Varitek injured? WTF?!!!!!

by mmmmm on Jul 1, 2010 11:04 PM EDT

According to multiple news sources, Jason Varitek has joined the long list of injured Red Sox with a broken foot. He's expected to be out 4-6 weeks!

http://wbztv.com/sports/jason.varitek.broken.2.1784387.html

The Red Sox have re-acquired Kevin Cash from the Houston Astros.

Wow - this is getting ridiculous.

Right now we have the following injured that I can think of off the top of my head:

And that doesn't count Clay Buchholz - who is going to miss a start, Mike Cameron - playing in pain, J.D. Drew - sore hamstring and kneck/back and Dice-K - fresh back from the DL himself.
Wow.

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So basically, out of our projected starting lineup,

We have 1.5/4 outfielders
3/4 infielders
0/2 catchers
3/5 starting pitching

Out of the original 25-man roster, like 8 have been/are going to be on the DL for an extended period of time. Out of the opening day lineup, 5/9 have spent significant time on the DL, and Cameron is still iffy.

by ThePanda on Jul 1, 2010 11:09 PM EDT reply actions

Yup, that pretty much sums it up.

If anything, the fact that we are only 1.5 gms back at this point is a major testament to the depth and strength of the organization.

The players that have been called up and asked to step up have, at least situationally, done so. That’s a credit to both Theo for stockpiling good players and to Tito, for being able to juggle the lineup, rotation and pen with all these new, changing parts.

The problem is, over time, it is not realistic to expect us to keep getting blood from a stone. We need our top-line regulars to be healthy.

by mmmmm on Jul 1, 2010 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

All we really need is for the subs and scrubs to keep us in wild card position

When we get all the starters back, assuming they play like starters — I’m talking about you, Beckett — we’ll be in great shape for the stretch.

by RSNexile on Jul 2, 2010 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions

This sucks

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by bestbostonsports on Jul 2, 2010 1:11 AM EDT reply actions

I think you meant this sucks out loud!

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by Dave D on Jul 2, 2010 2:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Is this really happening?! I couldn’t believe the headline this morning

by JLS89 on Jul 2, 2010 8:42 AM EDT reply actions

Don't Forget

Jed Lowrie and Mike Lowell

by drabidea on Jul 2, 2010 10:42 AM EDT reply actions

Lowrie may be back soon

by bestbostonsports on Jul 2, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions

BWA HA HA AH HA HAHA HA AHAAAHHHHAAAA!!!!

Wait…you’re serious?

Galactus does as he pleases. Because Galactus is drunk.

@#$%ing Twit: @blogtard

by Bloggy on Jul 2, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Who is this "Mike Lowell" guy?

Something tickling at the back of my memory …. nope. Lost it.

by mmmmm on Jul 2, 2010 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

We still dont have a backup 1B either.

by bestbostonsports on Jul 2, 2010 10:46 AM EDT reply actions

this is true

and with Tek on the DL now, having Martinez play first if necessary when he comes back sounds a lot less appealing with Kevin Cash catching. But we have so many spots that need to be filled that there’s really not anyone we can afford to drop. I’d guess if something happened to take Youk out for a game (and not a DL stint) that probably Ortiz would take the game. DL stint and we can call somebody up.

This is kinda fun. Any bets on whos gonna get injured today? I’m thinking Scutaro.

by wolf9309 on Jul 2, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Beltre?

Over all that may be what is best for the team. if he’s out we can get a little healthier.

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by Rogue Nine on Jul 2, 2010 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions

he is clearly indestructible.

It’s a good thing he has the range he has, because I think by about August 1, he will have to be covering every position on the field except first.

by wolf9309 on Jul 2, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

he is clearly indestructible

This is what worries me. What if his attention is turned to our starting rotation? Lester, Clay, Lackey? We’re doomed. Something needs to be done about Beltre. Maybe he should be traded… to the Yankees to play DH or something. Enjoy your cracked ribs ARod.

"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 Jul 2, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions