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damn tek shouldve been given the day off and let mirabelli take over who has feasted on hendrickson's pitching. today's lineups Boston 1) Johnny Damon cf 2) Edgar Renteria ss 3) David Ortiz dh 4) Manny Ramirez lf 5) Jason Varitek c 6) Kevin Millar 1b 7) Bill Mueller 3b 8) Tony Graffanino 2b 9) Adam Hyzdu rf Tampa Bay 1) Julio Lugo ss 2) Carl Crawford lf 3) Jorge Cantu 2b 4) Jonny Gomes dh 5) Eduardo Perez 1b 6) Aubrey Huff rf 7) Alex Gonzalez 3b 8) Toby Hall c 9) Damon Hollins cf

today's lineups Baltimore 1) Brian Roberts 2b 2) Bernie Castro dh 3) Melvin Mora 3b 4) Miguel Tejada ss 5) Jay Gibbons rf 6) Javy Lopez c 7) B.J. Surhoff lf 8) Walter Young 1b 9) Luis Matos cf NY Yankees 1) Derek Jeter ss 2) Alex Rodriguez 3b 3) Jason Giambi 1b 4) Gary Sheffield dh 5) Hideki Matsui lf 6) Jorge Posada c 7) Bernie Williams cf 8) Robinson Cano 2b 9) Bubba Crosby rf

If Sox dont break out of their offensive slumps facing Mark Hendrickson, I for one will be very very very disappointed David Wells vs: (career against Devil Rays in 15 games a 10-1 record with a 2.63 ERA, career at Tropicana Field in 7 games a 4-1 record with a 3.28 ERA) Jorge Cantu, 3 for 9 (.333 avg) Double, K Carl Crawford, 4 for 17 (.235 avg) RBI, K, SB Jonny Gomes, 4 for 9 (.444 avg) Double, 3 Ks Alex Gonzalez, 8 for 29 (.276 avg) 4 Doubles, 4 RBIs, Walk, 5 Ks, 3 SBs Nick Green, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) Walk Toby Hall, 3 for 21 (.143 avg) RBI Damon Hollins, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) Double, RBI, K Aubrey Huff, 8 for 21 (.381 avg) Double, HR, 3 RBIs, 3 Ks Travis Lee, 4 for 12 (.333 avg) Double, RBI, 2 Ks Julio Lugo, 5 for 17 (.294 avg) 2 Doubles, K, SB Eric Munson, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) Double, RBI, 2 Ks Eduardo Perez, 1 for 9 (.111 avg) Double, K Mark Hendrickson vs: (career against Red Sox in 12 games a 1-5 record with a 8.64 ERA, career at Tropicana Field in 34 games an 11-12 record with a 4.78 ERA) Johnny Damon, 9 for 21 (.429 avg) 4 Doubles, RBI, 2 Walks, K Edgar Renterria, 0 for 3, Walk David Ortiz, 4 for 15 (.267 avg) 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 2 Ks Manny Ramirez, 12 for 23 (.522 avg) 4 Doubles, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 6 Walks Trot Nixon, 0 for 5, RBI, K Kevin Millar, 8 for 21 (.381 avg) 3 Doubles, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs, 4 Walks, 2 Ks Bill Mueller, 6 for 17 (.353 avg) 3 Doubles, 3 RBIs, 2 Walks Doug Mirabelli, 8 for 14 (.571 avg) Double, 5 RBIs (please Tito give Tek day off) Tony Graffanino, 5 for 13 (.385 avg) 2 Doubles, HR, 2 RBIs, K Jason Varitek, 3 for 14 (.214 avg) Double, 2 RBIs, Walk, 2 Ks John Olerud, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) 2 Ks Adam Hyzdu, 0 for 1

