phrygian or another Asiatic language. The verb meaning “to stash (money) away as savings” is attested from 1942, Amer.Eng., from the notion of hiding one’s money in a sock. To knock the socks off (someone) “beat thoroughly” is recorded from 1845, Amer.Eng. colloquial. Teen slang sock hop is c.1950, from notion of dancing without shoes.
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Would you prefer to be called the Boston Red Cement Blox?
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
Actually not yet, only one beer so far.
trying to wait till 3rd inning
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Brandon Webb in 2010
I believe he meant Indian...
But that can’t be right, since Indian’s not legally allowed, RIGHT?
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See comment below.
Just kidding a new girlfriend has my whipped like Saudi men bragging about sex.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
That broad is odd looking
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Brandon Webb in 2010
by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
She'll live. Because she has one of the best music videos of All Time!!
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I would if I wasn't underage ;)
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I want to treat him like John Smoltz drunk in a Boston uniform.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright guys, I'm out!
Go Red Sox! Fuck the Angels! Fuck my job!
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 8, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
No! We're just getting started!
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
bye
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
I know this thing is on TBS, but I'm on Gameday due to Homework.
Are the Angels throwing Kazmir in Game 2?
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
Hmm....okay.
I found a weak spot in their lineup. Why Juan Rivera in the 5 hole when Morales could be there……interesting.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
well they tied it, otherwise game is over on that play.
I hope it stays tied and Lugo becomes the goat
VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010
Are you sure that you want him?
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
everyone makes errors. that was just really bad timing.
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
Mark Loretta with the the Walkoff
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
Oh shit....Holliday better get the hell out of St. Louis....
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
St. Louis is going to have to win three in a row.....good luck.
We did against Oakland in 2003, so its possible, but yikes…..
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
with the way that turned out I hate that we came back in that series.
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Brandon Webb in 2010
C'mon - we nearly made it to the series.
Process, Sandy.
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hey
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
Guten Abend Freund
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Sadly, I have no bargaining power in my family at the moment.
So… Office Wedding.
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
Yeah.
It’s not even funny at the moment.
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
Yeah, neither did I.
I walked out from my room to grab the remote, and my mom and sis are both like “HELL NO.”
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WOW
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
You got to be shitting me..........
Gameday it like me.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Ouch. I feel your pain.
Hey you won’t believe what I found the other day. OTM on Facebook!?!
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok, that was one of the first things I found, but okay...
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
Fine! (feels stupid and runs into corner)......
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, and IB classes only get honors GPA credit in my county.
So, yeah.
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
Yet Universities hold them at the same esteem as AP.....
I would go ballistic if I had to move to your county.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah.
But they cost more for the county, so I guess it is a deterrent.
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
Sounds like your county is rather fiscal and tight-pocketed.
I finished my application to Northwestern only days ago. Next up is Pittsburgh and USC Honors.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice.
Other Chicago school didn’t meet your liking?
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
It did. I am half done with the University of Chicago.....such a beast medical program.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice.
Hey, did you take the PSAT last year?
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
Yeah, I'm not national merit, but close. I didn't like that test at all.
Since you are a junior, I’m going to guess you take it next Wednesday?
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep.
Takes a stupid long time for the results though. Did you have to write the essay?
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
Yeah but if I remember right, it doesn't count towards the scores regarding national merit.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but they use it to cut out the 1000 semifinalists...
who don’t qualify for being finalists, right?
On a side note, what the hell kinda comp. goes from 16000 to 15000 in one round?
@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation
IDK man, its been a while. I will tell you this much. The PSAT counts almost more than the SAT.
My friend is national merit and he got a scholarship offer from Auburn worth $105,000 over 4 years, Room & Board, Food, Research, Stipend, Laptop, Honors College……. don’t slack this test. I wish someone told me this when I took it.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
HOLY HUIHUDBHW
Thanks for telling me. I will spread this info.
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Please do. I missed this opportunity by about a total of 6 percent of percentile.
4 on reading and 2 on math. So close……..
I got stop this else I’m going to cry or something.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess I know now....I feel like the Angel's Rally Monkey after his caffeine high..... :(
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
im so freakin excited
its 3.30 am here and im not one bit tired :D
by German Red Sox Fan on Oct 8, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
thats what baseball playoffs will do to you ;)
by German Red Sox Fan on Oct 8, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep The adrenaline is keeping me awake to
Same 3:30 AM
"That was a lot of fun… You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." Jeff Francoeur
so you are in europe too?
where exactly?
by German Red Sox Fan on Oct 8, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
North Africa
Tunisia exactly
"That was a lot of fun… You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." Jeff Francoeur
I was very nervous the last couple of days, but I'm not right now.
