DirtDog

I was just playing along. I've never been to Sons of Sam Horn in my life.

Should I stand up?

Darren Lewis 1998 Boston Red Sox 585 AB, .268, 8 HR, 63 RBI, 29 SB, .352 OBP Coco Crisp 2006 Boston Red Sox 301 AB, .276, 5 HR, 23 RBI, 16 SB, .327 OBP Hi how are you?

How many extras is that? I'd like to see Pauley, Lopez, Van Buren and Pedroia. Maybe Choi, but I heard we cut him loose... am I correct in that?

In terms of identical statistical numbers or barely adequate contributing centerfielders? The first terms I do not know, but I was refering to the later.

It is obvious that the guy is human. He has looked shaky lately, but he will definatly bounce back. He did not give up a hit to Baltimore on the 13th, even though he let two runners score (not to the help of Alex Cora). But would you consider moving him into the rotation next year? We are obviously thin up there. Beckett and Lester should improve, but lately those guys seem like a mixed bag. Heres the big question. Will this weaken the bullpen too much? I've thought about this a lot and I say it will. We have seen that it is very rare to go out and get middle relief and even closer talent in the free agent market and find that they will be successful. IE. The latin double uglies, alan embree, bob howry, foulke (even tho he was terrific one year). The one exception has been Timlin. Seems there is a 25% chance that a reliever can flawlessly make a transition onto a new team and accept a new role. That being said, Papelbon should stay in the closer role. Hansen hasn't shown he can consistantly pitch on the major league level. He's shown he can do it, even dominate, but he might be another year away from really solidifying any kind of weakness. If I'm not mistaken, Timlin is probably gone and there is now a huge void out there. I like how solid MDC has been for us, and he will probably take over as the main set up guy. The best approach I think we should take is to go out and sign a FA starting pitcher such as a Zito. Does anyone else know who will be avaiable in the market this winter? That would be the best way to help the team for next year... I think think Papelbon will be a good starter in the future and would contribute more solid innings (200 IP, as opposed to 75 IP).

We saw this with all the Mark Bellhorns and Billy Muellers in the past.

You could even plob Ortiz at first rarely to get one of them in the game as a DH.

The injury excuse is well over. He hasn't been what we expected, but he hasn't been that bad. He's been decent lately, but nothing to write home about. This shouldn't be a concern. We are 2nd in the AL in runs scored, it's not a huge roadblock. We got by with Darren Lewis and Damond Buford type players in the past.

I agree. MAssachusetts is more of a basketball state than a baseball state. 16 World Championships. The game was invented here. They are trying to make it one of 51 emblems of Massachusetts.

Twins have Mauer, Chisox have AJ, none of those teams will overpay for a backup catcher.

I have been thinking about Javy Lopez since Tek went down as well. I'm glad to see Red Sox are thinking about it. Only qualm is may not be a good clubhouse guy.

Dirt Dog here just lightening your spirits. Bobby Abreu: AVG .277 | HR 8 | RBI 65 | OBP .427 | SLG .434 (batting 4th against NL pitchers) Alex Gonzalez: AVG .285 | HR 8 | RBI 36 | OBP .329 | SLG .427 (batting 9th against AL pitchers) Just postin'

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i miss nomey i wish he wasn't a douchebag

You knwo the more we keep praising him and such the more he'll ask for. His skills require some bit of an ambiguity on his value and right now the praise he is getting from the organization and the fans are warranting him a decent sized deal for the caliber of player he actually is.

I wish the Dodgers came here instead of us going out west. A homecoming for Nomar. I'd love to go to that game.

The WHIP is a bit iffy with all the walks he piles up, but when he throws 1-hitters that doens't matter. If you are in need of wins and ERA, you're right he a good pickup in any league.

0.00 ERA, I'm lovin it. Wheres the September call up, all-star slot, cy young and HOF inductory speech?

You're assuming all these outfield prospects will pan out. That usually doesn't happen. But if all of them look to turn out to be solid major leaguers, I'd trade 1 or 2 of them for some quality major league starting pitching in order to keep the major league ball club winning.

There is no way Ainge will resign all these rookie contracts. A deal is immiment, maybe not now, but midway through the season.

My point isn't about run-producing, it's about being clutch. When was the last time you remember Manny hitting a homer after the 7th inning? How's Manny's glove working out for us, too? Don't get me wrong, I love Manny, but I think A-rod is the logical choice.

I think the deal was with Maggs Ordonez not Carlos Lee, but all great points. In some ways Jeter's refusal to pick up A-rod is kind of puzzling. He states to the media that he wouldn't comment on something like that. The only person that's been behind A-rod is Brian Cashman.

When we brought in David Ortiz many people thought it was a desperation move for some overrated bum who couldn't even excel that great in a small market. (The same went for Kevin Millar)

If A-Rod came to Boston in 2004, he would be an icon here. Manny does not always hit in the clutch either. So what? The Yankees are only paying him a little more than we are playing Matt Clement for God's sake. You can't say he would wilt under the pressure in Boston. He won an MVP Award last year in New York. Although maybe not having as good of a year this year, he was player of the month in May. How exactly is he wilting?