tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post7343340042390393600..comments2024-03-15T23:25:52.517-07:00Comments on the joy of sox: Sox Trade Crisp To KC For Ramon Ramirezallanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-76360563982277453682008-11-20T10:13:00.000-08:002008-11-20T10:13:00.000-08:00Make that "but it's a very expensive novelty for a...Make that "but it's a very expensive novelty for a third place team".laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-10840871108738004042008-11-20T10:12:00.000-08:002008-11-20T10:12:00.000-08:00I hope that the new economy will cause yankees sta...<I>I hope that the new economy will cause yankees stadium to go half full most of the time due to the huge ticket prices.</I><BR/><BR/>They're either going to have to cut ticket prices, do a ton of special discount days, or live with the half-empty stands. <BR/><BR/>A lot of people will once, to see the new place, but it's a very expensive novelty.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-32534290075191997182008-11-19T17:10:00.000-08:002008-11-19T17:10:00.000-08:00My initial reaction to this deal was, that's all?!...My initial reaction to this deal was, that's all?!? I felt like we should've gotten more, but after that went away, I feel good about it. Good relievers are hard to get.<BR/><BR/>In a way we just got a fifth starter with Masterson. So maybe it wasn't getting a lot back, but it was a good move.<BR/><BR/>This will be a real telling winter in seeing what Theo does. He has a lot to juggle right now.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04444146300029158202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-43235749633107157772008-11-19T17:07:00.000-08:002008-11-19T17:07:00.000-08:00FU NIXFU NIXnixon33https://www.blogger.com/profile/03283528172781996570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-26716747802578982802008-11-19T16:44:00.000-08:002008-11-19T16:44:00.000-08:00I hope that the new economy will cause yankees sta...I hope that the new economy will cause yankees stadium to go half full most of the time due to the huge ticket prices.andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13080026360873456937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-54815182335836076122008-11-19T14:54:00.000-08:002008-11-19T14:54:00.000-08:00It's never as dangerous as it sounds. CC, AJ, Low...It's never as dangerous as it sounds. CC, AJ, Lowe, Wang, JtC... Sure, that's a very good staff, but they can still be beaten. And this is the AL East. That's 38 games against the Red Sox and the Rays.<BR/><BR/>But I don't see the Yankees signing all three of them. I'd be very surprised. Even CC and AJ. Very surprised if that happens.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809080115678512743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-80950446310412508292008-11-19T13:30:00.000-08:002008-11-19T13:30:00.000-08:00If the MFY get CC and AJ -- fuck, why not give 'em...If the MFY get CC and AJ -- fuck, why not give 'em Lowe too! -- they will still have their broke-down oldtimers lineup.<BR/><BR/>Their runs scored dropped from 968 in 2007 to 789 in 2008! They'll still struggle to repeat their 3rd place finish. Fortunately for them, the Jays and Birds totally suck.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1374417580920071272008-11-19T13:20:00.000-08:002008-11-19T13:20:00.000-08:00Am I feeding trolls?Dunno. Pretty funny stuff, tho...<I>Am I feeding trolls?</I><BR/><BR/>Dunno. <BR/>Pretty funny stuff, though.<BR/><BR/><I>??????<BR/><BR/>!!!!!!</I><BR/><BR/>This reaction seems about right.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-4403916708521306252008-11-19T13:19:00.000-08:002008-11-19T13:19:00.000-08:00I was wondering the same thing, Laura. Where DID ...I was wondering the same thing, Laura. Where DID this guy come from? Has he ever been to Fenway? I doubt it.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720293202890878993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-23592434748247807742008-11-19T13:16:00.001-08:002008-11-19T13:16:00.001-08:00Am I feeding trolls?Am I feeding trolls?laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-21581546270954666962008-11-19T13:16:00.000-08:002008-11-19T13:16:00.000-08:00Red Sox need a new Stadium to compete with Yankees...<I>Red Sox need a new Stadium to compete with Yankees dollars</I><BR/><BR/>Is my well-documented inability to detect sarcasm online at work here? <BR/><BR/>Or are you insane?<BR/><BR/><I>if that happens, we are toast</I><BR/><BR/>??????<BR/><BR/>!!!!!!laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-23845812782099529732008-11-19T12:49:00.000-08:002008-11-19T12:49:00.000-08:00Red Sox need a new Stadium to compete with Yankees...Red Sox need a new Stadium to compete with Yankees dollars. While we're at it, something has to be done about the Yankees getting Two aces in Sabathia and Burnett, if that happens, we are toast.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05485501175918574420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-42079969178344694482008-11-19T12:11:00.000-08:002008-11-19T12:11:00.000-08:00I like Ococ. After all, I gave him that nickname! ...I like Ococ. After all, I gave him that nickname! I wish him all the best, but it's a good move, so I'm not sorry to see him go.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-79849401053660544602008-11-19T11:59:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:59:00.000-08:00If Ramirez doesn't quite add up to Coco in terms o...If Ramirez doesn't quite add up to Coco in terms of value as a player, you have to remember he is cheaper. Coco's owed something like $5.5m next year. That's not particularly expensive for us, a high-payroll team. But $5m is still $5m!