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
I'm with you there
Sadly, Brian Anderson is doing the Phillies-Rockies series instead of the Yankees-Twins (I’d rather listen to Dan Gladden than Chip Caray any day, so I have the radio on and the TV on mute)
Mot d'ordre
Let’s work the count!
"That was a lot of fun… You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." Jeff Francoeur
And here we go...
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Lackey really didn't want to come inside on him.
7-pitch out. Keep working him….
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Evening All!
Go Sox!!!!!!!!!!!
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
Evening MassGal! Welcome to the playoffs!
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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone want to guess the final comments total?
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I'm thinking at least two overflows.
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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha. You staying all night Randy? Because bs. won't do it without your go.
I say ever 550 or so we should need one.
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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I plan to stay up for the whole shebang, so....
Wait, better check with the Office Nazis.
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I have Homework Bolsheviks on my back.....
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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, well, I managed to NOT have homework tonight...
Aside from a book I have to read by Monday… “Their Eyes Were Watching God.”
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Excellent Book! I read it two years ago and will read it again in the spring.
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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
How does it read after the first two pages?
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Very emotional....almost irrational, but that plays a part in the tone and theme.
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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
good book, but...
I haven’t read it for about 20 years. How fast do you read? Try to read it as a non-required reading book first. Admittedly I didn’t have to do a report on it….
Not a report, but a journal...
Of diction, syntax, and other rhetorical devices. I read pretty fast, and will be in a car for a few hours tomorrow and Sunday, so I should be able to finish it. The notebook/journal isn’t due until next Monday, so I’ll probably just sticky note it while reading.
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you gut awfully lot of homework in the states
by German Red Sox Fan on Oct 8, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Ich soll jetzt mein Hausaufgaben machen aber ich bin faul....
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
And most of it is unnecesarry overkill.
Educational reform = entry into government.
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Nice battle by Vic
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
Early Weekend Special coming soon.....
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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
3 outs 21 pitches is a good start
"That was a lot of fun… You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." Jeff Francoeur
21 pitches for Lackey. We have discipline, you can say that much.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
BS!
Are you going to be around until the end?…
…I’m thinking P/FX…
You diggin’ what I’m layin’ down?
At 1-2 AM?
I have a pep rally tomorrow, sir.
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Plus, do you want it to be readable?
It’d be worse than acablue’s comment up there.
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I don't think so.
I’m going road trip at like 5.
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Dammit, I was called that in Little League.
Until I threw some kid out from the RF corner.
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Lester got super squeezed on pitch # 2 to Abreu.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
Clearly we are not paying this umpire enough
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
Pretty sure Jon threw at least 5 strikes to Abreu
but whatever.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
you have to subtract 3 because of the time difference
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
West coast bias accounts for the other 2
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
And a few more because Abreu's an ex-Yankee
and he’s still got some of their Mystique left over, not to mention Jeter’s perfume.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
There is no east coast bias in LA.
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
JBay decidedly un-Holliday-like
in catching out #2.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
Mikey!
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
mikey shows the range
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
Lowell!
And the side is retired.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
Yep.
The whole office and there families started dancing at the church (IDK why), so they went to Niagra Falls on a boat and got hitched.
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IDK, but Gameday's like 15 seconds behind TV.
Impressive.
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Im just glad I can watch it
Im in Japan and you have to buy this crazy expensive international cable plan to see the Sox over here. Im glad they removed the blackout this year, I was sick of seeing my games in x’s and o’s on GameDay…LOL
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
There aren't any Japanese stations running it?
They’ve got 4 Japanese players on the team (counting Tazawa), so the Sox should be more available there…
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
True.
That, along with the general interest in baseball.
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There are..
But that means Ive gotta buy the Japanese cable package (which isnt cheap) and right now its 11am and Im at the office watching my Sox!
Lester!! First K
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Funny thing about Japanese TV broadcast
They dont cover extra innings. Matter of fact I have seen tie games with runners in scoring position, 9th inning and they cut it off for whatever show was scheduled next.
Man they love baseball, but their TV stations dont respect it.
And Im not talking about MLB, Im talking about Japanese league teams.
Man I hope to see Darvish in a Red Sox uniform someday, he is incredible.
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Would be nice.
Can’t believe some company hasn’t programmed signals to include cut signs so that recording equipment adjusts.
