Overflow 1, ALDS Game 1
by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:23 PM EDT
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Hunter just went long to make it 3-0.
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"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 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As always.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice play seabass
"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 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jed never gets that
You can never have too much pitching.
by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course.
He wasn’t on the field.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why not?
You can never have too much pitching.
by Pesky Fan on Oct 8, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know i know i know
"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 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because he doent get to those
"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 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The world conspires against our love.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gonzo rocks
don’t see any of our other SSes making that play
by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for Lackey to revert to the mean
and by ‘mean,’ I mean being the Sox (and Don Orsillo’s) b****.
"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 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the sox need to score run(s) every inning until this game ends
"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 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't go that far
but they need to start getting on base
by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RUNZ PLZ
I don’t wanna read a 75bandwagon post tomorrow! PLZ Offense!
"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 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK
So Lester’s “bad inning” is over. He does this. Let’s get some offense going and get us back in this thing.
"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 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is the Clutch-mart open?
"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 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes. HIT IT TO THE OUTFIELD!
NOT TO THE 1st or 2nd BASEMAN!
"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 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TBS going full on West Coast Bias.
Dusty and Vic play for the Halos now, it appears.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
buck is just a doofus
I hate how he says “OR-tiz”
by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How does one become a OTM author?
I blog a ton (mostly politics on Dkos) and would love an outlet for my Sox thoughts.
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lil' Wayne stole the tear drops tat from me.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The idea.
Oh, wait, I’m against intellectual property…
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'd come up to like my sternum.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't an MFY fan start Daily Kos?
"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 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
I don’t think he’s a Yankees fan. Lives in Cali, but he could be.
by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
And he also owns SBNation.com which is where I found this Blog.
He is not one of those obnoxious MFY fan, kinda like my best friend back home.
We bet a 6 pack of beer every year depending on who wins the Sox/Yankee series.
In ’04 I bet him if the Sox came back (from the 0-3 deficit) I would get a Sox tattoo on my back. Which I now proudly wear.
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha.
Nice.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE Daily Kos
"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 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too MassGal
Im ProgressiveTokyo on Dkos. Been on the Rec list a few times, maybe youve seen my posts.
I wrote a scathing post about Schilling for Senate. You should check it when you get a chance.
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sure will!
"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 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ask Randy.
Or be around for like a year and comment a ton (my plan).
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best place to start is by doing FanPosts
And if they’re really good + get good feedback + etc., could bring you on fulltime.
by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
knock it out, Youk!!!
let’s tie this sucker
by dsharp on Oct 8, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
strike 2
right down the middle
"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 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMMIT!!!
Ortiz should have had a bases-loaded at bat
by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a situation when Youk has to do something.
He has a 3-0 count.
"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 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he had a 4-0 count, actually
a walk would have been reasoanble
by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great play by Chone.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No.
He could’ve thrown to 1st and gotten the sure out.
"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 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amazingly athletic play?
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Youkilis is being spectacularly bad tonight
he should’ve been all over Lackey’s 3-0 and 3-1 pitches.
"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 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CB Fuckner sucks
"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 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chances Youk snaps and punches CB?
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell
This Ump should be fired!
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I told you he was extremely 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 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he takes pride in being awful at his job
"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 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I usually don't complain if it is close, but these are horrendous
"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 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
only after he's shot
and then tortured, in that order
by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game is getting really frustrating.
"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 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is this
why are the calls going our way??? What did you do to the Umpires, Boston?
by shiftyeyedgoat on Oct 8, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is getting stupid
Any possible way he could get fined or something
by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding me?
Is Wayne Brady gonna have to slap a bitch? Youk’s gonna start a beat down if this keeps up.
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by Rogue Nine on Oct 8, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've never seen
this many bad calls in one game. Seriously. I’m not exaggerating.
by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The thing that makes me so mad is that he does it year after 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 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm telling you he's on the Angel payroll
by dsharp on Oct 8, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no, he is just bad - often, a lot, routinely
"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 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So far
we’re talking an extra 3 outs. I hate bitching about calls, but there have been some AWFUL ones.
by RyanBeingManny on Oct 8, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe West is the worst
I can’t watch this. I’ve counted at least 5 bad calls against the Sox this game, that was ball 4 to youk. They’re taking outs away from us.
by Fred on Oct 8, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To be fair
You know I hate to blame the umps, but Bucknor and West have both been horrible tonight. One of the worst games I’ve ever seen
by Fred on Oct 8, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
West was
ringing up strike 1 on the 3-0 to Youk before the windup.
