August 11th Red Sox VS Indians

[NativeBostonian]

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[VA Sox Fan]

RED SOX (56-58)

Ellsbury CF

Crawford LF

Pedroia 2B

Gonzalez 1B

Ross RF

Saltalamacchia C

Lavarnway DH

Aviles SS

Ciriaco 3B

Pitching: LHP Franklin Morales (3-2, 3.14)

[NC Sox Fan]

Glad to see Ciriaco at 3rd, I had thought they were going to go with Valencia.

[jung]

Once again though it suggests that as bad as Aviles is at SS he must be downright terrible at 3rd. Why else would you put Aviles at SS when you have Ciriaco? If he is that bad at 3rd then why is playing 3rd still part of his resume'? SS is clearly a far more important defensive position and Aviles can't carry Ciriaco's shoe laces at SS.

 

This is easily the most fouled up Red Sox organization, top to bottom I have seen in a long long time. I am happy to see Ciriaco at 3rd instead of Valencia but it still makes no sense to have Aviles at SS and Ciriaco at 3rd.

 

Maybe they finally realize they are toast for the season at this point and just want to see what Ciriaco looks like at 3rd.

[NativeBostonian]

I think we need to sit CC and tell him he should get Tommy Johns. He isn't going to make us that much better.

[jung]

Very good point Native. Somebody was making the point today (not sure where I heard it) that these guys are going to look really stupid if that elbow actually does pop on CC. Then the surgical repair and rehab ends up carrying well into next season and for what...they are not going to catch up even with the second WC.

 

CC has had a nice little run here. Get the surgery done....what the hell are they waiting for.

[a700hitter]

Very good point Native. Somebody was making the point today (not sure where I heard it) that these guys are going to look really stupid if that elbow actually does pop on CC. Then the surgical repair and rehab ends up carrying well into next season and for what...they are not going to catch up even with the second WC.

 

CC has had a nice little run here. Get the surgery done....what the hell are they waiting for.

Some people have said that TJ recovery would be much shorter for a position player than a pitcher. Maybe the off season is enough time. He could get the surgery October 1st. There will be no play offs to worry about.

[NC Sox Fan]

I guess another option would have been to put Ciriaco at SS and Valencia on 3rd. Get to have a look at him.

 

As has already been mentioned, this season is all but over, might as well start thinking about next year's options.

[SoxFanForsyth]

Some people have said that TJ recovery would be much shorter for a position player than a pitcher. Maybe the off season is enough time. He could get the surgery October 1st. There will be no play offs to worry about.

 

I've always heard 5-6 months for position players. So much less strain on their arm than having to throw 100+ pitches to a tiny spot with cut or curve. So if Crawford went in on 10/1, you could expect him back by 3/1 or 4/1.

 

Personally I say get the surgery done now so that he's back and ready for ST next year, and it gives you a bit of a cushion for any setbacks. Also it takes the ball out of the FO's hand, because I guarantee you that Cherrington is still trying to push Crawford into rest and rehab for his elbow.

[NC Sox Fan]

Very nice start. :thumbsup:

[CX360]

What on earth? It started early?

[NC Sox Fan]

Actually started about 20 mins late. Hall of fame ceremony.

[Station 13]

Beside a blow here and there, this team doesn't score many runs.

[NativeBostonian]

Didn't realize the game started already. I took a nap thinking it was a seven o'clock game.

[Station 13]

Don didn't know the count on Aviles and just pause......

[a700hitter]

What on earth? It started early?

I hate the Guardians caps. Bring back the Indian logo.

[NativeBostonian]

I hate the Guardians caps. Bring back the Indian logo.

The one with the c is ugly.

[NC Sox Fan]

Lillibridge..bastard

[a700hitter]

So we took this puke Lillibridge for Youk and we traded him to the Guardians and he hurts us.

[CX360]

I hate the Guardians caps. Bring back the Indian logo.

 

If it were up to me, I would. Always wear my Chief Wahoo stuff proudly. Screw the people who cry "racist!".

[NativeBostonian]

So we took this puke Lillibridge for Youk and we traded him to the Guardians and he hurts us.

 

That sums up our season.

[jung]

Geez Remy please do not mention Frank's name and Lester's name in the same sentence. Don't want any Lesterness rubbing off on him.

 

And.....

 

Ortiz not starting tomorrow because he has pain running forward....Jerry and Don having fun with that one....since it would seem to have made at least as much sense to have announced that Ortiz is having trouble "running". Why qualify it "running forward".

[Station 13]

I like Morales leaving letter high fastball, much tougher to make contact than down and in. If you got it, BRING IT. If they begin to make contact, you change it. Lester NEVER change the batters eyes level. Everything is set up down and middle in.

[jung]

Oh my God...Sox flashing speed on the base paths....be still my heart!

[a700hitter]

If it were up to me' date=' I would. Always wear my Chief Wahoo stuff proudly. Screw the people who cry "racist!".[/quote']Native Americans have bigger problems than the Cleveland Indian cap.

[jung]

Damn...that was unlucky....not the best base running but that is sort of Monday morning quarterbacking.

[NC Sox Fan]

I'm okay with the C cap. Looks Olde Timey.

[jung]

Do they use the C cap when they are wearing these more simplistic looking graphics uniforms? Maybe the uni caps fit with the rest of the uni.

[NC Sox Fan]

Lillibridge ..bastard

[Station 13]

This game tonight is totally bush league.