Easy, guys - the sky is not falling, and the Yankees are still 5 games back. We really miss Manny in the lineup, though - and if his injury lingers more than a few days, than that worries me more than the Bronx Bin Ladens getting a few wins in a row.
LOL. Now it's Manny's fault that the Red Sox were swept. Jeter has a banged up knee and he is still in the line up.
Deja Vu: I smell 1978 all over again.
"The answer was in the Patriots eyes. Gone were the swagger and c0ck sure smirks, replaced by downcast eyes and heads in hands. For his poise and leadership Eli Manning was named the game's MVP. The 2007 Giants were never perfect nor meant to be. They were fighters, scrappers....now they could be called something else, World Champions."
Sweet series. All three games were enjoyable, except no happy endings. Like high school dating, I guess.
Wang was spectacular. Pedroia played well. Manny would have helped the last 2. Having Drew and/or Hinske in the lineup, coupled with Joba is like giving away 9 outs.
Do you guys think you got your money's worth for Dice-K? Barely over .500 winning percentage, and the Yankees have handled him quite well this year.
"The answer was in the Patriots eyes. Gone were the swagger and c0ck sure smirks, replaced by downcast eyes and heads in hands. For his poise and leadership Eli Manning was named the game's MVP. The 2007 Giants were never perfect nor meant to be. They were fighters, scrappers....now they could be called something else, World Champions."
<< <i>Do you guys think you got your money's worth for Dice-K? Barely over .500 winning percentage, and the Yankees have handled him quite well this year. >>
Using win/loss records to determine a pitcher's value is absurd. But if you want to use that archaic method, he's 2-1 against the yanks this year. But a 3.88 ERA in his first year in MLB, just .01 worse than Halladay? I'll take that.
How about the moose? How about a 7+ ERA and a demotion in the middle of a playoff race, when the guy is due to make $20+ million next year? Talk about a bad investment!
The Yankees have a history of hanging on to aging stars too long or going after aging stars who don't have it anymore (Randy Johnson, Kevin Brown). The Yankees are finally seeing the light and developing very good pitching talent in the Minor Leagues. A few years ago Wang who I would take over Dice-K any day. The guy is as cool as a cucumber. This year Job, Hughes, and possibly Kennedy.
"The answer was in the Patriots eyes. Gone were the swagger and c0ck sure smirks, replaced by downcast eyes and heads in hands. For his poise and leadership Eli Manning was named the game's MVP. The 2007 Giants were never perfect nor meant to be. They were fighters, scrappers....now they could be called something else, World Champions."
Did you guys know that the Yankees have beaten the Red Sox in their last 7 out of 9 games? If I am not mistaken the Yankees and Red Sox are now even at 8-8. If so the next series can have tie breaking implications.
For most of the year Hideki Okajima's ERA has been a miniscule under 2 but did you know in the month of August it's well over 3? Is that why you guys went out and got Gagne? The Yankees have handled Okajima probably better than any team.
"The answer was in the Patriots eyes. Gone were the swagger and c0ck sure smirks, replaced by downcast eyes and heads in hands. For his poise and leadership Eli Manning was named the game's MVP. The 2007 Giants were never perfect nor meant to be. They were fighters, scrappers....now they could be called something else, World Champions."
SC, I'm pretty sure all Sox fans knew the stats you quoted. And Theo got Gagne because he still thinks trading at the deadline wins championships (like in '04)...'cept he forgot that GOOD trades win championships.
<<And Theo got Gagne because he still thinks trading at the deadline wins championships (like in '04)...'cept he forgot that GOOD trades win championships.??
As far as the Yankees, I just love what Cashman did (or in this case didn't do) at the trade deadline. Instead of over paying for some "Has Been" he goes out and sneaks Betemit in under the radar screen, and is so confident in bringing up Joba, he trades away Proctor and forgoes Gag me.
"The answer was in the Patriots eyes. Gone were the swagger and c0ck sure smirks, replaced by downcast eyes and heads in hands. For his poise and leadership Eli Manning was named the game's MVP. The 2007 Giants were never perfect nor meant to be. They were fighters, scrappers....now they could be called something else, World Champions."
