2011 Boston Red Sox Thread

[A.J.]

Will Tek and Lowell be back? Is a trade for Doc Halliday in the works?

Discuss.

[K.C.]

Is a trade for Doc Halliday in the works?


I doubt this.

The new GM of the Blue Jays said he'd take a look at everyone on the team in terms of value, but the vibe he was putting forth was that Halladay may be a Blue Jay until next year's trading deadline.

It didn't sound like he was going to immediately dismantle that team.

[KingGeno]

I'm really really really getting a kick out of the fan reactions and sad faces from that crowd at the big loss. Something so fun and evil to be able to laugh about it.

[Snoogans]

sox kinda said they are gonna go after King Felix instead of Doc

[A.J.]

Yeah, I mixed that one up.

[cougarjake13]

wagner says he gonna retire


why the big deal about the trade and them not picking up the option ??

[Jujubees2]

wagner says he gonna retire


why the big deal about the trade and them not picking up the option ??

By not picking up the option the Sox could offer him arbitration which would give the Sox a draft pick if Wagner signed with someone else.

[cougarjake13]

By not picking up the option the Sox could offer him arbitration which would give the Sox a draft pick if Wagner signed with someone else.

no i know that and at the time he said he wanted assurance that the sawx wouldnt pick up the option so that he could go close somewhere else and not be papelbons set up guy




its all a mute point now as wags is saying the report is false and isnt retiring

[underdog]

its all a mute point now as wags is saying the report is false and isnt retiring

moot

[zildjian361]

it's over enjoy The Patriots:bye:

[Moe Lester]

Will Tek and Lowell be back? Is a trade for Doc Halliday in the works?

Discuss.

Tek has an option and will probably be back as a backup to martinez. I would like to see lowell back, but theres talk of signing chone figgins, who can play just about any position, so i wouldnt be surprised if lowell was dealt.

[NickyL0885]

Peter Gammons of ESPN.com is reporting that the Red Sox have acquired Jeremy Hermida from the Marlins in exchange for ptchers Jose Alvarez and Hunter Jones.

[TheGameHHH]

Peter Gammons of ESPN.com is reporting that the Red Sox have acquired Jeremy Hermida from the Marlins in exchange for ptchers Jose Alvarez and Hunter Jones.

wow.....Marlins fans HATE Hermida for his lack of production after a lot of hype. I'm sure he'll bust out in Boston and finally live up to the billing, kicking Marlins fans in the balls once again

[Meataball23]

I see doc halladay going to the saux

His value will never be higher than it is at the winter meetings. If the jays wait until the deadline in 2010 they wont get back nearly as much.

Also I see boston going after matt holiday hard and obviously letting jbay walk.



And I dont think seattle is going to let felix walk away. Theyre not big market but they're big enough to retain their franchise pitcher.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Hermidia for 4th outfielder and i'd rather have King Felix.

[joeyballsack]

The Red Sox are putting on a full court press for Halladay according to the NY Daily News.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2009/11/24/2009-11-24_roy_halladay_yankees_sox.html

[A.J.]

Another year, another Shortstop: Sox sign Marco Scutaro to a 2-year deal (http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091203&content_id=7754398&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos).

[Fallon]

Another year, another Shortstop: Sox sign Marco Scutaro to a 2-year deal (http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091203&content_id=7754398&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos).

I was hoping to get Hanley back. :down:

[A.J.]

I was hoping to get Hanley back. :down:

I know but the cost would have been tremendous.

[joeyballsack]

Lets face it..can Scutaro be any worse than Lugo was ?

At least its only a 2 year deal, and by then maybe the Cuban will be ready to step in.

[Kevin]

Lets face it..can Scutaro be any worse than Lugo was ?

At least its only a 2 year deal, and by then maybe the Cuban will be ready to step in.



The fact that you are paying a type A free agent price for Marco Scutero is fucking hysterical. 1st rounder and a sandwhich pick. HAHAAHAAAAAHHHA!

[Mitch&Murray]

How much are the Sox paying for all the SS they have had and gotten rid of ?
Its gotta be close to what the Yankees are paying for ARod.

[joeyballsack]

The fact that you are paying a type A free agent price for Marco Scutero is fucking hysterical. 1st rounder and a sandwhich pick. HAHAAHAAAAAHHHA!

Them moving up nine spots in the draft by Wagner signing with the Braves more than makes up for that.

[Kevin]

Them moving up nine spots in the draft by Wagner signing with the Braves more than makes up for that.

Nothing makes up for giving two high picks for a journeyman player who had a career year.

[A.J.]

Welcome Boof Bonser. (http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091212&content_id=7804214&vkey=pr_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos)

[Fallon]

Welcome Boof Bonser. (http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20091212&content_id=7804214&vkey=pr_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos)

That can't be his name.

[JimmieHats]

Lackey! :clap:

[joeyballsack]

I wonder if this might signal the end of Clay Buchholz in Boston.

With the acquisition of Lackey, they might use Buchholz as a chip for someone like Adrian Gonzales to help with the offense since it looks like Bay wont be back.

[OGC]

I think Lackey is more like insurance in case the Sox can't Sign Beckett next year.

[A.J.]

I wonder if this might signal the end of Clay Buchholz in Boston.

With the acquisition of Lackey, they might use Buchholz as a chip for someone like Adrian Gonzales to help with the offense since it looks like Bay wont be back.

Yep. Or Matt Holliday.

[TjM]

I think Lackey is more like insurance in case the Sox can't Sign Beckett next year.

Looks like they are trying to extend him now

[Dan 'Hampton]

I think this is all a setup to get Gonzalez. We didn't use bucholz to get Halliday, he's going to sd Or so I think

[joeyballsack]

Another possibility is that Ellsbury is shipped put in a trade.

Is it possible they could trade Bucholz/Ellsbury for Felix Hernandez ?

[Mitch&Murray]

John Lackeys stats are the worst at Fenway of any stadium he's pitched in.
Fenway Park
G. 9
PA. 240
AB. 220
R. 41
H. 69
2b. 19
3b. 2
HR. 8
K. 17
SO. 37
SO/BB 2.18
BA. .314
OBP. .371
SLG. .527
OPS. .898

With the Red Sox its all about sabermetrics right?