For cyring out loud. that ball was 8" off the plate.
BC14
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--'Spaceman'
by BC14 on Oct 9, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want Tito to get ejected
He’s sick anyway. Fire up the team, Tito!
by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't tell if he made a good read or not...
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope MLB makes the umps sit down and review their mistakes.
Those plays were out by about 4 feet.
"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 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
way to go Ellsbury
he first stepped towards the plate.
His first read is awful
by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to argue with the results though, eh?
"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 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a sign of his bad range
and I don’t like sliding catches being treated as if they are good plays.
by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad reads, great range.
Having to re-watch in slo-mo to show it to my mom now. :(
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, bad range
look at the UZR stats. The way to get good range involves
a) positioning
b) reads
c) speed
Jacoby has 1 of the 3.
by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was assuming you used range to mean speed.
My bad.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a Jim Edmonds fan I'm guessing
by RyanBeingManny on Oct 8, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
another slider
I was weaned on Fred Lynn, who also loved the sliding catch.
by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so , not a fan of Jeter's jumping either?
"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 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not unless it involves a bridge
with all due respect.
by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
"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 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This gets the rec.
"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 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again, Boston, may I be the first from the other side
to simply ask what the hell Buckner is doing calling HK safe. Twice.
We’re just as confused as you are.
by shiftyeyedgoat on Oct 8, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is it that players are judged on their stats
Yet Umps are not?
This is really horrible, extra 3 outs. So the angels get 10 innings to our 9.
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tito
Tito should have done this. Exactly.
by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GRENADE!
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha
I LOVE that guy! He is nuts, does he still manage in the minors?
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ortiz is getting blown away by 93mph
"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 11:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ortiz
another K, wtf???
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The way he is hitting
Maybe we should let Veritek DH…lol
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cant be any worse....
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Veritek
Can switch hit…
(no I am NOT serious)
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is the 7th inning?!
time for some runs!!!
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 8, 2009 11:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What was Bay thinking???
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
'He's gonna throw me another low curve, so I'll take the next pitch.'
Probably.
"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 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pathetic
That inning was disgusting
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is crap.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I kid you not
I Google image “C.B. Bucknor.”
And 11 of the 20 results on the first page are CB and a coach or player arguing. Theme?
by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
because he sux
always voted worst ump or something like that yet working such an important series.
"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 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GEE ZEUS
How the fuck are there not consequences for sucking so hard at such a high profile job?
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next thing you know they'll be building him a library.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Annoying face
Lackey’s inability to breathe through his nose is driving me nuts
by Fred on Oct 8, 2009 11:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody want to tell me
when exactly John Lackey became Roy Halladay?
"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 11:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you'll have to explain that one
talking about run support?
by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm talking about
Our shocking inability to hit him. Then again, the Sox can actually rough up Roy Halladay every now and then.
"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 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry...cannot read
For some reason I read “John Lackey” as “Jon Lester”.
You can understand my confusion.
Need more beer.
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when he took a nohitter into the 9th at Fenway
…sorry
by morineko on Oct 8, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone want to tell me how the offense became the Pawtucket offense?
"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 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this isn't really news, is it?
The Sox have been crap against good pitching since…well, since Manny went to LA.
by RickD on Oct 8, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, but Lackey isn't Halladay
"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 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Manny & pathetic do not belong in the same sentence
"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 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny Ramirez
was the MVP of the 2004 World Series as the Red Sox swept the pathetic St. Louis Cardinals.
In my book, Red Sox who win a World Series MVP have a permanent exemption from negative commentary.
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you said it all RickD!!
BS, your boy Jed better get to work on his World Series MVP
"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 9, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got the MAPE award.
Most Awesome Player Ever.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’re certainally making him look that way.
