Red Sox - 201 031 010 00 - 8 12 0***
Rays - 202 130 000 01 - 9 12 0
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Josh Beckett (Red Sox 13-14 in his starts)
Scott Kazmir (Rays 18-9 in his starts)
Red Sox RaysTerry Francona says there is nothing wrong with Drew. He merely likes how Ococ has hit against Red Dot.
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF Akinroi Iwamura, 2B
Dustin Pedroia, 2B B.J. Upton, CF
David Ortiz, DH Carlos Pena, 1B
Kevin Youkilis, 3B Evan Longoria, 3B
Jason Bay, LF Carl Crawford, LF
Jed Lowrie, SS Cliff Floyd, DH
Jason Varitek, C Dioner Navarro, C
Mark Kotsay, 1B Gabe Gross, RF
Coco Crisp, CF Jason Bartlett, SS
The Globe has great quotes from the press conferences with Francona and Maddon this afternoon.
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Beckett vs Rays - 2008
IP H R BB K BF PITKazmir vs Red Sox - 2008
0427 7 4 2 1 13 26 107 Rays 3-0
0503 8 7 4 1 5 31 100 Red Sox 12-4
0604 6 7 1 0 5 24 92 Red Sox 5-1
0910 6 6 1 2 7 26 84 Rays 4-2
0916 8 3 1 1 7 28 95 Rays 2-1
35 27 9 5 37
IP H R BB K BF PITSoSHer draven085 says that Kazmir is
0504 4 6 4 3 5 21 90 Red Sox 7-3
0702 5 7 4 4 3 25 107 Rays 7-6
0909 6 5 2 3 4 25 108 Rays 5-4
0915 3 6 9 4 2 19 72 Red Sox 13-5
18 24 19 14 14
allowing significantly more flyballs than in years past and his line drive rate has never been higher in the big leagues. His strikeout rate also dipped [from 2007 to 2008] by .6 K/9 while his BB/9 rose .25. A BABIP of .275 and a strand rate of 82.5% helped masked some of his disappointing season but there's little reason to think this is the same pitcher who has often dominated the Sox over the past couple of years. ... I don't think there's any reason to be nervous about facing him.MLB:
In the Red Sox's last 12 post-season games (from 2007 ALCS 5 to last night), the starting pitchers have a 1.93 ERA (74.1 IP, 16 ER).The Globe profiles Kazmir. ... Joe Maddon said he's cool with his decisions to give the green light on 3-0 to both Evan Longoria in the sixth and Carlos Pena in the eighth.
The NLCS is off today. Brett Myers of the Phillies is only the fourth pitcher since 1919 to get three hits in a post-season game (and the eighth overall).
955 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 600 of 955 Newer› Newest»I don't get the glow from beer or wine. i get it from margaritas and jack and cokes. not from mojitos. not from vodka drinks either.
Fucking Craig Sager. Just what I need to see.
I need more booze.
oh great 401. that is embarrassing.
This game started earlier than last night's game, but I don't see it ending by midnight.
Oh look, another iBar - I wonder if he's as animated as the other.
I'd really enjoy it if MDC would throw strikes.
This game started earlier than last night's game, but I don't see it ending by midnight.
Well not if we're going to have a SEVEN FUCKING THOUSAND run 6th inning!
Hey, an out. I remember those.
andy is ready to toss in the towel? sarah and i are not impressed.
final? red sox 13-10.
C'mon MDC - 2 runs ain't shit, just like before.
But we don't need to be falling any further behind.
Seriously, I said 8 IP for beckett, not 8 ER!!!!! Oh well, we can recover from this god awful outing. Just need a fuckload more runs!
Thank you MDC. Sheesh.
12 outs to get this game back in our hands, boys. Make the most of 'em.
52 minute inning (or something like that)
Ratdog did us well at the top of that inning, let's give it another whirl!
(Fuck it feels like ages ago I listed to that song)
I am with Sarah and Allan. What are two runs?
F-U anncrs! Struggling" again?
WTF?
And a question for the chatters tonight...who here is NOT drunk right now? :D
NO biggie. time to chip away
Not giving up but I am impressed that the rays are responding. I think if we win tonight we will have crushed their spirit. If we let them get away with this bullshit then they will have false hopes. Lester better be the man.
Drunk.
Don't get Karayed away.
I'm not drunk. Is that a problem?
Or is it Carayed?
I will be glad to get beyond the damn thunderdome on Monday. I'm sick of the catwalk shots and the entirely pointless blimp shots. Who cares what the damn thing looks like from outside? You can't see the field, I'm not interested in the building.
Holy CHRIST.
