Over the Monster: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
Around SBN: Post-UNC Thoughts

OVERFLOW No. 1: ALDS Game Two - Oct. 9

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett works against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

More photos » by Mark J. Terrill - AP

about 1 month ago: Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett works against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Josh Beckett dealing and it's time to get to Jered Weaver.

1-1 game going into the sixth.

0 recs  |  Comment 389 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

1st

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 9, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gay

"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 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

68th

"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 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that makes me 69th

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn it!!

i want instant replay now!!

"I was like a kid in a candy store running around with his head cut off ,,,," 0_o

by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 9, 2009 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

but not the 2-0 one 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 9, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another out

Another sad face.

:D
;_;
>:( >:( >:(
:(

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another out

Another sad face

:D
;_;
>:( >:( >:(
:( :(

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I want to shake the Red Sox violently

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RE: Wolves... it was the histrionic fist pumps after striking out gonzo in the 5th. these jokers are drama queens.

beckett strikes out the side and he walks off the mound whispering ‘fuck you’ to the man left on deck. that’s an ace.

by fred g on Oct 9, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And winning the division would have meant a date with the shameful Twins. Why do so many dismiss the importance of winning the division?

by fred g on Oct 9, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know

We’d still have to beat either the Angels or the Yankees in the ALDS. This offense isn’t looking capable of beating either.

"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 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*ALCS

"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 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so true.

the hapless clownish Twins would do better against this Angel staff. Pedey is absolutely worthless out of Fenway

by fred g on Oct 9, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd take the rested players

Over the tired ones who played meaningless games with a playoff berth clinched. They needed to be nearly perfect while the Yanks play .500 ball for the Sox to tie the division.
They rested their players to get ready for the postseason. Perfect decision if you ask me.

by Lolmoarpl0x on Oct 9, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Neither of those were strikes, Fucknor

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

4-1

That’s the count asshole.

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nevermind

I take it back, all 5 were out of the zone.

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bucknor eats shit

for a living.

screwing over the Red Sox just does for fun

by fred g on Oct 9, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weaver is Cy Young

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh Gawd!

VMart out looking!!

"I was like a kid in a candy store running around with his head cut off ,,,," 0_o

by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 9, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Vic, stop wathcing that pitch!!

he called it a strike the 1st two times

"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 11:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another scoreless inning

Another angry face.

:D
;_:
>:( >:( >:( >:(

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this is not f*cking July 4th

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is in Uganda

You ever think maybe he’s Ugandan?

So insensitive. =(

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uganda? Like Africa

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

He is celebrating Obama’s Nobel Peace prize

"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 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

typical night?

Some asshole kids outside shooting at other 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 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

do you live in the ghetto

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess so

One block up is fairly rough

"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 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ummm, I don't live in the ghetto

and the kids out here shoot fireworks all the time.

"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 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

on July 4th?

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

any time

there are some spoiled, bored brats out here

"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 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad parenting plagues this country

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you ain't never lied

as my relatives from GA often say.

"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 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they dont shoot fireworks 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 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

where the hell do you live

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

New Orleans

"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 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice, Sandy

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 9, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is, but I have grown fond of it.

"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 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Jazz and jambalaya

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 9, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They don't shoot at me...

"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 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They would shoot at me there.

Got a bunch of budies there and they get shot at.

"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 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I enjoyed my visits there

but have not been since Katrina. I had the best banana cream pie last time I was there and bananas foster only appealed to me when I was there. Funny how that works.

"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 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm in New Orleans, too

record high with 108 Heat Index today

by dsharp on Oct 9, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought was pretty cool today…

"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 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

From what I've seen

he’s had a fairly generous zone for both pitchers.

"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 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he wants to go home

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Orsillonaut: "Youkilis gobbles it up"

Gobble gobble gobble!

"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 11:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

By the way, does anyone have Vlad's spray charts?

Why was Petey covering instead of Gonzo?

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nevermind

I got my directions confused. >_>

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I should hope not.

Player’s medical records are confidential. The Sox should keep their hands out of Vlad’s spray.

"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 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if only we could score

"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 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ump has been consistent

Beckett’s Zone: http://brooksbaseball.net/pfx/location.php?xml=http://gd2.mlb.com/components/game/mlb/year_2009/month_10/day_09/gid_2009_10_09_bosmlb_anamlb_1//pbp/pitchers/277417.xml&batterX=0&innings=yyyyyyyyy&s_type=1&sp_type=1&h_size=700&v_size=500

Weaver’s zone: http://brooksbaseball.net/pfx/location.php?xml=http://gd2.mlb.com/components/game/mlb/year_2009/month_10/day_09/gid_2009_10_09_bosmlb_anamlb_1//pbp/pitchers/450308.xml&batterX=0&innings=yyyyyyyyy&s_type=1&sp_type=1&h_size=700&v_size=500

by Lolmoarpl0x on Oct 9, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fair enough

Wonder why Beckett hadn’t been abusing that wide zone though…

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it were really birds

It’d be called “Tern, Tern, Tern”…

"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 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we have two hits.
count em. kill me.

this team sucks on the road.

by fred g on Oct 9, 2009 11:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BREAK THE COMA

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Youk cannot catch a break

Or hit the ball out of the infield, apparently

"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 11:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate Youk hitting 4th

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

me 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 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate this series so 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 9, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate the MFY

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 9, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nah i think he looked proud

in a ‘fuck yeah, go me’ kinda way

by fred g on Oct 10, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another out

Another sad face

:D
;_;
>:( >:( >:( >:(
:(

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit SHIFT!

:D
;_;
>:( >:( >:( >:(
:( :(

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Weaver's facial hair is straight from the taint of a dead hobo

his flavor saver looks like a sickly half burned mouse

by fred g on Oct 9, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Weaver is making a lot of mistakes

"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 11:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

frustrating

"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 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let me help

IS THIS ANY BETTER?

"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 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

"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 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

same kids with the fireworks just tapped all my wind chimes

I’m getting angry

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do the angry man in underwear routine and chase them away

"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 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know where they have come from but they do no live here

so they should go

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SCREAM

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Walk

I’ll take it.

LET’S GO LOWELL

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Weaver at 105 pitches

"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 11:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was a gift

from a retarded umpire. thanks, i guess, ummmm

by fred g on Oct 9, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lowell.

Kill me now.

"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 11:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Again

Thought Mikey had one.

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another scoreless inning

Another angry face.

:D
;_;
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not to be superstitious ('cuz that's bad luck)

But maybe if you stop keeping track, we might put some runs up.

"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 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you think Weaver will come back out if it is tied, or will it take another hit or two to get him out?

"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 11:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's done

"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 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

awsome

"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 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think he'll do another inning or at least till he gets hit on again

"I was like a kid in a candy store running around with his head cut off ,,,," 0_o

by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 9, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he isn't that appealing

"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 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we'll score in Fenway

"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 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh God

Beckett’s looking wild

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pinch runner for vlad

"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 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The SB attempt is coming

I brace for the oncoming shit storm.

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

v-mart can't throw

"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 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm back to hating lowell and wanting Kotchman v RHP

Lowell: .382 Slg% on the road.

The umps have be horrible but I blame our offense for both nights. it’s embarrassing

by fred g on Oct 9, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lowell

had some nice plays in the field

"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 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the ol' 2 feet outside the zone strike

Bucknor wants to go home. he’s tuckered. poor scamp. aw.

by fred g on Oct 9, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where did Beckett go???

"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 11:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn this team

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bring in Wagner

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Buck Martinez is a turd

cxc

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 9, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

New Rule:

Broadcasters are no longer allowed to use the word “rhythm”.

I HATE that.

by dsharp on Oct 9, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In football especially.

“He’s not getting first downs because he can’t get into a rhythm.”
“So how does he get into a rhythm?”
“By making first downs.”

by dsharp on Oct 9, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

You don’t like the rhythm method? Of announcing?

"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 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Double play please?

I’d give anything…

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

"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 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

faith

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 9, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't even a bad throw, really.