[OGC]

John Lackeys stats are the worst at Fenway of any stadium he's pitched in.
Fenway Park
G. 9
PA. 240
AB. 220
R. 41
H. 69
2b. 19
3b. 2
HR. 8
K. 17
SO. 37
SO/BB 2.18
BA. .314
OBP. .371
SLG. .527
OPS. .898

With the Red Sox its all about sabermetrics right?


Do you think it might have something to do with pitching AGAINST the Red Sox every time he pitched there ?

[Kevin]

Another possibility is that Ellsbury is shipped put in a trade.

Is it possible they could trade Bucholz/Ellsbury for Felix Hernandez ?

They just got Cliff Lee for a one year rental..


They aren't trading Felix.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Felix isn't going anywhere that team is building itself with great pitching and great defense.
It'll be Bucholz and a tip flight prospect for mustached Mexican.

[A.J.]

Welcome to Boston Mrs. John Lackey!

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/dec09/BDD_KL_presser_121609.jpg

[Marc with a c]

she's already rocking that dunkin donuts.

[A.J.]

she's already rocking that dunkin donuts.

I'd like to slip her a Boston Kreme.

[A.J.]

Goodbye Jason Bay. :glurps:

[sailor]

Goodbye Jason Bay. :glurps:

if he fails the physical you get him back, right?

[A.J.]

if he fails the physical you get him back, right?

Yes. Just like Mike Lowell.

[OGC]

if he fails the physical you get him back, right?


If he fails the physical, it's the met's choice whether to sign him or not.

There have been issues with his knees.

[JimmieHats]

Goodbye Jason Bay. :glurps:

all aboot the benjamins. wonder how much he'll regret not coming back to Boston. was his defense really that bad that EVERY article points it out?

[A.J.]

all aboot the benjamins. wonder how much he'll regret not coming back to Boston. was his defense really that bad that EVERY article points it out?

Maybe he wasn't a Gold Glover but he wasn't horrible. And he wasn't prone to mailing it in like Manny often did.

[sailor]

all aboot the benjamins. wonder how much he'll regret not coming back to Boston. was his defense really that bad that EVERY article points it out?

I think neyer pointed out that this deal is so back-loaded he's getting much less than the Boston offer in present value.

[joeyballsack]

Beltre signs with the Red Sox. (http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/)

Not a huge fan of Beltre, but its a short term deal and I guess it fills a need so Youklis wont be switching back to third base this year.

[TheGameHHH]

Beltre signs with the Red Sox. (http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/)

Not a huge fan of Beltre, but its a short term deal and I guess it fills a need so Youklis wont be switching back to third base this year.

there might not be a player in the majors i hate more than Adrian Beltre, and of course since he's on the Sox next year he'll have a good season.

[Jujubees2]

Beltre signs with the Red Sox. (http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/)

Not a huge fan of Beltre, but its a short term deal and I guess it fills a need so Youklis wont be switching back to third base this year.

Hopefully the deal included a cup for Mr. Beltre.

[Willmore]

Beltre signs with the Red Sox. (http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/)

Not a huge fan of Beltre, but its a short term deal and I guess it fills a need so Youklis wont be switching back to third base this year.

You'll change your mind.

Beltre is awesome, you got a great player.

What's more, you might see this dude at some games, which is always good for a laugh, especially if you're drinking:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1112/530068343_2d8b291ddd.jpg

We call him Big Red or Red Beltre. He is apparently the biggest Beltre fan ever. No kidding. Kind of creepy, in a funny sort of way.

[OGC]

Jacoby Ellsbury on the move.
(http://tinyurl.com/ycc6fdv)

[lleeder]

Jacoby Ellsbury on the move.
(http://tinyurl.com/ycc6fdv)

Two centerfielders? One of them Mike Cameron? Uh-oh

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/images/02/11/p1_cameron.jpg

[joeyballsack]

Jacoby Ellsbury on the move.
(http://tinyurl.com/ycc6fdv)

I think thats the right move. His biggest weakness in the field is his arm and playing left field will help with that.

Its going to be interesting to see how this whole shift to a defensive oriented teams works out.

[A.J.]

Kotchman to the M's. (http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100105&content_id=7877668&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos)

[A.J.]

Bumped in preparation for Opening Day.

[Jujubees2]

Oh no, Bernie was stoned when he hit that bomb in 1975 Series! And everyone thought The Spaceman was a druggie.

“I probably smoked two joints, drank about three or four beers, got to the ballpark, took some [amphetamines], took a pain pill, drank a cup of coffee, chewed some tobacco, had a cigarette, and got up to the plate and hit,’’ Carbo said.

Carbo was in the outfield at Fenway Park during batting practice, tossing baseballs into the bleachers to fans who threw him marijuana joints.

Cleaned-up hitter (http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2010/04/01/cleaned_up_hitter/)

[A.J.]

Oh no, Bernie was stoned when he hit that bomb in 1975 Series! And everyone thought The Spaceman was a druggie.

Don't make him a bad person.

And it looks like I have tix to tomorrow's Sox-Nats exhibition game here in DC!

[Jujubees2]

Don't make him a bad person.

And it looks like I have tix to tomorrow's Sox-Nats exhibition game here in DC!

Agreed. Actually it makes him a good person!

Finally got tickets for a game at Fenway this summer so my kids will be able to see their first game at the ballpark (and my first since 1993).

[A.J.]

And it looks like I have tix to tomorrow's Sox-Nats exhibition game here in DC!

We walked into the game just as Youk crushed a 2 run shot. It was a great day for baseball in the Nation's capitol. And the Stadium was damn near sold out -- for an exhibition game.

[epo]

Why does Francona have the younger Ellsbury in left and Cameron in center? Isn't Ellsbury their future in the OF?

