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and that is 11 in a row

ok again, knock knock offense are you there? Clement has now gone 6 strong innings giving up 1 Run on 4 hits, no Walks, 3 Ks---At 77 pitches, he could go to the 8th inning

Clement after the line drive over his head i think rattled him, and now thats a wild pitch putting away the possible ground out double play

Ruben is in an offensive slump right about now, since returning he has just had 2 hits in his last 20 at bats

as Remy said, Sox had a big opportunity to get some Runs in the 1st inning, men on 1st and 2nd with 1 out

stop looking at the pitches go by, swing away!!!

cmon offense get some runs here. expected are millar, mueller and tony g, back up your boy Clement who is turning in another fine performance: 5 innings, 3 hits, 1 Run, 2 Ks, no Walks

"lets be real here", its not like umpires always favor the red sox anyway, like Gabe Kapler's homerun against the Rangers that was called a double by the 3rd base umpire even though instant replays show it was right on top of the Monster. plus 3 games in a row Sox batters were called out at 1st base, even though they got to the bag easily before the catch, and thats just from the texas rangers series...

if same call was given to a team that worked in the yankees' favor, you wouldnt be complaining

wow instant replay showed like he left right when it was caught--Sox got another big break from there--defense continues to impress, edagr another far and accurate throw and trot catching the ball in the stands. both will be on "Baseball Tonight"

Clement continuing the Sox's starting pitching dominance this week, first 9 batters retired on 37 pitches `

im watching the red sox game, dont worry for i have tivo

Cleveland has just beat Detroit 4-2 to now tie Yankees for the Wild Card lead

thats what tito is doing for Manny, he's "tired" again

pitcher vs batter matchups Paul Byrd vs: (career against Red Sox in 3 games a 1-2 record with a 4.57 ERA) Johnny Damon, 2 for 10 (.200 avg) Edgar Renterria, 7 for 21 (.333 avg) 3 Doubles, HR, 4 RBIs, K, 2 SBs David Ortiz, 5 for 16 (.313 avg) HR, 4 RBIs, K Manny Ramirez, 0 for 6, 2 Ks Trot Nixon, 3 for 6 (.500 avg) Double Jason Varitek, 3 for 9 (.333 avg) HR, RBI, 2 Ks John Olerud, 10 for 32 (.313 avg) 4 Doubles, Hr, 5 RBIs, 3 Walks, K Bill Mueller, 7 for 13 (.538 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 RBIs, SB Tony Graffanino, 4 for 9 (.444 avg) Double, 2 RBIs Roberto Petagine, 0 for 1 Doug Mirabelli, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg) 2 Walks Kevin Millar, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) 2 Ks Gabe Kapler, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) RBI Alex Cora, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Double, RBI Matt Clement vs: (career against Angels in 4 games a 0-1record with a 2.00 ERA) Garret Anderson, 3 for 9 (.333 avg) Double, RBI, K Orlando Cabrera, 3 for 18 (.167 avg) 4 Ks Jeff DaVanon, 0 for 3, 2 Ks Darrin Erstad, 3 for 11 (.273 avg) Double, 4 Ks Chone Figgins, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) SB Steve Finley, 6 for 29 (.207 avg) Double, HR, 6 RBIs, 4 Walks, 6 Ks Vladimir Guerrero, 9 for 30 (.300 avg) Double, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 2 Walks, 6 Ks Adam Kennedy, 3 for 11 (.273 avg) Walk, 3 Ks, SB Maicer Izturis, Walk Casey Kotchman, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) Double, 2 Walks, K Bengie Molina, 0 for 3, K Juan Rivera, 0 for 4

Sox can't send him down because Pawtucket Sox games are now over for the season, and they cant release him either. So as indicated by NESN, Millar and Olerud have 1st base all to themselves and no room for Petagine, so think of him as a mascot on the bench

