<< <i>Jerry, where ya been? The threrad hasnt been the same without ya!
Agreed about Drew- He is hot right now and hopefully will keep it up. Definately deserves the props considering all the crap I talked about him as well. >>
Nice to see you and the ladies again! I'm back, we're heading into the dog days of summer, and I anticipate another great run. This thread is just getting warmed up!
"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>I think there is an 80% chance Schill is done for the year.
Schilling's personal doctor said his only chance to pitch this season was to have surgery back in April and come back in late August or early Sept. He thought going through rehab would risk further damage, and it looks like that is what is happening. Schilling only agreed to the rehab because the Red Sox doctors forced him to -- if he did not, he would lose his salary. >>
It looks like there is now about a 100% chance that Schilling is done for the year; maybe forever. Too bad if it ends this way. Would have been better for him to hang it up after the WS victory.
<< <i>I think there is an 80% chance Schill is done for the year.
Schilling's personal doctor said his only chance to pitch this season was to have surgery back in April and come back in late August or early Sept. He thought going through rehab would risk further damage, and it looks like that is what is happening. Schilling only agreed to the rehab because the Red Sox doctors forced him to -- if he did not, he would lose his salary. >>
It looks like there is now about a 100% chance that Schilling is done for the year; maybe forever. Too bad if it ends this way. Would have been better for him to hang it up after the WS victory. >>
Yeah, just heard the news. Looks like Schill's doctor was right.
He confirmed he's having surgery on Monday. and in his own words "there's a decent chance that I have thrown my last pitch, forever." Sad to see it maybe end this way, but I have a feeling that if he can possibly pitch at all next year, he'll give it a shot. Thing is, the Sox really won't have a place in the rotation for him.
"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."
Well if thats it from Curt then thats the way it has to be. We will always have a place in our hearts for him! Curt is a permanent member of Red Sox nation- what he helped us achieve was miracles.
I bet he is done after the surgery, agreed its too bad he couldnt have called it a career after the Win but he did what was best for him- we owe him that.
Chokajima, guaranteed to give up one at least every outing these days.
and WTF is up with loading the bases twice with less than two outs and coming away with one stinkin' run off a double play. This kind of performance just irks me. Don't get me started on Luso. Whoop-de-doo he got his first homer of the year, the errors are costly. double
Yeah Barndog, I agree. Luso is p!ssing me off. I think he's getting on Youk's nerves too. I say that just because of the look on his face the last couple times Luso has thrown wide of first.
And I know the guy has had a huge month of June, but Drew had a chance to be the hero in the 9th inning and he didn't come through. I know I'm being on hard on the guy, but dang it, I expect greatness out of that #3 spot.
ouch, Matsuzaka was not ready for MLB. From what I forced myself to endure so far, he has topped out at 91 MPH on the fastball and can't control anything above 89 MPH for a strike. Ouch, again, ouch.
He really didn't look ready, did he? John Farrell says during the game that he's not still hurt, but if he was I doubt Farrell would say so on national TV.
It was too bad they gave up 8 in 2 innings. From the 3-9 innings we outscored them 3-1. Oh well. Better luck tomorrow. (Go Astros! Beat those Rays for us!)
Did anyone think Drew couldh've caught the homerun ball?? I thought I saw it drop into the second row, did Drew maybe overrun the ball? Or was it further into the seats than I thought?
Anyway, tomorrow's another day. Thank goodness the Reds are lighting up the Yankees.
Al, I thought Drew had a shot at that HR ball too. I thought that he might have had a hard time tracking it down because of the sun though. It kinda looked like it surprised him how close it came to where he was standing at the wall.
<< <i>Al, I thought Drew had a shot at that HR ball too. I thought that he might have had a hard time tracking it down because of the sun though. It kinda looked like it surprised him how close it came to where he was standing at the wall. >>
Hey Chad,
Looked to me like he over-ran the ball to his left by a few feet and then the ball just dropped into the second row of seats and he couldn't recover fast enough. I think Evans or Nixon make that catch.
The whole thing went downhill quickly after that...let's hope Lester is on today and at least grabs one game.