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it is when our offense
Became the Houston Astros
by BerkshireFan on Oct 8, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buckner just got that check swing right.
ok, we have 6 outs to get some runs. Time to produce
by RyanBeingManny on Oct 8, 2009 11:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Look, Shilling is a douchebag but he said this would happen
Q: Have you seen the umpiring crew? Joe West, C.B. Buckner and Greg Gibson. Does it worry you?
A: It is embarrassing. Listen, Joe West, I think he is an ass and I have had problems with him forever but here is the thing – Joe West is a pretty decent umpire. Greg Gibson and C.B. Buckner? They suck. They’re horrible, horrible and they are not the only ones. The first thing that comes to mind is, on a merit system or an achievement system to be in the postseason.
Q: It is a fraternity, because, in the postseason some of these guys make more than they do in the regular season.
A: Listen, Joe West hates the Red Sox. I never wanted Joe in Fenway. He called Game 6 of the ’04 playoffs. Behind the plate he called it pretty consistent, he’s good. He’s not big, he’s more of a hitters ump. Unless he doesn’t like you as a hitter. I would make it a point to find out the guys that Joe West doesn’t like as a hitter because I knew that my strike zone was 34-inches wide no matter who was up.
The thing I have with Greg Gibson was that he was having an argument with Tito and he said "Tito, do you realize you are arguing with the best young ump in baseball right now?" Dead serious.
by Fred on Oct 8, 2009 11:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for that link
On the front page now.
by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hat tip to the wonderful Amy K. Nelson
During the off-season, Bucknor, who is legally blind, speaks at the Helen Keller Institute for Sensory Impaired Children.
by Randy Booth on Oct 8, 2009 11:56 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Rec'd.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The offense today is pathetic
Lackey isnt even that sharp
by German Red Sox Fan on Oct 8, 2009 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It GETS WORSE!
Worst part is that Bucknor is behind the dish tomorrow night.
by Fred on Oct 8, 2009 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For the sake of baseball, it might be worth refusing to play.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 8, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
omg that would be hilarious
i would love a forfeit because of officiating crew
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Right ahead of me
Bucknor has the plate in Game 2. Sox are hosed already, because Bucknor has no business being in this Series.
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--'Spaceman'
by BC14 on Oct 8, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he'll be worse to the Angels
"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 9, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I am an umpire...
..and CB Bucknor is having a night that even a volunteer Little League umpire would be ashamed of…. he’s absolutely EFFIN terrible.
And what’s worse is that tomorrow night, he’s working the dish.
HE SUCKS!
BC14
"Baseball’s a very simple game. All you have to do is sit on your butt, spit tobacco, and nod at the stupid things your manager says."
--'Spaceman'
by BC14 on Oct 8, 2009 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we probably will get shutout.
"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 9, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i doubt it
might get shut out, but we’re not getting a shutout.
/pedant
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why???
Are we refusing to pitch to him?!!
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think ramram just sucks
"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 9, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So he can't pitch
and he can’t field a simple DP ball!!!
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he can field...
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez is playing like he is scared
"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 9, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In part, West is refusing to call strikes on him.
But Varitek always had pitchers needle the plate against Abreu.
"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 9, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
West hates the Red Sox as an organization
anyone know why? is it his politics?
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I often wish Schilling would just chet ep
"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 9, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schilling does have a point about umpires
But I am laughing because I recall when he beat hell out of a Questec camera when he was with Arizona.
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's his name
Clear West-Coast Bias.
[Because Angels fans don’t get sarcasm, let me make this clear: close Sarcasm tag {/sarcasm}.]
"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 9, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you planning on writing something for tomorrow?
I think we’re going to need your heavy artillery.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know.
It’s looking less certain, ’cuz I am sick and will be exhausted after this game.
"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 9, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OTM is catching the injury bug.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More like Swine Flu.
I blame Rev Halofan.
"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 9, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm immune
I haven’t been sick since ’Nam.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn you and your cranberry juice.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shitchyea. Drink of champions.
That and beer.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wheaties sheddings + milk.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RamRam
You are not with the Royals anymore. That means you play postseason baseball. Act like it.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RamRam...
should’ve just let the ball go to the fielder. Oh well.
