Game 100: Red Sox (55-44) @ Angels (52-49)
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 9:30 PM EDT
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Wow, those records are a lot closer than I thought.
Things are bad, bad, bad right now in Beantown. The Sox are staring at a five game wild card deficit with the trade deadline coming up, and really can't afford to keep dropping games. If they want to avoid doing that tonight, they'll have to see Clay Buchholz get back on track tonight in his second start off the DL.
They'll also have to hit unlucky ace and the newest Angel, Dan Haren.
They'll have some help in doing that tonight, though. This lineup looks a lot better with Victor Martinez in it:
Go Sox! 'Cause you're running out of time.
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Hall out of the lineup! Patterson out too!
My morose spirits have been lifted to just anxious worry.
by TeddyBallgameFan on Jul 26, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
And then Matt Garza throws a no-hitter, and you must wonder.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Matt "F**king" Garbage??
I have more antipathy for him than anyone on the MFYs
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 9:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I wasn't aware...
…that the Rays could throw a no-hitter.
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
True.
Lots of practice for this particular team.
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Lavarnway is killing it
2 BB and a HR tonight
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 9:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Lars and Kalish chip in their own bombs
But Molina and Shealy also have homers, so. . .
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Ben, I just put in my 2 cents on your "Red Sox not sellers" thread.
I agree we won’t be sellers. But if they don’t listen to us and decide to sell anyway, no one’s mentioned who I think is the most logical player to go.
Papi.
Papi has 10-5
He won’t accept any deal, I’d bet.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
This is close to the lineup I was waiting to be put on the field until Dusty gets back.....however
I’d rather see JD Drew hitting lead off and Scutaro hitting in the 2 hole.
Scoot has a .370 OBP when leading off the inning.
For whatever it’s worth.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
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I am checking in to say I have missed all of you and very soon — VERY SOON! — I will be back running at full capacity. Screw jobs. Screw moving to another state. Screw finding an apartment.
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by Randy Booth on Jul 26, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
FSWest...
…billing us as arch-rivals with the Angels. By that rationale, I suppose that Dan Haren is a long-time Angels ace.
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
We knock them outta the playoffs, they knock us outta the playoffs
But eh.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
More like we knock them out of the playoffs, we knock them out of the playoffs, we knock them out of the playoffs, we knock them out of the playoffs, they knock us out of the playoffs.
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I could see how you could say we are rivals in the fact we knock each other out of the playoffs.
To me it makes more sense than our interleague rivals the Phillies.
Tropican Field has come un glued
The certified ambassador of all things good and great, here at OTM.
Those Raynecks are crazy party animals.
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, there were people in two of those seats before the game ended.
Ok. I’m lying. There weren’t.
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on Sandy, that's not fair at all.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone want to comment on the Haren trade?
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
"You guys need to fire your GM. Oh, wait."
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
ha
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Rumor is that the PTBNL is a top pitcher...
Tyler Skaggs. In that case it seems slightly less collusive.
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
A top PTBNL? Pretty rare, that.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Except for the Angels
Sean Rodriguez was the key to the Scott Cashmere trade.
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I like what Arizona got, but IDK if it's worth it.
we’ll see
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I liked the text message poll from NESN, anyone catch that?
It was who should be trade for by the deadline…..Prince Fielder had the highest vote.
It was good for a laugh….
Prince burned thru 2 cellphones during the voting.
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 10:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hey, they were covered in chocolate...
…don’t be hating.
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
In my opinion if the All Star game is going to count for home field the HR Derby should count for something....to get the fans interested.
I say the player who wins the HR Derby’s team should automatically get a +10 wins added to their season.
Works for me
Hermida is actually playing for the Red Sox.
SMH
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
Dammit.
We need to do some damage. These Angels announcers are entirely too chipper…
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
I wonder if Buchholz is good to go?
He partied all night in the Grotto with Hef and the Missus.
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 10:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
hey folks
just want to say again ,sorry about last night
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on Jul 26, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck me.
Great.
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
I'd rather have this season fade away
than have MDC and the fuckups blow the wild card in the season finale.
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
+1
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Could be worse...
…could be Royals fans. Holy shellacking, Batman!
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:24 PM EDT reply actions
It's a good thing our genius medical staff led to Buchholz being DL'd!
he sure does look sharp!
That's right, Haren!
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
Not even Bogar can blow THAT
The ball didn’t even get to the catcher!
