Mariners - 001 002 000 - 3 7 1Lackey (8-6-3-2-10, 112) got his act together and Marco Scutaro drove in four runs.
Red Sox - 000 030 30x - 6 10 2
The Yankees lost to the Blue Jays 3-2 (Jose Bautista hit two home runs and drove in all three of Toronto's runs) and the Rays beat the Angels 4-3. Boston gained a game on New York and are 5.5 GB in the East.
With six weeks and 37 games to go in the regular season, Boston is 5.5 GB Tampa Bay for the wild card and 6.5 GB New York in the East.Scutaro, SS
Drew, RF
Martinez, C
Ortiz, DH
Beltre, 3B
Lowell, 1B
Lowrie, 2B
Nava, LF
Kalish, CF
Lackey:
I'm not going to say it's late, but it's definitely not early. These are definitely critical games.So, could you start pitching good, please, Mr. 95 ERA+, who is also 43rd among 48 qualifying AL pitchers in WHIP (and 91st of 99 MLB pitchers)?
I'll be at the PawSox-Bisons game in Buffalo with Tim tonight -- where Hideki Okajima will be pitching an inning -- but Laura will be running the thread (if the weather cooperates).
AL East:
Yankees/Blue Jays, 7 PM
Rays/Angels, 10 PM
1909 - The Cubs steal home three times against Boston, including twice in the first inning, and beat the Braves 11-6.
1952 - Bob Elliott of the Giants is ejected for protesting a strike two call. His replacement, Bobby Hofman, is also tossed for arguing the third strike of the same at-bat.
1989 - Rick Dempsey's solo home run in the top of the 22nd inning gives the Dodgers a 1-0 win over the Expos in Montreal. (Laura and I were at this game!)
1992 - Andy Carter of the Clearwater Phillies defeats Scott Bakkum of the Winter Haven Red Sox 1-0 (Florida State League (A)). Neither team gets a hit in what is believed to be the first double no-hitter in the minors in 40 years. The run scores on two walks and two sacrifice bunts.LAD - 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 1 - 1 20 1
MTL - 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 0 - 0 13 1
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20 hits isn't so bad when you consider they played 22 innings...
Woo pawsox - hopefully the weather holds up for us too, its supposed to be fine and clear up by gametime.
(Laura and I were at this game!)
Allan's favourite game ever! (Of games actually attended.)
Suzuki, RF
Figgins, 2B
Branyan, DH
Gutierrez, CF
Kotchman, 1B
Moore, C
Langerhans, LF
Tuiasosopo, 3B
Woodward, SS
NESN's Heidi Watney reporting that the Sox have claimed Johnny Damon off waivers.
https://twitter.com/NESNHeidiWatney/status/21940675912
The return of the Noodle??? Say it ain't so!
Fuckin Allan. All stuck in traffic. Oh well.
Damon sez it's unlikely he would accept the trade.
Allan's not there yet?! Yeesh. I thought he'd have more than enough time.
He might be lost. Without me to navigate, that is a distinct possibility.
Damon? WTF??
Where is Allan going that Tim is concerned? Just curious!
It's in the post. :)
Tim and Allan are seeing the Pawtucket Sox at Buffalo. Hopefully it will not get rained out.
The idea of Damon back on the Sox for six weeks is not as turbulent as I might have expected. The drama's drained out of the situation at this point. For me, at least.
Bermuda ad for ceremonial pitch?
Good start. Not that I'm ever optimistic with Lackey on the mound.
Wow, Allan drove all the way to Buffalo! How long a trip is that? Hope the weather is better there than here. Do we have a prediction on whether rain will interfere with tonight's game (the one in Boston)?
OTT - good start, be even better if they start off by scoring like 7 runs. In the mood for an easy game tonight.
Allan met Tim in a nearby town, Burlington, then they are driving to Buffalo together. It's only 1.5 hrs away. The stadium is right near the border.
Our game, it's supposed to rain lightly off and on all night.
S1C, I have been in the mood for an easy game all season. I think I can count on one hand the number of easy games I have seen (or heard) this season!
Oh, so Tim was waiting for him at the meeting spot, not in Buffalo. Got it.
We drive to Buffalo all the time, to pick people up from the airport, or fly from there, or to see friends.
I didn't realize it was only an hour and half away. Sort of like the trip for us to go to Boston. No big deal.
Yup. That's why I write frequently about my troubles at the border - we fly from there becuase it is so much cheaper than flying from Toronto.
no, there haven't been too many laughers this year.
I knew you flew from there---just didn't realize how close it is. We also choose to fly from Boston rather than Hartford which is 15 minutes away, if we can get a better flight or deal out of Boston.
Or the few there have been have been overshadowed by all the other nonsense.
Boy, that was either a REALLY good throw or really bad baserunning!
Our future Right fielder shows off his arm!!!
