8/2 vs. Oakland

[CalvnHobs6]

3 games back, Lester on the mound, JASON BAY in left. Win.

[Jayhawk Bill]

Is this even the same team that we saw the last week of July?

 

There's been a change. In my mind, that change came not with the trade, but with Jason Bay's arrival interviews, and with his making at least two catches in left field last night that Manny would never have made in any of his years with Boston. Others could quibble regarding the moment. Few would quibble that there was a quantum difference between Wednesday and Friday.

 

I'm looking forward to tonight's game.

[zackredsox]

Win it again. Go Jason Bay!

[Cocos Disciples]

Jason Bay rocks. Win.

[zackredsox]

Starting Lineups:

 

Boston Red Sox:

1. Dustin Pedroia, 2B

2. Kevin Youkilis, 1B

3. David Ortiz, DH

4. Mike Lowell, 3B - Rotoworld on yesterday leaving the game with a hip strain. www.rotoworld.com.

5. Jason Bay, LF

6. J.D. Drew, RF

7. Jed Lowrie, SS

8. Jason Varitek, C

9. Coco Crisp, CF - Will start because hes hitting .327 vs Lefty Pitching. Jacobys only hitting .247 vs Lefties.

 

Oakland Athletics:

1. Ryan Sweeney, RF

2. Kurt Suzuki, C

3. Emil Brown, LF - Jack Cust is 0-for-8 with 6 K's vs Lester so Emil will be playing Left Field.

4. Frank Thomas, DH - His active player leading 15 game hit streak vs the Red Sox ended yesterday.

5. Mark Ellis, 2B

6. Carlos Gonzalez, CF

7. Jack Hannahan, 3B - Is hitting .536 (5-for-9) with a couple of RBI's lifetime against Jon Lester.

8. Bobby Crosby, SS

9. Daric Barton, 1B - Second game back from the 15-Day DL. Went 0-for-5 in yesterdays debut.

[Cocos Disciples]

I'm really not feeling this whole hitting Lowell 4th thing. I'd hit Bay 4th, Drew 5th, Lowell 6th.

[zackredsox]

I'm really not feeling this whole hitting Lowell 4th thing. I'd hit Bay 4th' date=' Drew 5th, Lowell 6th.[/quote']

 

It will probably eventually get changed to that. I'm guessing there doing it to take some pressure off of him right now.

[Anuj09]

http://img.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/020410/174627__baywatch5_l.jpg

 

continuing the baywatch mojo

[EX105]

Should be an easy win. I live in the Bay Area and have watched Oakland play several times this season. They are really struggling right now.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Every 'should be an easy win' this season has been a struggle.

[Bostonownsyou]

Come on Lester keep this at 2.

[zackredsox]

Bob Geren looks pretty smart replacing Cust. 2-0 A's.

[Bostonownsyou]

Sweet dp right there. Here comes this weak lineup to hit now blah.

[zackredsox]

YOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUK!! Tied up!

[Youk Of The Nation]

YOUK

[Bostonownsyou]

YOUUUUUUK.

[ORS]

http://www.sigmabetathetapi.org/images/Random/Hebrew%20Hammer.jpg

[Cocos Disciples]

Pile it on.

[TedWilliams101]

JASON BAY!!! YEAH, he sucks.

[zackredsox]

JASON!!! 5-2 RED SOX!!

[Youk Of The Nation]

BAY CITY BITCHES

[Jayhawk Bill]

JASON BAY!!! YEAH' date=' he sucks.[/quote']

 

[See Red]

Oh f*** YES!!!

 

I can not possibly be happier for the guy right now! That's how you fill Manny's shoes! I sure do wish I could've watched that one.

[yankees228]

Wow quite a start to his Red Sox career for Jason Bay.

[ORS]

http://thehockeycheckrepublic.com/images/ohcanada.jpg

[Cocos Disciples]

Jaaaaaaaason Baaaaaaaaay. f***in awesome.

[Bostonownsyou]

Wow he tagged that 1.

[TedWilliams101]

Manny who? Enjoy LA, I'll enjoy Bay.

[EX105]

What a start for Bay!!!

[Bostonownsyou]

http://thehockeycheckrepublic.com/images/ohcanada.jpg

 

Ha you had that 1 planned didn't you?