A little too long in transition maybe.

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not the greatest pitch to throw on

"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 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dusty almost had the bag blocked

"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 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

too far left

should have been down at the runner

by yuhng on Oct 9, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

walk em and play for the DP

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if i were beckett i'd be like, "trade me or buy some offense"

srsly it’s got to be so frustrating to be him.

he doesn’t look like he’s happy with this team. in fact, he looks kind of like he wants this game to be over as much as Bucknor does

by fred g on Oct 9, 2009 11:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

trade him

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know. Only #3 in run scored.

He must be so pissed.

"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 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are we...

in runs scored during the playoffs though? Last?

by AJBlue7 on Oct 9, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice Mikey

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 9, 2009 11:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mikey

On da hop!

by USG on Oct 9, 2009 11:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

game over

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 9, 2009 11:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You are such a weath of positive energy.

And to think that any moderator would warn you.

"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 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The game is not over.

Let’s try a little positive thinking

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 9, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUCK

"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 11:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOOOOO

"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 11:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

making a drink

game over.

/me kills self

by fred g on Oct 9, 2009 11:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is NOT GAME OVER.

We needed 1-run to win, and now just need 2. Beckett and the offense can do 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 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

beckett brought this on himself by walking vlad

"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 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the offense brought this on Beckett by sucking yesterday and 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 9, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't handle this anymore!!!

"I was like a kid in a candy store running around with his head cut off ,,,," 0_o

by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 9, 2009 11:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

don't jump!

"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 10, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, another game where bad umpiring is overshadowed by our offensive ineptitude.

The Tampa Bay series is starting to look less like a fluke.
I’ve seen High School catchers with better arms than VMart

by fred g on Oct 9, 2009 11:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok true that

Youk to 3rd, VMart at First – who catches next year?

by fred g on Oct 10, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mauer

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 10, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

after the next batter

"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 10, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really, then tell me, will I pass the MA or CT bar exam

look into your crystal ball …

"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 10, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes.

though you didn’t ask how many tries ;)

I’m dead on. Francona ALWAYSleaves the starting pitcher in too long, ALL YEAR

he’s been trying to steal outs since the Break

by fred g on Oct 10, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think i am done w/ this. i hope i will regret turning this one off...good luck fellas

"I was like a kid in a candy store running around with his head cut off ,,,," 0_o

by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 10, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you will

"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 10, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my dumb ass friend just txtd the score to me

he’s a LAA fan of course….i just can’t escape it

"I was like a kid in a candy store running around with his head cut off ,,,," 0_o

by CaliforniaGreen on Oct 10, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

r u kidding???

way too soon. 1 run

by dsharp on Oct 10, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Tito do you not see what I see

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 10, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow. That sucked.

"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 10, 2009 12:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like my prediction of LAA in 4 is coming true.

"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 10, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions   1 recs

same here

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 10, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beckett got left in way too long

"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 10, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yup

tito does that all the time.

by RickD on Oct 10, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear Theo Epstein

plase get us an offense this winter.

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 10, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Still #3 in runs.

On paper our offense is great.

"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 10, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we have one

JD was in the friggin’ 8 slot last night…tell me that isn’t an offense

by BillMac on Oct 10, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear Sandy

We already have the 3rd best in the majors. Gimme a break!

by USG on Oct 10, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3rd doesn't cut it apparently

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 10, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the fact is that since Manny was traded, we have needed a major force in this lineup

and 2 years in a row in the post season we have suffered from not having it.

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 10, 2009 12:08 AM 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 10, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The 04 team lost some key players right after the championship and geared up for the one in 07.

That is what we need now, even if we win this series or the whole thing for that matter.

"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 10, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

People, the playoffs are a crapshoot

And right now, our offense is the crap that’s getting shot.

"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 10, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions   1 recs

can you mute Branta?

unlike lucky #7, he contributes nothing and something about him bugs me

"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 10, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I can do that and more.

I can ban him and erase him from the whole site, as if he never existed. Awesome power. Good thing it’s in good hands… mwhahahahaha!