"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 9, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Way to pitch, Ramirez. I feel so much better now.
So, where’s my shotgun? : )
by Tai on Oct 9, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6 innings + 3 runs
Isn’t “not lasting”. Ramon just crapped the bed tonight.
by Tai on Oct 9, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He pitched 7 innings.
Bad calls cost him three outs.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
too bad the offense couldn't score so maybe Bard or Wagner would be in
"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 9, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought it was the angels pen
that was bad though
by figgifig on Oct 9, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One guy, really?
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't had a beer or alcohol in almost two weeks
Not even a casual beer. Not even a after dinner beer. Not even a “had a tough day? have a beer” beer (and I’ve had a ton of those days).
I want a beer. Now.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Whiskey
Beer is not enough at this point..
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 minutes ahead of you
drinking a bottle of Angry Angel.
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont know what Angry Angel is
but you can see it on the faces of the LAAAAAAAAA players ( Hunter, Lackey) – they are fired up, mad as h^*ll and not gonna take getting beat down by the Sox any more
"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 9, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the least
This will really piss of the Red Sox. To the point where they’ll bring out the whooping sticks for games 2-4.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No can has whoopie sticks for 8th and 9th innings?
Meanie.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded, no outs
That’s how every pitcher wants to enter the inning.
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or Claudio Vargas
I think he has the patent for that one.
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still pissed off Terry Francona didn't get ejected
It needs to be done ASAP.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you see Seth McClung's tweet on that?
here, although I’m not about to go into what it means to have an active player call out crappy umping in a game he’s not involved in….
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seth McClung knows his shit
As do I. But Tito needs to get tossed ASAP.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you follow Seth McClung's tweet?
Or is there like a central location for MLB tweets?
I am ignorant in the way of tweets.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I follow him
since he quoted a post of mine at BCB in a tweet, I decided to sign up for Twitter although I don’t plan to bleek tweet myself that often…
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool to have a direct connection to the players, right?
And a quicker way of getting news from reporters.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Player tweets only help if they're unfiltered
For all people wished Schill would STFU, at least his old blog was his opinions and not market-drone speak (see the guys at Baseball Think Factory ripping on Jeff Francoeur’s blog for an example of why players shouldn’t do the latter)
However, there may be such a thing as tweeting oneself in the foot.
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saito's about to walk in a run
"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 9, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to see a triple play.
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind putting up WARs comparable to an average starter while being a closer.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about just watching him pitch live as a dodger
by figgifig on Oct 9, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about he was consistently fantastic for you guys?
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot you Angel fans couldn't be bothered with data.
How the hell does Rally put up with y’all?
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
go ahead w/stats...I know he was hurt and thats why he was dropped
i’m actually flying to boston tomorrow to see the games…
by figgifig on Oct 9, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh... kay...
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck
Not what I wanted to come home to.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The offense sucked and so did CB Fucknor
"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 9, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICE!!!!
That was a good play./
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DP
"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 9, 2009 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was lovely.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See, CB?
That’s what a play looks like!
BC14
"Baseball’s a very simple game. All you have to do is sit on your butt, spit tobacco, and nod at the stupid things your manager says."
--'Spaceman'
by BC14 on Oct 9, 2009 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
May have not been a tag....
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't matter! CB would find a way to poke the pooch.
BC14
"Baseball’s a very simple game. All you have to do is sit on your butt, spit tobacco, and nod at the stupid things your manager says."
--'Spaceman'
by BC14 on Oct 9, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
Never seen a 5-2-5 DP before
(Hey Mikey – touch the bag next time)
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no controversy
Hunter didn’t even stay on the base. Lowell’s glove was on his leg as he stood up.
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
shit
"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 9, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF
WTF, really?
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think if I said what I think...
I would have to ban myself.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not 100% sure he got him
But it looked like he might’ve still had the tag on when his mo brought him off the bag.
Ok, come on.
by RyanBeingManny on Oct 9, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dag!!!
"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 9, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bam.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes you are.