Can somebody explain to me why Cora was swinging away from pitch one during his at bat in the bottom of the 11th with the bases loaded and one out? I don't think he's known for clutch hitting, even so, to score the winning run, he'd have had to send it deep into the outfield. Why didn't he take a pitch or two and try to get ahead in the count, hopefully walking in the winning run?
Crazy but exciting game, definitely needed the win.
<< <i>Can somebody explain to me why Cora was swinging away from pitch one during his at bat in the bottom of the 11th with the bases loaded and one out? I don't think he's known for clutch hitting, even so, to score the winning run, he'd have had to send it deep into the outfield. Why didn't he take a pitch or two and try to get ahead in the count, hopefully walking in the winning run?
Crazy but exciting game, definitely needed the win. >>
we were screaming at Cora in my house. Just saw a guy walk with four straight balls (IIRC), yet he is swinging at everything, way out of the zone. Fugly at bat
Yeah, it looked like Cora swung at a pitch that might have hit his knee even! Perhaps it was just an optical illusion but even if it didn't hit his knee, the catcher caught the pitch behind his leg. That was a terrible at bat but I really don't expect much from Cora at the plate.
<< <i>Yeah, it looked like Cora swung at a pitch that might have hit his knee even! Perhaps it was just an optical illusion but even if it didn't hit his knee, the catcher caught the pitch behind his leg. That was a terrible at bat but I really don't expect much from Cora at the plate. >>
That was the worst at-bat this year from a red sox hitter. Of course the second through fifth worst are Varitek's -- he has been chasing some really bad pitches this year.
It is alarming that the Yankees are quietly winning some games and are no longer looking like a .500 ball club- I still dont think their pitching staff can keep up their recent success, the Rays are still more of a threat IMO- the only thing they got against them is they are so young and inexperienced. It should be fun, hopefully Manny can shake that hammy issue and Papi comes back strong- we have been fine without him but when he does come back I want him batting after Drew, I believe we should keep Drew in the 3 hole until he gives us reason not to.
<< <i>It is alarming that the Yankees are quietly winning some games and are no longer looking like a .500 ball club- I still dont think their pitching staff can keep up their recent success, the Rays are still more of a threat IMO- the only thing they got against them is they are so young and inexperienced. It should be fun, hopefully Manny can shake that hammy issue and Papi comes back strong- we have been fine without him but when he does come back I want him batting after Drew, I believe we should keep Drew in the 3 hole until he gives us reason not to. >>
in the end, I do believe it will be Boston and NY fighting it out for the one spot. Tampa may stay close for a while, but they won't be there come the last couple weeks of September. The NYY pitching staff should be able to let up six runs a game and still win 60% of the time. And if the Yankees have a lead in the 7th, fuggedaboutit, they are going to win 90% of those games. Should be fun later this summer!
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<< <i>Jerry, where ya been? The threrad hasnt been the same without ya!
Agreed about Drew- He is hot right now and hopefully will keep it up. Definately deserves the props considering all the crap I talked about him as well. >>
Nice to see you and the ladies again! I'm back, we're heading into the dog days of summer, and I anticipate another great run. This thread is just getting warmed up!
"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>I think there is an 80% chance Schill is done for the year.
Schilling's personal doctor said his only chance to pitch this season was to have surgery back in April and come back in late August or early Sept. He thought going through rehab would risk further damage, and it looks like that is what is happening. Schilling only agreed to the rehab because the Red Sox doctors forced him to -- if he did not, he would lose his salary. >>
It looks like there is now about a 100% chance that Schilling is done for the year; maybe forever. Too bad if it ends this way. Would have been better for him to hang it up after the WS victory.
<< <i>
<< <i>I think there is an 80% chance Schill is done for the year.
Schilling's personal doctor said his only chance to pitch this season was to have surgery back in April and come back in late August or early Sept. He thought going through rehab would risk further damage, and it looks like that is what is happening. Schilling only agreed to the rehab because the Red Sox doctors forced him to -- if he did not, he would lose his salary. >>
It looks like there is now about a 100% chance that Schilling is done for the year; maybe forever. Too bad if it ends this way. Would have been better for him to hang it up after the WS victory. >>
Yeah, just heard the news. Looks like Schill's doctor was right.