Alright - enough of this Yankee nonsense in here...this is the 2007 Red Sox Championship Run thread! Let's get back to business.
Wakefield pitches tonight, and lets hope he continues to pitch as well as he has the last few turns. I read that Manny might not play much this entire homestand (6 games) so Drew had better finally do something. I agree, he has been a virtual bust thus far - not at all what I thought he would be. And there has been no bigger fan of Crisp on these boards than me...but even he is wearing on me, with his hot streaks, and then looooong cold streaks. Maybe its time to give Ellsbury an extended look out there in CF this month?
Thank you Jerry for staying positive! I am just still FREAKIN' PI$$ed OFF! I HATE losing to New York, never mind getting swepped!
Yes it is time to bring Ellsbury up IMO, have play instead of Drew! I dont have much to say other than we BETTER get our act together tonight. Did I mention how ANGRY I still am?
"The answer was in the Patriots eyes. Gone were the swagger and c0ck sure smirks, replaced by downcast eyes and heads in hands. For his poise and leadership Eli Manning was named the game's MVP. The 2007 Giants were never perfect nor meant to be. They were fighters, scrappers....now they could be called something else, World Champions."
The GOOD LORD has answered, not only are we ahead of the O's.... Drew is out with a foul off his foot! Hey Yanks, will you guys throw at Drew instead of Youk...please
<< <i>The GOOD LORD has answered, not only are we ahead of the O's.... Drew is out with a foul off his foot! Hey Yanks, will you guys throw at Drew instead of Youk...please >>
someone please tell me that the injury is season or career-ending. Please?
I didn't want to jinx Lester yesterday with another prediction - and it worked!
The Blue Jays are basically a pain in the ass team in September for the Sox. They always play us tough, and seem to never give up. At least they don't have Frank Catalanotto anymore...that guy hit like Babe Ruth against the Sox, and like Mario Mendoza against everyone else.
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Deja Vu: I smell 1978 all over again.
"The answer was in the Patriots eyes. Gone were the swagger and c0ck sure smirks, replaced by downcast eyes and heads in hands. For his poise and leadership Eli Manning was named the game's MVP. The 2007 Giants were never perfect nor meant to be. They were fighters, scrappers....now they could be called something else, World Champions."
Wang was spectacular. Pedroia played well. Manny would have helped the last 2. Having Drew and/or Hinske in the lineup, coupled with Joba is like giving away 9 outs.
Bosox1976
<< <i>Drew sucks, have I mentioned? >>
worth rementioning, WORST investment ever!
"The answer was in the Patriots eyes. Gone were the swagger and c0ck sure smirks, replaced by downcast eyes and heads in hands. For his poise and leadership Eli Manning was named the game's MVP. The 2007 Giants were never perfect nor meant to be. They were fighters, scrappers....now they could be called something else, World Champions."
<< <i>Drew sucks, have I mentioned? >>
Barndog - just get it over with, and put it in your sig line
<< <i>Do you guys think you got your money's worth for Dice-K? Barely over .500 winning percentage, and the Yankees have handled him quite well this year. >>
Using win/loss records to determine a pitcher's value is absurd. But if you want to use that archaic method, he's 2-1 against the yanks this year. But a 3.88 ERA in his first year in MLB, just .01 worse than Halladay? I'll take that.
How about the moose? How about a 7+ ERA and a demotion in the middle of a playoff race, when the guy is due to make $20+ million next year? Talk about a bad investment!
The Yankees have a history of hanging on to aging stars too long or going after aging stars who don't have it anymore (Randy Johnson, Kevin Brown). The Yankees are finally seeing the light and developing very good pitching talent in the Minor Leagues. A few years ago Wang who I would take over Dice-K any day. The guy is as cool as a cucumber. This year Job, Hughes, and possibly Kennedy.
"The answer was in the Patriots eyes. Gone were the swagger and c0ck sure smirks, replaced by downcast eyes and heads in hands. For his poise and leadership Eli Manning was named the game's MVP. The 2007 Giants were never perfect nor meant to be. They were fighters, scrappers....now they could be called something else, World Champions."
