FredLynn
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Prediction Time: Who makes the playoffs from both leagues
FredLynn replied to MANNYHOF24's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
ALE: Yankees ALC: Tigers ALW: Angels WC: Rays, Rangers NL: I could not care less. And I hope to hell I am wrong about this. -
Francona will not attend the 100th birthday at Fenway
FredLynn replied to ibot2much's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Why does his medical information need to get out in public? That should be confidential. Yes, he was fired. What about this quote from Francona?: After his contract was not extended at the end of last season, Francona attempted to reach Henry for several weeks, but his phone calls were not acknowledged. When Henry read about this, he called Francona and the two finally spoke in late February (“I thought it was five months too late,’’ said Francona). What about a little courtesy for your former manager? And I also agree with him about this: “When I spoke to John he made me think they were going to make an effort. John and Larry made it clear to me they weren’t responsible for what was said [in the Globe article]. I thought they owed it to me to get to the bottom of it a little bit.’’ I just don't think an employee of 8 years deserved who had a modicum of success here deserved this kind of stuff getting out in public. -
Now thats a well considered post. Calling out some of us diehard fans as "****s" is offensive and uncalled for. I am like you: I over-react to our losses sometimes and I live and die with each pitch. Done it for a long long time. I am frankly surprised that such language against other posters is tolerated here without repercussions. Now lets calmly get back to discussing baseball, eh?
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I have that dude on ignore for a reason. I think its a laughable post. So what if some of us think we are not as good as the Yankees and the Rays and that we will probably finish in third place. So what if we say whats on our minds? Are the only posts here that his faction finds acceptable limited to those that have us finishing in first or second place and making the playoffs? ALL of us are diehard fans here or we wouldn't be here. Thats a fact. I have been a fan of this team for over 50 years and I wish to hell that we could beat the Yankees and Rays out this year. When I look at our pitching, I just don't see it. I try to be as objective as possible when I post my opinions. I am always willing to debate the issues but some of you here are pretty misguided if you don't think that either me or those who think like me are not diehard fans just like you.
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I prefer to look at the bottom line. And the bottom line is that for two years in a row we are a pathetic third place team that finished out of the playoffs. And this year isn't looking any better. Frankly, I don't think they have the talent to win more than 88 games this year-max.
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Francona will not attend the 100th birthday at Fenway
FredLynn replied to ibot2much's topic in Boston Red Sox Talk
Like Forsythe, I am no Terry Francona fan. I think he is overrated and mediocre as a field manager, at best. He protected his players way past what they deserved, and he allowed personal goals to supercede the needs of the team. All that said, I think that what they did to him on the way out the door was WAY out of line. Material was published that was no one's business. Francona didn't murder or kill or steal; he simply wasn't that good of a manager. He did manage two WS champions. He deserved way better treatment than he got. Unfortunately, a kick on the way out the door is typical of this organization. -
What difference does it make what our record was at the end of August?
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That is very well put. This team simply does not have the talent to impress die hard fans this year and make a postseason run. Its mostly the pitching, but the offense will also likely fall off from what I can see. Youkilis might right his ship, but there is a significant risk that he will never be the player he was here. I expect to see more effort out there too. So far only a few players are playing with any sense of urgency, and emotion. Pretty disgusting, especially when you consider how last year ended for us.
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I appreciate a good effort. And I am not seeing it. They look like they are sleeping out there, just like last September
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Make it a good one. In fact, make the next FOUR threads good ones, eh?
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One win in six games. I would boo these bums if I were at the home opener.
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If they give him anything to swing at they are stupid
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Hate to say it, but YOUKILIS SUCKS!
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Youk is going to K
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This would be a great time for Youkilis to break out of his funk.
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Heads up play by Pedey.
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Fact is that Salty is not that bad among the guys that we could have in that position
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Entrenching ourselves in LAST PLACE. Just a pathetic effort.
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Youkilis had an OPS of .833 last year. Wanna know what it was after Aug 1 or so far this year? Ellsbury will probably not be as good either.
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This game is over. Pathetic effort.
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Nice job (again) by Lester today. Thats good to see. Its just not acceptable to go home 1-5 after six games. I don't care WHO we are playing.
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The pen is the biggest concern to be sure. If Youkilis cannot snap out of this we will not be scoring anywhere near as many runs as last year, again, unless Crawford performs exceedingly well. Ellsbury will likely regress too.
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Like McDonald, he is a mediocre BACKUP outfielder. We got Salty, Youkilis, McDonald, and Ross. Today we are blessed with Shoppach. Like I said, where's the talent?