The RedSox are my 2nd favorite team (behind the Mariners) and I believe they have a great shot to take it all this year. I don't know that I'm totally sold on Dice-K, but Schilling & Beckett s/b rock solid. They've got off to such a great start and Man-Ram hasn't even started to heat up yet. Barring injury, I think they are a shoe-in to at least take the AL. And, it looks like they may have a good shot at signing Clemens and that would just be the icing on the cake. Can you imagine a rotation of Clemens, Schilling, Beckett & Dice-K with Pappelbon closing? Man, that sounds freaking wicked!
Jim G All-time favorite athletes: Steve Sax, Steve Garvey, Larry Bird, Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Andre Agassi, Karch Kiraly, Wayne Gretzky, Ichiro Suzuki, Andres Galarraga, Greg Maddux. "Make the world a better place... punch both A-Rods in the face (Alex Rodriguez and Andy Roddick)!"
Pap had an off night. Velocity was off about 3-4 mph, and he was not able to effectively locate his pitches. I guess he is human, but let's hope this is just a one or two time thing over the course of the season.
<< <i>Pap had an off night. Velocity was off about 3-4 mph, and he was not able to effectively locate his pitches. I guess he is human, but let's hope this is just a one or two time thing over the course of the season. >>
I agree. He can't save every game, and it seemed like he was really off last night. But you know that it was the exception, not the rule - and I'd rather get these type of losses out of the way in May rather than September.
As far as Clemens goes, I'm not so sure I want him on the team at this point. Apparently there is an article that says that if he had to choose today from one of his three choices, he would choose the Red Sox. But the Yanks will raise the price on him to such a level that you wonder if anyone is worth that much money - for half a season, in the AL East, at age 44. This isn't the weak NL Central anymore, and Clemens might be in for a surprise back in a tough division. I'd rather let Lester come back for the 5 spot (the A's are also looking to move Harden, imagine that?) and let the Yanks or Houston throw stupid money at Roger.
I wouldn't complain if Roger signed with the Red Sox. I bet Wakefield would even be willing to take on a long reliver/spot starter role when Lester comes back too. However, I feel a little put off by Roger's wait and see attitude. If it's true that he would sign with the Sox right now I think it's only because they have the best record of his three top choices. It feels pretty mercenary to me. In the end I'm sure he'll end up with the Yankees and he'll help them make it to the postseason. I think the Yankees need him more than Boston and Houston at this point. The Yanks can't catch a break with their pitching . . . unless, of course, you're talking about breaking legs.
My feelings on Clemens are simple, if he generally wants to pitch for the Sox then sign him, however if he is looking to get in a bidding war between us and New York then forget it. He is still a very capable pitcher and I would rather him than Tavares for sure.
It was nice to see Paplebon look bad Hopefully he can't handle a full season of closing again. Too bad the first truly good night for Yankee fans was tempered by the kid Hughes pulling his hamstring after a masterful performance.
Hey Perkdog... could you change that pic in your signature please?!?! Every time I come in here thinking of sports that damn pic of those 2 hotties makes we want to visit other sites... if you know what I mean, lol!
Jim G All-time favorite athletes: Steve Sax, Steve Garvey, Larry Bird, Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Andre Agassi, Karch Kiraly, Wayne Gretzky, Ichiro Suzuki, Andres Galarraga, Greg Maddux. "Make the world a better place... punch both A-Rods in the face (Alex Rodriguez and Andy Roddick)!"
<< <i>Hey Perkdog... could you change that pic in your signature please?!?! Every time I come in here thinking of sports that damn pic of those 2 hotties makes we want to visit other sites... if you know what I mean, lol! >>
Now that's more like it! Another nice performance by Beckett also, to go to 6-0.
Also, now we are seeing how smart the non-signing of Damon really was. Last year, I kept pushing for Crisp to have a strong season, but too many nagging injuries slowed him, and Damon had the one decent year we thought he would. But, now Crisp is coming on - 8 game hitting streak, and another fantastic catch tonight, while Damon is breaking down as expected. The guy is constantly hurt, and it's doubtful he will ever be the same "idiot" we had for so long in Boston. Theo again makes the right call.
Who is Damon? Yes, it is nice to see Crisp making a contribution. I doubt he will get to the level of a 20/30 guy like I thought at first, but lets take steps here and say he is proving our "possible bust" theory wrong maybe? If he continues to stay healthy and chip in things will be fine.