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
SO my girlfriend
is a pharmy rep, and they had a thing at fenway this weekend. She got me a ball signed by Luis Tiant, Eck, and Jim Rice. She had NO IDEA who any of these guys were, but said they seemed like the ones to get. Well done Megan!
by RyanBeingManny on Jul 26, 2010 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
Marry that girl.
But only if she can get Dusty to sign a glove.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, exactly
I am a proud man! And I needed a good Sox day after the last two in Seatle
by RyanBeingManny on Jul 26, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Jim Rome does a rant about how Pharmaceutical Sales jobs always given to hot chicks...
cuz Drs are such horndogs
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 10:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
her coworkers are all SMOKING
He may be on to something
by RyanBeingManny on Jul 26, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
at blowing
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, need to stop reading until the DVR catches up...
… but screw you Angels!
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:28 PM EDT reply actions
Go Jed go!!!
Build that trade value!
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
Need about 5 more runs.....
Hermida is awful
WTF was Theo thinking
bringing back MDC, Hermida,
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
There are many ways in which you can end a sentence...that begins with
“WTF was theo thinking…”
by Drew Palmer on Jul 26, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
It really just comes down to lack of options, at least in Hermida's case. MDC, I don't know, but the bull pen is mostly all the same at the point,
(Atch/Bard/Paps aside)
Why not give Manuel or Bowden a longer chance?
They can’t be any worse
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree, both are worth a shot over RamRam/MDC/Oki or at least they can't be worst.
I didn’t mean not to give them a shot, I mean more it doesn’t have to be MDC they replace in the pen, it could be anyone.
Close your eyes throw a dart at the guys in the pen whoever it hits odds are Manuel/Bowden would deserve a shot over them.
So we're supposed to have worse players just because of options?
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
It seems like he wants to be able to hold onto as many pitchers as possible despite the quality.
Nava being sent down was a perfect example of it, Nava was the only replacement player in July who was hitting over .250 avg or had an OPB of over .300.
Nava is sent down because he still has options.
Mcdonald or Nava can be a fine 4th OF if everyone is healthy.
I don’t buy this options bullshit. So what if we get rid of Hermida? He isn’t any better than Nava or Dmac.
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
The only other possibility is building trade value for lesser pieces?
But I do agree, I don’t understand why we are holding onto lesser players like a fat kid grasping a cheese burger.
Bleh.
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:34 PM EDT reply actions
+1
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
It was borderline
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah 26 with no outs in the 2nd
Thought Dice pitched last night
by RyanBeingManny on Jul 26, 2010 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
Ugly
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
and you can thank the medical team
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
we never had control of it
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
We were flying pretty good when Pedey hit 3 jacks in Colorado
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 10:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
We lost control when we left in San Fran
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugly (again)
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
Castiglione sucks
a shot down the third base line, under the glove of Belltre. I’m thinking “double”
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 10:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Ohhh-kay...
One more
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
Quick
I need someone to blow Garza’s no-hitter way out of proportion!
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
In which direction?
“MATT GARZA IS NOW A TOP CANDIDATE FOR THE CY YOUNG AWARD”
“MATT GARZA’S NO-HITTER IS THE DEFINITIVE SIGN THAT THE RAYS WILL WIN THE WORLD SERIES”
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
ah, you missed the one I was hoping for
THE YEAR OF THE PITCHER CONTINUES!
/ignores the twins up 19-0 on the royals
/ignores Ubaldo imploding like a dying star
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
Year of the pitcher is easy when most of the "special" pitchers are in the NL
I wonder if I could pitch a no no in the NL
by RyanBeingManny on Jul 26, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
The only person who blows around here...
… is Kevin Cash
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Buchholz of two years ago would have given up about 5 runs that inning
by Drew Palmer on Jul 26, 2010 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
44 pitches after 2 innings doesn't bode well, though
Still time for him to pull it together. The off-speed stuff worked that inning.
A single tear just rolled down Dice-K's eye after watching him getting out of that.
Oh wait….nevermind….that’s just grease from his KFC.
Well that could have been worse.
Bases loaded no down and no runs score. Hermedia for MVP!
by RyanBeingManny on Jul 26, 2010 10:48 PM EDT reply actions
Wow...
…it’s a bad thing that I feel incredibly proud of Hermida after a routine catch, right?
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:48 PM EDT reply actions
Amelie Benjamin was getting ragged for complaining about Oki's refusal to talk.
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 10:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Everyone was complaining about that.
