September 9th vs Kansas City

[empirestrikesback26]

Well' date=' you were defending me when there was nothing to defend me from. I appreciate it, but I don't need to be defended when I take no offense to something.[/quote']

 

Well I didn't know that you weren't going to take offense to it. It looked like something where offense could have been taken.

[CrespoBlows]

Me too. I love the winters down here when we get a cold front to push down. Even the snowbirds don't go out when it's 55 and windy. I just got back from a wedding in VT and played a round on a mountain course there. It was 65 with light winds. Ball goes a mile when you get a little altitude and ditch the humidity.

 

Here's hoping for a cold winter in the South. If only the courses down here would stay open. If it hits 55 in Sarasota, you might mistake it for Siberia, as everyone dresses in Parkas.

 

True story, the Bobby Jones Golf complex closed due to climate conditions last November. It was 57 degrees.

[ORS]

I didn't f*** up. There's no rule saying I must quote a person who made a comment a week ago about our loyalty. It was my choice not to. You were always more than welcome to respond. I was just stating that I did not start this.

Nope, no rule. Just common courtesy. I guess that's too much to ask for.

[ORS]

Here's hoping for a cold winter in the South. If only the courses down here would stay open. If it hits 55 in Sarasota, you might mistake it for Siberia, as everyone dresses in Parkas.

 

True story, the Bobby Jones Golf complex closed due to climate conditions last November. It was 57 degrees.

That's classic. Here in Orlando we'll get some nice two-week blocks where it gets down to the 50's and a couple of 3-4 day stretches in the 40's. Sounds like that would cause the Commissioner/Mayor of Sarasota to declare martial law.

 

Did you get the NCAA Football schedule?

[riverside sluggers]

Highlights of the night...

 

Being at Fenway first hand to see Dusty's 1st career HR. Boy was it a HR, up and over the monster. His firts multi-hit game as well. Hoping this is start of his turn-around

 

Beckett still gave a solid performance. When your starting pitcher goes 8 innings, giving up 4 runs against the Royals, you just expect to win

 

Um there was a fight nearby me, 2 skeezy guys when at it.

 

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Now for the s*** list

 

DeMarlo Hale-- You dont send Lowell (from 2nd) home with the bases loaded & 2 outs when Belli singles right to David DeJesus (one of the best at throwing runners out)

Disappearance of Sox offense-- No excuses after Youk led off inning with double/no outs, you get him hom

Tito-- Trot might not be the best against lefties but it was obvious to everyone in the f***ing ballpark that you dont pinch hit Gabe Kapler in a game winning situation

[riverside sluggers]

a700hitter started this awhile ago. When I saw sox fans leaving fenway' date=' I thought it was ironic so I commented.[/quote']

 

The way this team has been playing (ahem worst record in baseball since all-star break), you expect the sell-out crowd to stay while the rest of the bullpen gives up 6 runs in the 12 th inning to make it a 5 straight loss to the Royals? You saying it was ironic gives me a very hearty laugh. Same time it made me offended. That comment was just a low-blow and meant to get us Sox fans riled up. Dont accuse a fan base of not being actually faithful to their team if they leave a game early in a loss, judging by the time, it was during extra innings or the very last inning. Which by the way, I ended up leaving after Royals tacked on a 10-4 lead.

 

FYI The Public transportation doesnt run 24/7. Good share of people just had to leave early so they could get home

[MANNYHOF24]

We suck right now, and its very painful to watch, I really dont know why I still watch but I do and I have to say one thing, If Mike Timlin wasnt so Horrible, we would still be in the playoff race. I can think of 5 games off the top of my head that he has blown almost single handedly. Im so glad the Patriots are on today or I would have to painfully watch another K.C sweep of the Sox.

[riverside sluggers]

Eh I think if Timlin was still his old self, it doesnt make them a playoff team. Look at the rotation, rest of bullpen, Tito's managing skills (how did I know Wily mo Pena would be back to the bench once Trot returned? ), offense not getting anything done even with return of big boppers

 

EDIT: On another subject, it looks like (knock on wood) that Beckett is turning things around. He really hasnt been "Wayback Beckett" or ORS's "Nuke Laloosh" the past month. Since his 3 HR game vs Cleveland on August 3, he has given up 2 count them 2 HRs. I believe he's turning a new leaf. Something positive here is that last night was his team leading 30th start of the season, setting a new career high for himself. He also has 3 more starts to eclipse the 200 inning mark, he is currently at 184

 

Past 4 starts-- 1-2, ND last night

26 innings, 22 Hits, 10 Runs, 1 HR, 9 Walks, 13 Ks

 

Anyone know how to calculate ERA?

[Sox Fan on Cape]

I believe his ERA would be a tad over 3.33 ( off the top of my head ).

[a700hitter]

Here's a good article by Nick cafardo in today's Globe about the task ahead for the Red Sox this offseason. I particularly like his first and last paragraphs.