[Snoogans]

Why does Francona have the younger Ellsbury in left and Cameron in center? Isn't Ellsbury their future in the OF?

cause he sucks at managing.

he should have cameron in right since he has the best arm, have elsbury in CF since he is the fastest guy, and have drew, the slowest guy with a avg arm in left, the smallest field to cover

[joeyballsack]

Ellsbury arm is terrible and it can be covered up easier by playing him in LF, as we saw with Manny for a few years.

[Snoogans]

Ellsbury arm is terrible and it can be covered up easier by playing him in LF, as we saw with Manny for a few years.

yea except it wastes his range. and cameron has the best arm and thats supposed to be in RF. Elsbury has the best range and thats supposed to be in CF. and drew is a lazy bum and thats supposed to be in the smallest field

[Mitch&Murray]

Elsbury throws like Damon

[Snoogans]

bernie williams threw like a woman his whole career too, i dont remember anyone bitching about him in CF

[Dan 'Hampton]

Someone tell Gardner to try tossing it underhand next time. That was bad.

[joeyballsack]

Playing LF for the Boston Red Sox isnt exactly a slap in the face by the way. If anything, it raises expectations for him

Ellsbury was ranked second to last in UZR last year and since Theo is a stat geek, it was probably strongly suggested by the front office that the move be made effectively taking out of Franconas hands.

Its not gonna matter anyways if they continue to get no hitting as they are tonight. What a dogshit game tonight has been all around.

[Dan 'Hampton]

He's going to be better in left than bay was. Bay was an upgrade over manny but sometimes looked like youk playing left.

[underdog]

Ellsbury arm is terrible and it can be covered up easier by playing him in LF, as we saw with Manny for a few years.

Manny had a great arm, but no range. Exactly the opposite as Ellsbury.

Great game tonight.

[A.J.]

Those first couple of innings were unsettling. I figured they maxed out from the day before against the Nats.

[OGC]

I am so sick of the sappiness that has taken over Fenway and "Red Sox Nation". Steven Tyler singing, Neil Diamond singing, all the upscale yuppies pricing the tickets into the stratosphere. Everything seems to be one of those feel good stories that the news just loves nowadays.

I've loved the Red Sox all of my life and I know that without this new ownership, we would be working on 92 years without a World Series but can the sappiness stop ?

[A.J.]

I am so sick of the sappiness that has taken over Fenway and "Red Sox Nation". Steven Tyler singing, Neil Diamond singing, all the upscale yuppies pricing the tickets into the stratosphere. Everything seems to be one of those feel good stories that the news just loves nowadays.

I've loved the Red Sox all of my life and I know that without this new ownership, we would be working on 92 years without a World Series but can the sappiness stop ?

Sadly this sappiness = money.

I fucking LOATHE "Sweet Caroline" in the 7th inning.

[Jujubees2]

I am so sick of the sappiness that has taken over Fenway and "Red Sox Nation". Steven Tyler singing, Neil Diamond singing, all the upscale yuppies pricing the tickets into the stratosphere. Everything seems to be one of those feel good stories that the news just loves nowadays.

I've loved the Red Sox all of my life and I know that without this new ownership, we would be working on 92 years without a World Series but can the sappiness stop ?

Ditto. Went to my first Sox game in 1970. They played the Senators and Ted Williams was the manager. Legendary Sherm Feller (“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to Fenway Park”) (http://www.shermfeller.com/)was on PA and John Kiley (who had the fastest National Anthem in the majors!) on the organ (he's also the answer to the trivia question: Who is the only person to have played for the Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics). And that was it. No stupid-ass Sweet Caroline and all the celebrities Sox fans coming out of the woodwork.

Growing up there was nothing better than driving up to Boston for a Sunday afternoon game, grabbing a copy of The Globe and sitting in the bleachers reading the sports section during BP.

Now you have the Red Sox nation crap. My sister-in-law's and her husband claim to be huge Red Sox fans and I bet they can't even name the starting line-up.

[OGC]

Sadly this sappiness = money.

I fucking LOATHE "Sweet Caroline" in the 7th inning.

You are correct. I realize that it isn't just baseball anymore, it is a business. The Red Sox are one of the "haves" as opposed to the "have-nots". They are spending money on the team and player development, and that money has to come from somewhere. They need to fill the stands every night and sell every advertisement and every Red Sox nation membership that they can.

I was lucky enough to be able to take my 2 sons to their first Red Sox game last year. The only way I could afford it was to buy tickets in Baltimore. It was actually cheaper to buy the tickets, travel to Baltimore, get a hotel room, and go to the game there, than it would have been to buy tickets to Fenway. Their first and only Fenway experience so far was for a minor league double header that the Red Sox put on.

[A.J.]

I was lucky enough to be able to take my 2 sons to their first Red Sox game last year. The only way I could afford it was to buy tickets in Baltimore. It was actually cheaper to buy the tickets, travel to Baltimore, get a hotel room, and go to the game there, than it would have been to buy tickets to Fenway. Their first and only Fenway experience so far was for a minor league double header that the Red Sox put on.

That's why they sell out Camden every time the Sox come to town. Same with the Yanks. Last year, the Sox finally played interleague at the Nats' stadium and each night was a new attendance record.

I love Fenway but I haven't been there in 5 years. I just buy the standing room tix for the upper deck in right field: great view and the food, beer and bathrooms are all close by.

[joeyballsack]

Was Sam from the O & A show at Fenway last night ?

I could have swore I saw him sitting on the Green Monster when Pedroia hit his bomb.

[joeyballsack]

Beckett signs an extension for 4 years/68 million.

[Jujubees2]

I was lucky enough to be able to take my 2 sons to their first Red Sox game last year. The only way I could afford it was to buy tickets in Baltimore. It was actually cheaper to buy the tickets, travel to Baltimore, get a hotel room, and go to the game there, than it would have been to buy tickets to Fenway. Their first and only Fenway experience so far was for a minor league double header that the Red Sox put on.

I too took the family down to Baltimore last year for a Red Sox-Orioles game. But this year the boys get their first taste of action at Fenway. Got bleacher tickets for a game in July.

[Snoogans]

I too took the family down to Baltimore last year for a Red Sox-Orioles game. But this year the boys get their first taste of action at Fenway. Got bleacher tickets for a game in July.

