Boston Red Sox

[dowling25]

putting those runs up on the board....thats what i like to see.

[TempHelpNeeded]

nice freakin' win! all in the ninth!

[groton]

okay I have to say it
The Blister Showing up Scares the shit out of me.
but wow what a comeback SOX WE LOVE YOU :)

[TempHelpNeeded]

he's fine. they took him out early cause they don't want a repeat of what happened before.

[GinaNMU]

That was INSANE yesterday! That is all...

[dowling25]

Dice-K looked very good. I was happy to come home to see that they had won.

[ProudestAnt]

8.5 up and we didn't even play today. Double Dip tomorrow with Julian and Schill taking the mound respectively.

Beckett to miss his next start, looks like Gabbard will take his spot since Hansack can't be recalled unless someone goes on the DL...

[ProudestAnt]

9.5 up after the Yanks dropped the ball and Julian decided to pitch like he claims he can. Chance to go 10 up with Schill going tonight at 7...

[dowling25]

well Beckett to the DL Tito just said, and Hansack will pitch tomorrow. Nice playing today, Hinske finally did something good actually two things with that amazing catch and 2 run shot. glad to see the Red Sox doing so well. They gotta keep it up cause the other teams in the east are falling and i would like to have as big of cushion as possible.

[groton]

Ten Games up :)

[dowling25]

10.5 actually.

[dmblynny]

I'm so proud of them so far! Of course I don't count anything until after the All-Star break, but still. :)

[groton]

thanks Jolynn :)

[dowling25]

man i haven't been able to watch a game the whole last week because i am so busy with graduation and soccer. i am hoping i can finally sit down and watch one this week.

[dowling25]

well didn't really want to watch the game tonight. i hate it when we lose to the yankees or really any time but especially the yankees. we need these next 2 games to really put the yankees down and make them feel like complete horse shit.

[dowling25]

never like seeing schill get his shit rocked.

[TempHelpNeeded]

yeah, tough to watch him play good.


i also don't like seeing the yankees hit and starting pitching get better. it doesn't mean they will continue to get better, but it definitely boosts their confidence. good boost morale of their team which is what i hate. but i have faith in the sox winning the next series in fenway with the stankees.

[MistreatedLewis]

What was that shit last night guys? Show some heart!

[xBigNastyx]

yeah, tough to watch him play good.


i also don't like seeing the yankees hit and starting pitching get better. it doesn't mean they will continue to get better, but it definitely boosts their confidence. good boost morale of their team which is what i hate. but i have faith in the sox winning the next series in fenway with the stankees.

They have no bullpen, we'll win the next series at home.

I really want some retaliation for Rodriguez taking out Pedroia, but we would have to be careful because we don't need any suspensions or anything.

Rodriguez is such a cheap player.

[MistreatedLewis]

They have no bullpen, we'll win the next series at home.

I really want some retaliation for Rodriguez taking out Pedroia, but we would have to be careful because we don't need any suspensions or anything.

Rodriguez is such a cheap player.

I think leading them by nine in August would be retaliation enough.

[ProudestAnt]

I hope Dusty gets a chance to throw low on A-Rod. Mess up that pretty face of his like Tek tried to do a few years back...

[ProudestAnt]

LESTER'S ROAD TO RETURN A LITTLE SHORTER

PAWTUCKET, RI | May 25, 2007 -- You’d think there’d be an exciting game at McCoy last night – Jon Lester is on the hill against the Syracuse Chiefs. The Boston media, enticed to The Farm thanks to Lester’s start and an off day for the Big Club, crowds the press box in eager anticipation. Hazel Mae makes an appearance: Farm Report’s heart goes pitter-patter.

But Lester, on a 70-75 pitch count, is so good it’s almost not newsworthy. After two innings he’s mowed down the Syracuse Chiefs in 17 pitches. His evening ends after the fifth, having thrown 65 pitches, 39 for strikes, and giving up one run for a no-decision in an eventual 3-2 victory for the home team.

Jon Lester is going to be back, and when he is, heaven help the rest of the American League.

How did Lester feel after the game?

“Good,” said Lester. “Everything came out well, and the forearm feels fine.”

Lester’s outing clearly positioned him a step or two closer to a return, but the young lefty is not yet circling a date on the calendar. “I don’t really know [when I’ll be back]…I felt good, my legs were under me through the whole five innings. It’s getting better – now I just need to get up to 90-100 pitches and see where we’re at then.”

Lester’s manager for the present, Ron Johnson, saw no downside to his performance.

“Jon’s got good stuff,” the PawSox manager said. “He’s got a good finish on his fastball, commanded pretty good in the upper half of the zone. I think as a hitter, you think you’re going to get to [the ball] and all of a sudden it gets a little giddyup and you get pop flies…he repeated deliveries, he was free and easy – he felt good.”

The only restriction Lester faced was on his cut fastball. His repertoire was restricted to three pitches: four-seam fastball, curve, and change-up. “They [the Sox front office] said we didn’t want to mess around with it,” said Lester. “They think it had an effect on some cramping and fatiguing in there, so they just want me to rely on other stuff right now.”

The one run that Lester surrendered over his five innings actually raised his ERA to 1.62. Over his four starts he’s struck out 13 and walked only five in 16 2/3 innings. At this point, if there were any lingering questions about “if,” they’ve been answered. It certainly seems like the more appropriate question is “when.”

“If it was up to me, I’d have been up there a long time ago,” said Lester. “They make the decisions, they set the schedule - I just pitch.” -- By Gary Jacobs, Boston Dirt Dogs contributor.

[thebestauntie]

:rolleyes Awesome !! :bounce :bounce

[dowling25]

They have no bullpen, we'll win the next series at home.

I really want some retaliation for Rodriguez taking out Pedroia, but we would have to be careful because we don't need any suspensions or anything.

Rodriguez is such a cheap player.


O i know, He is a dirtball and should just get a fast ball to the eye socket and not just take him out for a week but for his career man!

just like in the alcs in 2004 when he slapped that ball from arroyo i believe like a little bitch.

anyways 11.5 up is looking very nice though.

[ProudestAnt]

:rolleyes Awesome !! :bounce :bounce I guess I don't get the eye roll after the article I posted. With our rotation being as good as it is, adding yet another dominant arm and being able to move Tavares to the pen for LR would give us one of the best bullpens in the league...

[MistreatedLewis]

I guess I don't get the eye roll after the article I posted. With our rotation being as good as it is, adding yet another dominant arm and being able to move Tavares to the pen for LR would give us one of the best bullpens in the league...

Tavares isn't so hot in the pen though, is he? I mean, he isn't so hot anywhere.

You already have probably the best 1-2 punch in the pullmen, which, given the strength of your rotation, is probably enough.

[thebestauntie]

I guess I don't get the eye roll after the article I posted. With our rotation being as good as it is, adding yet another dominant arm and being able to move Tavares to the pen for LR would give us one of the best bullpens in the league...
I meant it as the eyes looking up (as if it was looking at the above post), not the eye roll! I'm totally stoked that Lester should be back soon, for many reasons. One of course, is to strengthen the already strong rotation and bullpen, next is because of what he's been through this past year. It'll be one heck of a day when he returns to Fenway!!!