"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 10, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hurrah!

Thanks!

"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 10, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beckett was very lucky getting to the 7th with only one run

He struck out only 3 and was giving line drives and hard hit groudball, Let’s face it they’re playing better, we were lucky to be still in the game!

"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 10, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I want Beckett and Ells in some sort of blockbuster deal for Adgoz or King Felix

maybe not Beckett…. we’ll see

"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 10, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think they should look into trading all 3 Lowell, Beckett, Martinez this winter

I only say that because they will probably not re-sign any of the 3

VARITEK MUST GO
Brandon Webb in 2010

by gizmosandy on Oct 10, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kaz vs Clay?

what do u guys predict for game 3

the angels’ pitching really seems deeper…

by yuhng on Oct 10, 2009 12:09 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am predicting

the Sox make a series out of 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 10, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

More hitting

a lot more hitting.
Kaz ERA 5+
Clay’s last 2 games, lousy

by dsharp on Oct 10, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

got into a jam and got tired

"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 10, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

terrible fielding by Ellsbury

In a 1-run game, with runners on 1st and 2nd, it’s his job to make sure that nothing gets over his head. He failed.

He’s really got to make an effort to learn how to field better. He’s haphazard and relies on his speed far too much.

by RickD on Oct 10, 2009 12:11 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

but he's a gold glover

"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 10, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no he isn't

he’s never won such an award.

Torii Hunter has won eight in a row.
Ichiro has won eight in a row.
Grady Sizemore has won two in a row.

by RickD on Oct 10, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was joking

"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 10, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I said this yesterday

can see it on the faces of the LAAAAAAAAAa players, they are all mad as heck.

"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 10, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That want that victory more than our guys!

Sad but it’s true

"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 10, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the Napoli HBP

Beckett was correct about that. If you lean into a pitch and make no effort to get out of the way, you’re not supposed to be awarded first base.

It’d be nice if the umpires didn’t suck so badly.

by RickD on Oct 10, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's hardly played. Why the hell is he 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 10, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Jed's in

I hope he doesn’t break his wrist or something. I want him to have a chance to play next 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 10, 2009 12:15 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHY!?

he’s a dead fish right now?

by fred g on Oct 10, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tito is Grady

Leaving Beckett in there with a stacked bullpen was definitely a terrible move by Tito.

by fred g on Oct 10, 2009 12:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tito is not Grady

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 10, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um. No.

I generally try not to ban Red Sox fans, but you, sir, are testing my mettle. Tito has helped the team to 2 WS. That is the definition of not Grady.

"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 10, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

+1

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 10, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

see my reply

tito is infinitely better than grady. but he blew a call. it was arguably a gradyesque mistake.

by fred g on Oct 10, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

problem is

somehow the Angels can get a run out of a walk and a single. Why? They can run at will.

by RickD on Oct 10, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really? It's not Jeter with all those jump throws?

"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 10, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

watch aybar over jeter for gg…unless its a lifetime achievement award

by yuhng on Oct 10, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what about Andrus?

everybody raves about him for gg

"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 10, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here we go, guys

Rally time!

"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 10, 2009 12:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

turn turn turn

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 10, 2009 12:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn!

that could’ve been the shit right there

by fred g on Oct 10, 2009 12:23 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pedroia's really struggling

IIRC, he was quite good in the 07, 08 playoffs.

"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 10, 2009 12:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He wasn't good in the '08 ALDS

His first hit was in Game 4.

by lone1c on Oct 10, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not trying to defend this poor play, but it would seem to be hard to beat the same team so may times 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 10, 2009 12:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ask the Yankees

"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 10, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Angels have a much better team this year

92 Pythagorean wins vs. 89(iirc) last year, plus they’re actually healthy

"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 10, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes!
Papelbon as John ‘Bluto’ Blutarksy:

What? "Over"?

Did you say "over"?

Nothing’s over until we decide it is!

Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

Hell, no!

-Germans?
-Forget it, he’s rolling.

And it ain’t over now.