When we went to our nephew's wedding in Santa Fe last summer, flying from Toronto would have run about $1600. We both flew from Buffalo for less than $500 RT. Huge difference.
Even less dramatic differences, like flying to NYC, is half the price.
Lackey cruising??
We have to go to FL for a wedding over Labor Day (the things we do for family...). Same deal: flying out of Boston because it was much cheaper and there were more flights to choose from.
Ooooh Florida over Labour Day, lovely.
Yah, hurricane season, heat, humidity---what could be better that Labor Day in Miami.
At least your nieces/nephews get married in places someone might want to visit.
Alright Beltre
I do love Beltre. Definitely my favorite this season.
Oh yeah, it would take a VERY special relationship to get me to Florida over Labour Day.
Or to get me to Florida at all.
Our cousins down there always invite us, but two spring training trips was enough Florida for us.
Fister---on the body part team? With Rollie Fingers?
Beltre's been a great addition. I also like Scutaro. Wish tonight I can say without being ridiculed, since Allan isn't here!
Oh definitely on the body part team!
After our trip to FL in March, I would never return to FL by choice. We tried Sanibel because people said it was the best part of FL and because it was close to Ft Myers. NEVER AGAIN.
But this is my niece---Harvey's brother's daughter. It's a small wedding, and we are the only aunt and uncle since my sister in law is an only child.
There's quite a few guys on that team... none of which are springing immediately to mind but I know they're there...
I think with scutaro, the revolving door at SS has finally stopped.
Right, for a niece or nephew, you gotta. At least it's close so you can just go for the weekend without a huge trek.
Why would Allan ridicule you for liking Scutaro?
I like him also, though not as much as Beltre.
Don & Jerry are talking about Bermuda - the only beach-type vacation Allan and I ever took - went for a few days for our 10th anniversary. Off season, had the whole island to ourselves. It's beautiful there.
There must be a Chester. But we need Benjamin to do all the research.
Funny--Harvey just said we should go back to Bermuda. We went there in 92 in May after school got out. It is beautiful. We didn't like the food much (too bland, English-y), but we hear that that has changed.
Scutaro? Because according to Allan his numbers don't warrant my praise. On-base not high enough, not good enough on defense.
Ridicule is too strong a word, but he would be sarcastic.
Chester
True, it's not a special food place. I guess I didn't expect anything in that dept. It's just so beautiful, and not as hot and humid as a Caribbean island.
We were there in 1997.
Barry Foote
Scutaro was a late bloomer. He has been much better lately. And I guess Lowrie is not going to replace him.
Yes, Benjamin is the king of all-whatever teams.
1985 - best part of bermuda was the beer - had been out to sea for 3 weeks.
Greg Legg
I love how most of s1c's travel memories revolve around being on land for the first time in some long stretch.
shit
We were in Bermuda for just a long week end over Memorial Day---pre-season for Bermuda, I believe. We do like good food, especially on vacation. I would definitely go back, even if the food has not improved.
Lowrie...bad hop. Damn.
Frack
That hit an indentation in the infield.
I guess Leo "the Lip" Durocher doesn't count.
The beer? Was it cold or served warm, English style?
Hey, we love to go to food-y places. We ate our way through France and Italy for a month. But some countries just aren't big food places.
I think we were in Bermuda for 3 or 4 days, too.
Hand
English beer is not served warm. That is a strange US myth.
Drive-by comment
Heading to the bar for music and adult beverages
Thought I'd pop in to check the score - I'm assuming there is none
to check since there are no positive OR negative reactions on the thread so far.
With Lackey pitching - that is a good thing.
Lots of Harts also.
Damn - spoke too soon
in game Bermuda tourism ad
DURING THE GAME
No PBP, everything stops for a Bermuda tourism ad.
WTF
Amy - only warm beer I ever had was in Rodman, Panama (the whole town lost power during our stay for 2 days).
Oh yeah, Hart - good one.
Jerry is being Don tonight. He's said "gets the bad news" and "by way of the K" so far.
Laura, you are now making me far too aware of all the ads!! My ignorance was bliss.
I'm here to open your eyes to the truth. ;)
No PBP, everything stops for a Bermuda tourism ad.
That REALLY sux. It's gone too far. Of course, it went too far a long time ago IMHO
Rodman, Panama---not a place I know.
Amy, your Hand link shows only one ML player named Hand.
The real question is how do we stop it or at least limit it? Boycott all the sponsors? Write nasty letters? Do fans have enough clout to outweigh the revenue that rake in from all the ads?
Three-Finger Brown?
Isn't one Hand enough for a team?
Sadly, Rollie Fingers is the only one I could think of on my own.
All right. Dinner with a friend, then music awaits -
Drum up some good news for me by the time I get home plz, like a win maybe.
I mean, sheez, his name is Fister.......do something rude guys!