Do you guys find it at least a wee bit troubling that the Red Sox have to tip toe through the tulips with Paplebon when it comes to possible multiple days work? I mean, we are barely out of April and every time he does not have to pitch it seems like Sox nation breathes a sigh of relief.
A eight game hitting streak and Cocco THE BUST Crisp is hitting .250? Please, calm down on the hot air about how "smart" the Sox were with that move. Yes Damon is hurting and he had MORE then a "decent" season last year. Crisp would have to "produce" like he does for three years to match Damon's season last year I love how you think that Crisp having the possibly best 8 games of his less then pedestrian career is somehow supposed to propel him? Not a chance ...... he stinks at the plate. So Damon is hurting recently and THAT is thought of how he will be for the future? SPIN CITY !
Through all of Damons nicks this early season he has 1 less hit then THE BUST and 1 less extra base hit then THE BUST which INCLUDES Crisps 8 game hitting streak. Crisp is awful ..... unless the AL institutes a designated FIELDER
<< <i>Do you guys find it at least a wee bit troubling that the Red Sox have to tip toe through the tulips with Paplebon when it comes to possible multiple days work? I mean, we are barely out of April and every time he does not have to pitch it seems like Sox nation breathes a sigh of relief. >>
Nah, we just dont want him overworked like last year. We will need him this year come late October.
<< <i> [Nah, we just dont want him overworked like last year. We will need him this year come late October. >>
I hear ya Paul but how old is he? When Mo was his age he was pitching two and three innings at a time and on multiple days. I know, I know, don't compare Paplebon to Mo ..... thats not fair.
<< <i> [Nah, we just dont want him overworked like last year. We will need him this year come late October. >>
I hear ya Paul but how old is he? When Mo was his age he was pitching two and three innings at a time and on multiple days. I know, I know, don't compare Paplebon to Mo ..... thats not fair. >>
Not fair to either one of them actually but I hear ya' Hey I wont lie, last years shoulder issue concerned us all, it might never be an issue again but it does cross my mind from time to time and prolly will all year. If it is not an issue this season then it might not be brought up again.
In his last seven games, Coco Crisp has hit .393 (11-for-28) - let's take another look at this at the end of the season, Dan. I know it doesn't seem possible, after all - everyone in the media has written Crisp off already - but he will have a better season than traitor Damon. You heard it here first.
Papelbon's fine, but of course there is concern over his usage due to last season. But, he started this season in spring training throwing starter's innings, and then switched back to closer duties near the end, so his arm may be adjusting to that. I want to see him out there every time there is a lead, but no smart manager will risk his reliever's health like that in 2007, not just Papelbon, but any top notch closer. You don't see Torre using Rivera for three games in a row - oops, sorry...they would actually have to be leading three games in a row for that to happen.
<< <i> You don't see Torre using Rivera for three games in a row - oops, sorry...they would actually have to be leading three games in a row for that to happen. >>
you are right about that!
Jerry, I was talking about when Mo was Papelbons age. There was NEVER talk about having to rest him, don't over use him, he can't pitch three days in a row, he can't pitch more then one inning per outing, he can't, he can't, he can't. Hell Rivera used to save both ends of double headers. Now, again, I realize I shouldn't be putting PAP next to Rivera but I wondered if you guys are a bit concerned that the Sox walk on egg shells around this guy ...... already.
Even if Damon does flop out this year Jer, it won't make that wet noodle swinging BUST Crisp any better of a ballplayer.
Whoa - its way too early to bail on Drew! Cmon, we're not like Yankee fans - let's give the guy a chance. He was the hottest hitter on the club most of April, and has only slowed down the last week, when he has been ill. He'll put up solid numbers this season.
Front page of the Boston Herald this morning I saw it after staring at Giselle for about 5 minutes then I realized the hat. No big deal, he brings us enough championships to let that slide.
<< <i>Whoa - its way too early to bail on Drew! Cmon, we're not like Yankee fans - let's give the guy a chance. He was the hottest hitter on the club most of April, and has only slowed down the last week, when he has been ill. He'll put up solid numbers this season. >>
Agreed! Remember April JUST ended! Lets play a few more games before we hand out bust awards.
