6/15 - Beckett Invades Cincinnati on Father's Day

[ORS]

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, to all the dads out there.

 

So, we got a little into the Pacific Campaign yesterday? Those of you unfamiliar with it should know that JHB is right, Tarawa was a blood bath. The battle plan was a little flawed. It was based on "neap" tide, which provided 5 feet of water depth over the reef that formed the lagoon through which they were attacking. However, "neap" tide only occurred twice a month with proper sun, moon, Earth alignment. The Higgins Boats drafted about 4 feet of water. When they launched the attack at high tide, the coral reef was covered by only 3 feet of water. The tracked ampib assault vehicles (AMTRAKS) made it over the reef. The Higgins Boats ran aground about 500 yds off shore.

 

Did you know that the Assault of Saipan was launched today in 1944? What is the Battle of Saipan famous for? When it became apparent that the US offensive to take the island would be successful, the Japanese civilians on the island behaved in lemming like fashion and jumped to their deaths from Banzai Cliff.

 

http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/40/9540-004.jpg

 

Josh should be able to make the Reds behave similarly.

 

Win it for: DAD

 

You know what else today is? St. Vitus Day - patron saint of actors and epileptics

 

I thought that to be an odd but apt combination.

 

*No pirate was injured in the creation of this post

[jacksonianmarch]

nice post, honestly.

[Jayhawk Bill]

I notice that "pleasant but boring" mojo has transformed into "Marine Corps amphibious assault" mojo during, roughly, the nearly rained-out game Friday night.

 

Which is cool...

 

Happy Fathers Day! My kids seem to have forgetten...Mrs. JHB pointed to a picture of a gas grill this morning and encouraged me to buy it, given that our old grill needs replacing.

 

I'll have to try getting her a picture of a dishwasher, clothes dryer or some other appliance that's wearing out for Mother's Day...nah, that would just make things painful.

 

But, hey, maybe Josh Beckett can make this a happy day for every Dad in Red Sox Nation!

[ORS]

Happy Fathers Day! My kids seem to have forgetten...Mrs. JHB pointed to a picture of a gas grill this morning and encouraged me to buy it, given that our old grill needs replacing.

 

I'll have to try getting her a picture of a dishwasher, clothes dryer or some other appliance that's wearing out for Mother's Day...nah, that would just make things painful.

Funny that you mention that. My wife gave me, from the kids, cedar planks for grilling fish. I said, "So is it OK if I give you the new vaccum you want for your birthday now?" Crickets.

[VA Sox Fan]

Red Sox

 

Ellsbury-LF

Pedroia-2B

Drew-RF

Lowell-3B

Youkilis-1B

Varitek-C

Crisp-CF

Lugo-SS

Beckett-SP

 

Reds

 

Bruce-CF

Cabrera-SS

Griffey-RF

Phillips-2B

Dunn-LF

Encarnacion-3B

Votto-1B

Ross-C

Bailey-SP

 

Go Josh! GO RED SOX!!

[VA Sox Fan]

Lineups and notes

 

Posted by Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff June 15, 2008 10:37 AM

 

CINCINNATI - Happy Father's Day.

 

Manny Ramirez will get one more day of rest of nursing his right hammy. You'll note that both Julio Lugo (stomach flu) and Jason Varitek (strep throat) are back in the lineup but Terry Francona pointed out that he reserves the right to change the lineup if either don't feel well enough to go.

[Jayhawk Bill]

Beckett is a moderate* fly ball pitcher--good call on giving Manny another day and keeping Ellsbury in LF. Manny can be used as a pinch-hitter at an opportune moment if need be.

 

* Edit: I hadn't realized until I just did a quick fact check that there are only five AL qualifying starting pitchers with GB% lower than Beckett's this year. In 2008, he's a fly ball pitcher, with no "moderate" qualifier needed.

[yeszir]

The Patron saint of Epilepsy will guide Josh Beckett's hand. Gametime 1:15, so after this win we'll be able to watch the Celtics clinch.

[TheKilo]

Hansen.

 

TheKilo is seated in Great American behind JD Drew, but he came down to whisper in Tito's ear. Sure hope that he was right.

 

Dude, my tip totally worked.

[Jayhawk Bill]

Dude' date=' my tip totally worked.[/quote']

 

I wouldn't have made that call...glad that Tito listened!

[Cocos Disciples]

Homer has gotta be a rough name to have as a pitcher.

[riverside sluggers]

Josh Beckett (3 games vs Cincinnati, 1-2 with a 7.07 ERA---Career at Great American in 2 games, 1-1 with a 2.77 ERA)

Jay Bruce, 0 for 4, K

Jolbert Cabrera, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) K

Ken Griffey Jr., 1 for 6 (.167 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, K

Brandon Phillips, 0 for 2, Walk

Adam Dunn, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) RBI, 4 Ks, SB

Edwin Encarcion, 0 for 3

Joey Votto, 3 for 3 (1.000 avg) Double

David Ross, 0 for 1, Walk

Homer Bailey, 0 for 1, K

///

Paul Bako, 0 for 9, 3 Walks, 5 Ks

Corey Patterson, 2 for 16 (.125 avg) Walk, 3 Ks, 2 SBs

Andy Phillips, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg) HR, 3 RBIs

Javier Valentin, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg)

 

Homer Bailey (1 game vs Boston, 0-1 with a 21.43 ERA---Career at Great American in 8 games, 2-3 with a 7.54 ERA)

Jacoby Ellsbury, 2 for 2 (1.000 avg) HR, RBI, 2 SBs

Dustin Pedroia, 0 for 1, RBI

J.D. Drew, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg) HR, RBI, Walk

Mike Lowell, 0 for 1, Walk

Kevin Youkilis, 0 for 1

Jason Varitek, Walk

Coco Crisp, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg) HR, 2 RBIs

Julio Lugo, 0 for 1

Josh Beckett, 0 for 1

[TheKilo]

Homer Bailey sucks. Win today.

[TheKilo]

Nice piece of hitting by Ellsbury, s***** pitch from Bailey.

[Jayhawk Bill]

Leadoff single for Ellsbury...stolen base on the first pitch.

[The Dustball]

Very nice start from Ellsbury.

[TheKilo]

lol he's f***ing with them.

[The Dustball]

Haha holy s*** Jacoby Ellsbury is f***ing amazing.

[TheKilo]

lol he's f***ing with them.

[Jayhawk Bill]

VERY nice...standing on third base now.

[TheKilo]

Real nice AB from Pedroia....I've knocked him lately but I approve of the approach.

[Jayhawk Bill]

Great at bat by Dustin Pedroia...Ellsbury starts at first base and scores!

[Jayhawk Bill]

Tough walk for Bailey to Drew--that could've been 2-2 easily.

 

Let's see if Beckett is given as tight a strike zone and how he does with it.

[TheKilo]

lol @ Remy bashing Cincy fans

[TheKilo]

WTF Lugo

[The Dustball]

Youk probabaly should have used his body to block the ball because he had a ton of time.

[TheKilo]

Beckett's curve looks a lot sharper than it has in a while.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Holy s***, Trot Nixon is starting for the Mets today!

[TheKilo]

f***ing Lugo will cost Beckett like 10+ pitches.

[Jayhawk Bill]

Youk probabaly should have used his body to block the ball because he had a ton of time.

 

On the NESN angles, I had no idea why Youk let the ball go past him. :dunno: