June 12th vs. Colorado

[rician blast]

A quick homestand versus the NL West and I'm thinking the Sox come up big over these 6 games. Tonight's matchup:

 

Cook (4-2) vs Wakefield (5-7)

 

Time for a home COOK-ed victory, I think. We're feasting on the Rockies tonight boys, and Manny will be firing-up the grill:

 

http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/abn/y07/m03/i21/images/ebay_ramirez.jpg

[yeszir]

That was such a joke. "Buy my grill, by the way, Manny's my neighbor!"

[seabeachfred]

Tonight there can be no more excuses for Wakefield; he has to step up and do a bang-up job, and the offense has to treat their pitcher better than an orphan by going out and getting him what he needs to win---a lot of what he needs.

[jacksonianmarch]

he actually pitched well in his last game fred. Cut him some slack.

 

On another note, I was listening to WEEi today and they said that tom candiotti fixed something with Wake's delivery and he is pitching better. Dont know how true it is and if Helton smacks a couple out, it is likely hogwash, but we'll see.

[yankees228]

I remember the last time the Yankees were in Colorado. It was in 2002. I think they won the first game 10-5, and then both teams doubled their scores in the second game. Some people were joking that the third game would be 40-20 lol.

[jacksonianmarch]

Fenway. The game is in Boston

[yankees228]

Fenway. The game is in Boston

 

Ooops. My fault. I made the same mistake in two threads.

[jacksonianmarch]

ALL YOU CLEMENT LOVING BALLLICKERS ARE PROLLTY ROOTING FOR THE ROX TONIGTH> BALLLICKER!!!

[seabeachfred]

he actually pitched well in his last game fred. Cut him some slack.

 

On another note, I was listening to WEEi today and they said that tom candiotti fixed something with Wake's delivery and he is pitching better. Dont know how true it is and if Helton smacks a couple out, it is likely hogwash, but we'll see.

 

Jacko, I will cut him all the slack he wants if he can go out there tonight and win one for the Towne Team, and here's hoping Candy Man did the right job with Tim. As for Helton, oh I wish he was in our uniform.

[adam123]

Hey guy's hopefully we will be able to score so Wake can have a cushion just In case Knuckler's not working. Just win baby.

[BoSox21]

EEI just announced the order and it looks like Tito has finally listened to the masses

 

Pedroia

Youk

Ortiz

Manny

Drew

Lowell

Coco

Belli

Lugo

[jacksonianmarch]

I may be one of the few who thinks Pedroia as the leadoff hitter is a bad move. He's a rookie. He is thriving where he is. Dont mess with it.

[BoSox21]

Normally, I would agree but Pedroia has a confident demeanor. He seems like the type to embrace the chance to leadoff rather than let it affect his game, like Youk a year ago. The only thing I don't like is the lack of speed at the top.

[Papelbon58]

I have got to say, I would rather have Pedroia in the 2 spot, just because of the type of hitter he is. Try someone different, sure, but Pedroia is doing fine in the 2 spot, and that is definitely what I thought he was destined for, a major league two spot. I didn't think he would get there this fast, but I also think he should stay in the 2 spot.

[Beckett95]

think id rather see youk 1, pedroia 2. but im glad Tito's atleasts changing it up a bit and moving Lugo down

[yeszir]

Watch this lineup get no-hit. Pedro needs to be in there!

[jacksonianmarch]

f***ING CLEMENT LOVERS *******S>

[DUSTINMOHR4LIFE]

i really like this lineup, except i would rather see Lugo in the 7 hole and Coco in the 9 hole.

[riverside sluggers]

I agree with "Schil" and Jacko, Pedroia is better suited as the #2 guy. But huzzah for Tito getting the point and kicking Lugo down all the way to 9th!

 

Aaron Cook (2 games vs Boston, 0-2 with a 3.72 ERA---Career at Fenway Park in 1 game, 0-1 with a 2.53 ERA)

Dustin Pedroia, 1 for 4 (.250 avg)

Kevin Youkilis, 1 for 4 (.250 avg) Double, RBI, K

David Ortiz, 3 for 4 (.750 avg) RBI, 2 Walks, K

Manny Ramirez, 0 for 5, Walk, 2 Ks

J.D. Drew, 4 for 11 (.364 avg) Double, Triple, HR, 5 RBIs, Walk, K

Mike Lowell, 3 for 6 (.500 avg) RBI, Walk, K

Coco Crisp, 1 for 3 (.333 avg)

Doug Mirabelli, 0 for 3, K

Julio Lugo, 2 for 8 (.250 avg) Double, 2 Ks

///

Alex Cora, 2 for 16 (.125 avg) RBI, K

Wily Mo Pena, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) K

Jason Varitek, 2 Walks

 

Tim Wakefield (5 games vs Colorado, 1-3 with a 4.47 ERA---Career at Fenway Park in 232 games, 69-63 & 13 saves with a 4.35 ERA)

Willy Taveras, 0 for 4

Kaz Matsui, 0 for 3, K

Matt Holliday, 0 for 3

Todd Helton, 0 for 4

Garret Atkins, 0 for 2, Walk

Brad Hawpe, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Double, K

Ryan Spilborghs, 1 for 3 (.333 avg)

Troy Tulowitzki, 0 for 3, K

Yorvit Torrealba, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) Double, RBI

 

Cook this season on the road in 7 games, 2-1 with a 2.93 ERA

 

Wakefield this season at home in 5 games, 2-3 with a 5.19 ERA

[Rdsxmbnt]

Should help that none of these guys have really seen Wakefield (except Heltons 1 AB).

[seabeachfred]

No way we could keep Lugo at No. 1; he just wasn't hitting nor getting on base via walks. Speed or no speed you can't steal first base. Hopefully after a time down there he will be able to resume his normal leadoff spot when he gets his head cleared and starts hitting for us again.

[Cocos Disciples]

Kaz Matsui still plays baseball? It's amazing what you see in interleague play.

[BoSox21]

Colorado sports a pretty decent lineup from the looks of it although if I remember correctly, Atkins has really struggled this season

[schillingouttheks]

Iannetta (their other catcher) is going to be just like Brian McCann next year. Just watch.

 

Better lineup, but I'd rather see Wily Mo. This would be my ideal:

 

Youk

Pedroia

Ortiz

Ramirez

Drew

Lowell

Pena

Mirabelli

Lugo

[jacksonianmarch]

CY COOK ZOMG!!

[Cocos Disciples]

3 outs, all 1-3. Hmph.

[jacksonianmarch]

knuckler is down. Uh oh.

[jacksonianmarch]

he missed 2 consecutive 75 mph fastballs. Wow.

[Cocos Disciples]

6 up, 6 down for Wake.

[jacksonianmarch]

CAN HIS ASS, HE DOESNT BELONG ON THE SOX!!! CLEMENT LOVING *******S!!!1!