She was far from alone.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it was the same old media crap
But for a good cause.
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by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
The first Hyundai key of the game for Haren...
…is to “channel positive emotions.”
I’m assuming the second is going to be “don’t forget to use Massengil for that not so fresh feeling.”
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
Damn Fucking A
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Fucking code in subject lines.
DFA Ortiz
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Whats the deal with Papi batting in the 4 hole,btw?
by RyanBeingManny on Jul 26, 2010 10:52 PM EDT reply actions
this is hard to follow when I don't have the game on
good news?
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
ordered my new laptop on Friday
So everyone enjoy your time without me.
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
Been there, done that, got the t-shirt
what kind? I got an Asus. I had to go 2 months before I could afford it :(
Sager NP8690
i7 740 processor, ATI Radeon Mobility 5870, 1080p screen, chiclet keyboard.
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
New job
So I pulled the trigger on a proper machine.
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
How big is that screen?
If I could find a reasonably compact 1080p I’d have gone with it.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
15.6" screen
http://www.xoticpc.com/sager-np8690-built-clevo-w860cu-custom-gaming-laptop-p-2659.html
I searched literally for a year to find a computer that had the specs I wanted and the price I could tolerate. This was the clear winner.
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
Damn
That’s only about a hundred more than my laptop was half a year ago. 1366×786 is pain, even if it packs a reasonable punch.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Stick with me kid
I may not get logical about the Sox, but I know technology and ballparks.
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
soon my friend, soon
just hoping the i7 doesn’t overheat the damn thing.
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
likewise, it's what I'm on now
So I can see all the idiocy of Singularity crystal-clear.
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
Us Core 2 peasants know not the greatness of i7.
Pity us, for we are low.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Papi reads this game log in the dugout?
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 10:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Oh totally. They all do.
Sandy is Tim Wakefield.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
So who are MDC and the fuckups?
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Lowrie should replace Hall when Pedroia is back.
Who’s with me?
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
The Angels fans...
…are at home, watching TV, afraid of being laughed out of their own stadium. Those are Sox fans…
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Afraid of being laughed out of their own stadium?
We’re the RED SOX. They have nothing to fear.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 26, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, but...
…they’re ANGELS “fans.” Fans is really a bit too dignified, but it’s the closest standard English analogue…
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 26, 2010 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Not gonna lie, if my team was the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
I’d feel a little like staying home too.
yes, but you learn important skills at the stadium
like, “avoiding getting stabbed in the upper deck” and “avoiding getting stabbed in the parking lot.”
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
and knowing when to pull out your rally monkey and start playing with it
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 11:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
California Angels then Anaheim Angels then LAA Angels
I’m thinking Orange County Angels will be next
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
LA angles of Anaheim of Orange county of California of USA of North America of Planet Earth of the Milkey Way Galaxy
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Dirties have already blown this game
(based on Clay’s pitchcount)
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 11:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I just saw that film for the first time last week
(hate cruise, hate Spielberg) but it was ok.
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 11:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I get that the owner wants to market the team to the LA area,
but LAA is really stupid. should’ve just gone with LA angels
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
couldn't
Went to court, but the Angels are mandated to have Anaheim in their name.
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
Was it because they don't pay LA taxes or something?
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty sure
When Anaheim ponied up the cash to renovate, they mandated the name.
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
“The of Anaheim phrase was included in the official name to comply with a provision of the team’s lease at Angel Stadium which requires that the team’s name “include the name Anaheim therein”"
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
Should've been Los Angeles Anaheims
Creative at least. Plus I love impossible names for mascot purposes.
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
dem dagburned lawyers, gosh dang 'em!
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 11:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I have a brilliant strategy that should work wonders...
Let Buchholz pitch 6 innings, bring bard in for the 7th, then have him pitch to one batter in the 8th, and bring in Okajima to seal the deal!!!!!
Ya, Screw Oki....we should hand the ball over to...
MDC.….RamRam….Wake….ummm….Bill Hall?
A bit of hope!!!
Atchison should be good for two tonite?
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 11:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Hi everyone!!!
I’ve been wicked busy with work and then on vacation, but I can watch the sox tonight! I’m glad that we are starting to get players back, so hopefully we can turn it around.
GO SOX!!!
This team is actually doing pretty well considering Francona and the injuries.
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
I just worry that we're falling too far behind
I won’t give up though
by RyanBeingManny on Jul 26, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I say we're done, but I have been extremely pessimistic this year.
