Sox Fan on Cape

No you don't. He won't get to see much action ( hopefully ) anyway.

I too am worried about winning this game. But, I'm just as concerned, if not more, to see any improvement from Schilling. Beause his performance over the next month or beyond has more significant ramifications then the outcome of just one game.

After Shilling's somewhat disasterous first start, what can we expect tonight ? Is he going to be able to make any adjestments, or are we going to see mosre of the same ?

Let's hope so.

I wouldn't be surprised. Especially, with the the early reports on Foulke and the most recent news on Hansen ( sore arm ).

This definately isn't good news. I don't think it was the total pitch count for this year though. Since he pitched in the Cape League last year and he didn't this year. But I totally agree, let's not risk any chance of screwing this kid up.

Welcome Jason !

Thank you Gabe

Timlin in with runners on. I wonder how many will score ?

Can Abe fix that hat? Abe is legally blind in one eye. He wears the cap that way so he can see better out of his good eye.

Thanks to all for the e-card.

With that I totally agree. Nothing wrong with your observations. I found them quite astute. I was just providing a little Pollyanna.

One word : Patriots

Most of what you say is true. But, being a die hard Sox fan, I'm not ready to hit the panic button. Sure Schilling didn't look to good in his first outing. Personally, I think the ankle still isn't right. This is tremendously important with a power pitcher, since a good portion of his speed is derived from leg drive. Hence, it could be why we're seeing 90 -91 mph fastballs, instead of the 95 mph that we're used to seeing. That and the fact that he's been leaving the splitter up. These two factors have contributed to him getting hammered. His location seems good, as far as spotting pitches ( exception for splitter ), as many times he's got hitter's behind 0-2, 1-2, etc. but it's his out pitches that kill him ( the 95 mph fastball or the nasty splitter). I wouldn't be surprized to see him adjust himself using his brains more than sheer ability. I doubt he's going to be able to match last's form though ( least not for 05' ). The other key member is Foulke. We still haven't seen what he is going to do yet. So the jury is still out there. Finally there are the rest of the kids to be brought up. Unlike the Yankee's we have some. How they will work out, will only be answered in September. The fact remains, we're still in first place in the division and the Wild Card. Although we have some flaws, some do the pther teams trying to catch us. We have the potential to fix some of our flaws. Can this be said for the other teams ?

Without getting to deep into philosophy, just to provide a little uplift and some good memeories for the good folks on the site. Did you ever help someone just because they needed help or a favor ? Did you feel a little better for doing it ? So maybe, some of you will be in a little better mood or at least have a good memory from this summer. There is to much crap we will have to deal with in life, a little fun is not a bad thing.

To all of you who won tickets and t-shirts, all packages have been sent via USPS Priority Mail this morning. You should recieive in 2 to 3 days, according to the Post Office. Maybe some of you who have tickets or won tickets to the 9/4 or 9/6 games might want to hook up together and say hi ( I won't be at either game ). Just an idea. I hope everyone has a great time. Enjoy !!

That's absolutely true. How many wild card teams have won in the last 5 yrs ?

That wasn't a choice. We all know it's not a popularity contest.

I mean the whole thing is kind of funny.The Sox / Yankees rivalry has been going on for generations. I mean really, I don't know of any selfrespecting Sox or Yankees fan that's going to let a T-shirt do the talking for them. Nor is any " Yankee's Suck " chant going to much of an effect on a Yankee fan. But is does give something to do and get the juices going a little.

Sos the profeswsional

Millar's consistent

Millar, pinch hitting ? You got to be kidding me .

Are you guys always this negative ? One run game 9-8 .

soxie thefangirl, please check threads and PM. You're a winner.

yankeessuck013, you're a big winner in NY check thread or OM please.