pitcher vs batter matchups Erik Bedard vs: (career against Yankees in 4 games a 1-2 record with a 5.65 ERA, career at Yankee Stadium in 2 games an 0-1 record with a 10.13 ERA) Mark Bellhorn, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) John Flaherty, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) Double Jason Giambi, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) Double, Walk Derek Jeter, 1 for 8 (.125 avg) Triple, RBI, Walk, 2 Ks Matt Lawton, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) K Tino Martinez, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, K Hideki Matsui, 3 for 6 (.500 avg) RBI, 2 Walks, SB Jorge Posada, 3 for 6 (.500 avg) Double, RBI, K Alex Rodriguez, 3 for 6 (.500 avg) HR, RBI, 2 Walks, K, 2 SBs Gary Sheffield, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) RBI Ruben Sierra, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) 2 Ks Bernie Williams, 2 for 8 (.250 avg) Double, RBI, K Chien-Ming Wang vs: (career against Orioles in 1 game a 3.86 ERA, career at Yankee Stadium in 8 games a 4-2 record with a 3.71 ERA) Jay Gibbons, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Geronimo Gil, 0 for 2, K Chris Gomez, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Eli Marrero, 0 for 1 Luis Matos, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) K *Rafael Palmeiro, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, K Brian Roberts, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Double Miguel Tejada, 1 for 3 (.333 avg)

Orioles ready to take on Yankees Baltimore (70-78) at New York (85-63), 7:05 p.m. ET Coming off a frustrating 6-5 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday, Baltimore begins an 11-game stretch against New York and Boston, two teams competing for the American League East title. The Orioles open a four-game series in the Bronx on Monday. Left-hander Erik Bedard will try to earn just his second win in 13 starts since coming off the disabled list. Bedard is 1-6 with a 5.40 ERA since recovering from a left knee sprain, and he has not been the same pitcher who emerged as the ace of the rotation with five wins in his first six decisions. Bedard allowed three runs and seven hits in five innings with two walks against the Rangers on Wednesday, earning a no-decision. In a year when the Yankees have been besieged by injuries to their rotation, Chien-Ming Wang was a bright spot before spending two months on the DL with a sore shoulder. He made one start against the Orioles this season, allowing three runs over seven innings on June 28 at Camden Yards. The Orioles are a respectable 6-4 against the Bombers this season, but most of those games occurred when the O's were in first place in the AL East. The Orioles haven't won a season series against the Yankees since 1997, and they haven't won a season series at Yankee Stadium in 10 years. Pitching matchup BAL: LHP Erik Bedard • 6-7, 3,82 ERA in 2005 • 1-2, 5.26 ERA vs. NYY in 2004 (1st appearance vs NYY in 2005) NYY: RHP Chien-Ming Wang • 7-4, 4.18 ERA in 2005 • 0-0, 3.86 ERA vs. BAL in 2005

i had found a picture of Michael Abreu

Rotoworld has also indicated Anibel Sanchez has been given the callup as well, even though he has reached his innigs pitched limit for the year

its true, i bet Youkilis getting injured recently was a decision factor in Ramirez's call up

no its cool, but still i find it funny yankee fans are mostly focusing on game 3 against Kazmir, when Sox will have Wakefield who has been the ace for the Sox since August---Tonight is Wells vs Hendrickson, once you see the stats Sox batters have against Hendrickson, littel to believe they will stay in their current offensive slump

the game will be in a domed stadium where Wakefield is basically lights out when playing indoors.

you're telling me, i sat by 1st base for that game

im sure Hansen will be fine good jolt to the pen. bullpen worries are starting to diminish from what they were this summer

i think its evident now for the rest of the season having Papelbon as the setup man and Timlin as the closer will deliver the likeness that was Timlin/Foulke had delivered last season. Adding Hansen to this duo could very well be a lights out trio

Clement's last two starts of the season are currently game 2 at baltimore, and game 4 vs toronto

put "Youk" on the list, he's most likely done for the season with his middle finger getting broken on a routine ground ball. I heard on WEEI that Alejandro Machado will now be Mueller's backup through end of season, and with Youk being put on the DL, Machado could take his spot on the roster for the playoffs if Sox make it there

