8/26 Vs Return of the Knuckler

[BSN07]

Chicago White Sox

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Boston Red Sox

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Gavin Floyd(10-8)

 

Vs

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Tim Wakefield(11-3)

 

 

Let's keep it going Sox!

[Dojji]

Nice pic. Looks like Wakes used his Just For Men that day.

[BSN07]

He could have been in "Planet of the Apes" with those arms lol

[BoSox21]

Not feeling very optimistic about tonight. I expect a clunker from Wakefield and Floyd has been good lately.

[Dojji]

I kinda feel the same way. I really expect a short outing from wake tonight. We've slugged our way back into ballgames each of the last 2 nights though so I think the bats bail him out. Especially against a lefty where we don't lack for righthanded power.

 

If Lowell, Youkilis, Martinez, and Bay are all in the lineup I think we win this. Especially if Ortiz is not.

[Dipre]

I kinda feel the same way. I really expect a short outing from wake tonight. We've slugged our way back into ballgames each of the last 2 nights though so I think the bats bail him out. Especially against a lefty where we don't lack for righthanded power.

 

If Lowell, Youkilis, Martinez, and Bay are all in the lineup I think we win this. Especially if Ortiz is not.

 

Gavin Floyd is righthanded champ.

[Dojji]

D'oh!

 

I keep getting him and Danks mixed up for some reason.

[VA Sox Fan]

Lowell's turn to sit

 

Posted by Chad Finn, Globe Staff August 26, 2009 02:02 PM

 

Mike Lowell will be out of the starting lineup tonight against White Sox righthander Gavin Floyd, with lefthanded-hitting Casey Kotchman starting at first base, Kevin Youkilis at third, and Victor Martinez behind the plate for the Red Sox.

 

Red Sox manager Terry Francona revealed tonight's lineup alterations this afternoon during his weekly conversation with the hosts of WEEI's "The Dale and Holley Show."

 

Martinez, who was acquired at the July 31 trading deadline, will make his first stab at catching knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, who will be making his first appearance since July 8.

 

Wakefield, who is 11-3 with a 4.31 ERA, has been sidelined with a back problem that cause complications in his calf muscle and has been on the disabled list since July 21.

 

To make room for Wakefield on the roster, the Red Sox designated righthander Enrique Gonzalez for assignment. It is the second time this month Gonzalez has been DFA'd

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I wish Kotteras was going to be on the bench, just in case.....

[redsoxrules]

I hope the f*** V-mart can catch the knuckler

[ms_sox]

I love Wake and his little belly paunch...I'm glad to see him back. I know he probably won't be playing ball too much longer, so I relish the time he has left. Here's hoping he'll have a decent outing, even if he doesn't manage stay in for too many innings.

 

...yes, let's hope V-Mart can catch him.

 

And of course....RAINBOWS and UNICORNS.

[Christian Snyder]

Hopefully V-Mart won't have to listen to RWTP 24's sig! Go Red Sox!

[MANNYHOF24]

I kinda feel the same way. I really expect a short outing from wake tonight. We've slugged our way back into ballgames each of the last 2 nights though so I think the bats bail him out. Especially against a lefty where we don't lack for righthanded power.

 

If Lowell, Youkilis, Martinez, and Bay are all in the lineup I think we win this. Especially if Ortiz is not.

 

Ortiz sucks, lulz.

[BoSox21]

Is Wagner available tonight? If so, what's the roster move?

[redsoxrules]

Is Wagner available tonight? If so' date=' what's the roster move?[/quote']

 

E gonzalez is sent down

[BoSox21]

E gonzalez is sent down

 

That was to make room for Wakefield. I have yet to hear anything about Wagner today.

[The_Destroyah]

Lets see you pickup where you left off Wake.

[MANNYHOF24]

That was to make room for Wakefield. I have yet to hear anything about Wagner today.

 

I heard he was going to join the team on thursday on Sports tonight last night.

[BoSox21]

Extra Bases shed some light on the topic I was wondering about

 

With Billy Wagner due to be placed on the Sox' roster tomorrow, there's no obvious roster move to be made. At the moment anyway, there's no Red Sox injured enough to warrant placing him on the disabled list, though that could change.

 

So who's in jeopardy?

 

It appears Brad Penny, who has been taken out of the rotation could be at risk to be designated for assignment. But there will be questions to be answered especially tonight when Tim Wakefield makes his much anticipated return. If Wakefield pitches well and his calf and back are not issues, then there would no chance the Sox would put Wakefield back on the disabled list. If Wakefield struggles with his calf, there's a good chance Wakefield would have to go back on the DL.