<BR/><BR/>I'm sad to see him go, too.Zenslingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06040836002694584468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-28593690193146488592008-11-19T11:56:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:56:00.000-08:00Most likely a good move, logical at the least. I,...Most likely a good move, logical at the least. I, too, will miss oCoC/Funix/etc., if not just for the great nicknames.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12044296357860322585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-61702358903979990852008-11-19T11:40:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:40:00.000-08:00Sarah, I am glad to know I am not the only sentime...Sarah, I am glad to know I am not the only sentimental one around here.<BR/><BR/>For the record, I would not be sad to see Lugo go. Nor was I sad when Renteria left, or Mark Bellhorn, or Alan Embree, etc. Now I didn't hate them; I just did not care.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, I was glad to see Eric Gagne leave and David Wells.<BR/><BR/>Even I have my limits!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720293202890878993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-86739502420369737652008-11-19T11:35:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:35:00.000-08:00With Ellsbury running hot and cold and Drew needin...<I>With Ellsbury running hot and cold and Drew needing days off, we do need a solid 4th outfielder, though. I wonder how the team's interest in Baldelli plays into this -- or keeping Kotsay. Van Every won't cut it.</I><BR/><BR/>This will guarantee the Red Sox will make another move because you're right. Van Every won't cut it and they know it. They've got Kotsay and they can dazzle Baldelli with an offer to get him here. Rocco Baldelli is in a position to be the best among major league fourth outfielders. I think the Red Sox will go after him hard. <BR/><BR/>I wouldn't be surprised to see a return of Gabe Kapler if they can't or don't want to sign Baldelli.<BR/><BR/>As a fan of Coco I hope the Royals flip him to another team. I don't see that happening but for a veteran, proven player like Coco who could be any team's starting CF, it's a kick to the nuts to be traded to KC at this point in that franchise's history.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809080115678512743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-74585055564336092552008-11-19T11:06:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:06:00.000-08:00Don't feel bad, Amy, I'm heartbroken. But you all ...Don't feel bad, Amy, I'm heartbroken. But you all know about my sometimes irrational devotion to Ococ<BR/><BR/>And to Kansas City. Poor guy.Sarah Haendlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08991465907384678768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-55690168452868378152008-11-19T10:57:00.000-08:002008-11-19T10:57:00.000-08:00Coco had a good year, but the Sox seemed overloade...Coco had a good year, but the Sox seemed overloaded in the outfield and short in the bullpen. The trade makes sense. I feel sorry for Coco going to a bad team. He deserves better.Pepe Lepewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17719557482979323749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-41059068179123072732008-11-19T10:52:00.000-08:002008-11-19T10:52:00.000-08:00With Ellsbury running hot and cold and Drew needin...With Ellsbury running hot and cold and Drew needing days off, we do need a solid 4th outfielder, though. I wonder how the team's interest in Baldelli plays into this -- or keeping Kotsay. Van Every won't cut it.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-17062789825273657102008-11-19T09:56:00.000-08:002008-11-19T09:56:00.000-08:00Adios, Coco! You had your moments and we wish you...Adios, Coco! You had your moments and we wish you luck down the road (against anyone but us).FenFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02348863925130603048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-30762449913590837582008-11-19T09:35:00.000-08:002008-11-19T09:35:00.000-08:00In my eyes we got a possible high leverage relieve...In my eyes we got a possible high leverage reliever for essentially the teams 4th outfielder.<BR/><BR/>Don't get me wrong I like Coco and he had a solid season last year but it was unreasonable to expect much more of a return.<BR/><BR/>Good deal IMO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-22053577864235276422008-11-19T09:24:00.000-08:002008-11-19T09:24:00.000-08:00Is that "you" intended to mean just me or any fan?...<I>Is that "you" intended to mean just me or any fan? </I><BR/><BR/>Just you! :)laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-76874255367770664562008-11-19T09:13:00.000-08:002008-11-19T09:13:00.000-08:002008 O-Swing% (pitches outside the zone that hitte...2008 O-Swing% (pitches outside the zone that hitters swung at, relievers min 50 IP)<BR/><BR/>Rivera - 36.3%<BR/>Papelbon - 34.3%<BR/>Ramon Ramirez - 33.3%<BR/><BR/>Not bad!<BR/><BR/>RH hit only .153/.244/.212 against him last year!allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-554088637201571242008-11-19T09:10:00.000-08:002008-11-19T09:10:00.000-08:00Gammons wrote this on Monday: "One of Boston's pri...Gammons wrote this on Monday: "One of Boston's priorities is to get young, and don't be surprised if the Red Sox move Coco Crisp for a reliever to allow Justin Masterson to start."allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.com