(ducks and runs)
LATER!
I don't know if that's the real question, but if you wanted to do something, I think it would have to be very specific. Trying to get rid of one or two specific practices.
Have fun, SoSock!
Isn't one Hand enough for a team?
Yes, definitely! But you linked to a search, not a player. You said "lots of Harts, too" so I was expecting lots of Hands.
Well, if they start putting ads on the uniforms, I'd be up in arms.
Well, I have low standards. I'd take a minor leaguer for the team. After all, look at all the minor leaguers we have taken on the real team this year and what THEY have done! :)
I think they know that would upset too many fans, and that's why it hasn't happened yet.
Ha ha, but I think the game has to be major leaguers.
I think that when it comes to TV, most people are so used to ads on everything they watch that they are desensitized, like I am. Most of us are just sheep being led to slaughter by subliminal advertising in every aspect of our lives, especially on television.
At least Fenway is still just Fenway. If it became something like Prudential Park, the fans would go crazy.
Amy - Rodman is where we stopped after going through the canal in 85.
The reason Fenway and Wrigley and Yankee Stadium are still called those are because ownership realizes they are worth more with their real names - that the park itself is worth more than naming rights. Fans would go beserk, and they don't need that.
Ads between innings are one thing. But no one sbould get complacent about ads during the game. It's disgraceful.
In Jays games, Rogers is putting in ads in between pitches, during an AB!
Best body part name: Tony Armas. Four body parts in one name.
I can't take credit for that, btw.
Is Dodger Stadium still called Dodger Stadium? When did the whole phenomenon of corporate names on arenas/ballparks begin? I can't even keep track of the names of parks any more, since the corporate sponsors are always changing, as in San Francisco.
Love it--Toe Knee Arm-as!
Who thought of it, if not you?
Yes, Dodger Stadium.
Who is this guy pitching in Lackey's body and uniform tonight?
It's someone's name on SoSH. He spells it Toe Knee Arm Ass. Pretty cute.
Huh, I missed the ass!
Is this the New Lackey? He had that great start that ... you know ...
Oh god, these ads for BP, how nauseating!!!! WHAT BULLSHIT
It's funny---I thought of Tony Armas, but didn't catch the Toe Knee or Ass.
Now there are LOTS of Tonys so that could be a very long list.
Ah, it's the Eastern Bank 5th inning. The words Eastern Bank fly by us over and over.
Don't remind me of that bullpen implosion.
A few Tawainese players named Chin.
It does seem much worse this season, I admit. The Safe at Second shit is particularly annoying, even to me.
First time I noticed this Eastern Bank thing. Thanks....
Oh any time. :)
Allan always complains about the Safe and Secure thing, too. It is very bad.
Not an error?
Oo, nice defense there, thanks, Seattle!
Will take that one!
Don't remind me of that bullpen implosion.
I was trying to be gentle.
AN ERROR - do you think Don, OMG fire the scorer!
I am surprised no one has taken out ads every time there is an error. Seems like an obvious one for an insurance company.
Ok Nava, pretend it's your debut
I think teams don't want errors sponsored - wouldn't look good!
Doesn't he need a guy on first to repeat his debut?
It is only a matter of time before individual pitches are sponsored. This fast ball brought to you by NASCAR...
I just meant swinging for a HR. Don't be picky :)
They could sell only the OTHER team's errors.
ads - that is when you know it is time to go get the beer from the fridge!
Ok, that works, too!
OK, now we do have a man on first. Kalish can repeat his Grand Slam instead.
But no, not to be.
Not what we had in mind, Ryan. Scutaro, over to you
WHAT THE HELL? WHY ARE YOU SWINGING AT THE FIRST PITCH?
DO NOT SQUANDER.
REPEAT: DO NOT SQUANDER
YES!!!
YES!!!
Scoot scoot SCUTARO!!!
Heh, let Allan mock Scutaro now!
yeah, take that, Allan!
ON FIRE!
Whoo-hoo, keep em coming!
There we go!!!
We loooove the 2-out rally!
In the words of Steven Slater,
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Westcoastsox, you been lurking out there?
If we include all the players named Tony, what about all the players named Dick?
Someone had to say it, might as well be me.
If it seems like I disappear tonight, BH is sick and B-fly is on a date, so am also playing nurse.
Lets have an OTT here Lackey!
God, how did I forget about Dick?
I hope BH feels better soon.
And is BFly on a date with the same person you were referring to the other night?
Good man, taking care of BH.
****
Since Allan isn't here, I will mention his inevitable comment: Dick Pole.
I had never heard of Dick Pole, so I googled him to see if that was really his name and found this .
Did you see the last sentence of that post? Great deadpan.
SHIT
Oh fuckin A, tied already.
Yes. Clever.
