jebargit

i don't want a game 5.....at least not with clement pitching!

uh oh..not the best way to gain momentum...

c'mon papi!

Agreed! I am very impressed with Papelbon's poise. I do hope that he can continue pitching well into the end of October!

I guess Palmeiro will be the newest member of the 'witness protection program'----i'd want him in my neighborhood pickup game!

when it rains...it pours! "Ambulance Up" should be the new phrase.

Unfortunately, I think Tito will be back next year, regardless of what happens. However, it would be really a breath of fresh air if Francona just started using the best players at a given situation and not be beholden to his rigidity. One can only dream, right?

There is an old saying: insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results. Manny Ramirez not running out grounders, Terry Francona's inability to be creative at this point in the season with his league-leading worst bullpen... We should not be surprised.

The following post has nothing to do with last night's game, or how ineffective David Wells was. What exactly is Dave Wallace's role during a game (or any pitching coach for that matter)? Is it to make sure that the pitcher and catcher are in synch? Is the pitching coach responsible for who is warming up? For who replaces a pitcher at a given point during a game? How much does Terry Francona consult with Dave Wallace? Does Terry Francona delegate well? Too little? Too much? I know I may sound naive, but the way that the Red Sox have been handling pitchers sometimes seems curious. But, of course, we don't know all the 'inside' stuff that may be going on.

Both called up for tonight. Baptism by fire, eh?

I will feel much better once we get our best lineup out there. Damon is the straw that stirs the drink...

Better that Johnny rest up and get healthy but we also need him in the lineup. At least we have more options due to the 9/1 call up from the minors.

What's on second?

Ah distractions....just worry about this weekend and let the chips fall where they may.

Guess Palmeiro is done for the year? I wonder if he had wanted to continue on in Baseball in some capacity (bench coach, batting instructor)? I guess he might consider counseling young athletes on the perils of getting caught...um, I mean against using drugs.