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tie game. That Castro guy gave the ball a ride, something he probably hasnt done in his career to this point

Even Jay Payton is hitting the ball hard. Jesus.

Pavano is throwing 88mph sinkers that arent sinking at the letters. Get the pen warm

per rotoworld. Apparently Aardsma's groin injury never healed and he's scheduled for an MRI. He might be done for the yr.

This yr, surprisingly, his defense has improved, but his offense hasnt. Apparently, Jeter worked out pretty damn hard this offseason to get faster. Maybe if he worked really hard to hit a ball over the fence, he could hit a few more homers.

Its very difficult for sox fans to consider Jeter good at anything. He'll just be below average all the way to the HOF

Well, he's showing power now that he's been traded.

per NESN, his tingling returned after throwing his side session

Burnett has been dealing lately. If he throws the way he threw against us last game, he'll dominate

http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/red_sox/index.php/2008/08/23/beckett-bumped-again/ Francona says the tingling is from "elbow irritation."

His next start was pushed back again, he will now face the White Sox instead of the yankees.

He should pitch Thursday on his regular rest

Right now, the standings for the Central and Wild Card are as follows... Minnesota Twins: 74-54 (current ALC leader) Boston Red Sox: 74-54 (current WC leader) Chicago White Sox: 73-54 All tied in the loss column. Here's a look at the Twins schedule to start. @LAA for 2 games- very difficult, although that have taken the first two @SEA for 3 games- cupcakes here @OAK for 4 games- since the deadline, the A's are the worst team in baseball- cupcakes @TOR for 3 games- difficult games vsDET for 3 games- average difficulty, the Tigers aren't a good team this yr vsKC for 3 games- cupcakes @BAL for 3 games- below average difficulty @CLE for 3 games- cupcakes when Lee isnt pitching @TB for 4 games- very difficult in Tampa vsCWS for 3 games- very difficult games, most likely will decide the ALC vsKC for 3 games- cupcakes once again Splits... 22A 12H- from that split, you'd have to think they'd struggle. But look at who they are playing. They play the worst team in the AL 3 times, the second worst team in the AL 6 times, the 3rd worst team in the AL 4 times, the 5th worst team in the AL 3 times, the 6th worst team in the AL 3 times. 22 of their 36 remaining games are against sub .500 teams. The White Sox vsTB for 2 games @BAL for 4 games @BOS for 3 games @CLE for 3 games vsLAA for 3 games vsTOR for 4 games vsDET for 3 games @NYY for 4 games @KC for 3 games @MIN for 3 games vsCLE for 3 games For the splits... 15H 20A 19 of 35 remaining games are vs .500+ teams. They have a very difficult road to traverse. Boston Red Sox @TOR for 2 games, looks like the first is a loss @NYY for 3 games vsCWS for 3 games vsBAL for 3 games @TEX for 3 games vsTB for 3 games vsTOR for 3 games @TB for 3 games @TOR for 3 games vsCLE for 4 games vsNYY for 3 games The splits... 19H 14A The breakdown. 23 of remaining 33 games are vs .500+ teams. Of those, they play the Yankees 6 times, the Rays 6 times and the Jays 8 times (counting today). Thats 20 games vs interdivision foes. After looking at this, I dont think the sox have much of a shot at the ALE. TB is winning everywhere and the sox schedule is brutal. The only thing they have going their way is the home away splits, which does mean a lot. Overall, though, the White Sox arent as complete a team and also have a brutal schedule. I have a feeling the Twins waltz to the ALC and the two sox will be battling for one spot, most likely won by Boston

Try Jetes in CF. He's gotta be better than Damon

BTW, might want to do a metric on the twins and white sox

not necessarily true a700. The Red Sox see value and moving Lowell would entail the sox getting lesser value in return

So, we are now about a month out from the trade, and I have to say that the Pirates have gotten a pretty damn good deal. Take a look at this.... Jose Tabata recommited himself after the trade. He is hitting .415 with a 1.069OPS with the same amt of homers and only 3 less EBH in a fifth the ABs. Dan McCutchen has averaged 6+IP per start, has a WHIP of 1.10, has a 4/1 K/BB as well as a lower BAA in his 6 starts in the Pirates org Ross Ohlendorf is averaging 6.5IP per start, has a 4/1 K/BB and a WHIP of 1.2 in 5 starts in AAA for the Pirates Jeff Karstens has averaged 7IP per start in his 4 starts, has an ERA of 2.25 and has a WHIP of 1.08 for the big club. If Tabata recommits himself for good, then this is a solid deal for Pittsburgh. Karstens and McCutchen profile safely to stay in the back of their rotation, Ohlie will likely end up in their pen and Tabata could be a solid OFer for yrs to come. Obviously, this deal will be evaluated in time, but the early returns look good for both teams.

Jeter's contract runs out at the end of 2010. He wont make 3000 by then, but we will certainly want him to stay in the lineup, but at what capacity. He could be a corner OFer? Maybe a 3b? 1b? His stick is better suited at a position like SS where his offensive production makes him such a boon, but move him off SS and he isnt worth it, IMO. This is gonna be interesting to follow as his career winds down

Lowell isnt gonna be dealt without the sox eating a pretty significant chunk of the salary. Aging player coming off an injury plagued yr that included poor production. Also has a nagging injury that may be more serious than they let on (hip injuries could be gone with rest or something that wont ever go away). There will be enough leverage for other teams to ask for Lowell and a ton of his salary in return for anything. So you are kinda stuck with him. That being said, if healthy, he's a solid defensive 3b and a good RBI man, better suited for the 6 or 7 hole. So the upside is with keeping him.

Gom, again, you're stupid. Wishing to be in the Mets shoes is stupid. They have one good starter, they wont win the title, and their future is ABYSMAL. You can restock your farm in a few yrs, this is true, but for every draft, you have to give it 3-4 yrs for it to bear any fruit. And for your dominican and INTL signees, you need 5-6. So therefore, even if the Mets drafted EXTREMELY WELL and signed all their prospects, their farm wouldnt be "fruitful" for 3-4 yrs. The deals they made this offseason essentially guaranteed them a shot at it THIS yr. Their pen is awful. They have one reliable starter and the rest are either injured (chronically) or free agents who will walk. The C position is a joke, their 1b is going back to the AL next yr, their 2b is on the DL every other week, and they tried to get by with Moises Alou in LF (nice idea). Plus, they gutted the entire farm for Santana and the one kid they retained, Martinez, is a LOOOOOONG way off production wise. Next yr, the Mets wont be a playoff team and for the next 2-3 yrs they'll be terrible. So wishing to be in their shoes for a one shot deal, that looks like a poor shot IMO, is a dumb thing to advocate for. But then again, you are advocating, so fire away

The last deals proposed were as follows... For the Sox. Ellsbury or Lester, Lowrie, Masterson, Crisp For the Yankees Hughes, Melky, Marquez, and Hilligoss I didnt have a problem with the last 3, but giving up Hughes plus paying 150 mil for a pitcher whose velocity was dipping was a problem IMO. Especially when Sabathia was gonna be on the market the following yr.

it all depends on how much compression of the nerve there is (if any). 90% of the time, no surgery is indicated, although I am unsure about those stats pertaining to pro athletes.

Rocky "Cy" Cherry

he didnt sustain his weight. But his shoulder looked sound

He'll get a 4-5 mil 1yr deal. The biggest question was the fastball and if it could come back. It did.