5/27 Papelbon's homecoming

[Palodios]

Anyone else find it very strange that the Red Sox are playing 2 game against the Phils at home, and then getting on the same plane (not literally) as the Phils to play again away?

[redsoxfan3]

I am wondering if they will have Nap catch at least one of the games to keep him in the lineup. Who knows, in all likelihood they will split it though.

 

I do think they will call up Bradley tomorrow and option Aceves. We need another OF that can play defense.

 

It is possible. It is hard to tell. I know originally they said they might catch him on rare occasions, and this falls into that category.

 

That is a smart idea. Bradley has been hitting in Pawtucket, so he definitely deserves a chance here.

 

Anyone else find it very strange that the Red Sox are playing 2 game against the Phils at home, and then getting on the same plane (not literally) as the Phils to play again away?

 

It is strange. They are doing that all throughout baseball. They are saying that teams are playing their "natural rival," and calling it a Home-and-Home series. Two home games for each team and two away games for each team.

[Standing Room]

Napoli's not catching, and the Red Sox have said as much. His hip could literally give out at any moment and he'd be done for the year.

[Palodios]

Even with the bad hip, Napoli has played 50 of 51 games so far this season. Give the guy a day or two off, no biggy.

[SoxSport]

If you're wondering if the Phillies lucked out on Papelbon, they had Grilli in the minors last year, and let him go to the Pirates. They could have saved themselves a bundle if they looked at Grilli a bit more closely. He wasn't doing that well, but maybe he needed a tweak. These FOs are far from perfect.

I wonder how long Amaro's leash is.

[mvp 78]

What does everyone think of the today's uniforms? USMC digital camo.

 

Ugly

[SoxSport]

I like the lineup the Sox opened the season with. Except for Papi at DH. They had a nice blend of hitting, speed and defense. Bradley ultimately played himself back to AAA, but maybe he'll be back soon. Nava, however, has emerged, and should be a fixture in the OF. That makes Vic or Ells expendable--maybe--at some point in the season. Vic is untradeable with his contract, so Ells is the one.

 

They kind of screwed themselves with these big FA contracts. Even for a year or 2 or 3. These guys are untradeable making $13 mil. Even Drew making $10 mil. The one good deal was Napoli--and they were saved by his hip.But kids like Bradley and Iglesias are coming along faster than expected. Maybe Webster and DeLaRosa as well. Dempster right now looks like a bad sign for the money.

[SoxFanForsyth]

I like the lineup the Sox opened the season with. Except for Papi at DH. They had a nice blend of hitting, speed and defense. Bradley ultimately played himself back to AAA, but maybe he'll be back soon. Nava, however, has emerged, and should be a fixture in the OF. That makes Vic or Ells expendable--maybe--at some point in the season. Vic is untradeable with his contract, so Ells is the one.

 

They kind of screwed themselves with these big FA contracts. Even for a year or 2 or 3. These guys are untradeable making $13 mil. Even Drew making $10 mil. The one good deal was Napoli--and they were saved by his hip.But kids like Bradley and Iglesias are coming along faster than expected. Maybe Webster and DeLaRosa as well. Dempster right now looks like a bad sign for the money.

 

My head is spinning.

 

How did they screw themselves?!? They are 31-20, a 98 win pace. Why are you looking to sell?!? How do 1 year deals screw us when we are contenders?!? How is a 13mm deal for Victorino who saves tons of runs a bad signing? Dempsters mechanics are messed up but he has shown he can absolutely compete.

 

This post is just a bunch of nothingness.

[Standing Room]

Oh god, no. CB Bucknor's calling balls and strikes.

[Station 13]

Aceves is the groove it pitcher. Hopefully the Phillies still sucks at hitting telegraph pitches.

[Thunder]

Good start for Alfredo so far!

[Thunder]

I said this yesterday, but I think Ells is out of his slump.

[redsoxfan3]

I have a feeling that this crappy Phillies lineup is going to make Aceves look like a decent pitcher.

 

I am really hoping Dempster can gain some confidence tomorrow night.

[Station 13]

Remy remarks this phillies starter is a soft tosser.

[SoxSport]

Did you watch Salty that inning? Framed every pitch right down the middle --on the lower half of the plate.

That's meat for a LHd hitter like Rollins who nearly hit it out. Aveces got Howard on off-speed stuff. Good pitching. But Salty doesn't frame the corners--the pitcher throws right to his glove in the middle, the hitter hits the piss out of it--like Rollins just did.

[SoxFanForsyth]

Never goes oppo.

[Thunder]

Cloyd already looks inconsistent.

[Thunder]

That's two balls in the dirt already.

[SoxFanForsyth]

We should destroy this guy. He doesnt throw hard and he is having control issue

[Thunder]

Thank you Pesky and Pedey! 2-0

[Beaneater]

Feels like a long time since we led early in a game. Been (successfully) playing a lot of catch-up. It's a nice feeling.

[Station 13]

worst AB ever Papi

[SoxFanForsyth]

Nap!! He was due big time

[Station 13]

Holy s*** Napoli!

[Jasonbay44]

Napoli!

[Thunder]

Feels like a long time since we led early in a game. Been (successfully) playing a lot of catch-up. It's a nice feeling.

 

With Aceves on the hill, not sure how long that'll last. At least he didn't do anything stupid to Howard.

 

 

That's the way Nap! Both guys in my avatar have homered this inning!

[BornToRun]

Holy shitballs. He doesn't hit any cheapies.

[SoxFanForsyth]

Hey, see everyone?? I told you this team can't hit soft throwers!!

[redsoxfan3]

Big Papi pulled a Middlebrooks during his at bat, but Ells, Pedroia, and Nap all coming through. Drew with a walk as well!

[Thunder]

I thought Drew was gonna HR for a second there.