Bloody Sox Laundry, 9/23 - Clubhouse Chemistry and More Playoff Roster Prepping

by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 23, 2009 5:01 AM EDT in Daily Links Comment 19 comments

More photos » by Charlie Riedel - AP

I'm a sucker for pictures like this.

Can We Measure Clubhouse Chemistry? - The Baseball Analysts

Not a huge difference maker, it would appear. Still a difficult topic to handle.

Another wild scenario - BostonHerald.com

Okay, how about we focus on getting the Wild Card first? THEN we can decide whether or not it's worth the effort to take down the MFY. Although, according to Ms. Benjamin, it would appear that the Sox aren't going to make a big push.

No shortage of Red Sox news at shortstop - The Boston Globe

A good summary of the continuingly revolving door. Hopefully, Jed will get some chances to prove himself this week, and will get his shot again this winter, with a healthy wrist.

Lowrie determined to get healthy - MLB

Jed Lowrie continues to do everything he can to get his surgically repaired left wrist healthy enough to at least become an option for the Sox come postseason.

What's next for Wake - Extra Bases

How much longer will the next wait be? It is clear Wakefield has not rejoined the starting rotation, but merely made a cameo in the group he anchored at one point early this season. The Sox will convene with Wakefield on Tuesday and try to determine a plan.

NOTE: NG - we need to figure out how this fits into the bet. I mean, does this count as finishing the season? He's making starts in the last few weeks, so I'm leaning towards "yes" - which would mean I win.

After the jump: MDC's trying, BtB begins to look into the near future, and we consider the moves to be made in future seasons.

Delcarmen trying to reclaim his touch - MLB

While the Sox, collectively, try to put the finishing touches on their sixth playoff appearance in the past seven years, Manny Delcarmen continues the individual pursuit of trying to regain his form.

MDC has great stuff - there has to be something he can do to reach his potential. That said, his drop in value is saddening. I've got something that might cheer some of you up though:

As If We Needed Further Proof That Jennifer Garner is One of the Greatest Women Alive - Surviving Grady

SO very close to getting the lineup right. Nice to see the celeb fans are keeping up with us common folk.

2009 American League Playoff Preview: Rotation - Beyond the Box Score

Dice-K kinda screws with the data, but here's a better-than-decent representation of what the rotations will look like. I wonder how different they will look in a couple of years...

2011 MLB Free Agents - MLBTradeRumors.com

It's like a catalog - pick the players that would be good signings, if they were available right now.

Josh Reddick isn't ready for the majors yet . . . but he's not far away - projo.com

Might make that FA list less important - that's a good thing though.

Meanderings on amateur representation - THT

Because we need some good, thought provoking material once we've got the Wild Card locked up.

Discuss, link, gossip - whatever it is, do it here.

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Before I even read your caption

I did a little Keanu Reeves-like “woah” when I saw that pic. Not a Joey Lawrence type “woah”, a Keanu Reeves.

Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by CasanovaWong on Sep 23, 2009 11:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So... no emotion?

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 23, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the link. Here's a preview-of-the-preview:

http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2009/9/22/1047915/2009-american-league-playoff#storyjump

Here’s the short of it: The Boston pitching staff looks better equipped for the playoffs than any other squad.

"What we do in life, echoes in eternity!"

by Justin Bopp on Sep 23, 2009 12:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

No prob.

Would’ve been nice to see some larger sample sizes on the ERAs though – Dice-K’s been horrible for a few games this year, but he hasn’t gotten a lot of outings, and he’s been a least average for his career, IIRC.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 23, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We're likely to be in the Chapman mix.

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/baseball/red_sox/view.bg?articleid=1199366&srvc=rss

Meh

by USG on Sep 23, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wakefield, reminds me of renfield, but that's another matter.

As for my prediction that Wakefield will not finish the season, it is for me or from my perspective a matter of future intent! If Wakefield is not in the post season and is retired either officially or unofficially at the postseason start, I win. We may have to wait until he does not begin next year to know for sure, but if he is not on the postseason roster and does not begin the season next year, I win!

by NG on Sep 23, 2009 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Now wait...

We bet on whether he’d be in the rotation by the end of the season. I wouldn’t want him on the playoff roster as anything more than a mop-up guy anyways – shouldn’t put too much faith in the knuckleball.
Actually, based on the original terms of the bet (http://www.overthemonster.com/2009/6/4/899173/who-wins-the-bet-if-he-either-does#comments), it sounds like I win.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 23, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nothing about retirement in the original bet.

Or the playoffs, or next year. The bet only covers the 2009 regular season.

by lone1c on Sep 24, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We need one of the damn lawyers on here to look at this.

Of course, we’d also have to raise some cash to have them do so. :)

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 24, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There is a distinct possibility that you BOTH lose.

by lone1c on Sep 24, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, crap.

Umm… we didn’t decide what happens then. I’m also kinda embarrassed that I agreed to a bet involving WINZ.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 24, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What does end of season mean??

If he is off the roster for the playoffs and never returns to the game because of age related injury/breakdown, then I believe I would win! If he is off the roster for the playoffs and returns next year, then that is less clear. However, a good pitcher who is not on the playoff roster is not a good pitcher and does not complete the season in my book if he his not injured.

If he is injured, then he does not finish the season either on the team. Also for me, the playoffs are part of the season if a team makes the playoffs.

by NG on Sep 24, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Doesn't he finish the season

If he’s on the active roster and not on the DL? I mean, is it not that simple?

Man I love that tuna casserole.

by Bloggy on Sep 25, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I must insist again that

if Wakefield is not on the playoff SEASON roster for this year AND does not come back next year, then I absolutely win.

by NG on Sep 25, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is between the two of you to decide, obviously.

But if I were asked to vote, I would say that the season ends on October 4 and after that it’s the post-season.

Man I love that tuna casserole.

by Bloggy on Sep 25, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Again, a pitcher that is not good enough for post season play AND

never returns the next year was washed up at the end of the season before and did not finish it, IMO! I demand this much!

by NG on Sep 25, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha ha! Demand, even!!

That’s for you guys to hash out. I’m afraid you’d be hard pressed to get someone to agree with that interpretation, though. It’s pretty subjective…and you know how these boys (and 3 girls) enjoy their numbers. ;-)

Man I love that tuna casserole.

by Bloggy on Sep 25, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Which is how I'm looking at it.

Why should the bet be extended just because we happened to be good?

And I would rather lose this bet than have Wake on the postseason roster, unless there’s no one else with less chance to have their best pitch crap out on them.

No way in hell am I agreeing to the next season bit – so what if he retires? He’s allowed to do that even if he’s healthy.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 25, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If Wake is on the playoff roster for this season

and then retires, you win. If he is on the playoff roster this year and does not retire, you win. However, if he is NOT on the playoff roster this year, then I win UNLESS you are willing to wait and see if he is back next year, in which case further consideration for your position may be warranted!

by NG on Sep 26, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs