Game 52: Royals (21-29) @ Red Sox (28-23)
by Randy Booth on May 30, 2010 12:30 PM EDT
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PrintIt's unfortunate to say this, but the Red Sox can split a four-game series with the Royals today. Split. With the Royals.
Jon Lester, aka The Ace, is on the hill for Boston:
The Royals send out the veteran Bruce Chen:
And the lineups, with Darnell McDonald batting second. Yup:
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WOOHOO
Gonna win!
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by bestbostonsports on May 30, 2010 12:31 PM EDT reply actions
Seriously, nobodys ever here anymore
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by bestbostonsports on May 30, 2010 12:34 PM EDT reply actions
It's a Sunday on a holiday weekend...
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by Randy Booth on May 30, 2010 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but I mean in general
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by bestbostonsports on May 30, 2010 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
HELLO RED SOX NATION!
It will be a nice day for a win by lester because it’s my birthday ,and the team would not let me down! :-)
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on May 30, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
woohoo! Happy Birthday!
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by bestbostonsports on May 30, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Happy Birthday fellow Mainah!
"We are not normal, We are Legends. People will tell their kids about us." - Deon Butler before Ohio State Game 2008.
Happy Birthday!
There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
by return2greatness on May 30, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
D-Mac hitting 2nd... Hall PLAYING 2nd..
if Lester wasn’t on the bump I’d be worried
There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
by return2greatness on May 30, 2010 1:06 PM EDT reply actions
justin masterson on the hill for cle.
lets wish him well!
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on May 30, 2010 1:19 PM EDT reply actions
He's struggling with lefties
and the yanks can load up from the left side. Then add in the short porch in right and it may be a battle for Justin today. I do wish him well.
What is up with those hats??
Galactus does as he pleases. Because Galactus is drunk.
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Ah, sorry.
I only saw the white, not the patriotic insignia.
Galactus does as he pleases. Because Galactus is drunk.
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That was a good curve. (2nd pitch)
Lets hope he hits the zone and can go 7+.
I LOVE PEDROIA!!! ITS MAN LOVE!
I like how Castiglione and The Other Guy
Are talking about NH. I like this game.
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Drake doesn't like that edge of the plate at ALL.
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There's JD's replacement.
No question.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, in 15 years when J.D. retires...
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Lavarnway too, interestingly enough.
That’s 11.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't like it much,
but with Lester on the mound, we probably don’t need that many runs to win. I’ll take it.
Since DMac hits in the 2-hole
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DMac's bunt just shows more versatility
I hope the Sox hold on to him, somehow. He’s just versatile. Can do whatever Tito asks of him.
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You see the difference between Tek and Martinez in the game calling
V Mart calls for CH and Tek Cutter: I like the 1st option better
Probably wants to get Lester's fastball worked out early. That'd be my guess.
But you’d do a lot better at that if he wasn’t behind everyone…
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Out of the inning.
Stop getting behind hitters. First guy he was never behind this inning, and he strikes him out. Surprise!
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What the @#$% does that guy have on his head???
In the stands behind the plate. It’s got a small CITGO sign on it…is that supposed to be Fenway? It looks like it has Christmas lights on it.
Galactus does as he pleases. Because Galactus is drunk.
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Wwwwwwwwwwwhatcha gonna do...
…when Panamania runs wild on you???
Galactus does as he pleases. Because Galactus is drunk.
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I would like to know the Red Sox' splits
Against soft-tossing lefty spot starters who have never done much at the majors.
I think they would be surprisingly bad.
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AA pitchers should just intentionally walk him at this point.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Not that they'll have much of a chance since he'll be taking over for Bubba Bell in Pawtucket soon enough.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Whatever happened to Reddick ?
I remember those Reddick vs. Kalish arguments.
When life gives you questions, Google has answers.
Swinging at everything rarely works.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Couldn't tell you.
Hopefully it’s just a bad streak.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
10 in 19 innings.
Exactly on his average career wise though.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
A few
Not exceptionally tight though.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably
Just using him more sparingly.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Red Sox offense and bullpen,
please grow a pair and split a series at home.
Sincerely,
a fan
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Scutaro came to play.
"man, this team they just suck so bad"- gizmosandy
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nah, he's too good for MLB, plus Hermida has potential
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I love when Youk is like "WTF!"
His reactions are priceless. Because when he goes “WTF” he is right and the ump is wrong 99% of the time.
I LOVE PEDROIA!!! ITS MAN LOVE!
who is behind the plate today?
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on May 30, 2010 2:40 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, and since there is an off day tomorrow he gets two days of rest to get him going again.
I LOVE PEDROIA!!! ITS MAN LOVE!
Because the Red Sox always suck against soft tossing lefty spot starters.
Am I seriously the only one who’s noticed this trend?
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Lester has settled down nicely
Galactus does as he pleases. Because Galactus is drunk.
@#$%ing Twit: @blogtard
Masterson having a nice game against the Yanks.
6 IP 4 H 1 BB 7 K
When life gives you questions, Google has answers.
He could always give a spot start if needed.
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
We have to win this, TB and MFY are losing.
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Ok, Scooter
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Bogar screwed it up.
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
ORTIZ
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grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr i hate haveing folks stoping by
i missed it all ! ………….oh well they mean well :-)
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on May 30, 2010 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
I think Papi will be MLB player of the month for May.
10HR’s and 27 RBI’s this month alone!
I LOVE PEDROIA!!! ITS MAN LOVE!