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
by BoldandBrash on Jul 26, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
With our rotation
and the run production we had when we were healthy, I’m not giving up on this team until we’re mathmatically eliminated.
by RyanBeingManny on Jul 26, 2010 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Boras is who he is
cuz he’s forever bitter about a failed career a’s a ballplayer. Kinda like Hitler, the failed painter
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 11:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
+1
Perhaps the greatest non fantasy sports or porn-related contribution to civilization; Godwin’s Law…
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 27, 2010 12:24 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
still not spotting his fastball especially well,
but in the 2nd he discovered the off-speed/breaking stuff was working
good night
I have to get up early tomorrow.
"If I was being paid $30,000 dollars a year, the very least I could do was hit .400."- Ted Williams
I hate Hermida
Twitter: @BoldandBrash
Now I want Youk to go 'spikes high' in Aybar!
I’m all fired up now!
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 11:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
shut the screen door
a mosquito got in here
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 11:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
81 pitches, he might bridge to Bard...
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 11:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Did Haren leave the field acting like Nancy Kerrigan?
Why? Why?!! Why!!!???
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 11:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
My new porn name...
Youk Gilooley
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 11:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
This is funny....
“Youkpuss can go die his ass in a fire and burn the whole city of Boston to the ground in the process.”
I love Lester and Pedroia!!! ITS MAN LOVE!
must be an "actor" with failed dreams, living on mommy and daddys $$ for rent
by Drew Palmer on Jul 26, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Aw shit no way the don't ban me now....
“We didn’t blame the other team for freak accidents though.”
I love Lester and Pedroia!!! ITS MAN LOVE!
the rev and his flock are a bit upset
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on Jul 26, 2010 11:43 PM EDT reply actions
a scourge on the sport
Theyre worse fans than the rays
by RyanBeingManny on Jul 26, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
neither of them are educated fans
or have any sense of the history of the game, how the game is played/managed/built these days, what is important to a club. Both fans lose the forest for the trees. But the rays only have the cowbell. The halos have the thunder sticks and the monkey. The rays fans are idiots. The Halos are both idiots AND conspiracy theorists.
by RyanBeingManny on Jul 26, 2010 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
i do hope he is ok
hate to see anyone hurt …………..well any but most tampon bay players
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on Jul 26, 2010 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
If so, one has to wonder
was it because he got hurt, or because he was traded to the Angels
I got to see him pitch one of his best games late last summer
That was the sunday afternoon makeup game after a rainout on a friday night.
It was my son’s first baseball game ever – great game.
Saw him pull his hammy at ATT Park
by 415SoxFan on Jul 26, 2010 11:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think I should sell stocks and start digging the fallout shelter in the back yard.
Because that DEFINITELY is an omen for the END OF DAYS!!!!
So many close games lately
It’s bitter sweet, love seeing our starting rotation dominating, sad to see our offense floundering.
Damn Pen.
I didn’t think it was that much of a problem until all the injuries and these tight late games and blown good starts.
by RyanBeingManny on Jul 27, 2010 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Too many games carrying 3-4 hitters who belong either on the bench or the minors.
That brought our offense to a grinding halt.
Come on, Hermida! Time for one of your 'clutch' hits.
So folks can continue to over-rate your impact.
I think Scutaro has played tough so far this year.
He’s got my respect
by 415SoxFan on Jul 27, 2010 12:06 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Scoot hit THAT one pretty hard.
Two hard hit balls, but we get nothin’ for ’em.
Does anyone else think we need a few more runs?
by Fenway302 on Jul 27, 2010 12:04 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yea cuz patterson's so good defensively.
by 415SoxFan on Jul 27, 2010 12:07 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Since when is Patterson a defensive upgrade? Even over Hermida! Where’s Darnell?
by Fenway302 on Jul 27, 2010 12:06 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Bard if there's a significant threat
Atchison if not.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
No, he wouldn't of.
It looks like Lowrie’s slow to cross because he has to hold up and wait for the toss. The ball takes forever to get to Scutaro because it’s weakly hit.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
It's been a while.
Had a few opportunities, but not many grounders hit hard enough.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
this is the worst red sox offense I can ever remember
And I remember the early 90s.
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
We are #1 in OPS, #2 in wOBA, and #2 in runs
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
at this very moment
and for the last 2 weeks. Just awful.
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
You really can't remember any two week stretch we were worse ever?
