tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post7038986134755536743..comments2024-03-15T23:25:52.517-07:00Comments on the joy of sox: G16: Red Sox 7, Yankees 5allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-33218388057760584312007-04-22T22:47:00.000-07:002007-04-22T22:47:00.000-07:00Was all a joke, done to use the Seinfeld line.Was all a joke, done to use the Seinfeld line.Jerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13448619048422750447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-67094217515923212462007-04-22T15:54:00.000-07:002007-04-22T15:54:00.000-07:00But if he goes in the seventh, what's next? The 6t...<I>But if he goes in the seventh, what's next? The 6th? The 5th?</I><BR/><BR/>Any earlier than the 7th means the Red Sox would have three innings of hitting left. The critical moment of the game usually would not come in innings 1-6. Not close enough to the end of the game.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-37906012260963503232007-04-22T15:15:00.000-07:002007-04-22T15:15:00.000-07:00But if he goes in the seventh, what's next? The 6t...But if he goes in the seventh, what's next? The 6th? The 5th? 84th St? Mexico? 83rd St? ha. I'm off to see Dice vs. Slappy & friends...Jerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13448619048422750447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-36865709362452476002007-04-22T05:35:00.000-07:002007-04-22T05:35:00.000-07:004.0, 2.55 ERA through 4 starts? Here's hoping tha...4.0, 2.55 ERA through 4 starts? Here's hoping that we've seen the last of Josh LaLoosh, and the long-awited evolution of Beckett from pea-brained thrower to a more prescient pitcher.<BR/><BR/>He deserved a better fate in the 7th; even that dipshit McCarver commented that Beckett was squeezed by Davidson on the tailing inside fastball he threw to Slappy on B3 that should have been a K looking. <B>How does he not get that pitch?!</B><BR/><BR/>What John Farrell has done with Beckett (at least in the short term) is nothing short of impressive. While you always have to give credit to Tek for the way he manages a game, Beckett's new-found willingness to throw the breaking ball in what a year ago would have been soley fastball counts is a wondrous sight to see.<BR/><BR/>As redsock once opined on Wade Miller, the movement on some of Nuke's curveballs has been absolutely pornographic. He seems to have found some brains to go along with his cojones, a formidable combination with an arm that powerful. <BR/><BR/>If success breeds confidence, and confidence in turn breeds success, let's hope Beckett sticks with this early season plan. If so, the contributions of John Farrell could end up transcending those of any of the on-field acquisitions that the team made over the winter.<BR/><BR/>Matsuzaka today - HAI!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-91319096292430369492007-04-21T20:43:00.000-07:002007-04-21T20:43:00.000-07:00Would be happier if our starters weren't giving up...Would be happier if our starters weren't giving up 5 runs against these guys but as long as the team keeps putting up W's who am I to complain. <BR/><BR/>Not sure if you guys saw the Okajima interview at <A HREF="http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2007/04/okajima_intervi.html" REL="nofollow">boston.com </A>. I particulary liked this part of it:<BR/>"Then you faced red-hot A-Rod. What were you thinking?<BR/>I was thinking, I can't let him hit a home run."s1chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08012981832351433952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-72936518607529234322007-04-21T20:07:00.000-07:002007-04-21T20:07:00.000-07:00Redsock said:So Francona did not go to his best ar...Redsock said:<BR/>So Francona did not go to his best arm at the highest-leverage moment in the game, but he did hand the ball to Okajima.<BR/><BR/>I think that was more about the lefty-lefty matchup...<BR/><BR/>I never thought he should bring Pap in that situation , actually never crossed my mind....<BR/><BR/>Sooner or later he has to trust somebody else in that situation, i.e. .last night......<BR/><BR/>My buddy is a yankee fan and also a high school softball coach, and he lost a tough one last night......He calls this morning and tells me he doens't feel as bad after watching Torre manage that game last night.....He mentioned Tito managed the game like it was April 20th not October 20th.he also asked how many games does Rivera have to blow to the red sox in the 8th inning at Fenway until Torre relizes it doesn't work.....<BR/><BR/>I could just concur9caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214364466933716867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-20456661115595945192007-04-21T18:06:00.000-07:002007-04-21T18:06:00.000-07:00I love The Jeemer, too! What a great game. Tomorro...I love The Jeemer, too! <BR/><BR/>What a great game. Tomorrow we go for the sweep!!laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-2402511048178243272007-04-21T17:27:00.000-07:002007-04-21T17:27:00.000-07:00Youk showed today why he is the 2 hitter, not so m...Youk showed today why he is the 2 hitter, not so much the 2 hitter but the guy who hits before Ortiz....Huge walk ....... That walk Changed the whole game.....And then Papi did what Papi does.....9caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214364466933716867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-5275296608852088922007-04-21T17:00:00.000-07:002007-04-21T17:00:00.000-07:00Snuffer tells ARod he'll see him tomorrow. Sleep t...Snuffer tells ARod he'll see him tomorrow. Sleep tight, Alex. Nice stress-free appearance from Timlin. I think Manny is ready to greet Mr. Wright with a couple of chasers.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275164807141705059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-91447161379307130522007-04-21T16:27:00.000-07:002007-04-21T16:27:00.000-07:00Papel-bot saves the day. Big strike out on Jeter....Papel-bot saves the day. Big strike out on Jeter. Another series won by the good guys.s1chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08012981832351433952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-80510143515138007182007-04-21T16:14:00.000-07:002007-04-21T16:14:00.000-07:00Damon will PH for Neives against Snuffer.Damon will PH for Neives against Snuffer.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-87116991722986521802007-04-21T16:02:00.000-07:002007-04-21T16:02:00.000-07:00Good work by Timlin. It means Snuffer will face th...Good work by Timlin. <BR/><BR/>It means Snuffer will face the 9-1-2 batters: Neives, Milk Dud and CI.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-12729420141761462782007-04-21T16:01:00.000-07:002007-04-21T16:01:00.000-07:00Two pop-ups for Timlin: Lugo in short LCF and Yook...Two pop-ups for Timlin: Lugo in short LCF and Yook on the infield grass.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-31278237584548934522007-04-21T15:59:00.000-07:002007-04-21T15:59:00.000-07:007 and 8 hitters -- sorry.The Bot is up.7 and 8 hitters -- sorry.<BR/><BR/>The Bot is up.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-56590872110641071672007-04-21T15:58:00.000-07:002007-04-21T15:58:00.000-07:00Timlin in with 1 out in 8th.Hopefully, the old man...Timlin in with 1 out in 8th.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, the old man can creak his way through the 8 and 9 spots.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-74356459225900734812007-04-21T15:42:00.000-07:002007-04-21T15:42:00.000-07:00Okajima is no longer in the dark. He is the man! ...Okajima is no longer in the dark. He is the man! Timlin to come in the eighth?s1chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08012981832351433952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-21008012092483494782007-04-21T15:37:00.000-07:002007-04-21T15:37:00.000-07:00Okajima Ks Giambi!!!7-5 at mid-7th.Okajima Ks Giambi!!!<BR/><BR/>7-5 at mid-7th.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-72534831663114423622007-04-21T15:36:00.000-07:002007-04-21T15:36:00.000-07:00Tying runs on in the 7th -- most important moment ...Tying runs on in the 7th -- most important moment of the game -- gotta snuff 'em out -- no hint of Papelbon.<BR/><BR/>Tito going with Okajima.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-69943185092411130882007-04-21T14:54:00.000-07:002007-04-21T14:54:00.000-07:00Beckett is cruising right now but don't get cocky!...Beckett is cruising right now but don't get cocky! There is still 12 more outs to go.s1chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08012981832351433952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-81686028773123267112007-04-21T14:53:00.000-07:002007-04-21T14:53:00.000-07:00Yankee starters averaging 5.07 IP per start -- 2nd...Yankee starters averaging 5.07 IP per start -- 2nd worst in MLB<BR/><BR/>Karstens goes 4.1 today.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-54361073596249095092007-04-21T14:42:00.000-07:002007-04-21T14:42:00.000-07:00Beckett doing better.After Slappy's double to lead...Beckett doing better.<BR/><BR/>After Slappy's double to lead off the third, he's retired 9 in a row -- on a total of only 29 pitches (only one ball to outfield).<BR/><BR/>8 pitches in each of the 5th and 6th innings.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-62004331318172664802007-04-21T14:34:00.000-07:002007-04-21T14:34:00.000-07:00GO PAPI! Crisp and Cora - the new super tag team ...GO PAPI! Crisp and Cora - the new super tag team - I love how we are all about small and big ball right now. oh yeah. beckett will get it under control. some of those four runs were cheap.Sir Jahmezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09717635751687369364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-20311772756719246592007-04-21T14:32:00.000-07:002007-04-21T14:32:00.000-07:00Sorry, I just had to get that out of my system. L...Sorry, I just had to get that out of my system. Lets see if Beckett can keep the meat of the order off the bases and preserve this lead.s1chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08012981832351433952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-23891648202546108362007-04-21T14:29:00.000-07:002007-04-21T14:29:00.000-07:00PAPPPPPIIIIIIIIIPAPPPPPIIIIIIIIIs1chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08012981832351433952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-40794659160248391002007-04-21T14:25:00.000-07:002007-04-21T14:25:00.000-07:00I'm liking this new Coco!Two singles (one beating ...I'm liking this new Coco!<BR/><BR/>Two singles (one beating out a bunt that rolled half way to the mound), stolen base, two runs scored.<BR/><BR/>5-4 Sox in the 4th.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.com