Have fun with that. First game I ever saw at Fenway I was like 7 or 8 and it was June and we had bleacher seats. I think the only seat option available that was cheaper was seats directly on the surface of the sun.

I really hope you arent irish

[OGC]

That's why they sell out Camden every time the Sox come to town. Same with the Yanks. Last year, the Sox finally played interleague at the Nats' stadium and each night was a new attendance record.
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Yeah, I tried to get tickets for Washington too, but couldn't. I really think there were more Sox fans in Baltimore than Oriole fans for the afternoon game we saw.

[Dan 'Hampton]

This will be the third year in a row I go to Fenway. Tickets are easier to come by now although it's all still run through their official scalpers. Still my prices have only been 26 45 and 16 all for seats in the outfield and last year the rightfield roof.
Glad to see Beckett will be around awhile even with last nights performance.

[brettmojo]

Was Sam from the O & A show at Fenway last night ?

I could have swore I saw him sitting on the Green Monster when Pedroia hit his bomb.
Only if there was wrestling in between innings.

[Jujubees2]

Have fun with that. First game I ever saw at Fenway I was like 7 or 8 and it was June and we had bleacher seats. I think the only seat option available that was cheaper was seats directly on the surface of the sun.

I really hope you arent irish

Half irish and half italian. So I burn but then I tan

[A.J.]

Well, Beckett is officially locked in for 4 more years. (http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100405&content_id=9079556&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos)

[OGC]

Well, Beckett is officially locked in for 4 more years. (http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100405&content_id=9079556&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos)

That solidifies the top of the rotation for quite a few years. Now we just have to hope for health.

[Mitch&Murray]

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[Snoogans]

That solidifies the top of the rotation for quite a few years. Now we just have to hope for health.

and allows josh to mail it in for 4 more before he has to try again

[Fallon]

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You sure that wasn't Cory Lidle's runway?

[A.J.]

Well Papi got a hit anyway.

[Snoogans]

Well Papi got a hit anyway.

goddamn right, motherfuckin bitches 2 fucking games and you start this fuckin shit?

[Snoogans]

am I the only one who thinks we should trade Paps now before he ruins himself and just make Bard the closer?

This isnt some knee jerk reaction to the one game either. I dont know exactly why, i think the playoffs last year had alot to do with it, plus he is just a douche. I hate him. Everytime he comes in part of me wants him to fuck it up so we stop bringing him in.

He may be the person I hate most out of any of my teams. i know he is good and this sounds ridiculous, but i fuckin hate him. Stop it. Stop dancing like a fag, stop being the only person in baseball that throws a fastball vlad can catch up to in the playoffs. Fuck you

[brettmojo]

am I the only one who thinks we should trade Paps now before he ruins himself and just make Bard the closer?

This isnt some knee jerk reaction to the one game either. I dont know exactly why, i think the playoffs last year had alot to do with it, plus he is just a douche. I hate him. Everytime he comes in part of me wants him to fuck it up so we stop bringing him in.

He may be the person I hate most out of any of my teams. i know he is good and this sounds ridiculous, but i fuckin hate him. Stop it. Stop dancing like a fag, stop being the only person in baseball that throws a fastball vlad can catch up to in the playoffs. Fuck you
The stupid look on his face when he looks in for the sign is gay as fuck too.

[Dan 'Hampton]

He's our Joba. Only an allstar. Showenweis should have stayed in for swisher. Pap's will be gone most likely next year. I like Bard's heat.

[Snoogans]

The stupid look on his face when he looks in for the sign is gay as fuck too.

yea i cant fuckin stand him. at all. so fuckin gay and douchey

[Dan 'Hampton]

If he makes saves, unlike last night, he can suck a dick on the mound for all I care. Hes one of those guys who's gotta have a wrestling persona on the field. If anything from the few interviews I've seen of him this year he seems to have chilled out quite a bit.

[HBox]

Shoulda kept Papelbon as a starter......

[Snoogans]

If he makes saves, unlike last night, he can suck a dick on the mound for all I care. Hes one of those guys who's gotta have a wrestling persona on the field. If anything from the few interviews I've seen of him this year he seems to have chilled out quite a bit.

thats what I cant figure out. Im usually like that. I dont give a fuck that they took roids. In fact, im glad they did, im glad they did whatever they could to help win a WS.

I dont give a fuck if someone is a scumbag as long as they help my team win.

Thats why i cant figure out why I hate Paps so much. I really fuckin cant stand to see his face. i actually wanna get rid of arbitration so we can lose him. I know once bard blows a couple saves when paps is gone ill realize maybe he shoulda stayed but i dont care. I really hate him

[Dan 'Hampton]

Do you have a problem with Pedroia's "persona"?

[Snoogans]

Do you have a problem with Pedroia's "persona"?

no. I love him. And I love Youk.

I think its a combo of his face (paps i mean), that fuckin faggoty dancing he did. The way he faggoty dances on the mound after he does something good, and the playoffs last year.

I dont remember why but going into that series I was already on this. Kevin was laughing on AIM with me after granderson hit the homer off him about how I called it when Vlad ripped that ball off Paps in the playoffs when he couldnt even catch up to a fastball the entire series. It was sometime last year I really started to hate him

[brettmojo]

He's our Joba. Only an allstar.

I'd love to see Paddleass put together a stretch like Joba did when he came up.

If he makes saves, unlike last night, he can suck a dick on the mound for all I care.
That's exactly what it looks like he's doing...

http://deconstructingthoughts.mlblogs.com/Jonathan%20Papelbon.jpg

[Dan 'Hampton]

You mean being beaten by midges? Tell him and his rascal driving dad to beat it.

[Dan 'Hampton]

no. I love him. And I love Youk.

I think its a combo of his face (paps i mean), that fuckin faggoty dancing he did. The way he faggoty dances on the mound after he does something good, and the playoffs last year.

