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April 30, 2007

Yet Another Contest - Big Papi Bio

When will David Ortiz collect his first walk-off hit of 2007?

Guess correctly and win a copy of "Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits". The Red Sox schedule is here.

Rules:

1. The game must be played at Fenway Park -- don't choose any road games.

2. Post your guess in comments. There are no tiebreakers, so don't pick a game/date that has already been chosen.

3. Enter before the end of May. One game per person.

4. What else? To avoid problems with times of posts, you can't pick a game once it has started.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the book. I posted an excerpt back on March 27.

List of Entries:
0501 - john
0502 - benjamin
0503 - jere
0511 - tim
0512 - joegray
0513 - kristin
0514 - thatdietcokegirl
0515 - uubuntu
0516 - ray
0517 - william
0518 - pandyora
0519 - ed
0520 - danie
0528 - jeff
0529 - phrenile
0530 - drew
0601 - woti
0602 - devine
0603 - pokerwolf
0612 - jeffrey
0613 - l-girl
0614 - blackjack
0615 - 9casey
0616 - kylie
0617 - r da silvan
0629 - odawg
0630 - pity da fool
0701 - israel
0702 - jackie
0703 - aaron
0704 - mattysox
0705 - zenslinger
0712 - piney
0713  
0714 - mike
0715 - brian the red
0716 - David McCormack
0717 - gregg
0718 - conrey
0719 - jazzpiano8
0720 - JohnC
0721 - hokiebird90
0722 - john
0731 - isis
0801 - mikeT9485
0802 - D
0813 - sean
0814 - AHop
0815 - the leprechaun
0817A - aaron
0817B - exsubmariner
0818 - ODawg
0819 - angry steve
0831 - Joe Grav
0901 - 9casey
0902 - miket9485
0903 - soxgirl
0904 - the omnipotent q
0905 - jake
0910 - L-girl
0911 - a little night musing
0912 - Brian the Red
0914 - tim
0915 - Pokerwolf
0916 - Dirty Water
0925 - HBrett
0926 - little jerry
0927 - Ajax
0928 - jennifer s
0929 - pvt pyle
0930 - dan
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75 comments:

  1. JereApril 30, 2007 at 9:40 AM

    The next game I go to is Thursday. I'll take Thursday. May 3.

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  2. PandyoraApril 30, 2007 at 9:52 AM

    I'll take May 18th against Atlanta, if only becasue Wickman has already blown two saves...

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  3. Jeff RaymondApril 30, 2007 at 10:04 AM

    MEmorial Day, Indians.

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  4. PokerwolfApril 30, 2007 at 10:20 AM

    June 3rd, against the Yankees.

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  5. allanApril 30, 2007 at 10:22 AM

    Also, only one guess per person.

    So, for example, if there is no Flo Walk-Off on May 3, Jere is out.

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  6. UUbuntuApril 30, 2007 at 10:49 AM

    My son's birthday is on May 15, so I'll take that game (15-May, vs. Detroit) on his behalf.

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  7. timApril 30, 2007 at 10:51 AM

    May 11 against the O's. (possibly a Lester start?)

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  8. UnknownApril 30, 2007 at 11:15 AM

    Yanks make the comeback (that we all know they will), and are 1/2 a game back on 9/30. Santana comes to town and pitches a complete game 2-hitter vs the Sox. It's 0-0 in the bottom of the ninth and Papi comes to the plate. On an 0-2 count, he lines a shot into the LF corner for an inside-the-park HR.*

    I'm sure Vegas would give the last game of the season the longest odds, but I'll take it anyway...

    Give me 9/30 vs. the Twins!

    (* For the record, I'll take a plain-ole Ortiz bomb into the camera well in CF or any other dinger...not just the highly unlikely/just-short-of-impossible inside-the-park trip around the bases.)

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  9. DadzillaApril 30, 2007 at 12:35 PM

    Papi does it soon .... I'll take 5/1

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  10. JimApril 30, 2007 at 12:44 PM

    I'll go with the long odds. It's not going to happen this season. Does that count?

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  11. allanApril 30, 2007 at 12:53 PM

    Does that count?

    No. Sorry.

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  12. Joe GravApril 30, 2007 at 1:01 PM

    May 12th.

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  13. JimApril 30, 2007 at 1:04 PM

    Shit (cuz I think it's probably short odds). June 1 vs. Yanks.

