June 22nd @ San Diego

[Rdsxmbnt]

i like our CF

[Youk Of The Nation]

When Meredith misses, he really misses.

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Come on' date=' throw out the first inning and he was absolutely dominint. With the way it started 6 innings is fine with me.[/quote']

 

Dice-K can miss bats. That is a HUGE skill. If his command comes together with his velocity he could easily put up 12K games.

 

Nice, infield hit Coco.

 

Will he try to steal a 3rd time? I would bet he does.

[schillingouttheks]

See Headley? We can get stupid infield hits too! The only difference is that our guy can actually run.

[BoSox21]

Coco just finding all kinds of ways to get on base these days

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I love Pedroia in this spot.

[schillingouttheks]

Will he try to steal a 3rd time? I would bet he does.

 

We need some insurance. I'm sure we'll see it.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Like that ball to Dusty. What is that?

[redsoxrules]

crisp 3 for 4.. wily mo who?

[MANNYHOF24]

Damn it! We need to score a few more runs because I just have a bad feeling about this 7th inning. I wonder who Francona will bring in? I hope he gives Delcarmen a shot, he looked dominAnt:D in Atlanta.

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Youkilis for MVP??

 

I do think he deserves a look at a GG at 1B. He scoops throws extremely well.

[MANNYHOF24]

That was a fairly spectacular play by Youk there!

[BoSox21]

Youk is sick, absolutely sick

[example1]

Delcarmen coming in in a big spot. What you got kid?

[schillingouttheks]

Delcarmen coming in in a big spot. What you got kid?

 

I am now holding my breath.

 

*calls on schillingouttheks mojo to carry Delcarmen through this*

[a700hitter]

Why did WMP come out of the game?

[MANNYHOF24]

Well, now it's time to see what the other Manny can do. I honestly think he can get the job done. People tend to forget that before the struggles he had late last season, he was solid in June and parts of July.

[MANNYHOF24]

Why did WMP come out of the game?

 

Defensive replacement. Probably a good idea seeing on how Petco is a very spacious outfield.

[schillingouttheks]

Why did WMP come out of the game?

 

Now that we're getting later into the game and Maddux is out, Murphy plays RF much better than WMP. He can also get a hit.

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Well' date=' now it's time to see what the other Manny can do. I honestly think he can get the job done. People tend to forget that before the struggles he had late last season, he was solid in June and parts of July.[/quote']

 

He obviously has very good stuff, in his FB and curveball combination. He just struggled to put it together when it mattered most. He will get another shot this year. The sox clearly like him.

 

Nice gas on the first pitch.

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97 mph. Yummy.

[MANNYHOF24]

97 and paint? Me like that.

[schillingouttheks]

Nice job by MDC to get the first out. Now we just gotta sit Barrett down.

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I love the YOUKKKKK! crowd roar in opposing parks. You can tell how many red sox fans there are every time he touches the ball. It's great.

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If he continues pitching this well I could see Lopez and MDC pitching the 7th inning regularly.

 

Barret is a very good catcher. I wondered before he moved from the Cubs whether the Sox could be interested in him. He may be available a year too early.

[dougn]

how many outs?

[Rdsxmbnt]

Nice job for Manny D. Big spot for him and he comes through.

[BoSox21]

when MDC's command is on, his stuff is beautiful to watch. nice outing there

[MANNYHOF24]

Manny is going to keep getting opportunities if he keeps getting the job done like that. Was he throwing 96-97 consistently last season?

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Manny is going to keep getting opportunities if he keeps getting the job done like that. Was he throwing 96-97 consistently last season?

 

No consistently, but occasionally. He was ultimately being used quite a bit last year as the sox staff was depleated. If rested appropriately I think we could reasonably expect 94-95 regularly.