’Cause when the going gets tough…

(Patriotic instrumental music)

the tough get going! Who’s with me?

Let’s go! Come on!

(Papelbon screaming)

(Tense instrumental music)

What the f*** happened
to the Red Sox I used to know?

Where’s the spirit?

Where’s the guts?

This could be the greatest night
of our lives… but you’re gonna let it be the worst.

"We’re afraid to go with you, Pap,we might get in trouble."

(Shouting) Just kiss my ass from now on.

Not me! l won’t take this!
C.C. is a dead man!

-Peralta: dead! Martinez —
-Dead.

Papelbon’s right.

Psychotic… but absolutely right.

We have got to take these bastards.

We could fight them with conventional weapons.

That could take years…cost millions of lives.

In this case…I think we have to go all out.

I think this situation absolutely requires…
a really futile and stupid gesture…be done on somebody’s part.

We’re just the guys to do it.

Let’s do it.

by Randy Booth on Oct 10, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

By Link

do you mean that guy from the Mod Squad

"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 10, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked Peggy Lipton

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 10, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How will do against Kazmir?

Will Clay rise?

When Kazmir is on, he’s kryptonite to us

by fred g on Oct 10, 2009 12:28 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

btw

clay doesn’t rise…that’s yeast.

by yuhng on Oct 10, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

re ca nizing

"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 10, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The biggest problems this season were the gambles on the starting pitching.

In hindsight, the low-risk, high-reward move turned out to be a disaster on Theo’s part.

The struggling offense I can’t quite explain. It always seems to be one hit short of a big inning.

by lone1c on Oct 10, 2009 12:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But at the end of the season, it all worked out.

The postseason was not effected by the risk-reward moves.

by USG on Oct 10, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Christ

I’m actually writing a piece about trade value of various Sox. I hate everything right now.

by USG on Oct 10, 2009 12:30 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I know

It’s remarkably therapeutic. I can’t believe how little hope I have.

by USG on Oct 10, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't

Seriously, don’t.

This kind of comment baffles me. It’s like anything that happened more than a week ago has vanished from people’s minds.

There’s plenty of time to do crap like that in December. If you’re depressed, turn off the TV

by RickD on Oct 10, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, yeah, it has.

Because your postseason record is all that matters. We’ve got a great team, but as far as I can see, we’re screwed. I know we’re capable of winning 3 straight, but right now we’re looking dead.

by USG on Oct 10, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was definitely not going to post it, mind.

I recognize that’s not something you can do.

by USG on Oct 10, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

buck martinez

now praising Scioscia for using a pinch runner for a man who’s had knee surgery.

I’m sure that was a toughie to figure out.

by RickD on Oct 10, 2009 12:32 AM EDT reply actions   1 recs

+1

he sounds so dumb it’s like he just hatched or something

by fred g on Oct 10, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG WE WIN

Martinez nails a runner!

"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 10, 2009 12:33 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Randy there's no way I can do a link drop tonight

I’ll try to write some stuff for tomorrow afternoon, but someone else will have to rock Bs.uf’s baby. Where the hell is he anyway? He was AWOL in the playoffs last year too…

"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 10, 2009 12:35 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He said that he was on a road-trip.

"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 10, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can try to fill in.

I’ve got 0 expectations for sleep. I’m not sure how one goes about compiling such links, but hell.

Can’t say I’ll keep my pessimism completely in check though.

by USG on Oct 10, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Basically all you do

Is search around for relevant Red Sox links

by Randy Booth on Oct 10, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I know.

Might go about it somewhat differently though. I feel like, barring a crazy rally, we’re all gonna need some perspective or pick-me-ups.

by USG on Oct 10, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay

I’ll grab the game recap. Feel free to post that for 5 a.m.

by Randy Booth on Oct 10, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No prob man

Yeah, he’s a quitter. Quitter, I say!

by Randy Booth on Oct 10, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I too think you should call it something other than BSL

it is kind of creepy

"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 10, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My thoughts exactly.

"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 10, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TURN TURN TURN

3 runs or all-but-go-home.

by USG on Oct 10, 2009 12:35 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ells needs OBP most of all.