Brought in with the bases loaded 0 outs. Not exactly set up for success.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
drew helped out
and he was a once a great closer…w/a great walk up song
by figgifig on Oct 9, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If one outing was going to sway you one way or another, I'm done talking.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one outing...
i’ve watched him forever…i have seasons for dodgers cause my gf is a fan. i know saito better than you
by figgifig on Oct 9, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
after he got hurt and went back to japan
he was never the same
by figgifig on Oct 9, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe.
But he’s been pretty decent for the work he’s gotten this year.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice throw JD
"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 9, 2009 12:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets get wood on the ball
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just found this site
Seems like you guys have a good one here.
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wanna piss him off?
Make the next overflow. :)
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, dude
You really pissed me off. But there’s a lot of factors involved, and I have cooled off since. I will not lifetime ban you now…
But you do owe me one Alex Gonzalez shirt (because I have yet to buy one).
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
An actual one?
I have to buy stuff for the boss? :/
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude
X-mas gifts. That’s part of the deal when you got author privilege. Did you not read the contract I sent you?
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn spam filter.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And for me too
And as part of rookie author hazing, we make you dress in women’s clothing and carry our luggage.
"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 9, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And we don't have a bus or plane
But we will be traveling to Anaheim by foot tomorrow.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I'll go find some hose.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
those red markings
reminded me of how my former boss at the Wall St Journal ( affectionately called the Wall St Urinal) use to mark up pages we’d worked on. He would use red marker and highlight all your mistakes, dropped lines, typos bad headlines, etc and leave the pages on your desk for all too see.
"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 9, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
never thought I would say this
thank heaven for JD Drew.
it’s really sad how much better our fielding on the right side is than it is on the left side (excepting Gonzo)
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like this?
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and now I see why there is "trade for JJ Hardy pls" talk
OUCH
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jed = :D
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when Jed is fixed
which I dearly hope he is. The Sox don’t really need Hardy, his stick is weak. Doug Melvin will find some other team to cheat him for his shortstop.
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is depressing.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would be purdier if it was ALL GREEN.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SOFB!
BC14
"Baseball’s a very simple game. All you have to do is sit on your butt, spit tobacco, and nod at the stupid things your manager says."
--'Spaceman'
by BC14 on Oct 9, 2009 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see some quality at-bats
maybe some runs, from the Sox. Not much to ask for.
"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 9, 2009 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welp
Still ticked off, but nice play by Drew. He does deserve credit, and if the improbable happens, I already know who to thank. : )
by Tai on Oct 9, 2009 12:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
building on the positive
It’s important for the Sox to play well, even if they don’t catch up.
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Meh, not really.
Just need to minimize bullpen casualties.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All right JD
Way to set the table!!!
Rally TIME!!!!
by BerkshireFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
casey kotchman?
pinch hitter with .572 OPS?
Really? Is this all we’ve got?
Shouldn’t the PH be a better hitter than the guy he’s hitting for?
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
by comparison
Gonzo’s OPS with Boston has been .769
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kotchman: Kinda like Alex Gonzlez, but without the speed.
Or the hot streak.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But sures up the defense.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not when he hits for Gonzo
the only guy who plays SS well
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
:D
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no speed
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm really getting tired of this come-from-behind in the series stuff.
Look at their last 3 ALCS. They might have to do it this series too.
"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 9, 2009 12:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They didn't exactly finish that last one.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same idea though, they tried to make another huge comeback.
"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 9, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did I just see Lackey with a closed mouth?
He and Tom Gorzelanny, I swear…
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 12:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not closed.
He just had an invisible foot in 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 9, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
How can I tell?
The smell.
[Hey, that rhymes!]
"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 9, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so a smelly invisible foot?
alright…case closed.
by figgifig on Oct 9, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Darren Oliver throw anything BUT Sliders?
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does paps throw anything but fastballs?
"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 9, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A splitter here or there.
But an all-fastball pitcher is much more common than an all-Slider one.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ellsberry (sp)
never quite developed like I thought he was going to…
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Join the club.
He’s getting the OBP up at least.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's all I really want and maybe so better d
"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 9, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ells
Had a very fine season. His power and OBP aren’t where they should or could be, but everything else is pretty damn solid.
