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Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Angels, Oct 8, 2009 9:37 PM EDT


Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz walks on to the field during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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about 1 month ago: Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz walks on to the field during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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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.

 

Star-divide

The series outlook:

Current Series

3 game series vs Angels @ Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Boston Red Sox
@ Los Angeles Angels

Thursday, Oct 8, 2009, 9:37 PM EDT
Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Jon Lester vs John Lackey

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:

  1. Jacoby Ellsbury, cf
  2. Dustin Pedroia, 2b
  3. Victor Martinez, c
  4. Kevin Youkilis, 1b
  5. David Ortiz, dh
  6. Jason Bay, lf
  7. Mike Lowell, 3b
  8. J.D. Drew, rf
  9. Alex Gonzalez, ss

Angels:

  1. Chone Figgins, 3b
  2. Bobby Abreu, rf
  3. Torii Hunter, cf
  4. Vladimir Guerrero, dh
  5. Juan Rivera, lf
  6. Kendry Morales, 1b
  7. Howie Kendrick, 2b
  8. Jeff Mathis, c
  9. Erick Aybar, ss

As we all know, the Sox will face the Angels' ace, John Lackey. Here are his season stats:

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - John Lackey 11-8 27 27 1 1 0 0 176.1 177 84 75 17 47 139 3.83 1.27

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:

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Jon Lester 15-8 32 32 2 0 0 0 203.1 186 80 77 20 64 225 3.41 1.23

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!

by Monkeyspanked on Oct 8, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Aaaah, Fitzy.

Gets a little hard on the bean sometimes, but pretty funny guy when he’s on.

Goddamn that DeMarlo Hale.

by Bloggy on Oct 8, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

funny

didn’t we outperform you guys this year?
hmmm…

Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34

by howiestheman on Oct 8, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

THIS

And how.

Goddamn that DeMarlo Hale.

by Bloggy on Oct 8, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Bloggy on Oct 8, 2009 6:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

"It's not fair...."

“Cuz the better team didn’t win. Not fair. Why? I WANT A DO-OVER!!!”

Goddamn that DeMarlo Hale.

by Bloggy on Oct 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Drugs Delaney on Oct 8, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by howiestheman on Oct 8, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And to you

Monkey Fetishists.

by USG on Oct 8, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eeee

“The Monkeys” is a derogatory term in the places I know…

Goddamn that DeMarlo Hale.

by Bloggy on Oct 8, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I was afraid of that.

Would work too well with Boston’s rep…

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A fair (if unfair) point.

What does that even mean?

by USG on Oct 8, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

never adjust anything for other fans

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

i will get banned

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I get banned that's a real injustice

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably.

It might come early if Wake pitches.

@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

aye

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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)

by USG on Oct 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Sarcasm

Los Angeles of Anaheim in America west of Arkansas south of Alberta…

Goddamn that DeMarlo Hale.

by Bloggy on Oct 8, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

:D

Goddamn that DeMarlo Hale.

by Bloggy on Oct 8, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did, sir.

None of that limp I’d heard tell of. Everyone but Rondo and scrubs (Sweetney!) looked pretty good really.

by USG on Oct 8, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

anaheim has to be in the name

legally for a few more years.

by figgifig on Oct 8, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This feels familiar...

Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?

by acablue on Oct 8, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 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?

by USG on Oct 8, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by USG on Oct 8, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Try for Haren

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but lefty

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

Will turn around Yankee switch hitters to keep them out of the porch though.

by USG on Oct 8, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But at fenway what happens

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

46% GB last year.

Down this year, though.

I think either would be good, I’d just go with Lee.

by USG on Oct 8, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by USG on Oct 8, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True...

Just pointing out that he has been consistent-ish.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a newfound respect for GizmoSandy.

Go boy your bad self.

Goddamn that DeMarlo Hale.

by Bloggy on Oct 8, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Done.

With pleasure, Captain.

Goddamn that DeMarlo Hale.

by Bloggy on Oct 8, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

rec'd

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we need it NOW

we need to come out and choke the life out of these bums

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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)

by USG on Oct 8, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is the playoffs new rules apply

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'll see.

Well, I’ll see through my cell-phone.

I wish I could afford to call in sick. Ugh.

by USG on Oct 8, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

hello Indian

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

California Angels

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That region is hell

it’s always on fire

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW.