Ok, Yanks won so lets keep pace and have Dice mow 'em down tonight! I want him to improve on his 4+ era some and limit the walks, oh and get some run support.
didn't watch the top of the 2nd, but came back for the bottom. Sweet. I love this team, they suck, I love this team, they suck. Lugo is a waste of money, isn't Lugo great, Dice-K can't pitch his way out of a wet paper bag, Dice-K is awesome...you all know the drill.
<< <i>didn't watch the top of the 2nd, but came back for the bottom. Sweet. I love this team, they suck, I love this team, they suck. Lugo is a waste of money, isn't Lugo great, Dice-K can't pitch his way out of a wet paper bag, Dice-K is awesome...you all know the drill. >>
I know it is early but D-Mat is not even close to over powering. I thought he would be as much as I did not want to see it. If this keeps up Kei Igawa's ERA will be neck and neck with D-Mat
Dan you are correct, 5 inning's, 6 runs, 5 bb is hardley overpowering for sure, he definately needs to show us more next outing. I am cautiously optimistic that it was just a bad outing and he caught a hot hitting Mariners team.
On another note..... LETS SEE SOME LATE INNING HEROICS!
<< <i>Dan you are correct, 5 inning's, 6 runs, 5 bb is hardley overpowering for sure, he definately needs to show us more next outing. I am cautiously optimistic that it was just a bad outing and he caught a hot hitting Mariners team.
On another note..... LETS SEE SOME LATE INNING HEROICS! >>
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All-time favorite athletes:
Steve Sax, Steve Garvey, Larry Bird, Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Andre Agassi, Karch Kiraly, Wayne Gretzky, Ichiro Suzuki, Andres Galarraga, Greg Maddux.
"Make the world a better place... punch both A-Rods in the face (Alex Rodriguez and Andy Roddick)!"
<< <i>Pap had an off night. Velocity was off about 3-4 mph, and he was not able to effectively locate his pitches. I guess he is human, but let's hope this is just a one or two time thing over the course of the season. >>
I agree. He can't save every game, and it seemed like he was really off last night. But you know that it was the exception, not the rule - and I'd rather get these type of losses out of the way in May rather than September.
As far as Clemens goes, I'm not so sure I want him on the team at this point. Apparently there is an article that says that if he had to choose today from one of his three choices, he would choose the Red Sox. But the Yanks will raise the price on him to such a level that you wonder if anyone is worth that much money - for half a season, in the AL East, at age 44. This isn't the weak NL Central anymore, and Clemens might be in for a surprise back in a tough division. I'd rather let Lester come back for the 5 spot (the A's are also looking to move Harden, imagine that?) and let the Yanks or Houston throw stupid money at Roger.
COPPER is gutter !
All-time favorite athletes:
Steve Sax, Steve Garvey, Larry Bird, Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Andre Agassi, Karch Kiraly, Wayne Gretzky, Ichiro Suzuki, Andres Galarraga, Greg Maddux.
"Make the world a better place... punch both A-Rods in the face (Alex Rodriguez and Andy Roddick)!"
<< <i>Hey Perkdog... could you change that pic in your signature please?!?! Every time I come in here thinking of sports that damn pic of those 2 hotties makes we want to visit other sites... if you know what I mean, lol! >>
I know I do the same thing...
Also, now we are seeing how smart the non-signing of Damon really was. Last year, I kept pushing for Crisp to have a strong season, but too many nagging injuries slowed him, and Damon had the one decent year we thought he would. But, now Crisp is coming on - 8 game hitting streak, and another fantastic catch tonight, while Damon is breaking down as expected. The guy is constantly hurt, and it's doubtful he will ever be the same "idiot" we had for so long in Boston. Theo again makes the right call.
Way to go SOX!! Great win tonight, Papelbon gets rested after last nights festivities and Timlin gets some confidence building work.
Bosox1976
COPPER is gutter !
Through all of Damons nicks this early season he has 1 less hit then THE BUST and 1 less extra base hit then THE BUST which INCLUDES Crisps 8 game hitting streak. Crisp is awful ..... unless the AL institutes a designated FIELDER
COPPER is gutter !
<< <i>Do you guys find it at least a wee bit troubling that the Red Sox have to tip toe through the tulips with Paplebon when it comes to possible multiple days work? I mean, we are barely out of April and every time he does not have to pitch it seems like Sox nation breathes a sigh of relief. >>
Nah, we just dont want him overworked like last year. We will need him this year come late October.