I use google chrome and sometimes IE and I have some shockwave
or shockware plug in thing that keeps crashing. Does anybody know why this might happen? Every so often my MLB.tv will stop working.
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what is your internet speed?
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on May 30, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
It's roadrunner turbo
So I guess that’s called high speed broadband.
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
My internet is cable, yes.
It’s not my computer, that’s new.
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
It says powered by Adobe flash, so I'll see if I have the latest one.
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
By US standards
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
I miss my college connection.
Oh 5 MBps…
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Try moving to Europe
Basic service is like 15 Mbps.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
My college connection got arrested
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If he clears waivers
Then anyone can sign him for league minimum—just like what happened to Penny and Smoltz last year.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
After all, who's gonna pony up $9MM+ for Willis?
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
He'll probably end up going to anyone who lets him start in that situation though.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
But who in their right mind would let him start now?
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
Playing in the NL helps too.
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly
Take a shot on an upside arm for cheap. Makes tons of sense for a bunch of teams.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Ben's precient statement about the CLE bullpen holds true
Yanks draw it to 3-2.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
Actually...
those 2 runs are on Masterson I believe.
MFY leads 5-3
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That shows you how bad the Indians suck.
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
OK. So I guess I was being prescient about your prophecy.
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sooo much better than Hall, Hermida, or Dmac
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Hermida isn't bad for a #4 guy.
But he’s not supposed to be an everyday guy.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
If Kalish keeps it up, could we see a promotion later this year?
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
To the bigs?
Maybe in September.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
Or to AAA, rather?
Maybe. . . .
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
Drew is an upcoming FA, right?
I just figured we might want to move him along, not that he will be a starter next year.
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Then let's forget about Werth for next year.
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
AAA
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DFA Bogar
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
CHI up 7-3
Grand Slam!
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hell yeah
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Excuse me for a minute.
Off to enjoy some DRaysBay Schadenfreude.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
And when you're back
You can have some Schadenfreude pie.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
Video of Pedroia
Complaining about being left out of the lineup.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
And what's with Alex Rios and Vernon Wells suddenly being good again?
Imagine if the Jays had kept Rios?
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Okay. Is Darnell McDonald auditioning for the role of Santa's Elf or something?
Or is he just filling in for Pedey by taking fashion tips from him?
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
So I'm pretty sure I've got a ticket to Thursday's game.
But I’ve got no clue how it’s getting to me. May have even been sent to my college address…
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Because tomorrow is a day off.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
Oh, I get that.
I’m just thinking about reasons why Bard would be getting warmed up right now, and I can’t think of another reason why they’d have him in the game today.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
Tito's an idiot.
MDC time, maybe Ramram
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they're getting Bard ready to close soon.
Work the ninth when they can give it to him without overworking him. Especially since tomorrow’s an off-day.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
Pujols is hitting the ball out of the stadium.
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Youkilis for MVP 2010
DFA Bogar
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And, in other breaking news:
- Politician tells a lie.
- Cats are aloof.
- Lindsay Lohan is a drunk.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
What, only hitting it out of the yard instead of out of the field?
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
You guys are winning, we're winning, the Rays are losing
No one’s completely happy about this but it’s not bad either
"We're only going to score 17 points?"
why? has he been Joba like lately?
He was pretty good against us.
"We're only going to score 17 points?"
Because he doesn't need to.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
No
Because that would be an absolute waste.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Huh. Not even DRaysBay accepts talk like that, go figure.
He got double banned for it. Impressive.
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Hello guys
Good game so far
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by bestbostonsports on May 30, 2010 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
Agreed
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by bestbostonsports on May 30, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Crap. Rays score 2 more to make it 7-5 CHI.
FRAK.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
Guys, How about DeJesus as an option if Ellsbury is out, Pedro forbid, for an extensive period of time?
Dude is player: Avg bat, great glove: Lots of value. Thoughts?
What are we giving to KC for him?
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
I like it if he's not too expensive.
I don’t want to trade away top-tier guys for a fill-in. Though he’d be a ridiculous 4th OF or trade chip when Ells came back, given his 2011 option.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Who pitches the 9th?
RamRam? Oki?
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
Or rather, don't make him work more than he already has.
It’s not like warm-up pitches don’t count. . . .
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
They sort of don't.
Guys rarely go a day resting their arms completely.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
#7 for the Porcu-TEK.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
I see Cornish is trolling you guys too
Hopefully DRaysBay bans him too
"We're only going to score 17 points?"
Sweet. A double-double.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
They are some,um... very strange people.
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm. Nelson to "close" the game out.
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at the start of the game i did
you are right
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on May 30, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
2 K's and a popup for Nelson?
Nice.
Fenway: "An alternate and better universe, disguised as a ballpark." --Thomas Boswell
If Lackey pitches like he did last time, we will lose.
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A's have no lineup.
So he’s got a shot at being better.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm also afraid their pitching will shut us down, and we lose 1-0 or 2-1.
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DFA Bogar
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by BoldandBrash on May 30, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
We'll be fine.
We’re hitting well. I expect 2/3 if not a sweep.
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
thank you lester/ papi/ and the rest of the team :-)
have a good night all
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on May 30, 2010 4:25 PM EDT reply actions
He was legitimately good last year.
What happened?
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by Ben Buchanan on May 30, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It's his stuff
The quality isn’t there: The separation of speed is not significant, you can’t fool hitters with that!
He realized who he was
DFA Beckett
by South Coast Ghost on May 30, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
when they left s/t i said i did not think he would be anygood
but tito won’t take my calls !!!! ………………;-)
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on May 30, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Bye everyone
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