That might be a perfect comment.

Goddamn that DeMarlo Hale.

by Bloggy on Oct 8, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 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   0 recs

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   0 recs

True.

Free shot at me, since we both are guilty of trolling on various blogs.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

hope he doesnt know my bookie

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, FYI, Angel is a Spanish word

Look it up on Google translate,.

by acablue on Oct 8, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

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Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

too deep for a baseball team name

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're drunk already.

Admit it.

Goddamn that DeMarlo Hale.

by Bloggy on Oct 8, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually not yet, only one beer so far.

trying to wait till 3rd inning

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe he meant Indian...

But that can’t be right, since Indian’s not legally allowed, RIGHT?

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Alright guys, I'm out!

Go Red Sox! Fuck the Angels! Fuck my job!

by USG 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   0 recs

quit it

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know this thing is on TBS, but I'm on Gameday due to Homework.

Are the Angels throwing Kazmir in Game 2?

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

game 3

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm....okay.

I found a weak spot in their lineup. Why Juan Rivera in the 5 hole when Morales could be there……interesting.

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's how I feel about

Papi over Bay. But it seems to be working.

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by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Matt Holliday costs STL big time

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LES GO SOX!!

Get to that weak bullpen early!!

by obrient15 on Oct 8, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, that was a fluke

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah that was brutal

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 8, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh shit....Holliday better get the hell out of St. Louis....

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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…..

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good

If it’s not us I want toree winning the world series and rubbing it in the mfy’s faces

by obrient15 on Oct 8, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guten Abend Freund

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You guys ready?

It’s finally game time! And every other series (minus NYY/MIN) is two games deep!

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by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

It’s not even funny at the moment.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats a good show

But I didn’t even consider putting it on.

by obrient15 on Oct 8, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You got to be shitting me..........

Gameday it like me.

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yeah.

But they cost more for the county, so I guess it is a deterrent.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Nice.

Other Chicago school didn’t meet your liking?

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It did. I am half done with the University of Chicago.....such a beast medical program.

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice.

Hey, did you take the PSAT last year?

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

Takes a stupid long time for the results though. Did you have to write the essay?

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but if I remember right, it doesn't count towards the scores regarding national merit.

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HOLY HUIHUDBHW

Thanks for telling me. I will spread this info.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Psss...

…there’s a link on the left sidebar.

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by radiohix on Oct 8, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by radiohix on Oct 8, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All other OTM authors!

I’ll handle all the new game threads, just so there is no confusion, OK?

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I am finally starting to feel nervous. Didn’t think that’d happen…

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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)

by morineko on Oct 8, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by radiohix on Oct 8, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and so it begins....

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And here we go...

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ells

Working the count full. Nice, bud.

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by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Evening All!

Go Sox!!!!!!!!!!!

"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."

( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Evening MassGal! Welcome to the playoffs!

"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 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I have Homework Bolsheviks on my back.....

"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 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Their Eyes Were Watching VMart"

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Excellent Book! I read it two years ago and will read it again in the spring.

"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 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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….

by morineko on Oct 8, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two outs

But Lackey is throwing a lot of pitches.

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Clutch-Mart will be open this evening

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Early Weekend Special coming soon.....

"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 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by radiohix on Oct 8, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BS!

Are you going to be around until the end?…

…I’m thinking P/FX…

You diggin’ what I’m layin’ down?

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lester got super squeezed on pitch # 2 to Abreu.

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

West Coast bias

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

West coast bias accounts for the other 2

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mikey!

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it me

Or does Lackey not really look that good?

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by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True.

That, along with the general interest in baseball.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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)

by RyanBeingManny on Oct 8, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I think the Halos are kicking dirt when they swing

How else do you explain all the dropped third strikes?

by RyanBeingManny on Oct 8, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Seabass time

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

A Goz!!! Lets go Elsbury!

by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

crap

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

One bright note

Lackey is already up to 51 pitches. We are wearing him down and their bullpen is a weakness.

by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Interfereence

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHOA!!

LOL.. I was about to go get some coffee!! I can hear the Angels fans crying now!

by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

didn't matter anyways!

but the pitch count is good!!!

by PatsCeltsSoxs on Oct 8, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

(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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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HGHary Matthews.