"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 bet he is done after the surgery, agreed its too bad he couldnt have called it a career after the Win but he did what was best for him- we owe him that.
and WTF is up with loading the bases twice with less than two outs and coming away with one stinkin' run off a double play. This kind of performance just irks me. Don't get me started on Luso. Whoop-de-doo he got his first homer of the year, the errors are costly. double
And I know the guy has had a huge month of June, but Drew had a chance to be the hero in the 9th inning and he didn't come through. I know I'm being on hard on the guy, but dang it, I expect greatness out of that #3 spot.
Also, Ortiz is about 10 days away from swinging a bat. Definitely good news.
<< <i>Dice-K returns this afternoon. I hope he's back on track.
Also, Ortiz is about 10 days away from swinging a bat. Definitely good news. >>
I wish I could be optimistic about Ortiz coming back in a timely manner, but I am not. Must make me a Sox fan
<< <i>Good News, Sox Fans: Mike Timlin will not be pitching for 15 days!
Best news of the week!
<< <i>
<< <i>Good News, Sox Fans: Mike Timlin will not be pitching for 15 days!
Best news of the week!
only if Luso, Chokajima, and HAAAnsen would join him!
Good news for the day is that Cora gets the start over Luso today...on Fox in 30 min
I will be FURIOUS if he went out there still hurt and goes back out because of it...
Did anyone think Drew couldh've caught the homerun ball?? I thought I saw it drop into the second row, did Drew maybe overrun the ball? Or was it further into the seats than I thought?
Anyway, tomorrow's another day. Thank goodness the Reds are lighting up the Yankees.
Have a great weekend all.
<< <i>Al, I thought Drew had a shot at that HR ball too. I thought that he might have had a hard time tracking it down because of the sun though. It kinda looked like it surprised him how close it came to where he was standing at the wall. >>
Hey Chad,
Looked to me like he over-ran the ball to his left by a few feet and then the ball just dropped into the second row of seats and he couldn't recover fast enough. I think Evans or Nixon make that catch.
The whole thing went downhill quickly after that...let's hope Lester is on today and at least grabs one game.
Al
****NEWSFLASH****
Okajima pitches scoreless 10th!!!!!!!!
Now, let's hope that Lowell's leadoff single proves to be the magic bullet that the doubles haven't been.
Finally this one is over!!!!!!
Looks to me like Lester and DelCarmen are getting mature quickly. It would be great to depend on both.
Crazy but exciting game, definitely needed the win.
<< <i>Can somebody explain to me why Cora was swinging away from pitch one during his at bat in the bottom of the 11th with the bases loaded and one out? I don't think he's known for clutch hitting, even so, to score the winning run, he'd have had to send it deep into the outfield. Why didn't he take a pitch or two and try to get ahead in the count, hopefully walking in the winning run?
Crazy but exciting game, definitely needed the win. >>
we were screaming at Cora in my house. Just saw a guy walk with four straight balls (IIRC), yet he is swinging at everything, way out of the zone. Fugly at bat
<< <i>great throw by Drew!! What a game! >>
5-Tool Drew comes through again!!
Gotta keep winnning -- the Evil Empire is creeping up.
<< <i>Yeah, it looked like Cora swung at a pitch that might have hit his knee even! Perhaps it was just an optical illusion but even if it didn't hit his knee, the catcher caught the pitch behind his leg. That was a terrible at bat but I really don't expect much from Cora at the plate. >>
That was the worst at-bat this year from a red sox hitter. Of course the second through fifth worst are Varitek's -- he has been chasing some really bad pitches this year.
<< <i>It is alarming that the Yankees are quietly winning some games and are no longer looking like a .500 ball club- I still dont think their pitching staff can keep up their recent success, the Rays are still more of a threat IMO- the only thing they got against them is they are so young and inexperienced. It should be fun, hopefully Manny can shake that hammy issue and Papi comes back strong- we have been fine without him but when he does come back I want him batting after Drew, I believe we should keep Drew in the 3 hole until he gives us reason not to. >>
in the end, I do believe it will be Boston and NY fighting it out for the one spot. Tampa may stay close for a while, but they won't be there come the last couple weeks of September. The NYY pitching staff should be able to let up six runs a game and still win 60% of the time. And if the Yankees have a lead in the 7th, fuggedaboutit, they are going to win 90% of those games. Should be fun later this summer!