Wow yeah I just realized with the day off, that might be affecting somewhat the white sox's play recently Side Note: I do think Varitek should be given off consecutive days, tonight and tomorrow when wakefield is pitching. the man is obviously really tired when he is up to bat, besides Mirabelli has 8 hits in 14 at bats against Hendrickson who is pitching tonight's game

updated september stats (updated September 19) September Stats, Cause for Concern Jason Varitek- 6 for 49 (.122 avg) Double, 3 RBIs, 3 Runs, 6 Walks, 16 Ks Alex Cora- 3 for 18 (.167 avg) Triple, RBI, 4 Runs, 3 Walks, 2 Ks Edgar Renterria- 11 for 65 (.169 avg) 2 Doubles, 6 RBIs, 7 Runs, 2 Walks, 14 Ks Trot Nixon- 9 for 49 (.184 avg) 2 Doubles, 4 RBIs, 3 Runs, 8 Walks, 9 Ks Doug Mirabelli- 3 for 16 (.188 avg) 2 Doubles, 1 Run, 7 Ks Getting There Bill Mueller- 13 for 56 (.237 avg) 2 Doubles, HR, RBI, 5 Runs, 6 Walks, 12 Ks Carrying the Team Johnny Damon- 13 for 47 (.277 avg) 2 Doubles, 6 RBIs, 4 Runs, 5 Walks, 5 Ks Manny Ramirez- 17 for 61 (.279 avg) 2 Doubles, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs, 7 Runs, 5 Walks, 11 Ks John Olerud- 10 for 34 (.294 avg) Double, 4 HRs, 10 RBIs, 6 Runs, 3 Walks, 4 Ks David Ortiz- 18 for 58 (.310 avg) Double, 7 HRs, 14 RBIs, 10 Runs, 14 Walks, 8 Ks Tony Graffanino- 16 for 51 (.314 avg) 4 Doubles, Triple, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 8 Runs, 8 Ks Kevin Millar- 13 for 41 (.317 avg) 6 Doubles, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 6 Runs, 1 Walk, 11 Ks

the barage of penalties had killed the game for the patriots

Clement's last two outings have actually been 9/18- 7 ER in 1.1 innings 9/13- 6 ER in 6.2 innings How is 13 ER in 8 innings not troublesome?

i simply saw this comment and i chose to defend my team. im sorry was i supposed to go through you before i posted the cold hard facts?

what>.. stop right now thats what happened? i um had no idea how those games had went down, thanks for letting me know that any 4 game sweep would still be considered a walk in the park David Wells - career vs Tampa Bay, 10-1 record with a 2.63 ERA (at Tropicana Field 4-1 record with a 3.28 ERA) this September in 3 games is 2-1 with a 3.74 ERA Curt Schilling- career vs Tampa Bay, 6-4 record with a 4.16 ERA (at Tropicana Field 4-2 record with a 3.25 ERA) this September in 3 games is 1-2 with a 4.29 ERA Tim Wakefield- career vs Tampa Bay, 13-1 record with a 2.86 ERA (at Tropicana Field 6-0 record with a 1.79 ERA) this September in 3 games is 1-1 with a 1.73 ERA wouldnt the same have to be said for David Wells and Tim Wakefield against Tampa Bay, yes I very much think so. Curt Schilling could still pitch like the way he dominated at Yankee Stadium last week, besides the Sox are facing the very hittable Seth McClung that night

note: you seem to forget last time sox were in tampa, they took 2 out of 3.... Well Tim Wakefield has become a better pitcher than he was in July, he was still a warrior enough to pitch a complete game. Whose to say right off the bat Wakefield will get rocked hard? In September he has been the Ace of the Sox going 4 games (8 innings or more) and an ERA of just 1.73 do you honestly expect Sox's offensive slump to continue throughout the rest of the season, ass??? Why dont you go "stop thumping your chest" (by the way thats an immature comment), thinking the Sox will idly just give up for the rest of the season

Tampa Bay did try to play spoiler and were swept in 4 games

yankees havent faced their good rookie pitcher john maine--other side note is that both teams have had injuries today: Sox's 3rd baseman backup Kevin Youkilis might have broken his finger on a groundball, and Yankees' Jaret Wrigt and Jason Giambi both had to leave the game early

Sox are going to Tampa Bay who they hold a 12-4 advantage over, Yankees face off the Orioles who are 4-6 against them