Red Sox @ Yankees Series 5/27-2/29

[schillingouttheks]

Here are the match-ups and my predicted outcome:

 

Tim Wakefield @ Randy Johnson

-----Sox win. We have proved we can get to RJ and Wake is normally good against the Yanks with that knuckler.

 

Matt Clement @ Carl Pavano

-----Sox win. If our offense bursts out against Pavanoverrated, we will slaughter them. Clement is going to have to give a performance like he did against Baltimore that time if we wanna get a win. I have faith in Clement.

 

David Wells @ Mike Mussina

-----Sox lose big. Enough said. Unless some act of God makes Boomer better...

[RedSoxRooter]

Sunday worries me. But I will say that with the Yanks, whoever you think will win never does. Go back and look - the favorite never wins.

 

 

I say Loss, Win, Win.

[Sox fan in Tex]

What the hell are we doing Sunday? Why is Wells pitching? Does no one remember the opening game of the season, or every start he has pitched in? Honestly...we should have arranged someone else to pitch the finale. If we split the first two, we could be in deep crap with Wells out there in game three.

[Are U Kidding Me]

What the hell are we doing Sunday? Why is Wells pitching? Does no one remember the opening game of the season, or every start he has pitched in? Honestly...we should have arranged someone else to pitch the finale. If we split the first two, we could be in deep crap with Wells out there in game three.

 

 

Dont worry! Wells will come through for the redsox

[Are U Kidding Me]

Here are the match-ups and my predicted outcome:

 

Tim Wakefield @ Randy Johnson

-----Sox win. We have proved we can get to RJ and Wake is normally good against the Yanks with that knuckler.

 

Matt Clement @ Carl Pavano

-----Sox win. If our offense bursts out against Pavanoverrated, we will slaughter them. Clement is going to have to give a performance like he did against Baltimore that time if we wanna get a win. I have faith in Clement.

 

David Wells @ Mike Mussina

-----Sox lose big. Enough said. Unless some act of God makes Boomer better...

 

The yankees have won 4 or 5 straight series now so I guess u are predicting them to lose this series against the sox. The sox havent been playing that well lately so if they can turn things around against the yankees I guess. The yankees have been really hot lately though . Their pitching has been outstanding, bullpen great, and their offense is on fire. A-rod is hot and posada has been hitting really well lately. This should be a really fun weekend for yankee - redsox fans and it could be a real turning point for both teams. Have fun everyone. Oh and an edit... Happy memorial day!!!

[YANKEESRULE]

1st game-Yanks win

2nd game-could go either way

3rd game-Yanks win

[Sox fan in Tex]

Just a question, YANKEESRULE: Why a Yankees win on Friday? I'm not downgrading your prediction, but if Wake is on target it could be a long night for you guys. As said, we've proven that we can hit off Randy, let's just hope the Sox can do it today.

[GodzillaKilla36]

Im thinking game 1 is gonna be a pitchers duel..low scoring, could go either way...

 

Game 2 - Clement is gonna have to have his stuff, and hopefully we will get the bats going early so the yanks will have to turn to the bullpen...

 

Game 3 - im predicting Wells is gonna turn his season around...We gotta be able to keep Mussina from getting in a groove tho...

 

Olerud gonna get any playing time?? I know Millar's numbers arent good now, but just becuz a guy is slumping, you cant sit him down..that does nothing but ruin a players confidence, we gotta let him work out of it...

[YanksHater213]

I actually have a wierd feeling about the series. While at one time, I think we are gonna get swept, and play like s***, at the other, I really feel that Boomer is gonna throw a great game, and we will sweep. Im not really sure what it is, but as of right now I leaning more towards the first, obviously I want it to be the second though.

[elsrbueno]

Weird things happen when the Sox and Yankees get together... I just don't have a good feeling about this series, probably because of the way the team's been playing of late.

 

My predictions

 

I think Wake will be on, he usually is against the Yankees, but I don't see Randy Johnson struggling against the Sox. This becomes a battle of the bullpens, and since Mantei and Timlin are pitching well I say game 1 goes to the Sox.

 

Clement was great his last time out, but he got help from a poor Atlanta offense. The Yankees will work the pitch count up on Clement, and he'll get through 5 innings max. I think he keeps us in the game though, but Pavano outduels Clement to the tune of of a 3-1ish score.

 

I think Wells will break out this game. Call me crazy, but even though his outing in Toronto was bad, it was BETTER. I think he has a decent start, allowing 3 runs over 7 innings and Mussina does the same. Another battle of the bullpens, and the Sox bullpen is pretty worn out from the first two games. It becomes Foulke vs Rivera late, Rivera triumphing.