[Ascf33]

21-28 13.5 GB

Tied for last in the AL East. 5th worst record in Baseball.

:(

[dowling25]

well that was sweet to watch papelbon get those three outs in a row. I thought for sure he was going to blow that save.

[templeofdmb]

well that was sweet to watch papelbon get those three outs in a row. I thought for sure he was going to blow that save.

that did get a bit distressing there for a moment didn't it!

p.s. Youkilis for Prez!! :hump

[groton]

Youk=Greek God of Walks
why would he want to be Prez he is already a GOD

[templeofdmb]

Youk=Greek God of Walks
why would he want to be Prez he is already a GOD

Prez of Redsox nation! :thumbsup

[dowling25]

dice-k definitely didn't look sharp for this start tonight.

[GavMan33]

Youk=Greek God of Walks
why would he want to be Prez he is already a GOD

"Thou shall not have false Gods besides me"

That's a quote for the bible. And that's an awfully big goatee Youkilis sports isnt it?

[MistreatedLewis]

As only a very very very casual Red Sox fan (i.e. the enemy of my enemy is my friend), I had no idea Youk had the potential to be such a good everyday player!

[GavMan33]

Everybody turn on the YES Network NOW! Pedro's about to throw at Karim Garcia!

[malarks26]

Everybody turn on the YES Network NOW! Pedro's about to throw at Karim Garcia!

:lol :lol Ah, the good ol' days!

[GavMan33]

And there's Pedro throwing down Don Zimmer. Pedro pointing at his head as if he wants to throw at Posada's head after just throwing at Garcia's head. And there's the douchebag rookie homeplate ump that doesn't have the balls to throw Pedro out of the game.

Sorry, I'll go back to my own thread now....

[GavMan33]

I'm sorry, I don't have the self control. Here's my problem....

So Pedro's struggled a little bit. He's got no outs in the 4th inning. He gives up a walk, a single to put runners on first and third, and then a ground rule double to make it 2nd and 3rd, with one run in, to make it 3-2 Yanks. So he's clearly struggling. Gets a little angry at himself, and what does he do? He decides to blatantly throw at a player's head. He doesn't throw at his side, nothing. He throws at his head, very deliberately. At that point, he should be out of the game. Shouldn't be a question, should be out of the game.

Soriano, as he did just about every at-bat in that 03 playoffs, hits into a double play, scoring another one, to make it 4-2. There's an altercation at 2nd base, between no-name Todd Walker, and Garcia. I don't know, maybe he "pulled an A-Rod", and Todd Walker got a little whiny about something. So now Todd Walker gets into it. As Garcia's walking off, he and Pedro get into it again. Rightfully so, as the guy just threw at his head. Now Zimmer's out of the dugout, giving this douchebag rookie ump a piece of his 55 years of baseball experience. Pedro's on the mound, looking at the Yankee dugout, pointing at his head. As in "I got no problem throwing at your head either." And you guys thing Alex Rodriguez has no class :rolleyes

So now Clemens comes out. Throws a pitch that AT BEST is slightly inside. It was definitely high, but not far off the plate at all. Well, everybody's favorite Right Fielder Manny has some depth perception issues, and thinks that Clemens just threw at him. So now he's walking out toward the mound, still holding his bat. So now the benches clear, thank you Manny Ramirez, and ultimately, thank you Pedro Martinez.

So now Don Zimmer is fuming. He inexplicably B-lines right for the Red Sox dugout, and hunts out Pedro. Unfortunately he found him. Zim goes after him, Pedro takes him by the head and pushes him down. Now I have to laugh every time I see that replay. They got that closeup of Pedro as he sees Zim come toward him. All of a sudden his eyes get real big, and he's like "Oh shit." I can't blame Pedro for the reaction. Anybody comes at you, no matter who it is, you defend yourself. But you knew who it was. A 72 year old guy is not gonna hurt you too bad. All you have to do is push him aside a bit. But he takes him by the head, and takes him down. Pedro did not handle that well, but I put that blame on Zimmer, there was no need for him to do that.

So now, later on, the bullpen guy. He starts doing something out there, and pissing somebody off out there. He was starting something. So now something else happens out there, and he gets into it with a Yankee pitcher. So now Karim Garcia climbs over the wall. The stupid "Fenway employee" gets a couple cleat marks to the face. So he starts an altercation, and then he has the balls to sue two Yankees for "injuries" he received. What a bitch.

So yes, I've been writing this for about 40 minutes. But I needed to get that off my chest. Thank you for listening

[ProudestAnt]

As only a very very very casual Red Sox fan (i.e. the enemy of my enemy is my friend), I had no idea Youk had the potential to be such a good everyday player! You think he's a stud, give DustPan a couple more years...

[GavMan33]

Hey all-

Just wanted to let you guys know that I do not approve of what just happened. Ironic that after my rant last night that this goes on. So I'm sorry for going after you, and then one of our guys does the same thing. Uncool Proctor :thumbsdow :thumbsdow :thumbsdow

[ProudestAnt]

Hey all-

Just wanted to let you guys know that I do not approve of what just happened. Ironic that after my rant last night that this goes on. So I'm sorry for going after you, and then one of our guys does the same thing. Uncool Proctor :thumbsdow :thumbsdow :thumbsdow And I apologize in advance for the chin music that Schilling is sure to send to Jeter tonight...

[malarks26]

And I apologize in advance for the chin music that Schilling is sure to send to Jeter tonight...

It won't be chin music, he'll hit him on the wrist/hand like always. I just hope it doesn't break anything this time around.

[dowling25]

i hate when the sox lose especially like that.

[GOB_]

i hate when the sox lose especially like that.

What, blowing a lead? Welcome to our world...hope you stick around. :)

[MistreatedLewis]

i hate when the sox lose especially like that.

Your team let me down this series. They should have buried the Yanks. Even 2/3 would have accomplished that.

[dowling25]

darn i came home at 1230 last night and got to watch eric chavez hit that home run sometimes i think that i am bad luck when i watch!

[templeofdmb]

darn i came home at 1230 last night and got to watch eric chavez hit that home run sometimes i think that i am bad luck when i watch!
yeah that was rough....we should have had that game! It must be your fault!! :lol just kiddin'......

[groton]

Bah
oh well still with a good lead.

[MistreatedLewis]

Bah
oh well still with a good lead.

That was a bad loss for the Yankees.

[ProudestAnt]

Another clutch performance by the ever reliable Mike Lowell...

[SoRight24]

Down 3-0 already in Oakland.

What in the fuck is wrong?? :BANG

[dowling25]

jeeze can the red sox please not lose 5 games in a row tomorrow. they better pull their heads out.

[groton]

yah but Did Terry go off or what :)

[ProudestAnt]

Down 3-0 already in Oakland.