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What are you doing in Japan?
Teaching English? Working for a multinational?
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
Been living here
For 5 years. I work for a International Headhunting company. Married, 2 kids.
But from Pittsfield, MA. Grew up a die hard sox fan.
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
But..
I did teach when I first came over while I was studying Japanese.
Im a huge Hanshin Tigers fan as well, their fans are similar to Sox fans.
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Oddly, my dad got me a Fujikawa jersey when he went a few years ago.
Is it really rare to see sports jerseys on the streets?
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Not at all
Everyone loves baseball. I see the old Orix Ichiro jerseys all the time (Orix Blue Wave, his team before he came over to MLB)
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
My pops lied.
Plus, he said Matsuzaka Siebu Lions at first, and then brought back a too-small Fujikawa. Oh well, still cool.
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It's probably you.
His fastball looked great in the first inning. Didn’t see much of the second.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
The ump helped
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
That was a BS call, but I dont wanna start whining like those whiny ass angels fans (and their coach)
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
You can't bitch about human error
It happens (though if you believe what Schill had to say, who knows)
But it makes it easier with that pitch tracker in the right corner all game. But hey, hope he is consistant (by is I of course mean starts to be)
K #1
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
K #2
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
Can we get some rally song?
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
That's not it.
Turn Turn Turn by the Byrds
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the Halos are kicking dirt when they swing
How else do you explain all the dropped third strikes?
good goodness
who WASN’T on the Marlins that year
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
Gonzo with the 1st hit
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
AGONZ!
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
There goes Lackey's no-hitter.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
One bright note
Lackey is already up to 51 pitches. We are wearing him down and their bullpen is a weakness.
Interference!
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
I can just imagine the HH comments about Joe West's bias
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
didn't matter anyways!
but the pitch count is good!!!
(Yawn).......is it too early for that?
Lackey is working hard we get one good inning on him and he’ll be out in the sixth.
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HGHary Matthews.
Shouldn’t we be demanding a forfeit b/c he contributed?
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easy now
don’t forget the Big ( unknown) Positive on the Sox, just sayin’…
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
I was listening while putting away the milk.
Needed some cereal – my bad.
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Isn't it always?
Wal-Mart brand equivalent of Cinnamon Toast Crunch – I’m cheap.
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Well, WalMart's closer, for one.
And Target’s too high class for my groceries. :)
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Yeah, but it's all about atmosphere.
I prefer to slum it among the trashy pajama wearing folk.
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thats why i go to walmart as well
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
Yep.
I’ve seen weirder than the old guy with boobs, sadly.
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Actually, it might have been the real stuff.
I can still taste the cinnamon… Hmm.
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Anyone else liking Orsillo as the play-by-play guy?
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
yes
just wish he could ditch Martinez, maybe pull a Scully & fly solo
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
buck is driving me crazy
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
yes he does
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
Two words:
DENNIS… ECKERSLEY!!!!
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
Masterson would have to be playing and Cleveland is not in it....
You can never have too much pitching.
it jsut went to a friggin commercial where i live!!
"I was like a kid in a candy store running around with his head cut off ,,,," 0_o
by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 8, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
luckily i have MLB app on phone. radio saved me a minute ago lol
"I was like a kid in a candy store running around with his head cut off ,,,," 0_o
by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 8, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
wtF!!
bases loaded and it went to commercial!!! I hate ted turner and i hate TBS!!!
"I was like a kid in a candy store running around with his head cut off ,,,," 0_o
by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 8, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
He sold out a while ago.
Hence the non-Braves focus.
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Focus Lester. You can do this.
"Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax." -- Mike Royko
K #3
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
kinda fueled the rivalry
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Lester's at 98mph
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
hmmmmmmm
Joe West’s makeup call to prove he isn’t biased toward the Sox
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
Not sure where Lester was going on that last one...
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borderline
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Good call!
"We are not normal, We are Legends. People will tell their kids about us." - Deon Butler before Ohio State Game 2008.
K #4
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
k'd on the high heat
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
I love Vlad's crazy swings
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
best comment thus far!
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
and FAT lol
"I was like a kid in a candy store running around with his head cut off ,,,," 0_o
by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 8, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Say whaaaaaa?
My mom works with his twin, she swears. If he wasn’t a MFY fan, he’d be my adopted uncle.
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Wasn't defending him.
Just saying, he seems funnier because I can imagine that guy saying everything.
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Turn Turn Turn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKHstR6ndus
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
You mean Orr-Tizzz?