 

I take a lot of crap here for not always predicting Sox victories, and believe me, I hope I'm wrong here, but take it or leave it-- that's my prediction.

[yeszir]

If the Red Sox pick this series to be the breakout one, then we could easily take back first place in the division by the next week. We'll just have to wait and see.

[YANKEESRULE]

Just a question, YANKEESRULE: Why a Yankees win on Friday? I'm not downgrading your prediction, but if Wake is on target it could be a long night for you guys. As said, we've proven that we can hit off Randy, let's just hope the Sox can do it today.

 

Because unless Wake pitches a perfect game he won't keep our offense from scoring. That's how we beat Bonderman. I'm not rubbing it in here, but your offense is not really tearing it up lately. Randy is still Randy and he will pitch a great game. If people on here can predict Wells coming around and pitching great then I can do the same for Randy. I would rather put my trust in Randy than Wells. Or Wake for that matter.

[Sox fan in Tex]

To me as well, this could be considered a rather weird series. In my opinion, what's on the players minds is: "We have nothing to lose." Though, that may not be true...it is to an extent. We just got swept by the Blue Jays and I think a lot of people are starting to panic, but the players will step it up huge. I won't be surprised if we win 2 of 3 and even come close to a sweep.

[YANKEESRULE]

I think what the Red Sox need to get back on track and get some confidence is to play and beat below .500 teams. That's how we turned it around. Detroit was a tough team. For the exception of the first game they played us tough and we still came out on top. Now of course the Yanks need to win this series to show everyone else who thinks they got lucky that they are for real. For me the Mets and Tigers series proved that to me. I truly beleive the Yankees will win this series. they may not sweep, but winning the series is what's important. Now I'm sure the Red Sox will try to pick it up, but I think that will be their downfall, when you try to hard you make mistakes and then you lose games. I know first hand because that was our problem in the beginning of this year. I am not stupid I know the Sox will be there at the end, of course I hope not, but they will. I still think the Wild card is coming out of the Central though. So whoever in the East is going to the playoffs has to win the East.

[soxie thefangirl]

we'll win this series.

[YanksHater213]

...I hope...

[soxie thefangirl]

i have somewhat of a good feeling i think. i think we need to play someone like the yankees and get the adrenaline up and such. they're good enough to win. they just need to get themselves together. they looked like they were dead this past series out there.

[elsrbueno]

we'll win this series.

Not sure how much we can trust the opinion of a Bellhorn fan....

 

Just kidding... but you seem very confident despite the fact that this team couldn't handle Oakland, Seattle, or Toronto on the road, let alone a powerhouse like the Yankees. I have confidence in Wake, Clement, and (to a lesser extent) Wells, but Johnson, Pavano, and Mussina are the Yankees best 3 pitchers. They WILL NOT roll over and the Sox are going to have to step their game up significantly in order to even compete in this series. I'm not saying they can't win it, I did predict that they wouldn't, mostly because this team is in a downward spiral and I can remember about this time last year we were embarrassed at Yankee Stadium.

 

Taking 2 of 3 from the Yankees would be a great way to get back on track, but it's not going to be easy, that's for sure.

[yankees228]

If the games get inot a battle of the bullpens, which they usually do, i give the edge to the Yankees because Gordon and Rivera, although they have struggled against the Red Sox, have been untouchable lately, and Sturtze, who did not have trouble against the Red Sox last year, has also been good. Foulke has struggled for the Sox lately and so has Embree.

 

All of that being said you can make a case for both teams in all three games. It should be a fun weekend.

[elsrbueno]

If the games get inot a battle of the bullpens, which they usually do, i give the edge to the Yankees because Gordon and Rivera, although they have struggled against the Red Sox, have been untouchable lately, and Sturtze, who did not have trouble against the Red Sox last year, has also been good. Foulke has struggled for the Sox lately and so has Embree.

 

All of that being said you can make a case for both teams in all three games. It should be a fun weekend.

 

Rivera is Rivera, he's again one of the most dominant relievers in the game, but you have to admit that he's had his troubles with the Sox in the past. He's still very good, but he isn't anything close to automatic.

 

Gordon and Sturtze have been the Yankees best relievers (after Rivera of course), but they simply don't match up to Mantei and Timlin as far as performance this year is concerned.

 

Mantei is 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA in 20 games (16 innings)

Timlin is 0-1 but has a 1.19 ERA in 22 games (22 innings)

 

Gordon is 0-0 with a 3.42 ERA in 25 games (23 innings)

Sturtze is 0-1 with a 3.48 ERA in 14 games (20 innings)

 

Now, I'll give you credit that Sturtze has dominated the Red Sox this year (6 shutout innings), but Timlin, Myers, Foulke (yes, Foulke), Embree, and even Halama have all fired solid relief against New York this year. The Red Sox bullpen (for all the critisism it takes) is not as bad as it's made out to be.