<< <i> [Nah, we just dont want him overworked like last year. We will need him this year come late October. >>
I hear ya Paul but how old is he? When Mo was his age he was pitching two and three innings at a time and on multiple days. I know, I know, don't compare Paplebon to Mo ..... thats not fair.
COPPER is gutter !
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<< <i> [Nah, we just dont want him overworked like last year. We will need him this year come late October. >>
I hear ya Paul but how old is he? When Mo was his age he was pitching two and three innings at a time and on multiple days. I know, I know, don't compare Paplebon to Mo ..... thats not fair. >>
Not fair to either one of them actually but I hear ya' Hey I wont lie, last years shoulder issue concerned us all, it might never be an issue again but it does cross my mind from time to time and prolly will all year. If it is not an issue this season then it might not be brought up again.
Papelbon's fine, but of course there is concern over his usage due to last season. But, he started this season in spring training throwing starter's innings, and then switched back to closer duties near the end, so his arm may be adjusting to that. I want to see him out there every time there is a lead, but no smart manager will risk his reliever's health like that in 2007, not just Papelbon, but any top notch closer. You don't see Torre using Rivera for three games in a row - oops, sorry...they would actually have to be leading three games in a row for that to happen.
<< <i> You don't see Torre using Rivera for three games in a row - oops, sorry...they would actually have to be leading three games in a row for that to happen. >>
Jerry, I was talking about when Mo was Papelbons age. There was NEVER talk about having to rest him, don't over use him, he can't pitch three days in a row, he can't pitch more then one inning per outing, he can't, he can't, he can't. Hell Rivera used to save both ends of double headers. Now, again, I realize I shouldn't be putting PAP next to Rivera but I wondered if you guys are a bit concerned that the Sox walk on egg shells around this guy ...... already.
Even if Damon does flop out this year Jer, it won't make that wet noodle swinging BUST Crisp any better of a ballplayer.
COPPER is gutter !
<< <i>Tom Brady, what the HELL! You're not welcomed in Fenway Park any more. Giselle, well, she can come in.
PLEASE tell me that is Photoshopped!!
Also, I read that Giselle is worth $150 million+!! I guess that would make Tom the "gold digger" in that relationship!
<< <i>Whoa - its way too early to bail on Drew! Cmon, we're not like Yankee fans - let's give the guy a chance. He was the hottest hitter on the club most of April, and has only slowed down the last week, when he has been ill. He'll put up solid numbers this season. >>
Agreed! Remember April JUST ended! Lets play a few more games before we hand out bust awards.
<< <i> Agreed! Remember April JUST ended! Lets play a few more games before we hand out bust awards. >>
April just ended? Did it? Wow ..... I wonder if this analysis could pertain to the Yankees miserable start too? Nahhhhh
And Brady? LOL .....
COPPER is gutter !
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<< <i> Agreed! Remember April JUST ended! Lets play a few more games before we hand out bust awards. >>
April just ended? Did it? Wow ..... I wonder if this analysis could pertain to the Yankees miserable start too? Nahhhhh
And Brady? LOL ..... >>
Hey not for nothing but I have never said we got it made just yet, I like our chances though...
Bosox1976
<< <i>didn't watch the top of the 2nd, but came back for the bottom. Sweet. I love this team, they suck, I love this team, they suck. Lugo is a waste of money, isn't Lugo great, Dice-K can't pitch his way out of a wet paper bag, Dice-K is awesome...you all know the drill.
COPPER is gutter !
On another note..... LETS SEE SOME LATE INNING HEROICS!
<< <i>Dan you are correct, 5 inning's, 6 runs, 5 bb is hardley overpowering for sure, he definately needs to show us more next outing. I am cautiously optimistic that it was just a bad outing and he caught a hot hitting Mariners team.
On another note..... LETS SEE SOME LATE INNING HEROICS! >>
THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
COPPER is gutter !
<< <i>Where the hell is Paplebon? Either he is hurt or the Sox are so paranoid of using him that they will take chances by not bringing him in?
Dan, we are resting him!
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Dan, we are resting him!
2 days in a row because he threw 30 plus pitches on Tuesday? He is a paper tiger .....
COPPER is gutter !
<< <i>Dice off the hook, sweeeeeet win! Nice work J.C!!! >>
Yup, that was a little too close. Nice job by JC.
Now it's time to watch the second Yanks/Rangers game. God, it's boring nights like this that I really love MLB TV
Bosox1976
Come on Rangers, where is that awesome offense?
COPPER is gutter !
