There was talk about him playing some outfield this winter. He would make a great super utility guy in 2013. He makes something happen every game he is in. Can't teach speed!
A couple thoughts on last night's game:
1. If the Angels find a way to make the playoffs and win the WS, the Sox should get WS shares
2. New stat for the Sox: come back loses (last night is what one looks like)
3. When is the last time the Sox won at home, I'm starting to forget the lyrics to Dirty Water
When do pitchers and catchers report?
Wilson hasn't won a game in his last ten starts, gives up 6 runs in the second, and still has a chance to be the winning pitcher. Good thing I don't live by any bridges.
I could walk guys like that, and I would do it for a lot less money. The Sox takith, but givith right back. That was quick, there for a minute I thought someone took the 2012 Sox and replaced them with the 2007 version. I was wrong!
The sad thing about it is that if Middlebrooks didn't get hurt Ciriaco probably is playing with PawSox and wouldn't see the show again until September.
I like watching Ciriaco play. Nice way to start the DP. I hope they keep Punto locked in the closet the rest of 2012. Ciriaco does something good every game he is in there and deserves the PT.
Never thought of it that way (66-85 since last September), but now I know what it feels like to be an Astros fan. The only difference is the Astros payroll isn't 180 million.
I'm a diehard so I still had a little hope going into the Angels series, but stick a fork into the 2012 Sox because they are done. How many days till pitchers and catchers? (Computer acting up didn't think first response took, sorry)
I'm a diehard so even going into the Angels series I had a faint glimmer of hope, but stick a fork into the 2012 Sox because they are done! How many days till pitchers and catchers?
That is why you root for the name on the front of the jersey and not the one on the back. Very few players play their whole career in one city any more. They change teams like we change our underwear. If a favorite player of mind ends up on another team I end up not rooting for them, and if they end up on the $pankees they are dead to me. Being a Red Sox fan builds character because nothing is easy.
Williams - Yaz - Rice were the great hall of fame starting left fielder for the Sox from 1939 to the late 1980s. When you saw the Sox you knew who was going to be in left (Minus the war years).
If Bobby comes back on a short leash, then any of the coaches that are not talking to him need to be shown the door. They know who they are. A manager has to be able to pick his own coaches.
Scioscia signed a ten year contract in 2009 so he is not going anywhere. The Angel's owner also came out and made such a statement when this rumor started. So cross Scioscia off of any list you have for future Red Sox managers. I think Bobby is back in 2013, but on a short leash.
The $pankees had to know something was up with Colon. I thought it was a little strange when in the off season they resigned F. Garcia over him. Some of these guys are looking to extend their careers any way they can. If I was a guy who was clean and didn't make a team because of one of these suspended guys I would be pissed.
I second the motion on the statue honoring Yaz. Good call Spitball. When you think of the storied history of the Red Sox the first two names that come to mind are Williams and Yaz.
To paraphase a line from the movie Fever Pitch that I think says it best, you can love the Sox and sometimes they don't love you back. Fenway is the place that is the center of the baseball world. Glad you enjoyed the pilgrimage.
The whole team wearing #6 in honor of Mr. Pesky is one of the few things the Sox have done right this season. Another positive from last night is the $pankees lost last night. Wouldn't it be great is TB caught them and they had to play that one game Wild Card game.
How many days till pitchers and catchers?
I think Bogaerts is the real deal. He is tearing up AA against guys who have more experience then him. If SS has been such a hole since Nomar I don't understand all this talk about moving him. Keep him at short and solve the problem once ans for all. They have played Aviles at short in 2012. This kid is projected to be much better with the bat, and his defense projects that poorly? If he keeps it up at AA he will be at AAA in 2013. He is my number one prospect right now in the system.
Another different lineup tonight. I just realized with CC going under the knife tomorrow that the whole 2012 season will be played and not once were the Sox able to field their true starting fielders. Hopefully, the answers for 2013 can be found out as we play out the string here in 2012. Go Sox!
The $pankees can afford to make mistakes like this. They will dump and eat $$$$ if they have to like they did with Burnett. Thats what they do. No other team in baseball can do that. Look at the Phillies and Sox (2 and 3 in salaries), they are at their limits with salaries and can't afford to throw $$$ at the problems (Ichiro). I wouldn't be surprise if Pineda never pitches for $panks.
What is Lobol No Wok a $pankees fan. If that is the case then to him McClure did a great job for the Sox. Don't you always here coaches say you play with the players you have and it is a waste of time hoping for this player or that player.
If Clemens is doing the Farve thing, does that means we can expect Roger to take pictures of his junk in the near future. When I first heard that he was making a come back I didn't hear with who, I was hoping that it was to replace Big CC with the $panks. I could see the $panks giving him 10 million for the rest of the year. It only money to them.