IMO, not every player needs to do everything well to be a great player.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fielding is suspect
aside from his fielding and hitting, he’s great!
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fielding too
Forgot to mention that. He’s been rough this year.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think somebody on fox thought that he should win the gold glove 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 9, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why, because he had just one error?
(I think…)
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because he makes diving plays
"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 9, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoo, errors.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, he needs to get on base and not suck on defense.
"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 9, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is FML?
"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 9, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eff Mike Lowell?
No, that can’t be it…
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny you should say that
Ate lasagna tonight. It’s not sitting well at the moment.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
"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 9, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok
Let’s all just take a deep breath, go to the bathroom, grab some cranberry juice and come back to win this thing….. hands in…..break on three ….. 1-2-BREAK!
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-2-BARD
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First Playoff Game for the Kid
Welcome!. He was clearly amped and could locate. Unhittable.
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have no offense.
Though Drew has played well.
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 12:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When's the last time we HAVE had offense against Lackey?
He’s almost no-hit us twice?
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2007?
I recall Lackey having horrible splits against the Sox, mostly in Fenway, but the sample sizes were kind of small.
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, that was it.
ERA’s under 3 in ’08 and ’09.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They were.
Now, of all times, he’s finally showing some talent against us. Ugh.
"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 9, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey
I’m e-mailing you in t-minus 5 minutes.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our pen is fast
their closer can get rattled. i hope we get a few hits on Fuentes and get in his head. he won’t be able to shake it for the whole series. he’s glass.
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 12:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God I love Bard.
Even makes this meaningless inning fun to watch.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They deserve the win
We’ll get them tomorrow One win in Anahein and we swing the home field advantage on our favor! Go SOX
"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 9, 2009 12:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We better.
0-2 deficit is gonna have me nay-saying.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(sigh)
why be a baseball fan if you’re going to give up before the last out?
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dodgers won bottom of 9th w/2 outs...
by figgifig on Oct 9, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing we have all 3 outs.
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just saying..
why give up? There’s no advantage to doing it, and you’ll miss the occasional comeback.
It’s not like Anaheim has a rock-solid bullpen. Can’t we just let the game happen without needing to predict what will happen next?
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure there is.
Letting yourself down gently is infinitely more easy than coming crashing down with hope till the end. Add in the fact that, with no expectations, a win is a bigger boost. It makes no sense to believe in hugely improbable things.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don Orsillo.
Or Juggernaut,
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the endorphins that come from the pain.
Explains my being Catholic, I guess.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't understand.. do you mean
I won’t win the Miss America contest, become a Supreme Court Justice and the first woman to coach 3rd base for the Sox?
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 9, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get your hopes up!
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
Miss Universe, first female Prez, and the owner/GM/manager of the Sox.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did he say he was signing off?
Thought he was just trying to put a positive light on his (and my) present despair.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because not all baseball fans are hopelessly optimistic.
Is that an oxymoron?
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think... yeah... it should be...
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trying to reverse jinx it !
"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 9, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CB Buckner's page closed due to vandalism
sox fans going nuts…
by figgifig on Oct 9, 2009 12:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What happened?
Was there a call? His strike zone has been remarkably good…
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bucknor = 1B ump.
Is basically playing God.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah. Good to know.
The strike zone has been nice tonight, apparently.
What happened?
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice?
It’s been small. At least one Abreu walk was undeserved.
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's had a few high/low in the zone balls.
Very even and consistent, and given what we’ve seen this year, very good.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
S'what I'm using.
But it’ll bog down the thread.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Link, instead of pic.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Halo's runner was out of the box and Youk had to step off the bag, he was safe.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cost Lester a couple outs and @ 10 pitches.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Youk had to stretch for a few throws, got back and tagged the runner/bag both times...
But didn’t get either call, when both were obvious outs.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The consistency will come.
Future closer right there.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else think this game could be the music video
for this song?
"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 9, 2009 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No.
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not available in my country
Due to copyright restrictions..what is the song name?
by BerkshireFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dark Man X - give me a sign
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Lord Give Me a Sign"
by DMX.