I dont remember why but going into that series I was already on this. Kevin was laughing on AIM with me after granderson hit the homer off him about how I called it when Vlad ripped that ball off Paps in the playoffs when he couldnt even catch up to a fastball the entire series. It was sometime last year I really started to hate him
I hear ya man. You gotta calm down or you'll let your hate consume you like certain 202 hosts have. The riverdance thing was a bit much, thankfully I missed that. His celebration after a key k or win is no different than a certain flat brimmed fatso who we know.

[Snoogans]

I hear ya man. You gotta calm down or you'll let your hate consume you like certain 202 hosts have. The riverdance thing was a bit much, thankfully I missed that. His celebration after a key k or win is no different than a certain flat brimmed fatso who we know.

i think i hate joba less. maybe cause i feel bad for how dopey he looks. maybe cause he blows so i like when he pitches, but he definately doesnt look as much like he needs cock

[A.J.]

Shoulda kept Papelbon as a starter......

:laugh: Good one.

[A.J.]

3 straight fuckups from the bullpen. So much for the focus being on defense.

[A.J.]

It's nice when Paps makes things "interesting" with 2 outs in the 9th.

[A.J.]

Pedroia and Youkilis try to get something going and Papi comes up useless again.

Can we PLEASE have Mike Lowell DH now?

[OGC]

Pedroia and Youkilis try to get something going and Papi comes up useless again.

Can we PLEASE have Mike Lowell DH now?

Or maybe the captain while he's hot.

[Snoogans]

Or maybe the captain while he's hot.

i was thinkin that too.

Or maybe just find some other guy in Boston named Ortiz and sneak him in there. ANYTHING but papi

[Tenbatsuzen]

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/7089/captainpine.jpg

[A.J.]

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/7089/captainpine.jpg

"We didn't have the heart to retire him."

[A.J.]

Or maybe the captain while he's hot.

The reason he and Lowell are doing better is that they're resting.

Maybe that's what Papi needs.

[OGC]

The reason he and Lowell are doing better is that they're resting.

Maybe that's what Papi needs.

then alternate them. or even keep Ortiz in the mix by rotating the 3 of them.

[A.J.]

Looks like the Sox may be playing the O's for last place this weekend!

[DOHO@HOME]

WOWZIE WOW WOW DO THEY LOOK BADDDDDDDDDDDDD.
NOT PLAYING LIKE A TEAM FOR THE FIRST TIME AND THE LAST FEW YEARS.
IS IT NOW ALL ABOUT THE MONEY AND NOT SO MUCH ABOUT THE GAME OF BASEBALL?
I WILL BE WATCHING PLAYOFF HOCKEY FOR A LIL BIT AND THEN TRY TO GET BACK TO THE SOXS.:unsure:

[Fallon]

They're playing like shit.

I've always enjoyed watching the 11am Patriots Day game.

Didn't give a shit today and I'm glad I missed it.

[Snoogans]

why was papi back in? why was tek back out?

[Dan 'Hampton]

Darnell f'n MacDonald.

[A.J.]

That was a nice comeback last night. Finally, they showed some passion even after being down 5.

Remember back when Papi was alive? Those were good days.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Some douchebag in front of me didn't like the fact that I refered to the fact ortiz is a shell of the man who singlehandedly beat the yanks. Figures he left in the eight. Real fun game.

[Dan 'Hampton]

And yeah no one knew who Darnell macdonald was. He wasn't even listed on my scorecard.

[A.J.]

Comebacks are fun.

[epo]

Ellsbury apparently still isn't right. Let's make this easy Francona:

Cameron in right, Ellsbury in center and Drew in left.

I swear the Red Sox succeed despite Francona.

[Snoogans]

Ellsbury apparently still isn't right. Let's make this easy Francona:

Cameron in right, Ellsbury in center and Drew in left.

I swear the Red Sox succeed despite Francona.

people have been sayin this for months....well i have anyway

it doesnt matter. When someone sells there soul for championships, they always forget about that part later when the devil makes things really shitty

[underdog]

I swear the Red Sox succeed despite Francona.

Yup.

[A.J.]

Ellsbury apparently still isn't right. Let's make this easy Francona:

Cameron in right, Ellsbury in center and Drew in left.

I swear the Red Sox succeed despite Francona.

Irrelevant since Cameron and Ellsbury are on the DL.

But try giving Papelbon a game off -- that's 2 nights in a row he almost blew the game in the 9th.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Were taking advice from a Milwaukee fan? They haven't been relevent since robin yount. :) SP has been so weak. Gotta get through 7 innings. Feel bad for wake. Good game and they blow it for him.

[Snoogans]

Were taking advice from a Milwaukee fan? They haven't been relevent since robin yount. :) SP has been so weak. Gotta get through 7 innings. Feel bad for wake. Good game and they blow it for him.

he is ripping off what i said anyway (hoo hoo). Our point was that elsbury is only hurt cause tito is a moron and put him in left, where he used his centerfield instincts to come in too far on a ball and ran into Beltre.

Cameron has the best arm and great range. the best arm is supposed to be in right, and boston's RF is big. Elsbury is a natural CF with incredible range who is already familiar with the weird CF in Fenway and plays it very well. He should be in center.

JD Drew is a lazy fuckin faggot who should be put in left where he has the least ground to cover and can feel good about padding his assists.

Thats why it should be drew left, Elsbury center and Cameron right.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I hate JD so much. Pathetic bum. Cannot wait till the 12 mil a year is free. I understand putting elsburry in left. He's got a weak arm. Drew for all of his problems is rarely a problem in the field. And ask Johnny Damon or Cameron for that matter about collisions in CF.

[Snoogans]

I hate JD so much. Pathetic bum. Cannot wait till the 12 mil a year is free. I understand putting elsburry in left. He's got a weak arm. Drew for all of his problems is rarely a problem in the field. And ask Johnny Damon or Cameron for that matter about collisions in CF.

cameron was actually in right when he collided, beltran was in center. But elsbury's arm was fine enough in center. The big arm needs to be in right, and the bum needs to go to left

[Dan 'Hampton]

I'm not a drew defender. I watch mostly every game. His problems aren't in the field.

[A.J.]

Can we get rid of Atchison already? The guy fucking sucks.