What in the fuck is wrong?? :BANG They're in a lull, relax...

[Ascf33]

Getting scared yet....


no?

Ok. Sorry.

[gquinn]

would anybody be able to burn the sunday june 3 espn sox - yankees game to dvd for me if i sent you blanks?

thanks,
george
gquinn16@hotmail.com

[GOB_]

So close...

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6897430?MSNHPHMA

[GavMan33]

The truly special thing about Curt Schilling's near-no-no today is that it was a 1-0 ballgame. One mistake can not only lose his no-hitter, but lose the game. Lots of added pressure there, aside from what he was probably already feeling. So props to Schilling, way to go :thumbsup

[MistreatedLewis]

The truly special thing about Curt Schilling's near-no-no today is that it was a 1-0 ballgame. One mistake can not only lose his no-hitter, but lose the game. Lots of added pressure there, aside from what he was probably already feeling. So props to Schilling, way to go :thumbsup

Shame, he deserved the no hitter.

Nice to see that he still has some brilliance left in that arm. And it isn't all being used up on typing. ;)

[Tiduwho]

You're my boy Schill!!! That's what I needed out of you! (I've left him on the bench accidentally TWO times this year when he only gave up 1 run and got the win).

[CrazyCaptain34]

Shame, he deserved the no hitter.

Nice to see that he still has some brilliance left in that arm. And it isn't all being used up on typing. ;)


Not only does he throw a mean splitter, but he writes a mean blog! lol


Tough one to watch today, well actually it was great just bummed for him, cant imagine whats running through his head, what couldve been eh.

[warehouse790]

I think youk deserves going to the all-star game. who agrees?

[GinaNMU]

I think youk deserves going to the all-star game. who agrees?

*raises hand*


And poor Schilling. What a game.

[MistreatedLewis]

I know you guys don't really care, but can the Mets stop blowing goats please?

[groton]

nope :)
I got a nice Size Bet Better Record Mets vs SOX :)

and yes the GREEK GOD OF WALKS SHOULD BE A ALLSTAR

[MistreatedLewis]

nope :)
I got a nice Size Bet Better Record Mets vs SOX :)

and yes the GREEK GOD OF WALKS SHOULD BE A ALLSTAR

He's gonna get beaten by his own teammate though.

Youk may be a backup selection though I would think.

He's also a very attractive man.

[dowling25]

i can't watch how bad the red sox are playing. its pissing me off. They cannot score runs at any time during the game. I think that they haven't passed 10 runs in the last 5 games. Its terrible and now they are letting the Yankees right back into the race here right before the all start break.

[SmoothD41]

i can't watch how bad the red sox are playing. its pissing me off. They cannot score runs at any time during the game. I think that they haven't passed 10 runs in the last 5 games. Its terrible and now they are letting the Yankees right back into the race here right before the all start break.

their leadoff situation is killing them, Youkillis isn't hitting like he was, Manny's not hitting any HRs, JD Drew is a complete disgrace, etc. Something needs to be done.

[dowling25]

well manny is starting to heat up he is batting around .290 now. The only thing they need to change is Crisp and Lugo. They are both hitting under
.220. Lugo gets out evertime pretty much which is just embarrasing and same with Crisp usually. They never seem to get hits with man on base. Last night for example I was watching the game and the 1st, 2nd, and at least the 4th innings they had at least 2 guys on with only 1 out and couldn't get anything. I can't watch this because they are playing so bad.

[groton]

Okay Guy's we don't start winning soon I might go on a Fast Food Binge :(

[dowling25]

wow pedroia and drew were hitting tonight. that was fun to watch. FINALLY.

good win, tavarez looked good and bats came alive today at least for two people.

[ProudestAnt]

It's rather settling to know that we can win a ballgame when our offense decides not to show up...

[groton]

yah it is.
are Pitching has been good for the last couple weeks execpt for those two bad games vs COL

[thehoss]

not sure if you guys heard this stat...

the last time the cubs and the sox both hosted a 1-0 game at each others respective stadiums on the same day, was july 21st, 1963. another useful piece of information given out by Tim McCarver

[groton]

not sure if you guys heard this stat...

the last time the cubs and the sox both hosted a 1-0 game at each others respective stadiums on the same day, was july 21st, 1963. another useful piece of information given out by Tim McCarver


lmao thanks Jon i so hate Tim McCarver
I Mute the Game when Fox's broadcast and use the Radio

[Number41QT]

I just saw Fever Pitch for the first time yesterday - just happened to catch it on TV....wow - ya'll are crazy :o)

[Number41QT]

j/k btw - really cute movie....

[ProudestAnt]

I just saw Fever Pitch for the first time yesterday - just happened to catch it on TV....wow - ya'll are crazy :o) Can I just say, you're absolutely gorgeous...

[groton]

j/k btw - really cute movie....


well your cute also :monkey

[Number41QT]

Thanks, thanks!!! ;) Now find me a Red Sox fan - that treats me the way that Jimmy Fallon (WINTER-guy) treated Drew Berrymore in the Park - when they are grilling out...and he first tells her that he is a "red sox fan" and asks him to go to opening day with him.......OMG - that is so freaking cute!!!

Ben: "..you do this thing... it's so cute I wanna kill myself."

[groton]

lol I'm a bit like him Those i don't live in Boston so i only see them at most twice a year live.

[Number41QT]

lol I'm a bit like him Those i don't live in Boston so i only see them at most twice a year live.

then you're awesome!:thumbsup

[ProudestAnt]

Thanks, thanks!!! ;) Now find me a Red Sox fan - that treats me the way that Jimmy Fallon (WINTER-guy) treated Drew Berrymore in the Park - when they are grilling out...and he first tells her that he is a "red sox fan" and asks him to go to opening day with him.......OMG - that is so freaking cute!!!

Ben: "..you do this thing... it's so cute I wanna kill myself." I had a moment somewhat like that with my girl (we're on the outs as of late, but that's another story). I sit and watch every game on the big screen in the living room. When we first lived together, she would avoid the living room like a plague during Sox games. So one day on my way home from work I stopped by Lids and bought her a Sox hat, during the game I called her into the living room and told her to sit down, gave her the hat and said, "I think it's time you take part in the thing I love most in this world." She looked like she was going to cry and I told her there was no crying in baseball and we both laughed for about 20 minutes. Then she curled up on my lap and fell asleep by about the 3rd inning. She's just now to the point (a year later) where she can stay awake for the whole game...

[thehoss]

I had a moment somewhat like that with my girl (we're on the outs as of late, but that's another story). I sit and watch every game on the big screen in the living room. When we first lived together, she would avoid the living room like a plague during Sox games. So one day on my way home from work I stopped by Lids and bought her a Sox hat, during the game I called her into the living room and told her to sit down, gave her the hat and said, "I think it's time you take part in the thing I love most in this world." She looked like she was going to cry and I told her there was no crying in baseball and we both laughed for about 20 minutes. Then she curled up on my lap and fell asleep by about the 3rd inning. She's just now to the point (a year later) where she can stay awake for the whole game...

thats pretty cool man, i had something like that as well. i moved her up from games on tv, to her first yankee game coming up in september. shes so excited. but i think i may be more excited for her, regardless if its fenway or yankee stadium, you never forget your first gaze towards the field, coming out of the tunnel. its priceless :thumbsup i wanted to ask you about the rockpile though. how is section 203, compared to 243? are they bad seats at all?