Nice bunt jackass. Remove your hat young man this is indoors.
Knowing how bad that could have been...
Isn't that the funniest thing you've seen tonight?
haha, I'm doing good. Only a couple glasses of wine with dinner, and of course the pregame shot. Need a lot more to get into 2007 shape, let me tell you.
I am at the pivotal point for this night though - do I crack another bottle of wine, and drink most of it (saving a glass for Steph) or switch to the beer? Got a thanksgiving lunch tomorrow so probably going to have a beer...
Not drunk, but got a good wine buzz
Not currently drunk.
Yes Sarah. I just realized how dumb the blimp is. why is it even there?
L: NOT THE FACE!!!!!!!!
WTF's with Ellsbury?
3 HR game pls!
Drink more. What is wrong with all of you? you are 3 hours ahead of me into this evening. Let's go people. Get it going.
Just for the record, I feel punch-drunk. So sort of the same deal.
I'm not impressed by these guys. They are punks.
Ashes to ashes baby, dust to dust!
Not not drunk.
Switched Dale Arnold out for some Electric Light Orchestra.
Tim - (nice name btw)
I'm with ya. Can't decide whether to open the next bottle. It's pretty damn early not to.
Walk!
Just as good as a HR according to some fucking genius.
I have a special rally song for late innings or fourth quarters: "Five to One" by The Doors. It works somewhat sporadically, but has a decent success rate. May need to dust it off for tonight.
Way to get on, FY!
Papi with the first at bat of the evening....
i have the triple size bottle of jack. What is amazing is the dimensions of the bottle are perfectly proportioned. With all the embellishments on the bottle that has to be hard to do. I feel like i am in the big world on super mario when i hold it.
Maddon just gave FY an invitation to run here.
I'm with ya. Can't decide whether to open the next bottle. It's pretty damn early not to.
I hear that. There's the debate right there. Well fellow Tim, I think it's a go.
Don't wanna switch up the tastes. i'm enjoying the wine.
not drunk, but i'll be glad to get closer.
come on cookie monster
Clarification: probably not really drunk, but definitely got a good buzz from two drinks at dinner. Not college throwing up sloppy drunk. Just feeling good with a slight sleepy feeling.
I feel like i am in the big world on super mario when i hold it.
HAHAHAHHAAH thats awesome. thats whats cool about the JD, with all the labels and stuff they keep the same size/shape bottle and everything.
I wish we could all just be in one house for this shit. We need a video thing or something.
Jesus, Tizzle.
Big World!!!
What a fucking shitty punch-out.
Definitely cracking that bottle now. I need something to sip while watching Yook round the bases with his second dong of the night.
Amy when you get drunk let me know I will be your booty call. I am standing by. Who am I kidding? Whiskey dick.
Meanwhile... 15 seconds left in B's game... 4-3 Minnesota...
Andy, that's so sweet. I know what you mean.
Wild win. It was close though. Bruins had a power play. Close yet so far.
Wow, Andy getting very forward. I don't think amy's spouse would be amused. :p
Fuckin John Madden. Fuck off!
Maddon math is really pissing me off. You cannot be in the NLDS. You will be 9=4 fucktard.
Andy, I was responding to your EARLIER comment about us all watching together. As for the booty call, well, Harv would probably kill you. Don't you have a wife?
ish.... FKB.
How about we all just drink some more. Our Livers are amazing. They are the only organ that repairs itself.
Tony's right. :)
Skin repairs itself too. so there are two organs.
Is there a number for "Go fuck yourself" ???
No?
Well fine.
9 = Go fuck yourself FKR. Fucks.
My filter is completely gone now, its 11pm and the cussin' is goin down.
Sweat powered base knock
Yook rips that. Bay going to doung to tizzake the lead now.
Two on, two out. BRING THEM HOME.
And the ones in Iraq.
Yeah Youk!
Time to sing Oh Canada.
I would do you amy like I would do the Sox lineup. It's all in good fun. although I would not turn Jed down.
Time to cue up the theme of this game....Good Times, Bad Times
I am sorry I will stick to pseudo homo talk. I do not fare well in hetero talk.
OH CANADA!!!
BAY!!!!!
OK, Andy, that sounds pretty safe to me.
We are only ONE run back now!
Bay Bay
HEY! BAY! WHADDA YA SAY?
YOU'RE GONNA DRIVE IN SOME RUNS TODAY!
BAY FOR PRIME MINISTER!!!!
It's all ok, Andy. I am thousands of miles away.
Better than any choice I have now, redsock!
/end of political talk
On a related, but general note, Where is L??????