 

It should be a fun weekend, and it should be three tight games. A battle of the bullpens could really go either way though.

[YANKEESRULE]

Rivera is Rivera, he's again one of the most dominant relievers in the game, but you have to admit that he's had his troubles with the Sox in the past. He's still very good, but he isn't anything close to automatic.

 

Gordon and Sturtze have been the Yankees best relievers (after Rivera of course), but they simply don't match up to Mantei and Timlin as far as performance this year is concerned.

 

Mantei is 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA in 20 games (16 innings)

Timlin is 0-1 but has a 1.19 ERA in 22 games (22 innings)

 

Gordon is 0-0 with a 3.42 ERA in 25 games (23 innings)

Sturtze is 0-1 with a 3.48 ERA in 14 games (20 innings)

 

Now, I'll give you credit that Sturtze has dominated the Red Sox this year (6 shutout innings), but Timlin, Myers, Foulke (yes, Foulke), Embree, and even Halama have all fired solid relief against New York this year. The Red Sox bullpen (for all the critisism it takes) is not as bad as it's made out to be.

 

It should be a fun weekend, and it should be three tight games. A battle of the bullpens could really go either way though.

 

 

The thing is yes the Sox bullpen has been goos against the Yankees so far, but that was when we were struggling. These are entiriely two diffrent teams playing this time around. Our bullpen is stronger then it was. Your bullpen has been struggling as of late.

[soxie thefangirl]

it obv won't be an easy win. but i think it's a series that might bring out the best in the sox. get the adrenaline going. i mean i'm ridiculously nervous but idk. i have somewhat of a good feeling about it. who knows though.

[YANKEESRULE]

Of course you have a good feeling that's your team and you want them to win. I have a good feeling too. I want the Yanks to win. When its all said and done unless the Yanks win the first two games Yanks win 2 games to one unless we win first two then we sweep.

[RedSoxRooter]

unless the Yanks win the first two games Yanks win 2 games to one unless we win first two then we sweep.

:dunno:

[Sizzlin22]

Friday- Win (hardest one to call) the Yankees always have trouble with Wake

Saturday- Win Clement has been amazing this season

Sunday- Loss but not as bad as people predict Boomer isn't that bad he's jsut freash of the DL I tihnk he might be fine.

[schillingouttheks]

Well....I say tomorrow we win, but pray to God Boomer does well so we don't lose this goddamn series. Tough game tonight.

[Sox fan in Tex]

I don't know where to post this, so I guess it goes here. I've been analyzing some stats while working on my website and I found some pretty HORRIBLE stuff over these last 4 road games:

 

- Average runs given up by a starter: 5.25

- Average men LOB (left on base) these last four games: 15.75

- Number of men LOB these last four games comes out to 63

[yeszir]

It's the lack of production and conversion with RISP and the high LOB that's killing us. It seems like we get the hits, and then do nothing with them.

[Are U Kidding Me]

After tonite, I really dont think the sox can win this series. When varitek hit that 2 run shot, I was like ok here we go boys we got it in the bag. Then wake gave up that 2 run shot to cano and it was all over from there. Sheff followed with his upper deck shot and the yanks pullled through with the win. I have a bad feeling the yanks are gonna sweep the sox because pavano and mussina are pitching very well of late. Clement is due to lose a game and wells pretty much suxs. Lets see tomorow! Redsox left way to many base runners in scoring position. Oh well, yanks are rolling right now and the sox are playing very poorly. Should the sox trade manny and ortiz for some youth before the deadline? Damon is a FA next year as well and the yanks are certainly going to throw some $$$$ at him so maybe trade him too?

[schillingouttheks]

Clement is due to lose a game and wells pretty much suxs.

 

Pavano pretty much sucks too. Clement is a good pitcher, he's not due to lose anything. He's been getting no-decisions because our offense hasn't been picking him up. He could have gotten losses there. He's pitching very well today so far and I expected him to, even though it's only the third inning.

 

Should the sox trade manny and ortiz for some youth before the deadline? Damon is a FA next year as well and the yanks are certainly going to throw some $$$$ at him so maybe trade him too?

 

ABSOLUTELY NOT. This year is NOT over yet. Who knows that Manny and Ortiz are done for this season? And also who knows if Damon will stay here for a low price and not want to go to the Yanks? These questions will only be answered if we let them play out the whole year.