[Ascf33]

I had a moment somewhat like that with my girl (we're on the outs as of late, but that's another story). I sit and watch every game on the big screen in the living room. When we first lived together, she would avoid the living room like a plague during Sox games. So one day on my way home from work I stopped by Lids and bought her a Sox hat, during the game I called her into the living room and told her to sit down, gave her the hat and said, "I think it's time you take part in the thing I love most in this world." She looked like she was going to cry and I told her there was no crying in baseball and we both laughed for about 20 minutes. Then she curled up on my lap and fell asleep by about the 3rd inning. She's just now to the point (a year later) where she can stay awake for the whole game...

thats pretty cool man, i had something like that as well. i moved her up from games on tv, to her first yankee game coming up in september. shes so excited. but i think i may be more excited for her, regardless if its fenway or yankee stadium, you never forget your first gaze towards the field, coming out of the tunnel. its priceless :thumbsup i wanted to ask you about the rockpile though. how is section 203, compared to 243? are they bad seats at all?

:together

[ProudestAnt]

thats pretty cool man, i had something like that as well. i moved her up from games on tv, to her first yankee game coming up in september. shes so excited. but i think i may be more excited for her, regardless if its fenway or yankee stadium, you never forget your first gaze towards the field, coming out of the tunnel. its priceless :thumbsup i wanted to ask you about the rockpile though. how is section 203, compared to 243? are they bad seats at all? 203 is on a corner, where as 243 is in the center. I'm in 244 and I'm sitting just to the right of the right goal post. 243 is just to the right of that. Neither are bad seats, I would say if you get the opportunity, get 203 because the corner seats have a better field view. But if you're looking for atmosphere and rowdiness, get 243 because 244 and 243 are the loudest, rowdiest sections in the entire stadium. We rock that shit...

[thehoss]

203 is on a corner, where as 243 is in the center. I'm in 244 and I'm sitting just to the right of the right goal post. 243 is just to the right of that. Neither are bad seats, I would say if you get the opportunity, get 203 because the corner seats have a better field view. But if you're looking for atmosphere and rowdiness, get 243 because 244 and 243 are the loudest, rowdiest sections in the entire stadium. We rock that shit...

ill be wearing my umeniyora jersey. i should probably fear for my life, huh?

[ProudestAnt]

ill be wearing my umeniyora jersey. i should probably fear for my life, huh? If you're wearing a visitors jersey, I would recommend 243 or 244, the other sections tend to have numerous fights throughout the game. The worst you'll get in our section is some heckling, but as long as you're not a dick if your team starts winning, you won't have anything to worry about in our sections. My buddy comes to the Dolphins game with me every year and he catches some shit, but never anything physical. I've seen some guys in visiting jerseys get pretty messed up in other areas of the stadium just because they're wearing the wrong colors. Sad, but true...

[groton]

God Damm it
I Wear my Shilling Jersey Tshirt every time he pitch's and have done so since i got it late in the 04 Season.

well This last two week's are making me think someone Cursed it or something.

[ProudestAnt]

How about Coco's catch last night?

Also, Schilling going for an MRI today, we'll see how that works out. Good news though, this allows Beckett to finally take over the role of Ace, which he should have had since the start of this year...

[GavMan33]

How about Coco's catch last night?

Also, Schilling going for an MRI today, we'll see how that works out. Good news though, this allows Beckett to finally take over the role of Ace, which he should have had since the start of this year...

So this guy's 10-1, the frontrunner for the AL Cy Young, and he's now the Ace of his own team because the other guy has to get an MRI? :rolleyes That doesn't make much sense to me. Beckett has owned this league all year....

[ProudestAnt]

So this guy's 10-1, the frontrunner for the AL Cy Young, and he's now the Ace of his own team because the other guy has to get an MRI? :rolleyes That doesn't make much sense to me. Beckett has owned this league all year.... The ace of the staff is #1 in the rotation. Beckett is second, and now that Schill is gone, he moves up to first. As for our top pitching prospect:

Buchholz updated YTD:

74 IP
49 H
4 HR
18 BB
100 K
1.82 ERA
0.91 WHIP
.293 BABIP

Yea, you read that right, 100 Ks in 74 innings. He was sick today, only threw 60-70 pitches and he struck out 6. He makes people look downright stupid at times. Aaaaaaaaand yet we're pulling Lester up to fill in for Schilling. Lester starts Tuesday against he Mariners...

[groton]

The ace of the staff is #1 in the rotation. Beckett is second, and now that Schill is gone, he moves up to first. As for our top pitching prospect:

Buchholz updated YTD:

74 IP
49 H
4 HR
18 BB
100 K
1.82 ERA
0.91 WHIP
.293 BABIP

Yea, you read that right, 100 Ks in 74 innings. He was sick today, only threw 60-70 pitches and he struck out 6. He makes people look downright stupid at times. Aaaaaaaaand yet we're pulling Lester up to fill in for Schilling. Lester starts Tuesday against he Mariners...

Dude has not even pitched in Triple A yet.
let him Muture

[UNC41]

So this guy's 10-1, the frontrunner for the AL Cy Young, and he's now the Ace of his own team because the other guy has to get an MRI? :rolleyes That doesn't make much sense to me. Beckett has owned this league all year....

Haren is easily the frontrunner for the AL Cy Young at this point in the season.

[SoRight24]

Haren is easily the frontrunner for the AL Cy Young at this point in the season.

As a Sox fan, I agree with you.

Beckett is a close 2nd though. :thumbsup

[UNC41]

As a Sox fan, I agree with you.

Beckett is a close 2nd though. :thumbsup

I think Johan would belong in the discussion for second. The only thing Beckett has on him is wins, which is an overrated stat when determining how good someone has pitched.

[dowling25]

^ but he has also pitched well the entire season. His ERA is just over 3.00 and goes out their and makes it able for his team to win, which is the most important thing for a pitcher is to give your team a chance to win.

That was a fun game to watch last night. Drew going out and then Coco too. His bat seems to be heating up a bit. I love it when the Red Sox get their bats going. And Tavarez just cracks me up the whole time he is out there. He has to be one of the goofiest players I have ever seen. Especially when he was batting and a couple of those plays in the field.

[ProudestAnt]

Kason Gabbard is starting on Tuesday in place of Schilling...

[groton]

Kason Gabbard is starting on Tuesday in place of Schilling...
Hmm I would of swore lester would of gotten the call

[dowling25]

nice game last night. good to see dice-k and the bullpen pitch well again.

[ProudestAnt]

Hmm I would of swore lester would of gotten the call He's scheduled to start in the Pawtucket game on that night. They still think he needs some more work...