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
Our offense better show up tonight.
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
It was weird to hear Buck Martinez lecturing Orsillo
on the Rays’ 4-outfielder shift.
I kept expecting Don to interrupt him by saying, “Don’t you know who I am? I’m the Juggernaut Don Orsillo, bitch!”
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Can someone please make a graphic of this?
Pleeeease? I promise it’ll be on the front page if someone does a good one.
please post it
i want to see
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
Lowell looks good tonight.
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
I was suprised he got to it.
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
RedSox.com beat writer Ian Browne....
Who ripped me on Twitter…. said that Lowell probably wouldn’t have made that play from the first inning last week.
Link?
I might go after him.
Oh, and Miss Nelson’s 3rd(?)-to-most-recent tweet sounded kinda dirty.
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Easily out on the replay
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
he looked out
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
Bullshit west coast bias
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
missed that one
you can see youks glove bounce off of his body on the replay
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
the opposite of this just happened
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
He stuck the ball in his lap
It wasn’t even a borderline call
K #5
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
K #5
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
I've seen CB Buckner blows soooo many calls.
How the hell is he doing playoff games?!
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
he wants to retain that 'worst unpire' title
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
It's pretty bad when I know and remember the ump's name.
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
SI's Jon Heyman Tweeted this regarding the call at first base:
theres a reason the cb in umpire cb bucknor is thought to stand for consistently bad. #redsox
LOVE IT!!!
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
its funny how
in my country, CB stands for something extremely vulgar.
Does anyone here
Dislike Ken Rosenthal as much as I do? His analysis is consistently wrong and his predictions are damn near always off. I think I could make a fortune in Vegas just betting the opposite of what he predicts
Kruk's predictions suck.
He picked the Indians to go to the world series this year.
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahaha
thats hilarious, I musta missed that one.
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I dislike him as much if not more than anyone possibly could
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
Glad Im not alone
I dont know why he gets a paycheck, must have some big connections. The guy is always wrong, but the MSM keeps him on TV as if he knows what he is talking about.
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he is supposed to add comic relief
as he is the guy who is always wrong but thinks he is going to be right
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
Hey folks,
here from halosheaven.com to acknowledge that CB missed that call on Howie Kendrick.
by shiftyeyedgoat on Oct 8, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
you saw it even with your shifty eyes?
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
come on now
I know some good MFY fans. Give me a minute or two and I will come up with some names…
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
haaaaaaaa, my brother!!
forgot about him , he is on my list as he decided to tell me that Johnny Cash is his FAVORITE Yankee. Why discuss Judas with a Sox fan? He is just so happy those suckas are back in the playoffs he has taken leave of his senses.
My uncle/ the reverend ( not the crazy HH rev) is a NY fan and he is AOK as well.
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
I didn't see any
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
We're just glad
he didn’t slap the ball away like a lady A-Rod.
by shiftyeyedgoat on Oct 8, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I remember when the play by play guys thought it was a good idea because he had nothing to lose.
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH
+1
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
Got it
No worries, didnt know there was a bandwidth issue. My bad
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey another hit
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
because he is on steroids
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
New plan!
Pedroia can play first! Trade for Utley!
"We are not normal, We are Legends. People will tell their kids about us." - Deon Butler before Ohio State Game 2008.
he was safe
but I’ll take a make up call. Give me a K here Jon
We're up at 500
Time for a new gamethread!
P.S. I’m not doing it.
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
is that really you in that video?
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
No.
The real me is much too distended, corpulent, and porcine to appear in a visual media. Besides, if I were into acting / audio visual stuff, I wouldn’t have time to work and to contribute to this website and to play WoW and to teach the rat’s in my mother’s basement how to dance…
"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.
That walk isn't all bad.
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
yes it was
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
damnit
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
vlad hit that with his pitching wedge
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
I still crack up over the 2007 ALDS
where, IIRC, Schilling and Varitek were trying to do a non-standing IBB and he swung at it.
i think he got a base hit off of a bounced pitch this year
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
yes
"It would have been a nice idea if you could run through the postseason without losing. I don't think it's realistic."
--Terry Francona
by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
All that means is time to score some runs
Three runs won’t win this.
Its the playoffs
I don’t want to be a realistic and measured baseball scholar, I want to be an eternal optimist and a fan. Hell, I wear the same teeshirt every game without washing it for every game since I got it (at the Pedro-Clemens ALCS in 99). I’m an idiot, and I say 3 runs doesn’t win it :-)
by RyanBeingManny on Oct 8, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
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