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  14. RedsauceApril 30, 2007 at 1:12 PM

    May 17th against Detroit. Mark your calendars, because it's going to be a good game.

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  15. JackApril 30, 2007 at 1:15 PM

    I'll throw my hat into the ring - June 14th vs. the Rockies.

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  16. UnknownApril 30, 2007 at 1:19 PM

    For Manny's birthday ... and mine:

    May 30th against Cleveland!

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  17. Ricardo Da SilvaApril 30, 2007 at 1:42 PM

    June 17th vs. the Giants

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  18. UnknownApril 30, 2007 at 1:44 PM

    I'll guess May 19th against the Braves

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  19. BenjaminApril 30, 2007 at 2:10 PM

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  20. BenjaminApril 30, 2007 at 2:11 PM

    May 29 v. Cleveland

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  21. JereApril 30, 2007 at 2:16 PM

    Just curious, what's the reasoning behind not allowing woti's "no walkoffs in '07" prediction? Seems legit to me.

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  22. DanieApril 30, 2007 at 2:27 PM

    May 20th against the Braves. The Braves are lookin' good this season...

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  23. JereApril 30, 2007 at 2:45 PM

    Note: The Red Sox have had 0 at bats in walkoff situations this season.

    Opponents have also never been up with a chance to beat us with a walkoff hit, though they are 0 for 8 in opportunities to tie the game in the ninth at home. (Papelbon retired all 8.)

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  24. 9caseyApril 30, 2007 at 3:20 PM

    June 15

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  25. MattySoxApril 30, 2007 at 4:49 PM

    July 4 versus the D-Rays, because nothing says "Canadian Red Sox Blog Contest" like an Independence Day walk-off...

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  26. thatdietcokegirlApril 30, 2007 at 5:20 PM

    may 14th vs. detroit. dice-k start?
    final score: 6-4. papi homers with 2 out, 1 on in the 9th ;D

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  27. JereApril 30, 2007 at 6:14 PM

    Somebody's gotta take Canada Day, July 1st!

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  28. allanApril 30, 2007 at 7:29 PM

    accudart takes May 16

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  29. allanApril 30, 2007 at 7:29 PM

    0 seems like a cop-out, though i suppose it is a guess of sorts. on the odd chance there is no walkoff, i'll figure out something else.

    ***

    right now, every home game in may is spoken for except the 2nd and 13th.

    only 11 home games in june - 5 are taken.

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  30. 9caseyApril 30, 2007 at 7:42 PM

    Hey Redsock, There is guy here in Waterbury who is trying to get nesn on Comcast do you mind if I put the link to the ipetiton?

    No problem If you don't want me to..

    Thanks

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  31. UnknownApril 30, 2007 at 7:45 PM

    My birthday: June 13.

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  32. allanApril 30, 2007 at 9:06 PM

    9casey: sure, post a link.

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  33. DevineApril 30, 2007 at 9:11 PM

    I'll take the only game I'm going to in Boston (day after my birthday): June 2. I saw an Ortiz walkoff in person last year...does lightning strike twice?

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  34. 9caseyMay 1, 2007 at 6:22 AM

    Hey all. If anybody has any free time I would appreciate if you signed this for me ....Thank You
    We are trying to get NESN in Waterbury,Ct and surrounding towns.

    Thank You,
    9casey

    Hi,

    I wanted to draw your attention to this important petition that I
    recently signed:

    "SOXLESS NATION"
    http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/SOXLESSNATION?e

    I really think this is an important cause, and I'd like to encourage
    you to add your signature, too. It's free and takes less than a minute of
    your time.

    Thanks!
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    Once again, thanks for signing the petition!
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  35. UnknownMay 1, 2007 at 7:17 AM

    June 16th vs. San Fran.

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  36. Pity Da FoolMay 1, 2007 at 7:56 AM

    Hmmm... I go with June 17 against the Giants.

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  37. bennybatesMay 1, 2007 at 9:42 AM

    I'll be there tomorrow MAy 2nd, so sign me up for that...

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  38. PineyMay 1, 2007 at 10:45 AM

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  39. PineyMay 1, 2007 at 10:48 AM

    Okay trying this again, realizing that I was completely mixed up....

    July 12, first game back from the All Star Break

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  40. ODawgMay 1, 2007 at 2:36 PM

    I like Friday June 29 vs Gagne (Otsuka?) and the Rangers!

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  41. KristinMay 1, 2007 at 4:06 PM

    May 13th if it's not taken yet!