[groton]

well at least there taking it slow with him then

[ProudestAnt]

Red Sox Emerge As Top Buehrle Suitor
Here's something we didn't see coming. According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Red Sox have emerged as the frontrunner for southpaw Mark Buehrle. They've jumped ahead of the Braves and Mets on the strength of their farm system.

Cowley says talks between Buehrle and the White Sox regarding an extension are basically dead. Now Boston has taken center stage, even sending assistant GM Allard Baird to watch Buehrle's last start (a typical fine effort from him).

Cowley believes a major motivation for the Red Sox is keeping Buehrle away from the Yankees. The Red Sox would apparently give him a five year extension. Possible targets for Kenny Williams: Clay Buchholz, Michael Bowden, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Jed Lowrie. In my opinion: two of those guys, done deal. Buchholz is arguably the best pitching prospect in the minors, and would make White Sox fans forget about Buehrle fairly quickly.

Williams plans to sit back and listen to all offers first, of course. According to Cowley, at least seven teams have made serious contact.

[crashintome202]

lmao i hope the sox trade 2 of those guys for buehrle, they'd be idiots to do it! Buchholz has the potential to be better than buehrle is right now...

[SoRight24]

Did anyone see the story on ESPN about the little boy from Mexico, with the life threatining disease?

He's a huge Sox fan and got to meet the whole team, and hang out with David Ortiz.

A truly amazing story. :thumbsup

[groton]

no i did not Travis but that sounds great

[dowling25]

well i don't understand why they haven't brought Lester up instead of Gabbard. I think he has shown that he can pitch again. What do you think the reason is
:

[groton]

hmm Smiley's are not working

anyways Bang Head Bang Head

[ProudestAnt]

Great game tonight. Bye Bye Coco? I have a man-crush on Ellsbury, so I'm pretty stoked he's playing well...

[dowling25]

I think Coco is starting to heat up but I wouldn't mind seeing Ellsbury stay there. I like Coco though.

[ProudestAnt]

I think Coco is starting to heat up but I wouldn't mind seeing Ellsbury stay there. I like Coco though. You're of the minority, most who follow the PawSox have been screaming for Ellsbury since last season ended...

[thebestauntie]

Great game tonight. Bye Bye Coco? I have a man-crush on Ellsbury, so I'm pretty stoked he's playing well...
Ellsbury is hot. He can stay.

[dowling25]

You're of the minority, most who follow the PawSox have been screaming for Ellsbury since last season ended...


I am not saying that I don't like Ellsbury because I do. He is fun to watch. All I am saying is that I feel that the Red Sox should stick with Coco the rest of the season, or at least for a while. I feel that Coco is starting to hit better, which would mean he would definitely stay because everyone has seen how well he plays defensively out in center field. When its all said and done though I can say almost 100% that Ellsbury will be the starter out there in a couple years.

[dowling25]

Ellsbury is hot. He can stay.


I see that you are going to Alpine for the first time. Get ready for a life-changing experience! :)

[thebestauntie]

I see that you are going to Alpine for the first time. Get ready for a life-changing experience! :)
That's what I keep hearing!! :D Will you be tailgating with the ants group?

[ProudestAnt]

Red Sox fans rejoice, Buchholz has been called up to AAA, he will join the PawSox after the all-star break. He'll be in the majors by September...

[dowling25]

That's what I keep hearing!! :D Will you be tailgating with the ants group?

I want to, are you????

[groton]

Red Sox fans rejoice, Buchholz has been called up to AAA, he will join the PawSox after the all-star break. He'll be in the majors by September...

that's good but I Hope they don't rush him too soon

[ProudestAnt]

that's good but I Hope they don't rush him too soon nah, they'll start him in the bullpen, much to the dismay of the bandwagoners who think we need to go out and trade for an overpaid middle reliever...

[dowling25]

Yea! Rejoice..... Lugo Is Over .200!!!!!!!

[ProudestAnt]

Yea! Rejoice..... Lugo Is Over .200!!!!!!! He's going to turn it around right here. 6-6 in his last two games, time to show the nay-sayers what he's made of...

[dowling25]

yeah got another hit tonight. so he is up to .202 good to see, but bad to see the loss tonight. it would of been nice to get a win since the yanks lost today.

o well lets see dice-k own some noobs tomorrow!

[dowling25]

FUCK dice-k!!! c'mon bats

[dowling25]

well i hate seeing them lose especially when beckett pitches such a good game. but now the royals come in to town, so hopefully they can take care of business now.

[groton]

yah that did suck today

[thebestauntie]

I want to, are you????
Oh yeah! :monkey :monkey Come join us! It'll be fun to have another Sox fan there.

[ProudestAnt]

Why can't we hit when our pitchers are hot? We'd better sweep the Royals or I'm going to start worrying about our lead in the East...

[dowling25]

thats what you like to see, manny hopefully getting hot, and hit some more home runs.

[dowling25]

fucking terrible that the red sox can never score, and the royals are beating us this bad. i am pissed.

[templeofdmb]

fucking terrible that the red sox can never score, and the royals are beating us this bad. i am pissed.
yeah..this is fucking ridiculous!

[ProudestAnt]

Why are we having so much trouble with the Royals? In our defense, I guess they ARE facing the back end of our rotation, but still...

[dowling25]

^ that doesn't matter at all,

if we can't hit and score in clutch situations we are screwed. its already down to 7 and the sox can't get wins. its embarassing.

[ProudestAnt]

^ that doesn't matter at all,

if we can't hit and score in clutch situations we are screwed. its already down to 7 and the sox can't get wins. its embarassing. I'm convinced it was my avatar change. It's back now and ready to roll. We need Schill back so we can put Tavares back in the pen. With the way Gabbard is pitching, our rotation will be nasty with Wake as our 5th...

[crashintome202]

I'm convinced it was my avatar change. It's back now and ready to roll. We need Schill back so we can put Tavares back in the pen. With the way Gabbard is pitching, our rotation will be nasty with Wake as our 5th...
gabbard wont keep it up for long

[templeofdmb]

gabbard wont keep it up for long
and why's that?

[groton]

:BANG :BANG :BANG :BANG thats all i got guys :BANG :BANG :BANG :BANG

[templeofdmb]

:BANG :BANG thats all i got guys :BANG :BANG :BANG :BANG
keep the faith Greg! remember...we are the Fenway faithful! ;)

[groton]

Yah I know but Just the past two games
and the Yankee fans at work are talking again

It be alot easier if I lived more in Redsox Territory instead of in No Mans land

[crashintome202]

and why's that?
his minor league era is over 4. and his BB/9 is in the mid 4's... plus he doesnt have the best stuff besides a good curve

[templeofdmb]

Yah I know but Just the past two games
and the Yankee fans at work are talking again

It be alot easier if I lived more in Redsox Territory instead of in No Mans land
I hear ya! you are in the pinstripe abyss! Let 'em talk. We'll see what they have to say in October! :cool

[crashintome202]

Yah I know but Just the past two games
and the Yankee fans at work are talking again

It be alot easier if I lived more in Redsox Territory instead of in No Mans land
yankees are still 90% dead imo im just saying, and i will for a while, gabbard is not the pitcher you think he is.