 

The Sox have Daisuke Matsuzaka due back to the major league roster by Sept. 8 at the earliest. The Sox also have Paul Byrd in Pawtucket and will be a Sept. 1 call-up.

 

Penny has certainly struggled badly. Would the Sox cut ties with him?

 

The next 24 hours should provide the answer.

 

I still think sending Bard down until September 1st is the most logical option but we'll see I guess

[redsoxrules]

Extra Bases shed some light on the topic I was wondering about

 

 

 

I still think sending Bard down until September 1st is the most logical option but we'll see I guess

 

I think it all depends on how wakes feels after this game

if he feels fine, Penny is gone IMO

if not then he's back on the DL and Penny stays

[VA Sox Fan]

White Sox

1. Jayson Nix, 2B

2. Gordon Beckham, 3B

3. A.J. Pierzynski, C

4. Paul Konerko, 1B

5. Jim Thome, DH

6. Jermaine Dye, RF

7. Carlos Quentin, LF

8. Alex Rios, CF

9. Alexei Ramirez, SS

-- Gavin Floyd, RHP

 

Red Sox

1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF

2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B

3. Victor Martinez, C

4. Kevin Youkilis, 3B

5. David Ortiz, DH

6. Jason Bay, LF

7. J.D. Drew, RF

8. Casey Kotchman, 1B

9. Alex Gonzalez, SS

-- Tim Wakefield, RHP

[VA Sox Fan]

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Permalink|Comments (0) Posted by Chad Finn, Globe Staff August 26, 2009 03:58 PM

Tim Wakefield makes his first start since July 8, and Victor Martinez will catch the knuckleballer for the first time. Mike Lowell begins the game on the bench, with Casey Kotchman starting at first base.

 

Also, Billy Wagner won't join the club until tomorrow, as has been the plan since he was acquired from the Mets yesterday. There were reports elsewhere this afternoon that he would arrive today.

 

Roster questions

 

Posted by Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff August 26, 2009 03:21 PM

 

With Billy Wagner due to be placed on the Sox' roster tomorrow, there's no obvious roster move to be made. At the moment anyway, there's no Red Sox injured enough to warrant placing him on the disabled list, though that could change.

 

So who's in jeopardy?

 

It appears Brad Penny, who has been taken out of the rotation could be at risk to be designated for assignment. But there will be questions to be answered especially tonight when Tim Wakefield makes his much anticipated return. If Wakefield pitches well and his calf and back are not issues, then there would no chance the Sox would put Wakefield back on the disabled list. If Wakefield struggles with his calf, there's a good chance Wakefield would have to go back on the DL.

 

The Sox have Daisuke Matsuzaka due back to the major league roster by Sept. 8 at the earliest. The Sox also have Paul Byrd in Pawtucket and will be a Sept. 1 call-up.

 

Penny has certainly struggled badly. Would the Sox cut ties with him?

 

The next 24 hours should provide the answer.

[BoSox21]

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how is that more than what I posted earlier? <_>

[VA Sox Fan]

how is that more than what I posted earlier? <_>

 

Are you actually giving me s***?!????

 

Did I miss something? I am a dork after all. You asked when Wagner would join the team. :dunno:

[BoSox21]

Are you actually giving me s***?!????

 

Did I miss something? I am a dork after all. You asked when Wagner would join the team. :dunno:

 

Not giving you s***. Just pointing out that you posted the same article I posted three posts above yours. But I've posted the lineup a few times after you have anyway so I'm in no position to give s***.

[VA Sox Fan]

Not giving you s***. Just pointing out that you posted the same article I posted three posts above yours. But I've posted the lineup a few times after you have anyway so I'm in no position to give s***.

 

 

See, I missed it, told you I was a dork! Sorry.....

 

No problem, I deserve to get s*** just like everyone else.

[Dipre]

Talksox:

 

Where you deserve to get s*** just like everyone else.

[Spudboy]

Talksox:

 

Where you deserve to get s*** just like everyone else.

 

And you Sir, are very deserving!

[Dipre]

And you Sir' date=' are very deserving![/quote']

 

I stand up for Drew, of course i am.

[Reck]

To be honest I'm worried about how Timmy is gonna fair in this game.

 

I hope I'm wrong though because the Red Sox cant afford to be losing much games and even more so to to chisox so fingers crossed.

[MANNYHOF24]

Kotchman playing for Lowell is a waste.