Shouldn’t we be demanding a forfeit b/c he contributed?

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

matthews isn't playing...

but jeff mathis is…one is black and one is white

by figgifig on Oct 8, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no prob

what kind of cereal is the real question…

by figgifig on Oct 8, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't it always?

Wal-Mart brand equivalent of Cinnamon Toast Crunch – I’m cheap.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go to Target. Walmart blows

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, WalMart's closer, for one.

And Target’s too high class for my groceries. :)

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Target is just as inexpensive..

(I work for them)

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but it's all about atmosphere.

I prefer to slum it among the trashy pajama wearing folk.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

I’ve seen weirder than the old guy with boobs, sadly.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Totally.

Very comforting having him around.

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Oct 8, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

amen

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet Buck is driving him crazy

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

talks way too much

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Focus Lester. You can do this.

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by sox-inda-south on Oct 8, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was strike 3

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No kidding

Man that was right in the corner…man what a crap call.

by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

was wrong call

but i’ve seen worse.

by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good call!

"We are not normal, We are Legends. People will tell their kids about us." - Deon Butler before Ohio State Game 2008.

by Rogue Nine on Oct 8, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thanks Vlad !

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Especially when they miss.

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Oct 8, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitchers similar thru 3

Lackey 53 pitches, 1 hit, 0 runs
Lester 53 pitches, 1 hit, 0 runs

by dsharp on Oct 8, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

but Lackey is ugly

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

(I didn't want to mention that part)

Differences

Lackey 0 BB, 0 K
Lester 3 BB, 4 K

by dsharp on Oct 8, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he sucks

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok sorry

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't defending him.

Just saying, he seems funnier because I can imagine that guy saying everything.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on

Lets see that Sox patience at the plate guys.. stop rushing your swings!

by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shut up Buck!

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what can't he pronounce Ortiz ?

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah and he has an hispanic name himself

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sigh

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

rec'd

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1 sir

"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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm Rick James, bitch.

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 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.

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Link?

I might go after him.

Oh, and Miss Nelson’s 3rd(?)-to-most-recent tweet sounded kinda dirty.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha ha lol

"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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF?

terrible call. Youk tagged him.

by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

That is bullshit

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And an error charged to the SS?? WTF… error should be charged to the UMP!

by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He stuck the ball in his lap

It wasn’t even a borderline call

by RyanBeingManny on Oct 8, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

STRIKE OUT!!

#4…Screw the umps…knock em out Jon!

by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

justice

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 11:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

should be his 6TH K

if you count the strike called a ball in the 3rd

by dsharp on Oct 8, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOVE IT!!!

"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 Oct 8, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

its funny how

in my country, CB stands for something extremely vulgar.

by sgsox on Oct 8, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oops

Yeah sorry, #5.

by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW: Check this out thru 4

Lackey 66 pitches, 1 H, 0 R
Lester 66 pitches, 1 H, 0 R

by dsharp on Oct 8, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

hahahaha

thats hilarious, I musta missed that one.

by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

thank you sir

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

stand up guy. good move.

I could tell you weren’t a Yankee fan right off.

by dsharp on Oct 8, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

your brother

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Johnny Cash?

Say it ain’t so…

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Oct 8, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Links to images please! Bandwith!

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

No prob

Just don’t want to lag this thread down too quickly

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

his legs are too short

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sit down Sciosia!

You’ve just had two straight 4-out innings.

by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Rogue Nine on Oct 8, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he was safe

but I’ll take a make up call. Give me a K here Jon

by RyanBeingManny on Oct 8, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My bad.

"We are not normal, We are Legends. People will tell their kids about us." - Deon Butler before Ohio State Game 2008.

by Rogue Nine on Oct 8, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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)

by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by 0157H7 on Oct 8, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BoldandBrash on Oct 8, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

dern it!!

a walk IS worse than a HR

"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 Oct 8, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Manny ain't the only bad man.

by tommy.otm on Oct 8, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn

Well.. our offense better show up now

by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by morineko on Oct 8, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by tseyb_06 on Oct 8, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

don't discount lackey

he can be very good..and can pitch CG

by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Runs, baby

We can do it. First, Lester get out of the inning.

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by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Randy

Are you blogging from the game? If not will you be blogging from any of the games live?

by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Just from home this time around.

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by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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