[templeofdmb]

his minor league era is over 4. and his BB/9 is in the mid 4's... plus he doesnt have the best stuff besides a good curve
I agree his era is high but he hides the ball well for a deceptive delivery. I think if he can remain focused he's dangerous!

[groton]

yankees are still 90% dead imo im just saying, and i will for a while, gabbard is not the pitcher you think he is.
yah well I want Lester up into the Major's over Jason.

as for the Yankee's being Dead LOL
I hope so

[templeofdmb]

yah well I want Lester up into the Major's over Jason.


as for the Yankee's being Dead LOL
I hope so

no doubt on lester!
:crosses fingers and holds breath :lol

[crashintome202]

I agree his era is high but he hides the ball well for a deceptive delivery. I think if he can remain focused he's dangerous!
its not deceptive enough as evident of his minor league numbers. i def would not call him dangerous unless you're talking about 4th-5th starters

[templeofdmb]

its not deceptive enough as evident of his minor league numbers. i def would not call him dangerous unless you're talking about 4th-5th starters
true. I should have been more clear. i think he's dangerous in that he seems to have more going for him than just being a warm body to cover for Schill while he recovers.

[crashintome202]

true. I should have been more clear. i think he's dangerous in that he seems to have more going for him than just being a warm body to cover for Schill while he recovers.
fair enough. he provides legit depth while curt comes back

[Rockhound18]

Footsteps getting a little louder... :rolleyes

[Ascf33]

7...

[groton]

Oh yes
I see the Yankee Fan's were let out to play so nice of there Mommy's to let them come out and play

[ProudestAnt]

fair enough. he provides legit depth while curt comes back Did I say he was going to be the number 1 guy? No. He's a solid 4-5 guy. And I notice none of you came into this thread until your team was back in it...

[Ascf33]

Oh yes
I see the Yankee Fan's were let out to play so nice of there Mommy's to let them come out and play

I can only assume that all 10,000 of your posts are just as retarded as this one.

[groton]

I can only assume that all 10,000 of your posts are just as retarded as this one.

nope
But it's not worth being smart to a yankee's fan :)

[Ascf33]

nope
But it's not worth being smart to a yankee's fan :)

We'll see in October.

[ProudestAnt]

We'll see in October. :lol

[ProudestAnt]

I've decided, Ellsbury needs to get into the lineup. I don't care how the do it, it just needs to get done. Sit Coco, sit Drew, sit Lugo, sit goddamn someone. Get this kid in the lineup and let him ramp this team up a little...

[groton]

Yah dude that would be a good thing to do kid is a SparkPlug

[ProudestAnt]

Yah dude that would be a good thing to do kid is a SparkPlug Dangle either Coco or Willy Mo as trade bait. They won't pull much value, but you may get a half-way decent middle reliever if you cover most of their salary...

[Rockhound18]

We'll see in October.

The Sox are gonna have to get there first.... :rolleyes

[ProudestAnt]

The Sox are gonna have to get there first.... :rolleyes WOW! :lol

[crashintome202]

Did I say he was going to be the number 1 guy? No. He's a solid 4-5 guy. And I notice none of you came into this thread until your team was back in it...
no but when you say "the way gabbard is pitching" sure is misleading and then other guys chimed in on why it wont keep it up and i said why...

[Rockhound18]

WOW! :lol

:lol You do realize I'm just joking, right?!

[Ascf33]

:lol

laugh all you want...

you are too smart to count the Yanks out now.

[groton]

yes we are but I find it funny that the last Seven Post or so five have been from Yankee Fans :)

[Rockhound18]

yes we are but I find it funny that the last Seven Post or so five have been from Yankee Fans :)

All in good fun... :thumbsup

Just trying to sweat you guys a little bit. Things may finally start to get a little interesting (in a good way - for us at least) in the Bronx for the first time this year.

Anyways, I hope we both make the ALCS. It makes October so much more exciting/fun. :multi

[groton]

All in good fun... :thumbsup

Just trying to sweat you guys a little bit. Things may finally start to get a little interesting (in a good way - for us at least) in the Bronx for the first time this year.

Anyways, I hope we both make the ALCS. It makes October so much more exciting/fun. :multi

You are but there is Asshole Yankee Fans also
your one of the Good Yankee Fans

[Rockhound18]

I love me a good rivarly. 2003-2004 were the best years for baseball that I've been around for.

2003 ALCS and NLCS were both incredible, and then of course 2004 was such a historical year, both in terms of final outcome and the way it played out, all the a-rod drama etc.

Neither of these teams would be who they are without the other, and I appreciate the Red Sox because of that. That doesnt mean I really like them, but I'll pull for them all the way down to the end of the line until we match up. Then I hate them with passion, the same way you guys hate us! :lol

[groton]

Yah thats the way i am also except I want the Yanks to Finish Dead Last always ;)

[Rockhound18]

Yah thats the way i am also except I want the Yanks to Finish Dead Last always ;)

Haha, well thats understandable. I love getting the chance to send you guys home on the brink of success though. Then again, it doesnt mean as much now ever since '04.

[dowling25]

good way to start the game 30+ pitches and a run...

[achota33]

lets go chi sox

[ProudestAnt]

*sigh* Dice-K, come on man...

[dowling25]

this is just embarassing, i mean look at that 8 hits 2 runs chisox 3 hits 3 runs

plus if anyone was watching dice-k should have had the strikeout on pierzynski that was a bs call. and now i am just calling it that the red sox won't score the rest of the night i mean thats what they have done in the past 40 games.

[dowling25]

FUCK FUCK FUCK..... once again can't get the big hit. I though Manny's was gone but just got kind of unlucky there. But then I had no faith in Youk, just because they can't hit in clutch situations as of late.

[dowling25]

well another classic red sox game 2 runs and a bunch of hits, that is just terrible.

[achota33]

aj comin up big

[dowling25]

way to get the bats going that was nice.

[dowling25]

way to go wily mo. i would rather have him strikeout then ground into that double play.

[flying_gibbon]

gosh, how much do you hate when they switch to the giants game just to watch barry ground out or walk every 45 minutes. especially when he's still 3 away from breaking the record.. maybe do that just for the 2 homers where he ties then breaks it, but i'm just so sick of the guy i don't even care anymore

[thebestauntie]

gosh, how much do you hate when they switch to the giants game just to watch barry ground out or walk every 45 minutes. especially when he's still 3 away from breaking the record.. maybe do that just for the 2 homers where he ties then breaks it, but i'm just so sick of the guy i don't even care anymore
It is very annoying when they do that, but I remember when they did it back in '98 when Sosa and McGuire were going after the season home run record. So it's not like they are treating Bonds any differently (i.e. specially). I just wish he'd up an retire on the spot (or the little devil in me wants him to get a career ending injury). I am so sick of him.

