April 4th vs. The New York Yankees: Opening Day

[Youk Of The Nation]

And so...it begins.

 

After a disappointing first round exit in the 2009 postseason, the Red Sox are back. Minus slugger Jason Bay, they nonetheless come into 2010 with several new faces, most of them promising a great year. John Lackey, Marco Scutaro, and Adrian Beltre are just some of the first-year Red Sox who look to make a splash with the team and the fans.

 

Opening Day at Fenway. Not just Opening Day, but Opening Day against the New York Motherf***ing Goddamn Stupid f***ing Yankees. Sound like fun? You betcha! The New York Yankees also come into Opening Day with several new faces, and missing some familiar ones. They also won the World Series or some stupid thing. Whatever.

 

 

Now, for your starting pitchers:

 

For the Red Sox: Josh Beckett, the Yankee Slayer. The Red Avenger. The Furious Fastball. Assorted Nicknames.

http://thestartingfive.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/josh-beckett5.jpg

 

For the Yankees: CC Sabathia, The Pudgy Pitcher. The 'Mazing Meatball. The Hefty Human. Assorted Fat Jokes.

http://www.keilanluke.com/Jabba-the-Hut-1-749957.jpg

 

 

Your Starting Lineups will be posted tomorrow right before the first pitch!

 

Go Sox. Go TalkSox! This is going to be a hell of a year!

[Jasonbay44]

I'm so excited for this game, go Sox!

[BoSox21]

is it wrong that im sporting wood since I saw this thread created?

[yeszir]

Sunday night game is a stupid idea. Especially on Easter.

[riverside sluggers]

Im just guessing on the Yankees lineup really

 

C.C. Sabathia (11 games vs Boston, 5-5 with a 3.29 ERA-----Career at Fenway Park in 5 games, 2-2 with a 3.19 ERA)

Jacoby Ellsbury, 1 for 10 (.100 avg) 5 Ks

Dustin Pedroia, 1 for 15 (.067 avg) Walk, 5 Ks

Victor Martinez, 2 for 11 (.182 avg) 2 Walks, 2 Ks

Kevin Youkilis, 5 for 17 (.294 avg) Double, Walk, 4 Ks

David Ortiz, 7 for 26 (.269 avg) Double, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 2 Walks, 5 Ks

Adrian Beltre, 1 for 13 (.077 avg) Double, Walk, 5 Ks, SB

J.D. Drew, 2 for 10 (.200 avg) Double, RBI, 5 Ks

Mike Cameron, 6 for 13 (.462 avg) 3 Doubles, 2 Triples, 2 Ks

Marco Scutaro, 6 for 17 (.353 avg) 3 RBIs, 4 Walks, K, SB

///

Bill Hall, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) Double, RBI, 2 Ks

Mike Lowell, 5 for 19 (.263 avg) Double, RBI, 7 Ks, SB

Jason Varitek, 2 for 16 (.125 avg) Double, HR, 4 RBIs, Walk, 3 Ks

 

Josh Beckett (17 games vs New York, 9-5 with a 5.33 ERA-----Career at Fenway Park in 62 games, 31-17 with a 4.47 ERA)

Derek Jeter, 16 for 51 (.314 avg) Double, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 2 Walks, 3 Ks, 2 SBs

Nick Johnson, 3 for 9 (.333 avg) Triple, 2 RBIs, 4 Walks, 2 Ks

Alex Rodriguez, 12 for 43 (.279 avg) 3 Doubles, 2 HRs, 10 RBIs, 5 Walks, 10 Ks, SB

Mark Teixeira, 3 for 20 (.150 avg) RBI, 5 Walks, 8 Ks

Robinson Cano, 15 for 44 (.341 avg) 5 Doubles, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs, 4 Walks, 4 Ks

Jorge Posada, 10 for 31 (.323 avg) Double, 3 RBIs, 2 Walks, 10 Ks, SB

Nick Swisher, 5 for 21 (.238 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 4 Walks, 6 Ks

Curtis Granderson, 2 for 14 (.143 avg) Triple, 8 Ks

Brett Gardner, 0 for 10, 4 Ks

///

Marcus Thames, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) HR, RBI, 2 Ks

Randy Winn, 2 for 8 (.250 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Ks

 

Sabathia last year vs Boston in 4 games, 3-1 with a 2.22 ERA. At Fenway Park in 2 games, 1-1 with a 4.61 ERA

 

Beckett last year vs New York in 5 games, 2-1 with a 5.34 ERA. At Fenway Park in 16 games, 10-1 with a 3.59 ERA

[Jacoby_Ellsbury]

Lack of properly functioning cable means I won't be watching this. Shed a tear. f***ing Comcrap.