<< <i>He is making $20+ million next year? News to me. >>
My mistake, its $23 million over 2 years.
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<< <i>Drew sucks, have I mentioned? >>
Barndog - just get it over with, and put it in your sig line
as I am genetically doomed to be Sox fan, I will never get over it. I haven't even gotten over Lee Smith's first save attempt at Fenway!
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<< <i>Drew sucks, have I mentioned? >>
Barndog - just get it over with, and put it in your sig line
as I am genetically doomed to be Sox fan, I will never get over it. I haven't even gotten over Lee Smith's first save attempt at Fenway!
For most of the year Hideki Okajima's ERA has been a miniscule under 2 but did you know in the month of August it's well over 3? Is that why you guys went out and got Gagne? The Yankees have handled Okajima probably better than any team.
"The answer was in the Patriots eyes. Gone were the swagger and c0ck sure smirks, replaced by downcast eyes and heads in hands. For his poise and leadership Eli Manning was named the game's MVP. The 2007 Giants were never perfect nor meant to be. They were fighters, scrappers....now they could be called something else, World Champions."
As far as the Yankees, I just love what Cashman did (or in this case didn't do) at the trade deadline. Instead of over paying for some "Has Been" he goes out and sneaks Betemit in under the radar screen, and is so confident in bringing up Joba, he trades away Proctor and forgoes Gag me.
"The answer was in the Patriots eyes. Gone were the swagger and c0ck sure smirks, replaced by downcast eyes and heads in hands. For his poise and leadership Eli Manning was named the game's MVP. The 2007 Giants were never perfect nor meant to be. They were fighters, scrappers....now they could be called something else, World Champions."
Wakefield pitches tonight, and lets hope he continues to pitch as well as he has the last few turns. I read that Manny might not play much this entire homestand (6 games) so Drew had better finally do something. I agree, he has been a virtual bust thus far - not at all what I thought he would be. And there has been no bigger fan of Crisp on these boards than me...but even he is wearing on me, with his hot streaks, and then looooong cold streaks. Maybe its time to give Ellsbury an extended look out there in CF this month?
Yes it is time to bring Ellsbury up IMO, have play instead of Drew! I dont have much to say other than we BETTER get our act together tonight. Did I mention how ANGRY I still am?
"The answer was in the Patriots eyes. Gone were the swagger and c0ck sure smirks, replaced by downcast eyes and heads in hands. For his poise and leadership Eli Manning was named the game's MVP. The 2007 Giants were never perfect nor meant to be. They were fighters, scrappers....now they could be called something else, World Champions."
Im serious WE NEED TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(And yes, I am still pi$$ed off! )
<< <i>deja vu all over again, IMO >>
<< <i>The GOOD LORD has answered, not only are we ahead of the O's.... Drew is out with a foul off his foot! Hey Yanks, will you guys throw at Drew instead of Youk...please
someone please tell me that the injury is season or career-ending. Please?
Bosox1976
<< <i>At least you guys made it a game. We had nothing last night (Red Sox Sweep Hangover). >>
our "mash the White Sox" hangover has lasted four games...
so far.
<< <i>I'm glad to see that JD Blew is not in the game. I'll avoid saying "glad he's not playing" -- since he's not been playing for years. >>
Staight up... I friggen Hate JD Drew.
<< <i>We'll be back tonight. Bucholz will throw a gem. >>
Good call.
<< <i>We'll be back tonight. Bucholz will throw a gem. >>
OK, now post and say "Lester with throw a gem".
Bosox1976
6 up, 25 to play.
<< <i>Very nice performance by the bullpen today. In the old days, many more of these 3-2 wins were 4-3 losses.
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And, as a bonus, Gagne is out with a sore shoulder!!
The Blue Jays are basically a pain in the ass team in September for the Sox. They always play us tough, and seem to never give up. At least they don't have Frank Catalanotto anymore...that guy hit like Babe Ruth against the Sox, and like Mario Mendoza against everyone else.
6.5 up, 25 to play.
Good to see the Yankees getting knocked around as well, and enough of their Jobba Crap! How about our youth! Ellsbury and Clay?
Bosox1976