[Snoogans]

I'm not a drew defender. I watch mostly every game. His problems aren't in the field.

i understand bro. he isnt the point. the point is, he isnt fast enough to play center and cameron has a much bigger arm and more range, so why not put cameron in the very big right field and move drew to the smaller field. He might not be a problem in the field, but he is still our 3rd best OF. He doesnt have the range either of them have or the arm cameron has. He belongs in left. Its not about his glove

[Dan 'Hampton]

He's not a problem in right. His arm is adequet. Spelling I know. They baby him. I hate the guy so much because he looks so non carring while he plays. His range and arm are fine but you know he'd bitch if thrown in center. The outfield with ells Cameron and drew is good we just need them on the field at the same time.

[Snoogans]

He's not a problem in right. His arm is adequet. Spelling I know. They baby him. I hate the guy so much because he looks so non carring while he plays. His range and arm are fine but you know he'd bitch if thrown in center. The outfield with ells Cameron and drew is good we just need them on the field at the same time.

why put him in center. put him in left. Not cause he isnt good in RF. But because cameron would be better and why move your future CF out of CF for 2 years to move him right back?

[joeyballsack]

Maybe they see Ellsbury as the long term solution to LF so they just want to expedite the process.

It doesn't really matter right now anyways. The issue right now is that they have a AAA outfield rotation of JD Drew, Jonathan Van Every, Bill Hall and Darnell McDonald.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Don't diss mcdonald. I was there for the magic.

[joeyballsack]

I am glad he is making the most of his opportunity, but I also remember Nick Green had a couple of pretty good moments last year and still finished as a .236 hitter.

13-10 in the bottom of the 6th already tonight and the bullpen is already blown up for the roadtrip.

[A.J.]

What the fuck is wrong with Beckett? How does our "ace" give up 6 runs in one inning, blowing a 5 run lead?

[A.J.]

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with 22-year-old Cuban catcher Adalberto Ibarra. (http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/mlb/news/story?id=5137450)

Please...just let this guy be a catcher that can actually throw out guys trying to steal bases.

[Mitch&Murray]

McCready: Clemens had trouble in bed (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post/McCready-Clemens-had-trouble-in-bed?urn=mlb,237826)

While Roger Clemens was busy dominating teams on the mound, the so-called Rocket apparently wasn't as dominant in the sack, says his former mistress, country superstar Mindy McCready, according to the New York Daily News.

Porn giant Vivid Entertainment is apparently set to release a tape on Monday that has an interview with McCready discussing her affair with Clemens in-depth. She confirms that the two met in 1991 when she was 15 and he was a married pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in his late 20s. They apparently watched a Walter Matthau movie and then showered together. Awww.

McCready goes on to say that Clemens suffered some erectile dysfunction issue when they were together, according to the paper, but was good in bed "when he could get it up."

[A.J.]

The bullpen can't hold a lead against the worst team in baseball. That's just dandy.

[Kevin]

The bullpen can't hold a lead against the worst team in baseball. That's just dandy.

Look at the bright side...

Dice K look great in 4 of his 4.2 inning yesterday...

[cougarjake13]

McCready: Clemens had trouble in bed (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post/McCready-Clemens-had-trouble-in-bed?urn=mlb,237826)

While Roger Clemens was busy dominating teams on the mound, the so-called Rocket apparently wasn't as dominant in the sack, says his former mistress, country superstar Mindy McCready, according to the New York Daily News.

Porn giant Vivid Entertainment is apparently set to release a tape on Monday that has an interview with McCready discussing her affair with Clemens in-depth. She confirms that the two met in 1991 when she was 15 and he was a married pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in his late 20s. They apparently watched a Walter Matthau movie and then showered together. Awww.

McCready goes on to say that Clemens suffered some erectile dysfunction issue when they were together, according to the paper, but was good in bed "when he could get it up."




hilarious


whats the statute of limitations for that (her being underage/ alledged shower) ? im sure no one believes it was just a shower but not sure if that alone is illegal although one would think it would be

[Snoogans]

swept by the fuckin Os

[Adolf]

ouch. swept by the worst team in the whole league. fkn red sox nation :lol: :lol: :lol:



how about this phillies mets game.... crazy 4th inning. go philz

[A.J.]

It's going to be a long, long summer.

[Dan 'Hampton]

It's going to be a long, long summer.

I this means them rebuilding and getting some big pieces for next year I'm ok with it. They'll have to especially when they see seats empty at the park. Which is happening. Anyways its still hockey season. Go B's.

[DOHO@HOME]

Ah Booooooooooooo We Are In For A Long Season.
Only Four Games Ahead Of Those Birds For Last Place And Two Strong Teams Coming Into Town........oh Noooooooooo

[Snoogans]

I this means them rebuilding and getting some big pieces for next year I'm ok with it. They'll have to especially when they see seats empty at the park. Which is happening. Anyways its still hockey season. Go B's.

its not rebuilding. its the devil gettin back the dickhead who sold his soul for the WS titles. Get used to it. We are in for another 86 years

[Kevin]

its not rebuilding. its the devil gettin back the dickhead who sold his soul for the WS titles. Get used to it. We are in for another 86 years

He shoulda sold his sole for it.

[Dan 'Hampton]

VMart isn't coming back next year. At least not as catcher. 68 million coming off the books after this season including Ortiz(13) Lowell(12.5) and Lugo(9). They missed out on Texiera but most likely the Yankees would have trumped whatever was offered. I think they had pretty good info that Mauer wasn't going to go anywhere. That being said it makes sense to sure up your pitching(eventhough it hasn't panned out yet), sign your home grown allstars and go after Gonzalez either at trading deadline or offseason.

[brettmojo]

She confirms that the two met in 1991 when she was 15 and he was a married pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in his late 20s. They apparently watched a Walter Matthau movie and then showered together.
Earthquake?

[TjM]

I still say they make the playoffs. So long as you Sallies can somehow manage to avoid menstrating on your shoes

[joeyballsack]

I would like to nominate David Ortiz for this years Human Victory Cigar.

Its just painful to see him coming to the plate with anything on the line, so just put Lowell in the DH slot and be done with it.