"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 10, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True, yet this post makes me laugh

it will be OK

"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 10, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not overly angry because I didn't have high expectations 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 10, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here comes Fuentes.

"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 10, 2009 12:42 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pop out papi

hahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

"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 10, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Ortiz just got blown away by 91mph.

"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 10, 2009 12:44 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not to suggest that he was far behind it

but Bay had taken strike 1 by the time Ortiz finished his swing

by fred g on Oct 10, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ortiz needs to take a more direct approach to the ball, not this long, loopy swing.

"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 10, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just saw a fan and realized that I like the old road jerseys better.

"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 10, 2009 12:47 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well

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 10, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not quite.

0-2

That hurts like no other.

by USG on Oct 10, 2009 12:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

really?

I mean, really?

That hurts more than being down 3-0 to the Yankees in 2004?

It hurts more than the Grady Little game? The Buckner Game? The Bucky Dent game?

This is nothing.

by RickD on Oct 10, 2009 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed.

i’ve literally wept. Aaron Fucking Boone. that night i walked for a mile crying.

this hurts…. some

by fred g on Oct 10, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still believe

You can never have too much pitching.

by Pesky Fan on Oct 10, 2009 12:49 AM EDT reply actions   1 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 10, 2009 12:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If they lose this series, Theo better get busy.

Check that, Theo better get busy no matter what.

"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 10, 2009 12:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we can win in fenway

that is where we can win. let’s win.
win.
oh sweet alcohol, hold me

by fred g on Oct 10, 2009 12:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good night

"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 10, 2009 12:51 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember folks

This is a 5-game series. Win 2 in Boston, and carry the momentum back to Anaheim, and we can be the fifth team in MLB to come back and win a DS from down 0-2.

Go Sox! Do some BP and get ready to rock 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 10, 2009 12:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn!

Let’s keep the faith: Remember Cleveland in 07, MFY 04, A’s 03…Let’s do it! Our offense can’t be worset than that!

"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 10, 2009 12:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not much different than rays series last year

this team really needs a major infusion of young slugging. I love Papi and Lowell, but the Sox need hitters who are more dangerous. They need a real sluger – somebody much better than Youk and Bay.

I understand that “Manny in his prime” is not something that happens that often, but the Sox haven’t had a real slugger come up through the system in well over a decade.

by RickD on Oct 10, 2009 1:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

on the upside

Beckett pitched really well

Ellsbury had a nice game at the plate

Papelbon looked good

Lowell’s defense has been tight, AGon too

Martinez threw out a runner, and looked good behind the plate – some nice framing

by fred g on Oct 10, 2009 1:22 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to Over The Monster, an SB Nation community that delivers news and analysis while encouraging discussion regarding everything regarding the Boston Red Sox organization. OTM was founded Feb. 22, 2005.
Start posting about the Red Sox »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Rorscach_small
The Adventures of Statman: Attack of the Scioscier
Rorscach_small
RED SOX VS. YANKEES (TEAM OF TEH TWO CENTURIES = 1900 TO 2100) - JUST THE FACTS

Recent FanPosts

Military-explosion-20799_small
Bay to the Yankees? Holliday to the Red Sox?
Small
Jason Bay rejects Sox offer
Small
Damon may not sign with yanks....scary
Small
Baseball Prospectus' Top 11 Red Sox Prospects
Small
Wagner could accept Arbitration
Redsoxlogo_small
Free Agents
Img587561916661595
Top 15 high school MLB draft prospects
Life_is_brighter_after_guinness_small
Sox, Wakefield Agree to 2-year/$5 Million Contract
Chewbacca_pitch_red_sox_small
Who is your daddy and what does he do?

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >


Managers

N32606527_32219358_6072_small Randy Booth

Editors

Master_shake_small Allen Chace

Rorscach_small 0157H7

Authors

Zissou551_small SoxDevil

Helmet_icon_small bs.uf15bosox9bears23

Pedroia_small ltrain2

Red_seat_small USG

Small soxstats