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
well, according to the numbers
We hadn’t scored fewer than 4 runs in a game for 8 straight games in decades, and it got up to about 9 or 10 total.
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ok, in 12 of our last 13 games (tonight included)
We’ve scored 4 or fewer runs.
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And yet we're still scoring ~3 runs per game.
We are playing in Oakland and Seattle against some pretty good rotations, too.
We’ve had worse runs.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Standing O for Clay Buchholz!!!!!
by 415SoxFan on Jul 27, 2010 12:18 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Rotation has been awesome on this road trip!!!
by 415SoxFan on Jul 27, 2010 12:21 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Argh - when you are hit, the flare by Drew falls in.
When you are cold – it gets caught by the SS.
I like the look of the Aug schedule much better than July.
Get through this Angels series, get a limping Tigers team, Indians then a 10 game road trip that starts w/ 4 in NY. I’m looking forward to seeing the a Yanks with a full squad, well, I’d be surprised if Pedey is back by then, but Ellsbury should be. Then 3 in TOR isn’t bad, 3 in TEX is but they won’t be as hot as they are right now. LAA, TOR and SEA at home is a chance to make up ground, then @ Tampa.
Aug 15, be w/in 5 of WC and is a reachable goal..
I heard Ellsbury's weight is up to 260 lbs.
Tostitos, and weeds everyday in AZ
by 415SoxFan on Jul 27, 2010 12:26 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Papi!
Thank you!
"If your happiness depends on Boston winning or losing, you have to get a life." Manny Somebody-or-other
Both swings looked great tonight.
Excellent leg kick, head down and hip rotation on both HRs.
Anybody else read lips?
I’m watching Fox Sports, and it looks like Tito had some choice words for somebody…
"If your happiness depends on Boston winning or losing, you have to get a life." Manny Somebody-or-other
I couldn't tell where Tito was looking, but I'll buy that explanation.
"If your happiness depends on Boston winning or losing, you have to get a life." Manny Somebody-or-other
by Tessie's Dad on Jul 27, 2010 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Actually, fuck that.
Hunter will leap backwards out of the box and somehow take Okajima deep.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Phew! A nice cushion.
Now we can rest Bard and let Oki and RamRam mop this up.
by 415SoxFan on Jul 27, 2010 12:31 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
heh
"If your happiness depends on Boston winning or losing, you have to get a life." Manny Somebody-or-other
by Tessie's Dad on Jul 27, 2010 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
very true
"If your happiness depends on Boston winning or losing, you have to get a life." Manny Somebody-or-other
by Tessie's Dad on Jul 27, 2010 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
No
Just a dead stare at the camera. I think he’s been comatose since Haren got hit.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Ben
what was the exchange between beltre and rodney? TVs on mute
Wanted to know if it was intentional.
Nothing much happened.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Gawd, we need SOMEbody other than Bard to get us through an inning of relief.
Please. Just 3 little outs. That’s all we ask.
TOR wants Iglesias for Downs
Thanks, but no thanks.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Some were saying they want Kalish.
KC didn’t even want Montero for Soria.
When life gives you questions, Google has answers.
I know KC wanted Kalish for DeJesus.
I remember a tweet from I think Scott Lauber where someone suggested Reddick, Bowden, and Fife for Matt Capps, and Lauber said “maybe the market will come down to that closer to the deadline”
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Still no double plays.
Impossible to get Abreu having to come in like that. WHY ARE THE GROUND BALLS ALL FUCKED UP?
USG
I was just thinking "Atchison has been to the bullpen what Clay was to the rotation last year."
Y’know, solid guy who can not completely fuck up.
After that homer, Atchison’s ERA is 4.21—exactly what Buck’s was at the end of last season.
Fuck you, universe.
USG
There's not nearly enough interest in how clearly this was a targeted attack against my thoughts.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Hmm .. huh? Whut?
Did you say something, Ben?
I wanna say Yes
but I have a “condition,” like the guy from Memento
Horribad
You want to pay him $17m in 2017? I don’t.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
wow, till '17? the years people tack on contracts is silly. How long are the Yanks
going to be paying Arod?
How long are the Yanks going to be making money selling A-Rod jerseys
and proclaiming they own the home run leader?
I thought merch sales were at least partially pooled?
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'17 for him too.
’16 for Teix.
Actually, Holliday’s ‘17 is a club option. But technically because of how the contract is structured they’ll be paying him through 2029.
