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I watched and lived through 75, 78 and 86. Nothing comes close to 2003. When Little let Petey go out for the eighth I screamed "you're gonna fkn blow it." He was gassed and everyone, except Little, knew it. Worst managerial move I can recall, and it took ample quantities of Beck's and Xanax to get me through the night.

Remember Hamilton threw the pot of coffee in the robbers face and Spicoli said "Awesome, totally awesome. Allright Hamilton." Wrong Hamilton?

Here's my take on JD Drew. He is what he is. A fragile player who is equipped with some nice skills. If he puts up .275, 14 and 75, he is performing within the realm of his ability. JD Drew is not, never was and IMO never will be a consistent .300+, 20 HR +, 100 RBI guy, regardless of the fact that the Sox FO was inclined to PAY HIM like one. I've never expected a ton outta the guy so I don't particularly have a problem with his performance. My gripe with him in the past was lack of intensity...now I'm convinced his demeanor is just JD being JD.

I'd respectfully disagree. Many Red Sox fans simply do not care about any other team besides the Sox. Hate the Yankees? No, they're not even on my radar. Those who are consumed with hatred for the Yanks are not true Sox fans, IMO. Hmm. Perhaps you'd be better served displaying an ounce of humility. What comes around goes around and if you give s*** now, ya better be prepared to take it if the tables are turned at some point. I'd prefer Sox fans enjoy the here and now and not resort to what I consider Yankee fan-like taunts.

Red Wings played a great defensive game...bend but don't break and capitalize on opportunities. Nice job.

Not only Putz...that ball by Molina HAS to be caught. Ichiro and/or the RF f***ed that play up totally. What a f***ing joke...At 46 I think I coulda chased that ball down.

Rebounding is a matter of balls and determination...the gutsier, more determined team won last night. Couldn't help but think it's all over immediately after the game. I'll hold off on predicting what seems inevitable.

I hated Claude Lemieux with a passion when he played against the Bruins. However, in the playoffs, if (or should I say when) the B's were out of it, if I disliked the team he was playing against more then I disliked the team he was playing for, I thoroughly enjoyed his antics and innate ability to score the big goal. Watch this series closely. Watch the fkn ******** a few of the Wings pull. It's stuff that if a Bruin did I'd say it is part of the game, but when I'm neutral I can't stand it. I am really looking forward to this Cup final and will revel in a Penguins victory, should it go that way. I don't expect I'll be revelling, though, but ya never know. Edit: Tomas Holmstrom is a a douche bag too.

What I find interesting, yet sad in in light of its predictability, is that once the Sox "young guns" threw some quality innings --coupled with the struggles of the Yankees future aces -- I remember my buddy and I both commenting that this would ripple through the Yankees organization. The Yanks FO just can't get the Sox outta their heads....and you know what? "It's beautiful man, beautiful"

Anyone remember when Forsberg was relatively new to the league? He used to play with a unique combinaiton of offensive skill, grit and determination, an occasional touch of anger and the willingness to hit and get hit. Pittsburgh has two such guys in Crosby and Malkin. One of the early "knocks" on Crosby was that when he'd get pushed around he'd want to fight and end up in the box. Malkin on the other hand sometimes just throws himself into an oncoming hit. Crosby has toned it down and Malkin won't continue to play with abandon, but right now I love the way these guys play the game...the smarts to stay away from stupid retaliatory penalties but an edge to not take too much s***. In Detroit, though, they'll be tested by a very good defense and some hard-working pricks. Maltby can be as abrasive as the Rangers Avery. Many a time, especially in the Wings-Avalanche rivalry, he baited, poked, prodded, cheap-shotted and then hid when it came time to drop 'em. He'll try all of that stuff against the Pens better players. Draper is a fkn jerk and instigator and IMO deserved to have his face rammed into the top of the boards by Lemieux years ago. Chelios? Calmer than years gone by but still a tool. Loves the cross-check and face wash...hate him. Should be interesting to see how Crosby and Malkin deal with what I expect will be some frustrating shifts.

No one...I mean no one...could ever convince me that Craig Counsell wouldn't be a better hiter than he is...even if just slightly better...without that fkn ridiculous stance.

must be the "intangibles" I'm not ready to count the Yankees out, or the Sox in. It's simply too early and there is nothing to gain with those kinds of predictions. I do like the Red Sox chances. On the flip side, if I were a Yankees fan, be very concerned.

make up you're mind dude, is he gonna get torched or is he gonna get pummeled? first he's gonna get torched...then he's gonna get pummeled.

does it ride the short bus to games?

Agree, but I'm firmly rooting for the pens.

I'll bet y'all do.

Perimeter shooting will open up the inside. Hit from the outside and the Celts will get easier buckets in the paint. Agree with Crunch that Allen is a key. He's got to make the Cavs respect him.

Stuff ya hope you never here the announcers say: "Colon is open and receptive to his teammates" "Wang is working hard inside"

Hmmm...this still stinks. So a camera was set up but they didn't do any filming? And "multiple" sources were wrong? All of them?

Ahh, Carrigan M.S., my wife went there. Amazingly she can spell her name. Kidding...sort of. Anyway, I love where they interviewed a 14 yr old Yankee fan who said of the Yanks "They have all my favorite players. A-Rod and Jeter.” "All" two of them? My kid can rip off 80% of the Sox 25 man roster with no problem. He's 12. Know your team, kid.

IMO, the Sox can win with some sort of Cora/Lowrie combo. Is this an ideal SS situation? Perhaps not, but at the very least it's better than the defensive shortcomings shown by Lugo so far...thus, as others have mentioned, it's not imperative they receive a SS in any trade they make. I wonder...does the Sox FO really think Lowrie is a potential SS of the future? If not, any thoughts on whether they're eyeing the FA market for a SS next year? IIRC, Izturis is under a one year deal with the Cards...personally I'm not enamored with him, but wondering if they'd go that direction..their recent track record not withstanding.

Detroit was firing on all cyclinders last night. Dallas scores to tie or narrow it? Bam! Wings go up again. They'll be very tough to beat.