[jacksonianmarch]

We'll lose 2 out of 3, although we seem to win the first game. We'll probably be right above .500 after April

[Cocos Disciples]

We better win the first two, because I'm going to the Wednesday game.

[jacksonianmarch]

My prediction is that we beat up on Beckett in game 1, since the bats usually show up for the first game then go dormant until May 1. Then, we'll struggle to score in games 2 and 3

[yeszir]

We better win the first two' date=' because I'm going to the Wednesday game.[/quote']

 

f***er

[yeszir]

I guarantee that all predictions made in this thread will be wrong

[ORS]

Not these, these will come true...

 

Beckett will struggle at some point, and Jacko will suggest injury.

The first good offensive thing from the Yankees will bring an, "atta baby", whatever the f*** that means.

Drew will leave someone on, which will elicit at least one "Nancy" or something equivalent.

If Manny Delcarmen pitches in the game, the Sox will lose.

[yeszir]

I stand corrected.

[Cocos Disciples]

f***er

 

I do it for you.

[yeszir]

I hope you at least have bad seats

[Cocos Disciples]

No dice, but maybe I'll get food poisoning from the new veggie burgers. Would that be consolation?

[riverside sluggers]

Red Sox's lineup a possible preview

 

WASHINGTON , mlb.com-- Manager Terry Francona said the Red Sox's starting lineup for Saturday's final exhibition game vs. Washington at Nationals Park is likely the one he'll go with for Opening Night against the Yankees.

 

The lineup features Jacoby Ellsbury (left field) leading off, followed by Dustin Pedroia (second base), Victor Martinez (catcher) and Kevin Youkilis (first base) in the cleanup spot. David Ortiz (designated hitter) is fifth, followed by Adrian Beltre (third base), J.D. Drew (right field), Mike Cameron (center field) and Marco Scutaro (shortstop) batting ninth.

 

Francona said he had to make a decision about splitting up Ortiz and Drew for strategic reasons.

 

"I did like the idea of J.D. hitting behind David, but it's just too easy for the other manager to use one left-hander," Francona said.

[BoSox21]

It's really not a bad lineup. No real automatic outs in it.

[yeszir]

It's really not a bad lineup. No real automatic outs in it.

 

JD Drew.

 

Ohhhhh!

[mtbykr]

It can't get here quick enough. I love the night game: finish with Easter, get the kids to bed....then there are no distractions!

[Youk Of The Nation]

No dice' date=' but maybe I'll get food poisoning from the new veggie burgers. Would that be consolation?[/quote']

 

You are such a jerk.

[Gom]

Sunday night game is a stupid idea. Especially on Easter.

 

Couldn't agree more. It's so annoying. Oh well, Yankees probably drop 2 of 3. No worries.

[riverside sluggers]

Im going to opening day tonight. Its standing room only, but meh Ill survive

[Cocos Disciples]

You are such a jerk.

You are...I can't even insult you. Dammit.

[msubulldogs21]

Lineups:

 

 

 

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/msubulldogs21/yankees-1.jpg

 

2 Derek Jeter SS

26 Nick Johnson DH

25 Mark Teixeira 1B

13 Alex Rodriguez 3B

24 Robinson Cano 2B

20 Jorge Posada C

14 Curtis Granderson CF

33 Nick Swisher RF

11 Brett Gardner LF

 

 

 

 

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c214/msubulldogs21/redsox3-1.jpg

 

2 Jacoby Ellsbury LF

15 Dustin Pedroia 2B

41 Victor Martinez C

20 Kevin Youkilis 1B

34 David Ortiz DH

29 Adrian Beltre 3B

7 J.D. Drew RF

23 Mike Cameron CF

16 Marco Scutaro

[The_Destroyah]

thank god im out of boot camp in time for this, I will be watching it tonight at liberty hall.

[RedSoxRooter]

I hope Beckett drills Arod.

 

Twice.

 

GO SOX!

[Dipre]

Opening Night snacks are done.

 

Either Beltre or Cameron take CC deep tonight. Called it now.

[yeszir]

YOTN will there be pasta mojo tonight?

[The_Destroyah]

CAPS LOCK MOJO ANYONE?