Make every AB by Big Papi an occasion..something to be celebrated. Give the fans a chance to cheer for all the great moments he provided us over his Boston career instead of booing him after he eventually grounds into a double play or flails weakly at the fastballs he cant catch up with anymore.

It was nice David, but its time to ride into the sunset gracefully.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I bet he's released when Cameron and Ellsbury come back. Get rid of Bill Hall while they're at it.

[A.J.]

I would like to nominate David Ortiz for this years Human Victory Cigar.

Its just painful to see him coming to the plate with anything on the line, so just put Lowell in the DH slot and be done with it.

Make every AB by Big Papi an occasion..something to be celebrated. Give the fans a chance to cheer for all the great moments he provided us over his Boston career instead of booing him after he eventually grounds into a double play or flails weakly at the fastballs he cant catch up with anymore.

It was nice David, but its time to ride into the sunset gracefully.

Again last night, he predictably hit into the shift between first and second, causing a rally-ending double play. As such, the only good thing about his at-bats now is that they are a smoke/bathroom break.

[A.J.]

"David's fine. He's one of our teammates. We believe in him. He's going to come out of it. He's had 60 at-bats. A couple of years ago I had 60 at-bats and it was me hitting .170 and everybody was ready to kill me, too. Then what happened? 'Laser show.'"

-- Red Sox captain Dustin Pedroia, who was batting .172 on May 1, 2007, but went on to win the AL Rookie of the Year

I'm cool with Pedroia being supportive of his teammate, but there's a big difference between a young rookie being in a slump and an aging slugger who has lost his groove.

[Kevin]

I'm cool with Pedroia being supportive of his teammate, but there's a big difference between a young rookie being in a slump and an aging slugger who has lost his groove.



Stella got her's back.. Why can't Papi??

[A.J.]

It's going to be a long, long summer.

Ibid.

[Dan 'Hampton]

This has got to be the largest strike zone I've ever seen. Both teams getting screwed.

[A.J.]

Those were some bullshit strikes on Papi and Beltre.

[joeyballsack]

So...are we going to get a Disneyspy visit tonight ?

[Dan 'Hampton]

Nice game tonight boys. Gotta love Johnny Damon. I'm ignoring where he was the last 4 years.

[disneyspy]

So...are we going to get a Disneyspy visit tonight ?

2 out of 3 bitches

http://www.gamewornuniforms.com/catalog/images/DetroitTigersLogo.jpg

[Kevin]

2 out of 3 bitches

http://www.gamewornuniforms.com/catalog/images/DetroitTigersLogo.jpg

Wow

Way to be current on your gloating posts.

[A.J.]

Wow

Way to be current on your gloating posts.

Way to be behind on yours.

[disneyspy]

Wow

Way to be current on your gloating posts.

ive been doing that country house sitting gig and my internet time has been almost nil,but i know you knew that

[disneyspy]

Way to be behind on yours.

the knicks have sucked for a loooooooooooong time

[Dan 'Hampton]

Pack it in, sell off the bums bring up Lars.

[Kevin]

Way to be behind on yours.

I have grown mature in my days and know that gloating isn't good..


That and i learned last year that you don't gloat in April and in May...

[Snoogans]

I have grown mature in my days and know that gloating isn't good..


That and i learned last year that you don't gloat in April and in May...

so all those IMs last night about Paps was what, just post game commentary?

[Kevin]

so all those IMs last night about Paps was what, just post game commentary?

What?


I was just telling you how much i love him...

Thats not gloating..

[Snoogans]

from april 8th
am I the only one who thinks we should trade Paps now before he ruins himself and just make Bard the closer?

This isnt some knee jerk reaction to the one game either. I dont know exactly why, i think the playoffs last year had alot to do with it, plus he is just a douche. I hate him. Everytime he comes in part of me wants him to fuck it up so we stop bringing him in.

He may be the person I hate most out of any of my teams. i know he is good and this sounds ridiculous, but i fuckin hate him. Stop it. Stop dancing like a fag, stop being the only person in baseball that throws a fastball vlad can catch up to in the playoffs. Fuck you

once again, Mr Papelbon, FUCK YOU

[Snoogans]

finally you fuckin faggot

[A.J.]

finally you fuckin faggot

Well said.

And fuck you Marco Scutaro. Stop making errors off of routine grounders. That should have been a double play and instead it starts a rally early on.

[Snoogans]

Well said.

And fuck you Marco Scutaro. Stop making errors off of routine grounders. That should have been a double play and instead it starts a rally early on.

he started the rally in the 9th too

[A.J.]

I forgot about that one too.

So much for Theo's defensive upgrades.

[Snoogans]

I forgot about that one too.

So much for Theo's defensive upgrades.

has theo done anything the last 2 years that really worked? It was awesome how he extended beckett so he can keep mailing it in too

[underdog]

has theo done anything the last 2 years that really worked? It was awesome how he extended beckett so he can keep mailing it in too

Theo has been an incredibly overrated executive. He's made some HORRIBLE moves.

[joeyballsack]

Ya, what a hack.

Only 2 rings and six playoff appearances in the past six years.

He was able to sign Youklis, Pedroia and Lester to very club friendly contracts and there is like 60 million coming off the books after this season.

I will take Theo out any day over the alternatives out there.

[Snoogans]

Ya, what a hack.

Only 2 rings and six playoff appearances in the past six years.

He was able to sign Youklis, Pedroia and Lester to very club friendly contracts and there is like 60 million coming off the books after this season.

I will take Theo out any day over the alternatives out there.

i had no problem the first few years. but last year and this year, it just hasnt made any sense

[joeyballsack]

i had no problem the first few years. but last year and this year, it just hasnt made any sense

I think he is kind of hamstrung with some bad contracts.

Lowell took less money to come back to Boston and then broke down.

Ortiz had the wrist injury and then stopped taking the juice.

Lugo just blew.

Most of those contracts will be off the books after this season and there are some pretty good players scheduled to hit the free agent market the next couple of seasons:

Albert Pujols
Prince Fielder
Jose Reyes
Jimmy Rollins
Jonathan Broxton
Matt Cain

I would much rather Theo go after any of those guys if they are still available than to over pay for what has been on the market the last couple of seasons, with the exception of Texiera.