I dunno, it seemed somewhat appropriate.
"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 9, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is a crackhead
I’m hungry now. I hate these late games.
"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 9, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
"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 9, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we need Healthy Playoff Beckett...or FML
A 2006 survey of players revealed their choice for top 10 worst umpires:
1. CB BUCKNOR
2. Bruce Froemming (now retired)
3. Angel Hernandez
4. JOE WEST
5. Doug Eddings
6. Joe Brinkman (now retired)
7. Chuck Meriwether
8. Larry Young (now retired)
9. GREG GIBSON
10. Gary Darling
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 12:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
isn't that special?
we’ve got 3 of the worst seven.
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we lose this one
I seriously think Dice-K should pitch game 3. I love Buch, but damn Dice is a proven Big Game pitcher, and Buch gets too nervous.
by BerkshireFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hasn't Dice-K had, like, 1 good postseason start?
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PROVEN.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like.. no
He has had many great post season starts, and you cant discount his performance under pressure in the WBC
by BerkshireFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's had one good one, a few mediocre ones, and a few bad ones.
Though I didn’t think of the WBC to be fair.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
On a close play, Joe West actually made the right call!
"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 9, 2009 12:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, I'll be acquiring a gift for Kaz tomorrow.
Send it to Fenway, make sure he’s seeing at least 6 zones.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Classic
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice link
I wanted to say " Alright stop, collaborate and listen Ice is back with a new addition.."
LMAO
by BerkshireFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we should all send a care package of glasses to Fenway Park
To: CB Bucknor
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:45 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Can I pack it with my gift to Kaz?
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about something more practical?
Like eyeballs. I’d nominate a certain saintly Halofan, but then Bucknor would start seeing conspiracies everywhere…
"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 9, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DO closing it out?
he wants to pitch 2 more years he said.
by figgifig on Oct 9, 2009 12:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Game: Angels
Let’s win it tomorrow, boys.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 12:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What better pitcher could we have on the mound for 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 9, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grienke.
Pedro circa 1999.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Brown
Javier Vasquez
If you meant better for LAAAAAAAAA
"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 9, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vasquez is famous among stat people...
As one of the best pitchers who can never seem to get his traditional stats to match.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when has Grienke pitched in the playoffs?
"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 9, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He came back from a pretty severe psych issue, no?
Pretty sure he can deal with it. Besides, he’s f’n awesome, so any decline b/c of the playoffs would allow him to stay great.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did
But the playoffs can turn men into boys.
by Randy Booth on Oct 9, 2009 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Green's hurt and Brown isn't on the playoff roster
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And JvE's a Pirate.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*sigh*
Puke on Bucknor.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Ortiz is bad
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by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as opposed
to the rest of the lineup?
Who showed up tonight?
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not at all
No one played, but that doesn’t change the fact that a couple years ago no way Ortiz K’s there
"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)
by NolaBillsFan on Oct 9, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drew was okay. But yeah Ortiz' THREE STRIKEOUTS
really
really
hurt
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not tonight
good night all!
"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."
( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)
by MassGal on Oct 9, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FRAK
We’ll get them tomorrow!
"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 9, 2009 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good night everyone.
"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 9, 2009 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sox road offense + atrocious umpiring = 2 losses?
it wasn’t only bad umps. our hard hits were right into gloves and there were not many of them at all.
there’s too many automatic outs in our lineup. i don’t want to get swept with 3 shutouts.
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's maybe 1 automatic out at worst...
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
omg
I really hate sports fans at times.
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
take it from a Brewers fan
if it wasn’t for cynicism, I don’t think we’d have a fandom at all
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
As someone who knows a ton of Brewers fans, this is so true.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better not get swept.
I’m going on Monday, for the win.
FTW.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto. That's why I'm
a little overwrought
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
enjoy the game!
I think the Sox will be just fine
"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 9, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep the faith nation!
"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 9, 2009 12:48 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Tori Hunter seems like a cool dude.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 12:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, MassGal, guess what I'm going to admit?
