Thunder

Ain't that the truth.

It all starts with a whole new FO. New GM, new manager, as well as a new pitching coach. John Farrell is apparently in the running for manager, but GM and PC are out of the question. Cherington has to go. Go after a few FA's, but don't sign big long term contracts. Start with 4-5 years max, so you can extend it if need be. Sox also need to evaluate their roster during Spring Training. If the middle infielders in the minors shine during Spring Training, call them up. Iglesias, Bogaerts, and Ciriaco would be nice permanent additions. Middlebrooks will be back and healthy, Lavarnway will be up with Salty, who knows about Papi with the whole contract thing, and Crawford might not be ready so the outfield looks like Ross, Ellsbury, Sweeney with Kalish on the bench, and Middlebrooks, Ciriaco, Pedroia, and Gonzo in the infield. If you ask me, it looks like a rebuilding time is ahead. The biggest thing the Sox need to do is look at the starting pitching. Dice K's contract runs out next year, so they're stuck with him for one more year, Lackey will have to be judged in Spring Training, and meanwhile I feel confident about Lester since he has turned it around recently, Cook is inconsistent with the sinker, and Beckett needs to go. Get the young guys going. Doubront and Morales look strong enough, and maybe Miller will become a starter again. My ideal rotation is Buchholz, Lester, Doubront, Morales, Cook(?). The five spot would be determined in Spring Training. Lot of moves coming, I'm just anxious to see what happens, because this is a Red Sox forum. We're supposed to be fans for life and have an unconditional love for the Sox, like we do for our parents, spouses, kids, etc... This is the future, but rebuilding might have to happen first, and there are easy ways to work through it. Build around franchise players like Ellsbury, Pedroia, Gonzo and Middlebrooks.

Little late, don't you think FO? Why don't we hire Brad Mills? :dunno:

Reminds me of Brett Favre...

He can start tomorrow.

I became a fan about 8 years ago, when I was almost too young to remember. The first season I remember was 2004 ironically. My Grandpa was watching games one day and I just started watching. That's how I became a fan. Favorite player: Ross Favorite all time player: Ted Williams Least favorite player: In the span of my fanhood, Julio Lugo or Damon because he went to the Yanks right after Live in Connecticut Dave Roberts' stolen base in Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS First went to Fenway in 2005 Least favorite Yankee: All of them except Jeter. Jeter is my favorite MLB player.

Not much to say. Team is the Suger Land Skeeters of the Independent Atlantic League and is starting on Saturday.

Yankees always find some way to blow it, don't think they'll be at 2. Nats aren't experienced, I'd put Reds at No. 1.

I skipped both games too, except for the 1st inning on Friday. There's a lot more to life that we miss by watching the Sox.

No, Ross at DH. But, they will have to call up someone for CC. Probably Kalish.

I think he has figured it out. What's even better is that Beckett had an okay start last time out.

Not much to say here. CC has been doing good this year.

Hey a win! Lester is coming around, and Beckett had a decent start by his standards last time out.

Found probably the best one in my opinion: http://mlbmemes.com/2012/05/01/cold-beer-on-a-friday-night/

Tonight is Morales vs Hughes. They might have a chance, past that though, good luck.

The Boston Massacre: Red Sox Edition

When he gives up 3 runs in the first two innings, his team picks him up. They wouldn't do that for any other pitcher, except for maybe Doubront. I think Buch's an ace.

Considering that I watch Pawn Stars, that one's great. I found few memes from different teams, here are the best two: http://mlbmemes.com/2012/08/13/and-nevermind/ http://mlbmemes.com/2012/07/24/omfg-guys-home-run/

Hey, Sox could've won tonight. Aceves just came in though, so forget it.

Okay: Lack of pitching, plenty of bitching Youk don't know me anymore Hard Knocks: Red Sox clubhouse Keep on Shopping The secret deal between Nick Punto and Bobby V Where's Tito? Might have more later.

Found one more: http://mlbmemes.com/2012/04/23/what-can-i-say-we-suck/

2 perfectos and a combined no-no at SafeCo this year.

Hey an inning where the O's didn't score! Amazing!

Found more, still can't get it as an img http://mlbmemes.com/2012/08/15/if-josh-beckett-goes-out-to-pitch/ http://mlbmemes.com/2012/08/08/if-you-think-bobby-valentine-will-have-a-job-next-year/ http://mlbmemes.com/2012/08/01/doesnt-get-traded-before-the-trade-deadline/