Is he a french canadien or those one of those fakers?
we could be hearing each other's quips in real time - that would be nice.
By the way, Andy, I'm not trying to restrict your rights to ask for booty calls. I myself wouldn't mind one at some point later tonight. Sadly, that ship's long sailed.
Aw, boo, Jed.
I am filtered on the blog. It takes me time to type where my mouth is a machine gun. I actually combine quips for this thing.
Speaking of booty...hopefully our bullpen holds the fucking line.
Booty...pirates...our bullpen being pirates of the carribbean or something....
...shows self out.
Pirates? Friggin' in the riggin'?
Man, it's not even as late here as it is on the East Coast and I'm babbling like it's midnight.
No I got it. They are pirates in the pen. I have not heard the spoon symphony in the playoffs. I would think the announcer would key in on that.
I've gotta say, this music is much more therapeutic than listening to Fuck Martinez and Chip Asswipe.
Where are you Tony?
Where is Sarah to remind us that it's the fucking Red Sox and they're gonna come back? I enjoy the con brio attitude.
Hey how about a simple say where you are post?
WOW
Murrieta, California
Andy, "here" is Las Vegas.
Great play by MDC!
Hamilton, Ontario! (the good part of hamilton!)
wow I am going to LV for veterans day. too bad not during the playoffs
Mick Jagger's solo album came on after that Led Zeppelin tune, and it's been good!
York, Maine
I am in Wellfleet, MA this weekend.
It's 8-7 you fucking sad sacks.
\Jeemer up
Tony, you live in Las Vegas?
What the fuck? Jed had him by at least half a step!
Get out there tito.
Where is Sarah to remind us that it's the fucking Red Sox and they're gonna come back? I enjoy the con brio attitude.
You too can perform this magical task.
Repeat after me.
We are the fucking Red Sox.
You can do it...
Tie goes to the runner I guess.
Ah, looks like he was safe.
Tough play. Usually defence gets those.
Replay was close but looked out. I'm sure Chip Asswipe is saying it's safe though.
wow - flip a coin on that play.
SO out!
And THERE'S Allan to perk us up. Your wish is my command, Cap'n. I just can't believe it's only the 6th. I think I graduated college in the 2nd.
amy, yes, I live in Vegas.
NY, NY - but not at the bar with Jere & Conformer... alas.
Grants Pass, OR ---> lurking :-/
Where IS Laura? Boycotting the thread?
Fuck you rays
Hey, Sarah, is Jere still there? How'd the book signing go?
solo jagger -- good
does not compute???
Sarah, let me try that out.
We are the fucking Red Sox.
I like how that rolls off the, uh, fingers! Let's try it again.
We are the fucking Red Sox.
Yes We Can!
You cant pump your own gas in oregon. you call yourself a man?
Oh, NOT at the bar. Never mind. Reading too fast.
Where do i get his book?
amy you need two more drinks.
kind of listening with eyes closed on couch, some might call it sleeping and waking up when i raise my voice at a play
I remember when Jan Wenner wrote a 5 star review for one of Jagger's solo albums in Rolling Stone. One of the lower moments in the mag's history, and they've had many of those the past decade.
From the big city of Clemmons, NC - where another bottle is being opened :)
That'd be weird to not be able to pump my own gas. But full service stations are awesome. And around here the one or two you see don't cost more.
Take a seat, Upton.
Runs plz!
Fu-pton
Not the lenny kravitz shit. The first album he put out, the first couple songs had zing to them.
WE ARE THE FUCKING RED SOX.
Yeah, sort of where I am if I don't thread. I keep typing so I don't fall asleep. Tell Laura we miss her.
Oregon does its gas New Jersey style?
If you say so andy. I do make a point to tip the gas station attendent though.
BOS - 201 031
FKR - 202 130
crazy
Is it still true that in NJ you cannot pump your own gas?
Good call, sosock.
And this album is by no means a 5-star performance.
It's true. Jersey style
Flipping on Sultans of Swing for this inning.
Time to try out a new rally song.
I am just messing with you non-pumpers. oregon is cool. i have been there. just stop lurking. you responded very quickly so you are refreshing. just say something. obviously(me as example) you don't have to say something brilliant.
Didn't manny get #500 off this joke (ex-sox)?
I've only spent one moment in New Jersey that wasn't driving through it or taking a train through it to NYC, and that was at Giants Stadium for the Field Day Festival a few years back. Giants Stadium is as big a shithole as you're going to find in stadiums. Lots of concrete, no charm. Plus it rained all day, which was extra sweet. I wanted to see Elliott Smith and decided against it because he was playing outside, and a few months later he was dead. Still regret it.
