6/8 @ NYY

[VA Sox Fan]

RHP Tim Wakefield (2-1, 4.40) vs. RHP A.J. Burnett (6-3, 3.86), 7:05 p.m., NESN, YES, ESPN

 

WIN!! :thumbsup:

[VA Sox Fan]

Pretty interesting:

 

Tim Wakefield vs. Derek Jeter: A matchup for the ages

 

Posted by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff June 8, 2011 10:05 AM

 

 

By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff

 

 

NEW YORK — Derek Jeter will dig in against Tim Wakefield in the bottom of the first inning tonight and we should all take a moment and appreciate the little slice of baseball history taking place.

 

Talk about old friends. Counting the postseason, Wakefield has faced Jeter 127 times in his career. That's the most Wakefield has faced any batter and the most Jeter has faced any pitcher.

 

Jeter is 33 of 119 with three doubles, a triple, three home runs and seven walks. Wakefield has struck him out 16 times.

 

Both men are probably satisfied to a degree. Jeter has hit .277 against the mystifying knuckleball, but that is 36 points below his career batting average. So Wake has that going for him.

 

They first met on June 15, 1996 at Fenway Park. Jeter, batting leadoff, doubled the first time he faced Wakefield. But Wakefield stuck around for five innings and got the win in an 8-6 Red Sox victory. Every other player who got in that game has retired.

 

The Red Sox lineup

Jeff Frye 2B

John Valentin SS

Mo Vaughn 1B

Jose Canseco DH

Tim Naehring 3B

Reggie Jefferson LF

Mike Stanley C

Troy O'Leary RF

Lee Tinsley CF

Tim Wakefield RHP

 

The Yankees lineup

Derek Jeter SS

Bernie Williams CF

Paul O'Neill RF

Darryl Strawberry DH

Tino Martinez 1B

Mariano Duncan 2B

Jim Leyritz C

Gerald Williams LF

Andy Fox 3B

Ramiro Mendoza RHP

 

Yankees manager Joe Girardi pinch hit in that game.

 

Wakefield is 44 now and Jeter 36. You're not supposed to still be pitching at 44 or playing everyday at shortstop at 36. Having been fortunate enough to cover both of them as a beat writer, I can tell you they share the the same pride at showing up every day to do their job.

 

Whether you are a fan of the Red Sox or the Yankees, I bet you admire the guy on the other team. Wakefield is 2-1 with a 3.20 ERA in is last three starts and has played a huge role in the Red Sox resurgence this season. Meanwhile Jeter is closing in on 3,000 hits and remains a viable presence for the Yankees. The next time either one of them does something to embarrass the team will be the first time.

 

So take a moment to appreciate the history tonight. It'll be a long time before we see the likes of Tim Wakefield and Derek Jeter again.

[a700hitter]

I will not be at tonight's game, so there will be no "in-person" mojo. I am hoping that Mush reverse lock mojo will work. My Met fan friend is a big gambler. Tonight he is looking to play a parlay taking the Brewers and the Yankees. He figures that Wakefield will get lit up. My friend tends to be like the Mush character in the Bronx Tale-- a guy who couldn't pick the winner of a one horse race. Last night, he couldn't get service at the Stadium in time to put his bets in. Last night's locks for him were the Brewers at home and the Phillies. Both lost, so we have a chance tonight.

[Palodios]

RHP Tim Wakefield (2-1, 4.40) vs. RHP A.J. Burnett (6-3, 3.86), 7:05 p.m., NESN, YES, ESPN

 

WIN!! :thumbsup:

 

At first glance, I thought this said "RIP Tim Wakefield"

[VA Sox Fan]

At first glance' date=' I thought this said "RIP Tim Wakefield" [/quote']

 

Nooooo....not yet!

[Emmz]

ugh, Wake at NYS doesn't sound so good. But Burnett could have one of his off nights. Either way, WINNING.

[boston22407]

WIN!

[redsoxrules]

I bet that Burnett intentionaly hits Ortiz in tonights game . I will be shocked if he dosent.