[dowling25]

wow what an inning everyone is hitting. even hinske!

[thebestauntie]

wow what an inning everyone is hitting. even hinske!
Didn't he get 2 hits that inning?
edit: 3 runs walked in, I've never seen such a thing before!

[groton]

WOOT THE BAT's are A Alive and we have back to back Ten Run Games this is a real Sore site to see not seen the Bats like this in a long time :)

[flying_gibbon]

Didn't he get 2 hits that inning?
edit: 3 runs walked in, I've never seen such a thing before!

Let me cordially introduce you to the White Sox bullpen. Tigers have been have a grand old time with those boys all year.

[dowling25]

ha ha ha

and i just saw that lester is going to pitch on monday against the indians, i'm hoping he goes out there and shuts them down. i am actually pretty nervous for him.

[ProudestAnt]

Man, Schilling had a great outing in AAA ball. Hopefully he'll be on his way back. With him back and the tandem of Gabbard and Lester, Tavarez moving back to the pen, and the rumored call-up of Ellsbury, we're going to be damn good heading down the stretch...

[groton]

Yes we are Dude
LETS GO REDSOX LETS GO

[GinaNMU]

Hey Sox fans...keeping my fingers crossed for Lester's return tonight. I really hope he does well and gets a warm welcome back even though he's not at home.

[groton]

Thanks Gina
Well its Cleveland and there Fans are normally pretty decent

[Rockhound18]

Yankees fan here wishing Lester all the best! Great story, especially for me coming from a family that has seen over half of it diagnosed with cancer by age 50. Enjoy the game tonight.

[dowling25]

^ well thank you.

[GinaNMU]

Let's go, Lester!!

[DMBtheStoned]

ya i'm pulling for lester tonight.

[ProudestAnt]

Alright, we got him 5 runs, that 2 run shot had to come, better now than when we're up 1. Hopefully now he can settle down, stop wondering when that first big shot is coming and give us 3 more innings. If he can give us 6 strong, I'll consider tonight a HUGE success for him..

[ProudestAnt]

Come on kid, man up...

[ProudestAnt]

That's heads up right there, way to throw home. Saved a run and made it two out...

[ProudestAnt]

THAT'S what I'm talkin about. This kid is a gamer...

[GinaNMU]

Awww, his parents are so cute! How f'in emotional must that be...

[halloween_dmb41]

Did he get a standing O when he came out?

[ProudestAnt]

Did he get a standing O when he came out? I don't know...

[dowling25]

that was nice to watch, and especially after that first inning when the sox scored 4 runs or whatever.
what a game for lester only really had one scare there in the 4th inning.

only thing i didn't like about the game was when manny hit the ball off the wall and he didn't start running till he got to first and only could get a single. next batter drew grounds into a double play. when manny should of been on third. but i guess thats just manny being manny but still stupid

[dowling25]

what a nice game. dice k was un real and then the bullpen got in there and did their jobs. i liked that last pitch of the game the high strike call!

[dowling25]

great pitching game so far. but the red sox need to get a string of hits together here. not only to break the no hitter but because it sounds like this guy has a lot of scoreless innings but will give up the runs in just one or two innings.

[dowling25]

jeeze i hate when that happens. beckett pitches great and the sox can't score. they didn't even get close tonight. and i hate not being able to watch nesn for some reason and then seeing and listening to the indians announcers that annoy me.

[jmudmbphan]

6 1/2 my friends...

[ProudestAnt]

6 1/2 my friends... Focus on the wildcard, we'll have you to 3.5 games by tomorrow...

[Rockhound18]

Focus on the wildcard, we'll have you to 3.5 games by tomorrow...

I wont complain! :rolleyes

We gotta keep winning though too, not that it seems to be a problem lately.

[Ascf33]

6.5....

[SoRight24]

6.5....

Damn you. :violent

[groton]

and I saw this First hand at work the Yankee Fans started talking and the One Jerk Redsox Fan I know
Talked trash to me about the Padre's since he Calls me a Padre's fan since last year at the end of the season i wore my Padre's hat a few times and during the playoffs i did also

[RJ2kWJ]

Hey I will be in Boston from the 1st - 6th and I have always wanted to hit a Red Sox game as I respect them greatly... What is the best way to find a couple seats to the game on 8/02? I looked on ebay but those are some CRAZY prices. Should I really expect to pay a couple hundred bucks for a pair? Thanks for the help.

[groton]

well you could stand in from of the Stadium and get SRO Tickets

[SoRight24]

Hey I will be in Boston from the 1st - 6th and I have always wanted to hit a Red Sox game as I respect them greatly... What is the best way to find a couple seats to the game on 8/02? I looked on ebay but those are some CRAZY prices. Should I really expect to pay a couple hundred bucks for a pair? Thanks for the help.

Thats usually the going rate.

You might be able to get lucky and find some for cheap, but don't count on it. :shrug

[Rockhound18]

You seriously cant even find the nosebleeds for less than "a couple hundred bucks"?!?! That's crazy.

[ProudestAnt]

You seriously cant even find the nosebleeds for less than "a couple hundred bucks"?!?! That's crazy. Dude, they're the Red Sox. 375+ straight sell-outs...

[crashintome202]

tickets to a game at fenway?

prepare to get on your knees...

[thebestauntie]

Well finally (and I'm knocking on wood) there's some run support for a well pitched game!! Gabbard is looking pretty impressive. :D :monkey

[thebestauntie]

Shoot me, shoot me now!! Come on, I said "knock on wood" .....

[dowling25]

you jinxed him. jesus how does he do that. that sucks after all the runs.

[dowling25]

thank the lord. i was about ready to get really pissed and probably end up throwing something if they would of scored more runs that inning.

[thebestauntie]

you jinxed him. jesus how does he do that. that sucks after all the runs.
That was awful!! Thank God the inning is over. I was so kicking myself - and hoping that no one was reading the thread!! :lol

[dowling25]

ha ha ha well thanks god its over too bad gabbard can't get the win.

and now i would assume that he will be out of the pitching rotation and schill will take his spot now.

[thebestauntie]

ha ha ha well thanks god its over too bad gabbard can't get the win.

and now i would assume that he will be out of the pitching rotation and schill will take his spot now.
Oh right, he has to finish the 6th inning to get the win, crap! I'm not sure I want them to pull him and put Schill in just yet. I'd rather Schill pitch a few more rehab games - oh and keep his mouth shut too, that would be nice.

[dowling25]

Oh right, he has to finish the 6th inning to get the win, crap! I'm not sure I want them to pull him and put Schill in just yet. I'd rather Schill pitch a few more rehab games - oh and keep his mouth shut too, that would be nice.


ha ha ha. actually you just have to finish the 5th inning to get credit for a win.

that homer by wily mo was sweet. and i have to say this because its sweet when it happens.....i called that homer right before he hit it, i said to myself that he was due and how about a 3 run homer. and first pitch line shot. that was sweet.

