Bloody Sox Laundry - 9/16/09

by bdalebs on Sep 16, 2009 5:00 AM EDT in Daily Links

So, I'm feeling pretty good about the Sox now. All that patience has paid off, and we now have a very good option for our #4 pitcher (see Pitch F/X post for more). Not feeling too great about the farm right now though:

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Fife throwing error leads to 3 unearned as Salem drops Game 2, 5-4. Dent and (the resurgent) Chiang both went deep. #RedSox

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Greenville shut out by Lakewood, 3-0, in their Game 2. Not looking good for the affiliates. #RedSox

Can I get a "Turn Turn Turn" for the kids, Sandy? Hopefully some of the ghosts of Fenway can make the trip to help'em turn it around.

After the jump, we get hypothetical with Youk, fanatical with the nerds at BtB, and... dressy with Sandy?

Red Sox Journal: Youkilis sidelined by lower back spasms - projo.com

"He had a tough day off yesterday," Francona said. "He actually was over at MGH a little bit ago. They thought maybe he had a kidney stone. It turns out he has some lower back spasms –– which I don’t think feels any better, but that’ll go away. So obviously he’s not playing tonight."

Are we supposed to roar "Youk" if he passes a stone? Also, Tito, I'm pretty sure stones are supposed to go away too. Perhaps he needs to see his doctor about that...

MLB 2009 Attendance Comparison II - American League - Graph of the Day - Beyond the Box Score

A graphical look at Attendance vs. Wins. Which team supports their fans with wins? Which fans support their teams despite losing? Does KC support its team despite a horrendous record?

Not crazy stat-heavy, but it's cool to see the pretty new graphs being pumped out now that BtB has partnered with Gritty & Clutch.

And, as promised in the original thread, here's Sandy's vow:

Los Angeles Angels @ Boston Red Sox GameThread, Sep 15, 2009 7:10 PM EDT - Over the Monster

if john lackey gets 80 million dollars this winter I will wear a dress all summer next season

and instruct my kids if i die during the summer to bury me in the dress

Victimized. But still here.

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And... bookmark'd. This will be remembered, Sandy.

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Victimized, indeed!!

I feel pretty……..oh, so pretty…..

Man I love that tuna casserole.

by Bloggy on Sep 16, 2009 6:34 AM EDT reply actions

Is everything great or

did anyone notice Varetek’s declining, unacceptable performance. Free second base to all that want it, and soon to be < 200 average. Maybe we got away with it last niight, but in a playoff situation, either he climbs for the occasion or let’s not play him. How will we know as he just looks awful at the plate now.

by NG on Sep 16, 2009 7:24 AM EDT reply actions

Such a pessimist

But, to respond to your point…’Tek has been on a downward slide for awhile and everyone knows it. What he was looking for on that called 3rd strike is beyond me. It was practically carrying a sign that said, “Please plant me in the bullpen.”

Why you would choose to comment about that however rather than Dice-K’s admirable performance or any of the other positives from the game is beyond me.

Man I love that tuna casserole.

by Bloggy on Sep 16, 2009 8:00 AM EDT up reply actions

He has been getting pretty bad of late, measured by the better-than-AVG stat known as wOBA.

But we can’t run Vic out there every game – it’d kill him.

@bs_uf15bosox9be The Original Gameday; Learn to use SB Nation

by bdalebs on Sep 16, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

And Vic wasn't even available last night.

Or tonight, I suppose.

So, now we have a “back-up catcher” who is well-regarded in managing his pitchers. That’s not so bad.

Man I love that tuna casserole.

by Bloggy on Sep 16, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Kidney stones = possible surgery

by egp the great on Sep 16, 2009 9:21 AM EDT reply actions

Just a rumor, started by Tito.

His back hasn’t gotten better though.

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by bdalebs on Sep 16, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions

How's this for "positive?"

Dice-K’s great start, Gonzo’s excellent play, the mult-talents of Victor Martinez, Beckett returning to form, Buchholz maturing and beginning to live up to this promise , Wagner’s strong left arm, Bard’s strong right arm………life is good (at least right now!).

by ccthemovieman on Sep 16, 2009 12:51 PM EDT reply actions