4/21 vs. Texas Rangers - Sweep 'Em

[Beaneater]

As much as all of these walks amuse me' date=' Id like to see some bat-on-ball action from Drew here.[/quote']

 

Or a walk would be fine...

[Youk Of The Nation]

Damn, Parker Brothers caught that one.

[redsoxrules]

As much as all of these walks amuse me' date=' Id like to see some bat-on-ball action from Drew here.[/quote']

 

yeah same here , but I do like the high OBP of 430

[BoSox21]

is it safe to say the whispers of Papi being finished can officially die down now?

[schillingouttheks]

I'm just happy that Buchholz is pitching into the sixth inning!

[redsoxrules]

Nice outing by Buchholz

[Beaneater]

It wasn't pretty at the beginning, but 6 IP with no runs is OK with me no matter how it looks. I assume he's done. Let's see if the pen can hold the slim lead! Should be OK since Gagne's in Milwaukee, blowing Brewer leads instead of ours.

[Youk Of The Nation]

It wasn't pretty at the beginning' date=' but 6 IP with no runs is OK with me no matter how it looks. I assume he's done. Let's see if the pen can hold the slim lead! Should be OK since Gagne's in Milwaukee, blowing Brewer leads instead of ours.[/quote']

 

I truly believe Eric Gagne could blow a save for the Red Sox no matter who he's actually pitching for.

 

Paul friggin Bako? Really?

 

 

PS: Lugo, holy crap.

[Cocos Disciples]

Yeah I lost talksox for a bit. Nice to see a blowout here. Anyone in the Boston area catch any marathon? I saw the leaders running by my house, it was pretty cool.

[Beaneater]

PS: Lugo' date=' holy crap.[/quote']

 

If Lowrie can light a fire under Lugo, he will have done a difficult and beautiful thing.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Bases loaded, no outs for Thurston. So, what do we think? Strikeout swinging, strikeout looking, infield popout, or liner into a DP?

[Cocos Disciples]

 

ESPN.com's player stats have Lowrie with a .417 BA and a .385 OBP. That seem odd to anyone else?

 

A little late, but, I think its because sacrifice hits (flies, bunts, etc) count as an AB in OBP but not AVG. I think.

[Beaneater]

I think Thurston has seen about 47 runners in scoring position this game.

[redsoxrules]

wow lugo 3 for 3

[Cocos Disciples]

Bases loaded' date=' no outs for Thurston. So, what do we think? Strikeout swinging, strikeout looking, [b']infield popout[/b], or liner into a DP?

[Youk Of The Nation]

Bases loaded' date=' no outs for Thurston. So, what do we think? Strikeout swinging, strikeout looking, infield popout, or liner into a DP?[/quote']

 

And the winner is infield popup. Damn, I hate it when I'm right.

[redsoxrules]

Wow thurston sucks

[BoSox21]

Aww they're taking Nippert out.

 

so far, I dont mind this guy either

[Beaneater]

Bases loaded' date=' no outs for Thurston. So, what do we think? Strikeout swinging, strikeout looking, infield popout, or liner into a DP?[/quote']

 

I'm going to have to go with "third straight popout to third base" for 500 points, Bob.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Mark Bellhorn + dark skin + haircut - personality = Joe Thurston

[Cocos Disciples]

Can't say Ken Macha brings too much energy to the booth.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Come on Pedroier, I want a double digit lead.

[Cocos Disciples]

Good thing we already have a big lead...cause that was awful.

[Youk Of The Nation]

I love O'Brien and Castiglione, they're shameless when it comes to poking fun at players, whether opponents or Sox.

[redsoxrules]

Can't say Ken Macha brings too much energy to the booth.

 

thats for sure , he's pretty boring

[Youk Of The Nation]

Good job Aardsma.

[Cocos Disciples]

Cmon Aardsma.

[Jayhawk Bill]

Mark Bellhorn + dark skin + haircut - walks - personality = Joe Thurston

 

Edited.

 

Gotta say that I like Thurston's attitude...he can only reach base by getting hit by a pitch, but when he does he doesn't flinch, he sprints down to first base, and he tries to take out the pivot man hard when he's the leading end of a double play.

 

Thurston's "great catch" yesterday was largely the result of a bad break, but his leaping catch today was pretty darn good for a middle infielder. He's out of options, so he'll be gone soon, but Thurston may end up being among my all-time favorite position players who hit .000 in their Boston careers.

[BSN07]

Buchholz looked strong today.

 

Macha is very boring but smart.

 

Ellsbury is really starting to heat up.

 

Overall, a nice day of baseball for the Sox's so far:D

[Youk Of The Nation]

Edited.

 

Gotta say that I like Thurston's attitude...he can only reach base by getting hit by a pitch, but when he does he doesn't flinch, he sprints down to first base, and he tries to take out the pivot man hard when he's the leading end of a double play.

 

Thurston's "great catch" yesterday was largely the result of a bad break, but his leaping catch today was pretty darn good for a middle infielder. He's out of options, so he'll be gone soon, but Thurston may end up being among my all-time favorite position players who hit .000 in their Boston careers.

 

If only he got hit by pitches more often.