Yes - B-fly is out with the trooper, going to see a movie
I have to take a break from threading, but will still monitor. Please remember, just in case, DNFTT.
Hey All, I just got in, got some laundry folded, talked to my daughter (all while watching the game). Lackey just can't keep it clean. Have I mentioned that I really don't like that guy?
Bermuda, my husband and I went with his firm back in 1993. I was pregnant with Jonathan so I couldn't go parasailing. Anyway, I remembered it as being clean, friendly, and beautiful. We went back two years ago with the kids. It was just as gorgeous as I remembered!
A trooper, you say? Like the state police? Presumably she will be safe.
Hi, MrsG. Lackey looked pretty good until the 6th. We thought he had been a victim of body snatching.
Amy - yes - her summer job was working at State Police in Bridgeport
What was she doing for the State Police? How close are you to Bridgeport? I thought you were near Waterbury.
Ichiro's Nomarisms get on my nerves.
Clerical help, updating computer systems for the mechanic etc. Is about an hour drive but 40 hours a week at $9 per hour. She spends about 40 bucks for gas so not to bad.
Another close and late game at the moment
That is a long commute. Does she have an interest in police work? I guess in this economy, getting a summer job that pays $9 an hour is more than worth the commute.
Is $9/hr good there? It's sub-minimum wage in Ontario.
Scutaro again!! I hope Allan hears us laughing at his scorn.
No, no interest in working for the cops. Just a good summer job. She's learned a lot, like gas isn't cheap. Haven't had to mention anything all summer about her leaving the car with no gas either.
Scoot!!!
Yeah baby! Scu scu scutaro
I would think for a college kid, it's not bad pay. My college graduate daughter is making $13 an hour, four years out of school.
Yipee! Runs!!
And Drew does it again also!
I'm not sure what I think about Damon. I am wondering what he can add to the team.
Such a different scale depending on where you live.
And didn't he just say something about liking to play in NY so much more than Boston?
L-girl - 50 cents above min.
Damon has 36 hrs to decide
I know I don't want him
6-3!
I don't want to see Damon in a Red Sox uniform. But I am not always the most rational fan. :)
I don't see Damon agreeing to come back to Boston. I think the Tigers were just testing the market for after the season to see what he might be worth.
Papi!!
And didn't he just say something about liking to play in NY so much more than Boston?
9C reported that he heard it on Michael Kay's show. Damon supposedly said "not even close".
Oh not that moron Fitzy again. How can we miss you if you won't go away?
My daughter got a summer job in Williamsburg (VA) making $9 an hour + commission. It is turning into a fall job too.
PAPI!!
That is a good wage for this economy and being in college. My high school son could not find a job for the summer and neither could many of his friends. Tough job market for teenagers.
I can't imagine that the cost of living in Ontario is more than the cost of living in New England. So it is interesting that the minimum is higher there. More taken for taxes? Higher standards for quality of life needs?
Cost of living in Toronto area is very high. I don't know what New England is like, so I can't say how it compares. Things are very expensive here.
Minimum wage is $10 and going up to $11.50 over the next few years. Taxes are high, but of course they cover your basic health care.
Wow, minimum wage is $7.25 in Virginia.
WTF is Bostonmilitia.com and why is this going on DURING the game?
Higher standards for quality of life needs?
No question about that.
Women's professional football, I believe. Why during a game... indeed.
$10 canadian is worth $9.51 US
Well, the conversion varies all the time. But that doesn't really matter to someone who lives and works in Ontario.
I am trying to think of how to compare the costs of living. My daughter lives in Boston and pays over $2300 for a very small three bedroom basement level apartment (in a good neighborhood, though). Is it much more than that in Ontario?
I assume gas is more there. Not sure how to compare food costs or other basic necessities.
Well it is good enough for her, going back to school with over 2 grand.
Thank you NESN, that double screen made me have to close and reopen a new mlb.tv window
(My daughter shares it with two roommates.)
Ontario is huge - bigger than Texas. I'm only talking about the GTA, Greater Toronto.
going back to school with over 2 grand
That's excellent. Living at home is good that way. :)
Saving what you make in the summer. That's a concept my daughter hasn't thought of!
Rents vary so much according to neighbourhood. People always ask me about rents in NYC, but where in NY? Makes a big difference.
Amy - yep, means dad doesn't have to make as many deposits in her bank account this coming semester (though I probably will)
True, a one bedroom in Park Slope will cost a lot more than a three bedroom in Bushwick.
In seasons past, that would have been a DR. Double
Dr Singles!
I had one daughter who saved and barely touched her money except when necessary and another who did not understand the concept at all. Go figure.
Went to Florida in July, 2006, so the beaches were empty... Stayed with some family in the city of Palm Coast which was very nice. I really liked it. Then had some more family near Ocala. Didn't like that nearly as much. Saw both sides of Florida on that trip. Good and bad.
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