Did get to see Radiohead and the Beastie Boys live, though, so there's some warm fuzzies associated.
Good game to watch, eh Tek?
Aaaaaand Tek goes back to being useless.
Varitek - looks like a dude that doesn't give a fuck. Plain and simple.
Same for Kotsay.
The bottom of our lineup sucks.
I spent an entire summer in the Jerz once, but I was down on the shore, so I'm not sure that really counts. It was actually quite nice.
My wife is calling out a challenge.
She wants to know who is the best Switch Hitter?
Like to PH Drew for Coco right now. We're done with the lefty.
RS has been sucking as a mag since 1978 or so.
I've yet to see a crispy dong these playoffs. Do something useful coco.
Thank you, CHAD!
All right, we got a man on!
That's useful. Now steal second and score on Jacoby's hit.
rs ignored punk -- and became irrelevant
come on DREAMBOAT
She wants to know who is the best Switch Hitter?
David Wright? :>)
It seems you are, Andy.
I have spent many boring hours in NJ. Not my favorite state.
Tony! Well done!
Andy - you can preorder at Amazon or the like, but Jere himself could probably give you a better solution, since the book seems to exist already even though Amazon thinks it doesn't.
Oh good, F5 has stopped working on this keyboard, AGAIN
LBJ GAPPER pls
Wish I'd been around for RS's glory days. Instead, I was around for when they put Mariah Carey on the cover.
That McCain article in the most recent one was vicious, though. Maybe a little too vicious.
David Wright? :>)
I don't get it...
I'd say Chipper Jones is the best switch hitter right now. Teixiera behind him. So to speak.
Man, that product description on amazon is sweet! I wanna read that, NOW!
Rats, thought Crisp went for a second there. He would've been in standing up.
What is the title of Jere's book?
I pretty much missed it too. L tells me the facts though!
I think Wright may be bi.
This reminds me of a show I saw at a local restaurant where the band started out real well but got more and more drunk throughout the evening - I left when they started doing 80s U2 covers.
Unreliable connection and watching "Hot Corner"
i should say i read rumours that wright is bi.
This game just doesn't feel like the DS, where we saw Mike Scotia giving signals in between every fucking pitch.
I think Wright may be bi.
That's what I thought you meant. There've got to be more players than that who are bi.
Figured out the title. nice link.
Fucking hell.
This reminds me of a show I saw at a local restaurant where the band started out real well but got more and more drunk throughout the evening - I left when they started doing 80s U2 covers.
hahahaha, this thread? or the game?
definitely the game.
BAH!
Thanks again, LBJ. 2007 just recedes further in the distance for you.
Hold the line, pen!
lyndon's obvious ground balls annoy me greatly.
What is the title of Jere's book?
You may have to wait until game 3 to find out.
Sasha signals too much. He signaled himself out of the playoffs.
Tim... Both.
Jere's Book - Dirty Water: A Red Sox Mystery.
The Amazon link should work.
Shit! I saw that...
Jeemer Time!
Wow, finally got a rockin' song on the iTunes..."Shakedown on 9th Street" by Ryan Adams. I love this song; it's like the lost song on the Loud, Fast, and Out of Control box set. Now I'm really pumped for the Sox to pull this baby out!
Ok this is Oki-Bot. This is the guy who is awesome.
alright it's getting late - down by 1 run with 6 outs to go.
but we got fy-tiz-yook-bay in the 8th
Nice pick by Kotsay there.
Anyway this game does greatly annoy me. I'm going to watch the rest of it sans-PC, from my bed. And I'm too lazy to find the macbook.
Night all. I will miss cheering with you for our awesome comeback win, but I'll be here in spirit!
Speaking of spirits, keep it going everyone!
The 2-5 guys have basically kept us in this game. They've been outstanding.
Can you imagine if we were all together? a fight over the stereo controls. Probably a lot of yelling. Intelligent yelling not absurd drunk man at the game yelling. i see a lot of sweating too.
struggled to catch that one. fukcing assholes
Resting my eyes. Call me when we tie it up.
i have pictured about 10 of us in our living room, yakking and swilling booze. maybe one day .....
or at fenway in 09.
I can't think that the masses are missing this bias. Why has nobody complained.
No sweating, lots of yelling, for sure.
And no children allowed to hear all the profanity.
Ok, time for the non-shitty part of the lineup to win this thing.
Nice 1-2-3 for Jeemer. Just what we needed.
I'd be the shy kid in the corner if there was ever a JoS meetup. Maybe the occasional snarky remark, or the occasional curse word when something bad happens. :)
Do it.
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