May 20th vs. Atlanta

[EvilDonut]

Did Jones pull a Horn then? Or is that 6 times? I could look it up i guess.

[KeepTheFaith1229]

My major investment if I were Theo Epstein, would be Joe Nathan.

 

That way, the Red Sox can slide Papelbon into the rotation, and still have a dominant force at the back end of the bullpen.

 

I like this idea. However I think our rotation for the future already looks pretty promising (Beckett, Matsuzaka, Lester, Buchholz, Bowden), but this move would give us a lot of flexibility. I don't know if Papelbon's heart would be in it as a starter though. :dunno:

[CrespoBlows]

I like this idea. However I think our rotation for the future already looks pretty promising (Beckett' date=' Matsuzaka, Lester, Buchholz, Bowden), but this move would give us a lot of flexibility. I don't know if Papelbon's heart would be in it as a starter though. :dunno:[/quote']

 

I'm not counting on either Buchholtz or Bowden to be in the rotation by 2008. If they are, we can keep one in AAA to develop further, or trade him to fill holes elsewhere.

 

Papelbon will be fine in the rotation. I don't expect a regression, because he isn't pitching in the 9th. He has pitched effectively in the rotation, before.

[KeepTheFaith1229]

When is Nathan supposed to become a free agent?

[Cocos Disciples]

He has an option for 2008.

[riverside sluggers]

Roto says Manny Delcarmen will take Gabbard's slot on Boston's 25 man

Pawtucket- 14 games (2-2, 5.03 ERA)

19.2 innings, 22 Hits, 13 Runs (11 ER), 1 HR, 8 Walks, 28 Ks

[BoSox21]

I missed the 9th inning, did Papelbon look that bad?

[KeepTheFaith1229]

Roto says Manny Delcarmen will take Gabbard's slot on Boston's 25 man

Pawtucket- 14 games (2-2, 5.03 ERA)

19.2 innings, 22 Hits, 13 Runs (11 ER), 1 HR, 8 Walks, 28 Ks

 

why would we send down gabbard after today and leave hansack up?

 

I missed the 9th inning, did Papelbon look that bad?

 

nah, gay bloop singles

[riverside sluggers]

Kason Gabbard had taken Hansack's spot on the roster, so they'll both be down in Pawtucket

[Cocos Disciples]

Hansack got sent down for Gabbard after last night's game.

 

Can't they not call up Gabbard until 10 days after they send him down? I might be wrong about this one.

[schillingouttheks]

Um, so who's going to start in the 5 hole...?

[BoSox21]

theyll call up Gabbard again

 

im guessing cause the bullpen has been taxed a bit lately, theyre calling up MDC

[Cocos Disciples]

Yeah, but whats the rule about the time between demotion and promotion?

[TheKilo]

I'd guess they'd call up Pauley if they need another starter before then.

[CrespoBlows]

They probably won't use Gabbard.

[Cocos Disciples]

Figured it out:

 

@ NYY:

Wakefield

Tavarez

Schilling

 

@TEX:

Matsuzaka

Wakefield

Tavarez

 

vs. CLE:

Schilling

Beckett

Matsuzaka

 

They'll use the off day to their advantage, skipping Gabbard's slot and pushing everyone up a day. Beckett goes back to his slot between Schill and Dice.

[schillingouttheks]

That actually makes sense. Thanks CD. I forgot that Beckett's DL stint was retroactive to the 14th. If he pitches where you say he does, that's 15 days from when he was placed on the DL, making him eligible to pitch on the 29th. Just in time for the series against the Guardians and that potent offense. Thank God.