6/13 @ Philadelphia

[example1]

No' date=' I have actually always loved Wake. But you can't really compare the 2. One is a 4-5 starter with a pretty minimal salary, while one is supposed to be a 1-2 starter with a hefty salary.[/quote']

 

 

I don't understand how what # starter they are changes whether or not they are excruciating to watch... When Wake pitches against the other teams #1 does it matter if he's a #1 or a #5? I don't think so.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Youk with the bases loaded. Youk only has one career grand slam, which is surprising considering how well he hits with RISP.

[Beaneater]

Anybody know why there's no Drew today? Just a regular day off?

 

Durrrr... Bastardo's a lefty. OK, never mind. I'm just missing Drew's 3.753 OPS (or something like that) in the #2 slot.

[TedWilliams101]

I don't understand how what # starter they are changes whether or not they are excruciating to watch... When Wake pitches against the other teams #1 does it matter if he's a #1 or a #5? I don't think so.

 

It's about money. Wake is a bargain for what he gives you. DiceK is not. It's pretty much all about expectation.

[TedWilliams101]

Well that sucks.

[redsoxrules]

sooooooooo close to being 11-4

[Cocos Disciples]

MDC in for two innings most likely.

[Javier Lopez]

with how many runs have been scored through 4 1/2 innings you'd think im pitching for both teams

[Cocos Disciples]

with how many runs have been scored through 4 1/2 innings you'd think im pitching for both teams

 

We could have used you for some mop up tonight, man.

[Javier Lopez]

We could have used you for some mop up tonight' date=' man.[/quote']

 

yeah i could of given u guys a solid inning of work and only allow 1-3 runs, id surely keep the lead in tack.

[redsoxrules]

come on MDC , we need 2 innings from you

[example1]

It's about money. Wake is a bargain for what he gives you. DiceK is not. It's pretty much all about expectation.

 

WARP

2008:

Matsuzaka (7.9--Leads team)

Wakefield (4.6--6th on team)

 

2007:

Matsuzaka (4.3--7th on team)

Wakefield (2.7--12th on team)

 

Again, he's been disappointing this season, but his combined 12.2 WARP over the last two years makes him more valuable than Pedroia (7.4 + 4.2 = 11.6) or Youkilis (4.2 + 2.3 = 6.5) or Ortiz (7.9 + 2.8 = 10.7), or Drew (4.2 + 2.2 = 6.4).

 

 

Frustrating to watch? Yep. Solid results in 2007 and 2008? Yes.

 

Worthy of patience and support. Definitely.

[Javier Lopez]

im a super lefty specialist, i never allow homers to lefties. I just walk em and let my boys ramon and manny get me out of jams!!

 

i miss red sox nation.

[Spudboy]

I've missed most of the game because I had a friend over. While walking my friend out to the car, I tripped and slid down my driveway. I have blood oozing from the knuckles and knee. Can I go on the DL?

I could use some time in Pawtucket as well.

[redsoxrules]

DAMMIT

[TedWilliams101]

Ugh. I hate these types of games.

[a700hitter]

Phillies have on their hitting shoes tonight.

[ms_sox]

Is it blasphemous to say that I really like Victorino?

 

And example1 - people get frustrated and vent, that's sports.

[example1]

Ugh. I hate these types of games.

 

Stupid Dice-K... oh wait...

[a700hitter]

Is it blasphemous to say that I really like Victorino?

 

And example1 - people get frustrated and vent, that's sports.

He takes everything so personally, and it is not even about him.

[example1]

And example1 - people get frustrated and vent, that's sports.

 

I also think it is pretty irrational baseball fandom. The season is 162 games and people freak out with every pitch and out as if it is game 7 of the ALCS. Patience is a virtue and nowhere is this more true than in watching your favorite baseball team.

[RobiForMVP]

im a super lefty specialist, i never allow homers to lefties. I just walk em and let my boys ramon and manny get me out of jams!!

 

i miss red sox nation.

Damn Straight

[Cocos Disciples]

Stupid Dice-K... oh wait...

 

What the f*** does this even mean? That because somebody else sucked, Dice-K gets a mulligan?

[Spudboy]

Greetings to our West African member. And everyone else as well.

[a700hitter]

I also think it is pretty irrational baseball fandom. The season is 162 games and people freak out with every pitch and out as if it is game 7 of the ALCS. Patience is a virtue and nowhere is this more true than in watching your favorite baseball team.

Rational fandom? That's somewhat of an oxymoron. It must be boring to watch a game with you.

[example1]

He takes everything so personally' date=' and it is not even about him.[/quote']

 

I don't take it personally. I want this to be a board that has quality dialogue, not people freaking out about a good pitcher who is going through his struggles. The thing that people take personally is the Sox decision to keep going with Dice-K.

[example1]

Rational fandom? It must be boring to watch a game with you.

 

Yeah, it really sucks to have a good dialogue about how the game is played.

 

You would clearly say the same thing about watching a game with Theo or Tito. I guess I'll take that as a compliment.

[ms_sox]

I also think it is pretty irrational baseball fandom.

Like I said...that's sports. Fandom isn't supposed to be nor has to be rational.

If you think baseball is bad, I'll just point you in the direction of (non-US) soccer...

[Cocos Disciples]

Jayson Werth looks like he works in a coal mine.

[a700hitter]

Yeah, it really sucks to have a good dialogue about how the game is played.

 

You would clearly say the same thing about watching a game with Theo or Tito. I guess I'll take that as a compliment.

I'd rather watch a game with Lou Piniella than Theo. He's not my idea of a fun night at the ballpark.