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  42. sparkyMay 2, 2007 at 6:26 AM

    I'll take the remaining game in June, if it's still available (I think June 12th).

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  43. JackieMay 2, 2007 at 2:03 PM

    I'll take July 2nd (vs. Rangers)... it'd be a great birthday present for my husband. :)

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  44. Sir JahmezMay 2, 2007 at 8:45 PM

    July 19th - Our first child is due that day! : ) Hopefully, the walkoff will be sooner - but I have a feeling about this day vs. White Sox at Fenway.

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  45. hokiebird90May 9, 2007 at 5:38 AM

    I'll take July 21 v. CWS

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  46. MikeT9485May 9, 2007 at 5:33 PM

    not sure if it's taken, but i'll grab 8/1 vs. Baltimore

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  47. UnknownMay 11, 2007 at 1:17 PM

    Is July 14th still available? If so, please put me down for that. Happy Bastille Day... Vive le Papi!

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  48. Sruly GMay 16, 2007 at 10:38 AM

    hey, is may 28 still available?

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  49. allanMay 16, 2007 at 11:01 AM

    May 28 is not available.

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  50. Sruly GMay 16, 2007 at 11:56 AM

    I'm sure he'll hit a walk off before the next available date. But I'll take 7/01 vs Tex.

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  51. ZenslingerMay 16, 2007 at 3:05 PM

    May I have July 5?

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  52. AnonymousMay 16, 2007 at 3:24 PM

    Great blog...I'm glad my brother let me know about it! Put me down for July 5th on the Papi contest.

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  53. AnonymousMay 16, 2007 at 3:30 PM

    I guess Zenslinger just asked for July 5th...so make it August 15 if possible.

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  54. i kicked the leprechauns assMay 16, 2007 at 5:19 PM

    i REALLY did..from 1990 till he had his 1st daughter....now i just slap him around...he knows nothing about the sox

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  55. JakeMay 17, 2007 at 5:18 AM

    September 5th

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  56. Brian the RedMay 21, 2007 at 3:32 AM

    I'll take 7/15

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  57. UnknownMay 25, 2007 at 6:55 PM

    I'll take 0802.

    D

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  58. AnonymousJune 1, 2007 at 10:53 AM

    Let's do Friday night against the Skankees (6/1)

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  59. allanJune 1, 2007 at 11:16 AM

    isis:

    woti has tonight, 6/1.
    check the post above.

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  60. UnknownJune 7, 2007 at 12:14 PM

    August 13th

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  61. AnonymousJune 15, 2007 at 12:55 PM

    Can I pick July 31st instead?

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  62. GreggJune 19, 2007 at 3:37 AM

    I'll take July 17.

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  63. ConreyJune 19, 2007 at 3:54 PM

    No one has taken my birthday yet, lets go for July 18th.

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  64. UnknownJuly 8, 2007 at 6:57 PM

    I'll take July 22, Vermont Day.

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  65. Angry SteveJuly 8, 2007 at 7:13 PM

    Aug 19th

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  66. UnknownJuly 9, 2007 at 5:27 AM

    I'll take 8/14

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  67. johncJuly 9, 2007 at 5:39 AM

    I, JohnC, will take July 20.

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  68. AaronJuly 9, 2007 at 6:04 AM

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  69. AaronJuly 9, 2007 at 6:05 AM

    Oops, didn't see the previous post.

    8/17 afternoon game.

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  70. Hillel GreeneJuly 9, 2007 at 7:09 AM

    Hopefully it won't take this long, but how about 9/26.

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  71. A little night musingJuly 9, 2007 at 8:52 AM

    I decided to pick the smallest remaining date that was a prime number, and it turned out to be 9/11.

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  72. SoxgirlAugust 1, 2007 at 9:17 AM

    May I please have September 3? Thanks!

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  73. allanAugust 1, 2007 at 10:12 AM

    Yup! Updated.

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  74. pvt pyleAugust 10, 2007 at 6:17 PM

    Can I have 29 Sept please?

    I hope Santana pitches, I have tickets.

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  75. Brian the RedSeptember 13, 2007 at 4:11 AM

    I would like to thank the Academy, my wife, my agent and the fact that nobody picked this date in the first go round.

    While it is nice to win, for both the Sox and myself, I'll gladly donate the prize to tim, Pokerwolf or Dirty Water if he hits one this weekend.

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