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Forget Gonzalez. Forget Alvarez (even though that's my choice if my idea wouldn't work). I know who should start on Tuesday's game.

Not sure how reliable that link is considering it says Manny is a right fielder. I know they aren't lieing when they say Manny won the award, but he certainly isn't a right fielder. So maybe the site just doesn't know their facts.

AKA as June.

Nixon: 9-13 days Nomar: June

If he can improve his batting average, I think we might see a case like last year: Bill Mueller was playing excellent so Theo decided to ship Shea out for some pitching. It reminds me of that situation, but we can't get much for Pokey and this is his first season, so its doubtful. But Bellhorn is definently making a case for more PT.

I just want to get this straight: it opened up in Boston, and at a later date (I heard May 7th) it goes into New England theatres? Well, I'm definently going to go see it. I want to see what the guys acted in the clubhouse and stuff.

Who the hell wants to talk to Shaughnessy?

Thanks man, you have a nice Sox board here. Another thing with Shoppach: how often do you seen rookie catchers start in the majors? Joe Mauer was one, he's on the DL now. But compared to other positions I think it has the least amount of rookies starting. A rookie catcher would have so much to learn: what does all 11 or 12 pitchers throw? Do I have the balls to go talk to this vet and tell him whats wrong with his stuff? What does this hitter like to hit? What CANT this hitter hit? Its just so much work for him. BTW -- I'm another one of those Shoppach fans, but I'm still a big fan of V-Tek.

Manny has actually ALWAYS been fun to watch. Not just when he talks to the media. I read a quote from him today that said he never talked to the media much because he doesn't have that good of english, same with Ortiz and Pedro. And he was unable to express himself as well without speaking fluent english.

How do you know he is a better game caller? It is a different game between AAA and the pros so we have no idea what Shoppach can, or can't do. Defense and somewhat hitting can carry over, but calling a game for a has-been prospect in AAA is much different then calling one for 3-time Cy Young winner Pedro Martinez.