[VA Sox Fan]

RED SOX (34-26)

Ellsbury CF

Pedroia 2B

Gonzalez 1B

Youkilis 3B

Ortiz DH

Crawford LF

Scutaro SS

Drew RF

Varitek C

 

Pitching: RHP Tim Wakefield (2-1, 4.40).

 

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OMG, TEK CATCHING WAKE???!!!!!!

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

VA mojo for the win.

[BigPapiEnFuego]

Oh boy, welcome to Passed Ball Extravaganza 2011

[RedSoxFaithful]

RED SOX (34-26)

Ellsbury CF

Pedroia 2B

Gonzalez 1B

Youkilis 3B

Ortiz DH

Crawford LF

Scutaro SS

Drew RF

Varitek C

 

Pitching: RHP Tim Wakefield (2-1, 4.40).

 

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OMG, TEK CATCHING WAKE???!!!!!!

 

Yeah that usually doesn't go well, I hope we don't lose because of stupid passed balls.

 

WIN!!!!

[boston22407]

Im going be around to watch the start of the game ,but once the bruins get going off to watch them

[italstallianion]

I have a feeling that this will be a really high scoring game. Both pitching coaches might want to update their resumes.

[boston22407]

I have a feeling that this will be a really high scoring game. Both pitching coaches might want to update their resumes.

 

[a700hitter]

I bet that Burnett intentionaly hits Ortiz in tonights game . I will be shocked if he dosent.

If done the right way, Ortiz will lay down his bat and take his base, but with the erratic command of Burnett, if he comes around Papi's head or hands and angers him watch out. If I were Burnett, I'd hit a much smaller man, and everyone is much smaller than Big Papi.

[RedSoxFaithful]

This is a garunteed win.

 

RSF at work Mojo = 6-0 so far!!!

[Cocos Disciples]

Varitek is starting because Salty is in the hospital due to his stomach.

[redsoxrules]

Varitek is starting because Salty is in the hospital due to his stomach.

 

Link?

[VA Sox Fan]

YANKEES (33-25)

Jeter SS

Granderson CF

Teixeira 1B

Rodriguez DH

Cano 2B

Swisher RF

Gardner LF

Nunez 3B

Cervelli C

 

Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (6-3, 3.86)

[a700hitter]

I expect that horseface will be limping a bit.

[Palodios]

I expect that horseface will be limping a bit.

 

Expect, or hope?

[a700hitter]

Expect' date=' or hope? [/quote']I would prefer an amputation.

[VA Sox Fan]

Link?

 

Salty sick; Varitek starts

 

Posted by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff June 8, 2011 04:56 PM

 

Jarrod Saltalamacchia is sick and may not be available. Terry Francona hinted that a move could be pending.

 

"It would be nice to have a backup catcher," he said.

 

Bobby Jenks is out. He and Jed Lowrie had MRIs today. No word on their status yet.

 

The Yankees also have issues. Russell Martin is out with a sore back. Jorge Posada is away attending to his son, who is having surgery done. Joba Chamberlain went on the DL with a flexor strain. Jeff Marquez was claimed off waivers from Chicago and added to the roster

[SoxSport]

I thought Teixeira wasn't hurt that bad, and he's back in the lineup tonite. That pitch last night hit him about 2 inches above his right kneecap--probably on the quads.

 

Too bad Lowrie has a bad back. He should be at SS against RHP this series.

 

Can Wake keep them in this game? 50/50 chance. Those lefty hitters better hit Burnett.

 

They will miss Salty tonite at bat. And maybe behind the plate. Are Tek and Wake on speaking terms?

[iortiz]

If Wake can give us at least 6 IP and no more than 4 Runs, we'll have a good chance to win this one.

Burnett is a coin flip too, so... i would say, is an even pitching game.

 

Lets go Red Sox!!!!!!!!!

[Flynnatic10]

Go Sox!

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

Summer has started which means it's gym time! When I get back we better be winning. I hate losing to this team more than anything. If I'm lucky they'll show the game at the gym.

[a700hitter]

Sox called up Exposito and DL'd Fatman Jenks

[BornToRun]

Sox called up Exposito and DL'd Fatman Jenks

 

Bobby Jenks, the Julio Lugo of relief pitchers.