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2006/09/10/red_sox_have_quite_a_fix/

[riverside sluggers]

doesnt he paint a nice picture of what he thinks the 2007 season should be

 

A700, Loretta is only likely to stay with Boston if they offer him abritration. Cant see the Sox offering him a 2+ year deal. Which is what some opposing teams will offer to him

[a700hitter]

doesnt he paint a nice picture of what he thinks the 2007 season should be

 

A700, Loretta is only likely to stay with Boston if they offer him abritration. Cant see the Sox offering him a 2+ year deal. Which is what some opposing teams will offer to him

If they sign him for two seasons, that doesn't mean they have to keep him for 2. I doubt that they anyone would give him a no-trade clause.

[riverside sluggers]

Yea but another team is likely to offer him more money, and guaranteed more playing time

[a700hitter]

Yea but another team is likely to offer him more money' date=' and guaranteed more playing time[/quote']Of course the price would have to be right. It would be hard to trade him later if you are paying him more than FMV. I don't think Loretta will generate a big bidding war.

[a700hitter]

September 10th and no game thread. How depressing.

[riverside sluggers]

I thought the Patriots would get mind off of the Sox, but blah theyre only reminding me of how the Sox have played

[riverside sluggers]

oh well, i guess heres the matchups for today. Wily Mo Pena hit an RBI single, his 40th RBI of the season

 

Mark Redman (11 games vs Boston, 1-8 record with an 8.00 ERA---Career at Fenway Park in 6 games, 1-4 record with a 7.50 ERA)

Kevin Youkilis, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) RBI, 3 Walks, 2 Ks

Mark Loretta, 5 for 11 (.455 avg) 2 RBIs, Walk, 2 Ks, SB

David Ortiz, 2 for 19 (.105 avg) RBI, 6 Ks

Wily Mo Pena, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) 3 Ks

Jason Varitek, 6 for 17 (.353 avg) 2 Doubles, HR, 7 RBIs

Mike Lowell, 3 for 8 (.375 avg) 2 Walks, 2 Ks

Trot Nixon, 3 for 8 (.375 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 Ks

Gabe Kapler, 6 for 13 (.462 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, K

Alex Gonzalez, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) 2 Ks

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Eric Hinske, 0 for 6, RBI, K

Coco Crisp, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) Double, 2 Ks

Doug Mirabelli, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) HR, RBI, 2 Ks

Carlos Pena, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) Double, RBI, Walk, 2 Ks

Manny Ramirez, 8 for 25 (.320 avg) Double, 3 HRs, 4 RBIs, 2 Walks, 2 Ks

 

Julian Tavarez (10 games vs Kansas City, 2-1 record with a 5.95 ERA---Career at Fenway Park in 35 games, 5-3 record & 1 save with a 4.53 ERA)

Joey Gathright, 0 for 1, RBI, Walk

Esteban German --

David DeJesus, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg)

Emil Brown, 0 for 6, 2 Ks

Shane Costa --

Ryan Shealy --

John Buck, 0 for 1, K

Jeff Keppinger --

Andres Blanco --

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Paul Bako, 0 for 4, RBI, 2 Ks

Mark Grudzielanek, 8 for 26 (.308 avg) 3 Doubles, 4 RBIs, Walk, 3 Ks, SB

Doug Mientkiewicz, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) RBI, 2 Walks

Mike Sweeney, 0 for 2

[a700hitter]

Loretta with a web gem

[a700hitter]

On the bright side. Tavarez with 3 perfect innings.

[a700hitter]

DFA with a single to set the table for Papi with 2 on and no out.

[a700hitter]

Tavarez gives up his first hit after 3 2/3 innings. Does this guy get a shot at the rotation next spring?

 

Edit: 4 scoreless on 1 hit.

[a700hitter]

Tavarez 5 scoreless innings, 2 hits, 1 walk, 5 k's

[Youk Of The Nation]

Apparently Julian Tavarez woke up a couple weeks ago and said to himself,

 

"You know what I should do? Pitch."

[a700hitter]

Apparently Julian Tavarez woke up a couple weeks ago and said to himself,

 

"You know what I should do? Pitch."

Maybe he's another Lowe, who couldn't hack the pressure of the bullpen anymore but had the good sinker to be effective in a starting role.

[a700hitter]

Nixon has looked terrible since he came back from injury. That can't help his market value.

[riverside sluggers]

His slide started during late June. If there's no market for him to be a starting outfielder anywhere (Washington was considered at one time as most interested), maybe Sox could resign him as a 4th outfielder.

[a700hitter]

Not a bad outing from Tavarez. 5 1/3 inning, 5 hits, 3 runs, 2 BB's, 5 k's, 78 pitches. We haven't been seeing enough of that.

[riverside sluggers]

Tavarez (3 starts)

14.2 innings, 16 Hits, 8 Runs, 1 HR, 5 Walks, 13 Ks

 

The K rate is really impressing me from Tavarez. The innings dont look like much just because of his first start against Toronto, where he only lasted 3 innings. With Schilling?? & Wakefield set to retun this week, he's at least earned to start one of the DH games at Yankee Stadium on Saturday

[a700hitter]

DFA with a single and an RBI

[a700hitter]

Now that's why I'm still watching. Ortiz with # 48.!!