I’m not joking.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
well, hopefully ARod will still be able to walk by 2017
and not in a walker. They can’t legally play him if he’s in a walker, and I want him the field, clogging up a spot.
The Yanks have the Fountain of Youthgh
So he’ll still be playing 3rd with a WAR of 5.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely
We need more overpaid, sorta-meh players.
Building Fenway from the ground up - Virtual Fenway
It's the next 20 that are really scary.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah - but the worse thing would have been for him to burn 20 pitches just to get that last out in the 8th.
This way, he’s essentially fresh for the 9th.
Presumably
that’s 20 pitches for the first out?
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 27, 2010 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions
HERE
is where we should be having DANIEL NAVA HITTING
Not freakin’ .200 BA Patterson.
seriously, I'd consider Bill Hall PH'ing for Scoot.
Scutaro looks worn down.
More crap from Patterson...
Patterson on 25 man roster = FAIL
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 27, 2010 1:01 AM EDT reply actions
We're overthinking
Patterson = fail
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 27, 2010 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions
FUCKING PATTERSON IS USELESS
He HOLDS THE DAMN BAT WRONG.
You can’t bunt if you hold the batt down by the handle. You have to put your hand out on the barrel and ‘catch’ the ball.
That is baseball fundamentals.
Gawd - now Sutaro can't even bunt.
Though I like the idea of bunting there for a hit.
Though – a HR down the line would have been even nicer …. just foul … damn
At least it was a drag bunt.
That you have to get in position for quickly. It’s understandable to fuck that up.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Not really
It’s because they can do something with that information.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions
it's pretty simple
Give each ump a Dell Streak or Evo 4g, and let them see whether they’re right or wrong within a half-second. And MLB gets the single biggest sponsorship deal in history from a wireless company AND device manufacturer.
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Union would throw a fit. Have
Uncle Bud threaten mass-layoffs, then get them to compromise on something that will give baseball insta-credibility in the face of the NBA and NFL being fake sports.
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They're both sports-entertainment
They ceased being credible sports years ago.
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Welcome to the Majors, Mr. Kohn
Courtesy of J.D. Muthaeffing Drew!
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 27, 2010 1:11 AM EDT reply actions
If only Drew gave a crap and put any effort into it, that ball would have gone out.
But we all know he’s just an overpaid lazy bum – so that’s why that was just a rocket off the wall.
Speaking of Scoscia being a choad....
I think he didn’t do right by his rook in that whole situation
by 415SoxFan on Jul 27, 2010 1:12 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Drew shows complete lack of effort or heart by opportunistically stealing third
to keep the pressure on.
Pedey gonna go kick some umpire ass after the game.
Use that protective boot for destructive purposes.
USG
Poor call
from a bad angle
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 27, 2010 1:15 AM EDT reply actions
The ump had a great angle - it was 2 feet in front of his face.
He just fucking blew the call for no good reason.
Gawd, this is such a wierd year - the idea that Cameron has to be pulled for a defensive sub
Just bizarre – I never would have predicted that before this season.
Eric Patterson:
Better at making contact with outfielders than balls.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 27, 2010 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions
He's trying to be Beltre...
…but he’s only halfway there
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 27, 2010 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh Papelbon...
…let’s not do this.
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 27, 2010 1:24 AM EDT reply actions
Extremely audible
“Let’s go Red Sox” chant
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 27, 2010 1:25 AM EDT reply actions
Paps had a little trouble getting his FB down to start this inning
but once he did, with that splitter going, he was wicked awesome.
I'm still totally confused on why the hell Aybar was attempting to bunt
with 2 outs and your team down by 3 runs.
That makes no freakin’ sense, even on the bizarro planet.
Nice
quality win. Nice recovery by Buch
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 27, 2010 1:33 AM EDT reply actions
Say Ben - to answer your earlier question
Yes, Paps is good against the Angels.
For his career, the Angels have only hit .150/.218/.225 (87 PAs) against Papelbon, going into this game.
Of course – those numbers don’t include the great f**k up of last year’s playoff.
Moslty a good night
Other than that Garza nohitter and stuff.
Good win as we head into my birthday :)
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 27, 2010 1:38 AM EDT reply actions
Haren on TV here...
…looks okay. Says he doesn’t feel injured or that he’ll miss a start.
Eh. Good for him.
Wait 'til next/this year?
"Laser show. So relax."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Jul 27, 2010 1:55 AM EDT reply actions
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