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I gotta go with Gom on this one. Just because of Schilling's pitching against the Yankees are bad, all of a sudden you've gotta rip him a new one? The Yankees aren't the only team in the AL... It would be different to say this stuff against Schilling if we were in the playoffs against New York, but at this point in the season it's just criminal.

Yeah, could be something as little as a strain. I see no reason to worry just yet.

I'd love to see C.C. Sabathia in a Sox uniform. But I doubt Cleveland is gonna give him up. But Curt Schilling is just old. He's had his run in baseball and I don't see him coming back in the 2008 season. Of course, it will be sad to see him go. He did so much good for the team and really came around when he was needed. He was always dedicated. I remember watching the postgame press conference with him after Game 1 of the 2004 ALCS and he was saying that if he couldn't do better than he did that night, he wouldn't go up on the mound again. To be willing to give up your spot in the rotation shows loyalty and dedication. I just wish Curt was 5 years younger, so we could keep him just that longer. But I'd like to see C.C. Sabathia, or even Zambrano in Fenway.

I'll drink to that. Stats shouldn't carry over.

A post by someone else sparked me to this thought. A while back when I was watching a game. Don't know if it was the Red Sox or not. But the announcers were discussing the idea of those who have played in Japanese professional leagues and teams, that then come over to the U.S. should not be eligable for Rookie of the Year, since technically they aren't rookies to pro-baseball. But however, others claim since it's their first season in the MLB, they are capable of the RoY award. And of course the same goes to any American player from the MLB who transfers to the Japanese leagues. And I'm sure the same goes for every other nationality. I know, or atleast I'm pretty sure, as of right now, the Japanese players are capable of winning the award. But what do you think about this? Should first time MLB players who have played in other pro-leagues in another country be eligable for the Rookie of the Year Award? My opinion is yes. Even though (focusing on U.S. and Japan here) Japanese players are familiar with basic baseball and professional leagues, they haven't faced U.S. players and have never been in the MLB, so it's a whole new ballgame to them. A good example is Daisuke Matsuzaka, an excellent pitcher in Japan, he comes here, and he's not so bad, but not all the hype he was made up to be. He had to get use to the American batters, and all of their strategies. So because of that, I think Japanese players, or any nationality from any other pro league, should be allowed to recieve the award.

Missed the game but... http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/sound_sorting/initial_blends/sw/images/sweep.jpg

Got ya there. But I'd have to agree with the some pitchers being good, some pitchers not. But I feel all in all, if all you do is go up to the plate to hit, what business do you have there other than to boost an average? Let the pitchers play. The only set back to not having a DH is these days, there's more likely to be more intentional hits at the pitchers, which could end their career. And people can be that much of an ass to do something. You know it would go down between the Sox and the Yankees. We'd be trying to knock out Wang, the Yanks would be shooting for Beckett or Dice K.

Should the AL keep or get rid of the DH? I think so. I don't think it's a bad thing but I just feel the pitcher should have to hit. He's no more at risk than anyone else and in my own opinion how the game should be played. When my grandfather played in the minor leagues, the pitcher always hit, when my uncle was in highschool, the pitcher always hit. All the DH does is add another power bat to the lineup. Which isn't BAD, but it really isn't needed. Some pitchers can hit really well actually. But if you really weigh it out you can see there's more good reasons to have it than not to have it. Having the DH - Adds another power hitter to the lineup. - Reduces risk of pitcher injury. - Saves pitcher's stamina. - Allows people with weak throwing arms or slow runners a second chance in the Show. Without the DH - Brings back old rules of baseball. - Allows pitcher to more hitting time. I can't thinkg of anymore without's. So if you have some please share. So what's your thoughts on the DH Rule?

Let's get all the Mojo we can for the sweep. I call in Boondock Saints mojo. http://xs60.xs.to/pics/05514/boondock03.jpg

Very well played game today. Good way to recover after the A's and Diamondbacks.

Just had to run to pick up some papers. He isn't far from me and I had left at the top of the 6th. At that time it was 1-0.

Back from the doctor. So what's new? Last I saw it was the bottom of the 6th with the Sox leading 1-0.

Welcome, and enjoy highschool while you can... The real world sucks and is a bitch. Take advantage of everything while you're in school. Glad to have another Sox fan onboard. Looked foward to talking baseball with you.

Actualy I planned on being very mature about it and post pitching stats, the line-up, and some other bits of info. No bias side.

Can I do tomorrow's game thread? Let's win again tonight though. We gave them a spanking yesterday, let's atleast gain some momentum back and get another win.

If A-Rod can go from now until he breaks 73 homers without being a whiney little princess, I'll tip my hat to him and forgive him for the past, and have a little more respect for him, for just playing the game.

Please give Coco Crisp a nice big GFY for me.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I could have sworn I saw you had typed that J.D. Drew needs to do something.

Well if you think we've got a shot go get your ass up there behind the plate and f***ing take a swing.

Excuse me while I go kill myself...

Something's gotta be wrong with Beckett. Someone doesn't just pitch like that after being so good. He's gotta be in pain somewhere.

It's only the top of the 3rd. We got time.

Go Tito Go!