[dowling25]

and just based on how gabbard lost his composure with the large lead i just feel that with lester back they will stick with him and win schill is ready they will drop gabbard. i feel that schill might have one or two more rehab starts but tonight he pitched 5 innings or something with like 8 k's. so i would say he is almost ready.

[neumdogg]

I'm going to my first Red Sox game next week (ive never been to Boston). Is there any type of food or drink that's a must at Fenway?

[thebestauntie]

ha ha ha. actually you just have to finish the 5th inning to get credit for a win.

that homer by wily mo was sweet. and i have to say this because its sweet when it happens.....i called that homer right before he hit it, i said to myself that he was due and how about a 3 run homer. and first pitch line shot. that was sweet.
Yes it was nice to see Wily Mo do something productive for a change.
And what the heck? 12-9 now! Come on!

[ProudestAnt]

Nice knowin ya Gabbard. Buchholz for #5...

[dowling25]

WILY MO IS THE MAN. i say they should keep him and not trade him now based on this game! actually this might be good so they can get more out of him in a trade. what a game for him.

manny is the man too those homers were huge. and it was fun to see him late on the two fast balls at the beginning of the at bat and then took that third one way out. i loved it!

[thebestauntie]

WILY MO IS THE MAN. i say they should keep him and not trade him now based on this game! actually this might be good so they can get more out of him in a trade. what a game for him.

manny is the man too those homers were huge. and it was fun to see him late on the two fast balls at the beginning of the at bat and then took that third one way out. i loved it!
Are you smoking crack?

[ProudestAnt]

Are you smoking crack? Clearly...

[thebestauntie]

Clearly...
Thank you. I know that was probably hard for you agreeing with someone. :lol

[ProudestAnt]

Thank you. I know that was probably hard for you agreeing with someone. :lol Hush you...:p

[thebestauntie]

Hush you...:p
You'd better watch out, I'm downright feisty tonight! :twak

[ProudestAnt]

You'd better watch out, I'm downright feisty tonight! :twak I find feisty to be down right sexy...:hump

[thebestauntie]

I find feisty to be down right sexy...:hump
I soooo knew that's what you were going to say! :lol

[Lcsulla]

Outside of A-Rod; Manny is my favorite righty to watch hit. He continually amazes me. I know he kills the Yanks but that man can flat out rake with the bat. From a purely baseball standpoint he is a joy to watch - add in that he has never ever been mentioned in the same breath with steroids and it makes what he does even more remarkable. First ballot HOFer and a Red Sox player that I root for anytime he is playing someone other than the Yanks - Oh and Paps too I enjoy watching, he reminds me of Mo in 97/98 at this point. Youks too I guess, he's a good guy, and Lowell is one classy guy. Okay, so there's four Sox I like! :lol

[TempHelpNeeded]

I just hope to never see him in those pinstripes. ;)

[ProudestAnt]

Outside of A-Rod; Manny is my favorite righty to watch hit. He continually amazes me. I know he kills the Yanks but that man can flat out rake with the bat. From a purely baseball standpoint he is a joy to watch - add in that he has never ever been mentioned in the same breath with steroids and it makes what he does even more remarkable. First ballot HOFer and a Red Sox player that I root for anytime he is playing someone other than the Yanks - Oh and Paps too I enjoy watching, he reminds me of Mo in 97/98 at this point. Youks too I guess, he's a good guy, and Lowell is one classy guy. Okay, so there's four Sox I like! :lol Well I like Jeter, Mo, Posada and A-Rod, so we're even...:lol

[Lcsulla]

I just hope to never see him in those pinstripes. ;)

Take him off your hands in a heartbeat? Which one of our outfielders do you want?

Well I like Jeter, Mo, Posada and A-Rod, so we're even...:lol

:lol cool deal! Nice to see that despite the rivalry many fans are objective enough to recognize players who are just plain good and fun to watch! :)

Don't get any funny thoughts about A-Rod next year! :lol

[thebestauntie]

Outside of A-Rod; Manny is my favorite righty to watch hit. He continually amazes me. I know he kills the Yanks but that man can flat out rake with the bat. From a purely baseball standpoint he is a joy to watch - add in that he has never ever been mentioned in the same breath with steroids and it makes what he does even more remarkable. First ballot HOFer and a Red Sox player that I root for anytime he is playing someone other than the Yanks - Oh and Paps too I enjoy watching, he reminds me of Mo in 97/98 at this point. Youks too I guess, he's a good guy, and Lowell is one classy guy. Okay, so there's four Sox I like! :lol
:thumbsup I like Jeter, Giambi and Pettite, those guys are okay. (I do not like A-Rod, but it has nothing to do with him wearing the pinstripes, I just always thought he was ass).

[Lcsulla]

What a moonshot Manny hit tonight - which was why I popped in here and neglected to mention in my post! :lol

481???? DAMN! That is Mantleesque as far as tape measure shots go. He just absolutely crushed that ball.

[ProudestAnt]

What a moonshot Manny hit tonight - which was why I popped in here and neglected to mention in my post! :lol

481???? DAMN! That is Mantleesque as far as tape measure shots go. He just absolutely crushed that ball. It was like the 4th longest homer at the Jake.


Edit: 3rd longest...

[thebestauntie]

Back up 7.5 :D

[thebestauntie]

What a moonshot Manny hit tonight - which was why I popped in here and neglected to mention in my post! :lol

481???? DAMN! That is Mantleesque as far as tape measure shots go. He just absolutely crushed that ball.
Mikey Mantle, that's another Yankee player that I like...:lol

[Lcsulla]

:thumbsup I like Jeter, Giambi and Pettite, those guys are okay. (I do not like A-Rod, but it has nothing to do with him wearing the pinstripes, I just always thought he was ass).

Nice! Pettitte is one of my favorite players. He is good and classy. Jeter is not a favorite of mine, I am just sick of his mug on commercials! Giambi, great guy, just made some dumb choices that will forever taint him! No love for Mo? ;)

Also, A-Rod is just amazing. I have enjoyed him since Seattle. He's just that good. When he came to NY I was ecstatic! I have been behind him since day one and it is damn annoying that all these same shitheads who have bashed him since 2004 are now singing his praises. If they have possibly run him out of town I will be livid, after all these are the same fools who booed DiMaggio, Mantle, Maris, Rivera, etc, etc. :rolleyes

[TempHelpNeeded]

Take him off your hands in a heartbeat? Which one of our outfielders do you want?





How about we go infielder for an outfielder? Jeter, thanks. A consistent leader for a consistent leader. (only Manny gets a 7 on the funkometer)

[ProudestAnt]

How about we go infielder for an outfielder? Jeter, thanks. A consistent leader for a consistent leader. (only Manny gets a 7 on the funkometer) Umm, how about not...

[Lcsulla]

Mikey Mantle, that's another Yankee player that I like...:lol

Me too, I have a a few autographs of his, one that he signed for me in person. Meeting him was probably my biggest thrill in my life as far as baseball goes! :)