Peter Backgammons

He made his first start yesterday and pitched well. What's the plan here? Middle relief? Set up guy once Bard takes over as closer?

That's just because Dice K can't make it out of the second inning.

Why the hell did Garza close this one out

I know that Ells, Drew VMart and Pedroia are all expected to return, some sooner than others, but can this team really survive this rash of injuries? Are we really expecting these players to play 100% when they return? I think this past series showed just how out of gas they really are. We were all hoping they could tread water until the injuries passed, but now it looks like they're sinking fast. Seriously, who is Eric Patterson and why is he playing CF for the Red Sox?

He can hit pretty well for a pitcher. He played OF up until College....which was 30 years ago for him but still.

Dustin's going to put a few into the Cove. Anyone up for some kayaking?

Who's out there that could immediately help this team? Are we looking at a potentially large trade to fix these holes? Or should we just pray that Papelbon turns it around and MDC defects to Canada?

I have to say that's a pretty fair assessment for a Yankees fan. No one would have expected this team to be hitting this well given our injuries and our current starting lineup. The real question is how many games you expect the Yankees to win. 300?

Didn't Isner lose in the shortest game of the tournament today? That figures.

I'm very glad that I stayed up to watch this game. I have to admit though, I was convinced that Paps was going to blow it in the bottom of the 10th. I was thinking it would be pretty typical to have an amazing offensive feat masked by two bullpen implosions. Oh well, here's to the team being able to ride the momentum.

I'm willing to bet that the sun will be a factor in this game at some point

Chacin looks like he's going to be tough. The last time the Red Sox were in Denver they won the World Series.

I have nothing pessimistic to say.