I was wrong about him – he’s still a pretty damn good player. Would be nice to see him not be able to reach a ball though…
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
9 straight gold gloves...
w/this year
by figgifig on Oct 9, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gold Gloves are voted by morons.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
wow, good for you
Hunter does indeed seem cool
Now I will admit, I love Nate Silver so I am not the anti-sabremetrics person I pretend to be
"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 9, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the politics part?
B/c he’s a BP guy – eww.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ummm, his baseball stuff
and his poker skills
"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 9, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball Prospectus.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
I was trying to figure out what political group, site, etc. was abbreviated to BP.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I almost feel bad thinking about the look on Tori's face after we win 3-1.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey wake up fans!
How can 160 millions on payroll it show only four hits tonight! No Excuse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Craig O on Oct 9, 2009 12:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because this is the AL and the pitchers don't hit?
…not feeding the troll, only pointing out the obvious?
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ignore the UMPS & Dump Our Auto-Outs
If we lost 2-1 then our obsessions with the shitty Umps would deserve to be the story of this game . But 5-0?! This is not about the blind umps anymore — Hit the fucking ball. We let meatballs float by on 3-1 counts looking for a walk over and over tonight. That is not how you win in the playoffs. Swing the bat and make something happen. Yes, running up the pitch count is smart but we have to be aggressive.
We have corpses in the lineup. Literally dead people. $160 million, and some of it is being paid to people who actually seem to not be alive.
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 12:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"literally dead people"
yeah, that would be a problem, wouldn’t it?
by RickD on Oct 9, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Omg, LOVE it!!
Even in a Sox loss, OTMers are in rare form!
"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 9, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh come on!
there is a great deal of exasperated snark in my voice. i’m on the monster monday night. FAITH!
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zombie fanfiction?
“Hey, Tek still calls a good game….”
/sorry
by morineko on Oct 9, 2009 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is this $160mm figure coming from?
It’s 122..Seriously
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sox have exactly 2 runs in their last 28 innings on the road. 2 of 3 last road games were shutouts
we can’t hit starters on the road. it’s been a problem all season.
is it the end of the world? no. are there contract extensions we can say ‘thanks but no thanks’ to? YES.
i’ll start worrying if Beckett doesn’t show up large with some furious screaming bats behind him tomorrow. For now, I have all the Faith in the world …that I’ll see monday’s game from the Monster Seats and we’ll kick the hell from these drama queen Angels.
I tip my cap to Lackey, shake my fist at our strikeouts, and pray that Blindman Bucknor gets lost on the way to the park tomorrow. And then he ends up in a deserted alley where he’s devoured by wolves
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blind umps cost us this game.
Take away 10-15 pitches from Lester’s pitch count and Hunter doesn’t hit that 420 feet. Give him another three outs, and we never see RamRam.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We lost.
But bad calls change the complexion of the game.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They got some too.
Strike zone was good, etc. The loss is on us.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
If we put up a decent offensive outing, maybe we can complain.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a pitcher's duel and they gave the other team an extra three outs.
We can complain.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is true if the score was closer. but 4 hits?
that hurts
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We lost the "phantom tag" series 4-1
and we still complain about that.
We can complain about this too. Bad calls run good baseball. Lester painted the corner on Hunter and got ball three and got robbed twice by CBB – that shit gets in your head.
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"ruin" not "run"
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay yeah, this is true.
this is true. it was atrocious.
my frustration with our bats pales in comparison to the abortion that was tonight’s officiating
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, fine, I'm probably just brain dead.
Lackey was pretty damn good, it seemed.
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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Oct 9, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The refs weren't doing any favors for them either.
Controversial calls both ways, and in a near-blowout. We got our asses kicked. Move on.
by Ben Buchanan on Oct 9, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, it's on YOU!
(joking)
Manny ain't the only bad man.
by tommy.otm on Oct 9, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haaaaaaaaaa, I need to g to bed
& get my 4 hrs of sleep but this thread is most amusing as are the guys on TBS
"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 9, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Off Topic, but the Cardinals lost because of what looked like a
flyball that hit Matt Holliday in the nuts.
He says stomach. But the replay looks lower. Our loss tonight feels a little better after seeing that in slow-mo
by Fred on Oct 9, 2009 1:13 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
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