5/22 @ The Pretenders

[BornToRun]

Keep winning, guys. Remind these birds where their nest is.

[a700hitter]

Youkilis activated, playing first; Gonzalez in right field

Posted by Scott Lauber at 2:47 pm

 

BALTIMORE — One day after indicating they would consider using Adrian Gonzalez in right field in order to get both Kevin Youkilis and Will Middlebrooks in the lineup simultaneously, that’s exactly what the Red Sox are doing.

 

Youkilis has been activated from the disabled list and will start at first base tonight against the Orioles. Gonzalez will play right field, something he did in back-to-back games over the weekend in Philadelphia and a move the Red Sox will consider when they play in outfields that aren’t overly expansive, like here at Camden Yards. And Middlebrooks will remain at third base.

 

Also, outfielder Scott Podsednik has been recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket. The Red Sox haven’t announced corresponding moves, but it seems likely outfielders Cody Ross (left foot fracture) and Ryan Sweeney (concussion) will go on the disabled list. Neither were available to play last night. The Red Sox also will need to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Podsednik.

[mvp 78]

I like everything except bringing Pods up. Why not Spears or Hassan?

[VA Sox Fan]

RED SOX (21-21)

 

Aviles SS

Pedroia 2B

Ortiz DH

Gonzalez RF

Youkilis 1B

Middlebrooks 3B

Saltalamacchia C

Nava LF

Byrd CF

 

Pitching: LHP Felix Doubront (4-1, 4.09)

[kapsis21]

^^ hope it doesnt come back to bite us.. really cannot afford to have Adrian go down even though he hasnt done much this month at all..

[a700hitter]

I like everything except bringing Pods up. Why not Spears or Hassan?

Spear is a 0 tool player.

[mvp 78]

Spear is a 0 tool player.

 

The same amount of tools Pods hads right now, except Spears can play IF and OF.

[redsoxbeatz]

Go Sox! Keep the ship from taking on too much water.

[Youk Of The Nation]

I like everything except bringing Pods up. Why not Spears or Hassan?

 

Because Podsednik is a much funnier sounding name. Although I suppose I will lament the lack of opportunity for "Hassan CHOP!" jokes.

[a700hitter]

The same amount of tools Pods hads right now' date=' except Spears can play IF and OF.[/quote']Pods can still run a little, but that's about it. I've seen Spears in various positions. He is versatile in that he plays several positions barely adequately.

[Beaneater]

RED SOX (21-21)

 

Aviles SS

Pedroia 2B

Ortiz DH

Gonzalez RF

Youkilis 1B

Middlebrooks 3B

Saltalamacchia C

Nava LF

Byrd CF

 

Pitching: LHP Felix Doubront (4-1, 4.09)

 

This offense can score some runs. Look at that 2-7 (I'm including Salty since he's hot right now). Heck, Aviles is no slouch right now, either. Now... imagine replacing Nava and Byrd with Crawdad and Ellsbury.

 

I need a cold shower.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Don't disappoint me, Youk.

[Station 13]

Doubie, don't pull a Buchholz. WIN.

[redsoxbeatz]

Youk: HBP, BB, 2b.

[NativeBostonian]

I have a good feeling about Youk tonight. I think he is going to go yard.

[SoxFanForsyth]

Podsednik can be a leadoff hitter for this team. He's got a .371 OBP in Pawtucket right now, albeit in a small sample. But regardless, he can bunt for a hit, take a walk, slap a few, and swipe some bags and get into scoring position.

[MANNYHOF24]

Podsednik can be a leadoff hitter for this team. He's got a .371 OBP in Pawtucket right now' date=' albeit in a small sample. But regardless, he can bunt for a hit, take a walk, slap a few, and swipe some bags and get into scoring position.[/quote']

 

Please god, no!!

[SoxFanForsyth]

Well then. Had him K'd, but of course, not called.

[Station 13]

f*** you ump.

[SoxFanForsyth]

Looks like another bullpen night. Not like they're depleted or anything.

 

Who do we have tonight? Atchison, Albers?

[NativeBostonian]

Sit him down!

[Station 13]

Looks like another bullpen night. Not like they're depleted or anything.

 

Who do we have tonight? Atchison, Albers?

 

His pitch is always high, and he pitch behind Buchholz, then Bard. Pen killer.

[NativeBostonian]

He needs to work on his pitch count.....

[Cocos Disciples]

Podsednik can be a leadoff hitter for this team. He's got a .371 OBP in Pawtucket right now' date=' albeit in a small sample. But regardless, he can bunt for a hit, take a walk, slap a few, and swipe some bags and get into scoring position.[/quote']

 

That sounds not good.

 

Has anyone noticed that when Byrd makes a catch, he quickly takes off his glove and puts it in his other hand?

[mvp 78]

Not a HR AGon, booooo...

[Station 13]

Matusz is a junkballer.

[SoxFanForsyth]

Yeah, Podsednik is a bad idea at leadoff.

 

Aviles and his .306 OBP is just too good to move.

[SoxFanForsyth]

Youk K's looking.

 

Now Middlebrooks will come in and smack on in a gap.

[redsoxfan3]

Take that .219 average and get out of Boston.

[Station 13]

Meatball man.