thanks i had slipped that ad lib in there

pitcher vs batter matchups Mark Hendrickson vs: (career against Yankees in 9 games a 3-4 record with a 6.25 ERA) Mark Bellhorn, 3 for 6 (.500 avg) 2 Doubles, 3 RBIs, Walk, 2 Ks Robinson Cano, 2 for 8 (.250 avg) Walk Jason Giambi, 5 for 12 (.417 avg) HR, 4 RBIs, 3 Walks, 2 Ks Derek Jeter, 7 for 23 (.304 avg) 2 Doubles, RBI, 3 Ks, SB Matt Lawton, 3 for 4 (.750 avg) Double Tino Martinez, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) RBI, 2 Walks, 2 Ks Hideki Matsui, 6 for 21 (.286 avg) Double, 4 RBIs, 2 Walks, K Jorge Posada, 8 for 21 (.381 avg) 3 Doubles, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 2 Walks, 4 Ks Alex Rodriguez, 7 for 18 (.389 avg) 2 Doubles, HR, RBI, 2 Walks, 2 Ks Gary Sheffield, 7 for 17 (.412 avg) Double, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs Ruben Sierra, 2 for 12 (.167 avg) Double, HR, RBI Bernie Williams, 8 for 24 (.333 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 3 Ks Tony Womack, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) Chien-Ming Wang vs: (career against Devil Rays in 2 games a 0-2 record with a 7.50 ERA) Jorge Cantu, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) 2 HRs, 4 RBIs Carl Crawford, 2 for 7 (.286 avg) Double, 2 RBIs Jonny Gomes, 0 for 3, K Alex Gonzalez, 0 for 3, 2 Ks Nick Green, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) Double Toby Hall, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) K Damon Hollins, 0 for 6 Aubrey Huff, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) 2 RBIs Travis Lee, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) Walk Julio Lugo, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) Double, 3 Walks

Hendrickson to take the hill in finale, as Yankees Regain their Wang Tampa Bay (58-82) at New York (78-60), 7:05 p.m. ET After splitting the first two games of their set with the Yankees, the Devil Rays hope to win the series with a victory on Thursday night. If the Yanks win the game, it will be their first series win over the Rays this season. Left-hander Mark Hendrickson will start for Tampa Bay. He last faced the Yankees on Aug. 17 at Tropicana Field, and he allowed four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings. Hendrickson left the game trailing, 5-2, but the Devil Rays came back to win, 7-6. Right-hander Chien-Ming Wang will start for the Yankees. Wang last pitched against the Tampa Bay on June 23. He took the loss after giving up five earned runs in six innings. After finishing their three-game series against the Yankees, the Rays will travel home for a six-game homestand against the Blue Jays and Yanks. The Yankees will stay at home as their hated rivals, the 1st place Boston Red Sox come into town for a key series. Pitching matchup TB: LHP Mark Hendrickson • 8-7, 6.09 ERA in 2005 • 2-0, 4.35 ERA vs. NYY in 2005 NYY: RHP Chien-Ming Wang • 6-3, 3.89 ERA in 2005 • 0-2, 7.50 ERA vs. TB in 2005 Player to watch Jorge Cantu needs just one RBI to reach 100 for the season. Quick hits The Rays are 3-6 on their current road trip. ... Tampa Bay fell to 24-20 in games decided by one run in 2005. ... Carl Crawford stole his seventh base of the season versus the Yankees on Wednesday, marking the most by any player against New York.

what is dimitri young mostly used as? Like papi he's more of a DH, playing 71 games this season as a DH. Id like to have him to, but I want to have a 1st baseman that will be pulling John Olerud like defensive moves.

First the Union defends Kenny Rogers, now this? boo Union, very much boo um because he keeps getting arrested, and obviously has a problem with the drink??!! I think Orioles want to cleanup their look after having in 2005 a drunk Ponson, and two juiced guys Sosa and "Truthful Raffy, Period"

very intriguing, I wouldnt mind that along with Sox resigning Olerud as the backup

Broncos sign wide receiver Terrell Story Tools: Print Email Associated Press Posted: 12 hours ago DENVER (AP) - The Denver Broncos signed free agent wide receiver David Terrell on Wednesday to take the spot vacated when Jerry Rice retired. Terrell, a fifth-year player, was released by New England on Saturday after signing with the team on April 5. He was a first-round draft choice of the Chicago Bears and eighth overall in 2001, but never made much of a contribution with the Bears. "It is nice to have him in and get him started," coach Mike Shanahan said. "He will get a chance to adapt this week and start to get used to a different language." He has 128 career catches for 1,602 yards with nine touchdowns in 53 regular-season games. He is one of six receiver on the Denver roster. The Broncos have Rod Smith, Ashley Lelie, Darius Watts, Charlie Adams and Todd Devoe.

Millar has come up in some clutch hits as well, against Baltimore in a tied game he had hit a 2-run shot to put the red sox on top 7-5. The Chicago White Sox game with 2 outs in 9th inning he got that double off the monster which was almost a homerun to set up tony g's 3-run homerun. Lets not forget how he started the offense up last night as well. I think its smart for Francona to stick to the plan hes got, platoon Millar and Olerud to keep their bats at a healthy point. plus also the state of Olerud's legs put a question mark on him being an everyday starter.

oh well im still happy, its a 4 game lead going into tomorrow's possible series ending sweep with Clement on the mound. Cmon Matt lets continue this unexpected starting pitching dominance, 4 out of last 5 games Sox pitchers have gone 8 innings or more. Over last 5 games, our starters are 4-1 with a 2.68 ERA