April 5th @ Texas

[MANNYHOF24]

I think Foulke should get atleast 1 chance to save a game, maybe its just Texas, where he has struggled the last two times there.

[RedSoxRooter]

Well, we better hope Paps can do the job.

[TheRivernator]

Well, we better hope Paps can do the job.

 

well here goes. The sox game must have been one hell of a game to watch so far. I hope it gets more exciting!!!!

[Youk Of The Nation]

ugh, Sheffoid homers with two on to put the Yankees up 4-0.

[TheRivernator]

WOW!!! Foulke has already lost his job....

[Youk Of The Nation]

NICE!

 

 

[Beckett95]

barajas a little bit tardy on that

[Youk Of The Nation]

Two down, one to go.

[Beckett95]

2 down, 1more cmon paps

[yeszir]

Dammit. Papelbon as a closer would be a waste of talent. The guy is meant to be a starter!

[TheRivernator]

Dammit. Papelbon as a closer would be a waste of talent. The guy is meant to be a starter!

 

I agree...

[Beckett95]

papelbon!!!!!!!!!! K his ass

[Youk Of The Nation]

Dammit. Papelbon as a closer would be a waste of talent. The guy is meant to be a starter!

 

 

 

Too bad Red Sox Nation isnt a Democracy, Im sure the majority would vote on that.

[riverside sluggers]

Intimidation, thy names are Beckett & Papelbon!!!!!!!!!!!

[DrewDaGreat]

2 Ks and a 1 pitch at bat! What a save for Papelbon!

[Beckett95]

great pitching effort tonight by Beckett and Papelbon.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Eleven pitches, three batters, three outs, 2-1.

[MANNYHOF24]

Well that ends Foulke's closing career in Boston. GO PAPS, GO BECK, GO SOX!!!!

[a700hitter]

This is a big surprise that Francona threw Foulke under the bus after 1 game, but it was definitely the right move. Where does this leave Foulke?

[TheRivernator]

Too bad Red Sox Nation isnt a Democracy, Im sure the majority would vote on that.

 

wow, I cannot believe that Foulke lost his job in a blowout.

[Beckett95]

papelbon looked really strong in the 9th, foulkes job is slowly slipping away from him

[ACL BoSox]

You can't win games if you can't close them out, I have no reason to disagree with Francona's decision here.

[AlexanderTheGreat13]

Do you guys think Paplebon takes over the closers role for the rest of the season?

[CrespoBlows]

Anyone one else have a Papelboner? Want me to post a pick?

[SchillingIsTheNatural]

that was a thing of beauty...two of the young guns come out and throw some heat.....didn't see much of that all last year...excellent excellent game

[Beckett95]

Where does this leave Foulke?

maybe they can find a good deal for him. Id think the Braves would be interested in a closer...

[yeszir]

But I'll take the win. That has got to 100% shoot Foulke's confidence though. I now doubt very much that he could ever get back to a half decent form. You've got to show some confidence in him to see if he can perform.

[stocker323]

I like Papelbon as a closer at least until we acquire someone who can get the job done, which it doesn't look as if anyone in the current bullpen can do. This all could change though after I see a few starts from Clement.

[schillingouttheks]

I was thinking the same thing. Until Hansen's ready, I'm happy as hell to have Papelbon close out games.

[Beckett95]

im impressed with franconas decision to go with papelbon. Bold move on his part that worked out.