[Snoogans]

he still spent like 40 mill this past year. And you left off smoltz, penny, all the failed SS. He hasnt been that good

[underdog]

he still spent like 40 mill this past year. And you left off smoltz, penny, all the failed SS. He hasnt been that good

Didn't Duquette bring in the majority of the players for the 2004 championship?

I don't think Theo is bad, I just think he's incredibly overrated sometimes.

[Snoogans]

Didn't Duquette bring in the majority of the players for the 2004 championship?

I don't think Theo is bad, I just think he's incredibly overrated sometimes.

maybe, but didnt theo have alot to do with that too?

[underdog]

maybe, but didnt theo have alot to do with that too?

I think Theo had the biggest move there, and that was trading Nomar. That move was HUGE and took big balls to do in Boston.

[TjM]

I think Theo had the biggest move there, and that was trading Nomar. That move was HUGE and took big balls to do in Boston.

Also don't discount courting Schilling and Foulk. Or drafting Lester and Pap and Pedroia

[Jujubees2]

Beckett placed on DL (http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2010/05/beckett_on_disa_1.html)

[underdog]

Also don't discount courting Schilling and Foulk. Or drafting Lester and Pap and Pedroia

Which Sox GM wouldn't trade that awful left handed pitcher for gold when he ended up being very shitty?

[TjM]

Which Sox GM wouldn't trade that awful left handed pitcher for gold when he ended up being very shitty?

Not that part

Schill had a No Trade and Theo and crew went down there for a sales pitch. Also Curt was very weary of Fenway. He would have prefered the Yanks at the time

[Kevin]

Which Sox GM wouldn't trade that awful left handed pitcher for gold when he ended up being very shitty?

Casey Fassum or Jon Lester?

[Kevin]

All Kidding aside..

Both GMs are overrated..

Cashman got lucky that 3 big FA's were available and was on a team that spent money.

Remember, Theo would have ever made the Beckett deal if he was the GM and failed to lock down Tex.

And don't say anything about the wife. Tex should never have left that 8hr meeting without a deal.the diff they were at was like 1.5 mil a year. Yanks were not even in it at that point.

After that meeting, Yanks said fuck it, and got him.

[underdog]

Not that part

Schill had a No Trade and Theo and crew went down there for a sales pitch. Also Curt was very weary of Fenway. He would have prefered the Yanks at the time

Yeah, he nailed the Curt thing.

Casey Fassum or Jon Lester?

Casey Fossum. The Sox used to get offered great trades and they wouldn't do it because they wouldn't trade him. He sucked.

[Kevin]

Casey Fossum. The Sox used to get offered great trades and they wouldn't do it because they wouldn't trade him. He sucked.


I would watch Games that he pitched and would think, what the hell do they see in him to think he is so good?

He blows

I don't get what scouts see sometimes..

[Dan 'Hampton]

He had a hook and that was it.

[Snoogans]

He had a hook and that was it.

but he threw that different than his other pitches so you knew it was coming. So even that blew

[Dan 'Hampton]

His fastball was another offspeed pitch.

[A.J.]

Beckett placed on DL (http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2010/05/beckett_on_disa_1.html)

And Wake gets to start again.

Buchholz has been the ace thus far.

[disneyspy]

c'mon you beaners,beat those twins again

[Dan 'Hampton]

I've noticed were not wearing those godawful hanging sox hats anymore. I have less issue with some wigger walking down the street than us wearing it on the field. The traditional hat makes the Friday uniforms look a little less cartoony.

[Moe Lester]

I've noticed were not wearing those godawful hanging sox hats anymore. I have less issue with some wigger walking down the street than us wearing it on the field. The traditional hat makes the Friday uniforms look a little less cartoony.

I agree. I HATE the hanging sox

[Dan 'Hampton]

I say go back to the red letter road jerseys, use the current roads as a retro friday uniform and then make up a "flannel" home jersey commemorating the 67 or maybe and earlier team's uniform and use that as a home retro friday.

Oh and great weekend in Philly. NL baseball sucks.

[A.J.]

I say go back to the red letter road jerseys, use the current roads as a retro friday uniform and then make up a "flannel" home jersey commemorating the 67 or maybe and earlier team's uniform and use that as a home retro friday.

And no more red/blue jerseys.

[A.J.]

It's official: Buchholz is the ace right now.

[Snoogans]

It's official: Buchholz is the ace right now.

according to MLB 10 The Show is Shaun McClarty

[A.J.]

according to MLB 10 The Show is Shaun McClarty

He would have been if he didn't give up that monster home run.

[Snoogans]

He would have been if he didn't give up that monster home run.

Duncan got lucky. another half inch and thats a pop up to 2nd base.

[Kevin]

Duncan got lucky. another half inch and thats a pop up to 2nd base.



Yea, another inch, maybe it only goes halfway to the parking lot, instead of over it.

[Fallon]

It's official: Buchholz is the ace right now.

Lester looked great tonight, one hit over six innings to beat Tampa.

Sox are starting to take shape, pitching is on, Elsbury and Cameron are back and Papi is hitting.

[Snoogans]

Yea, another inch, maybe it only goes halfway to the parking lot, instead of over it.

the softball field it went over, not a parking lot

[A.J.]

Lester looked great tonight, one hit over six innings to beat Tampa.

Sox are starting to take shape, pitching is on, Elsbury and Cameron are back and Papi is hitting.

I didn't realize that until he came out of the game. 2 almost no hitters in 3 days.

[joeyballsack]

I would like to nominate David Ortiz for this years Human Victory Cigar.

Its just painful to see him coming to the plate with anything on the line, so just put Lowell in the DH slot and be done with it.

Make every AB by Big Papi an occasion..something to be celebrated. Give the fans a chance to cheer for all the great moments he provided us over his Boston career instead of booing him after he eventually grounds into a double play or flails weakly at the fastballs he cant catch up with anymore.

It was nice David, but its time to ride into the sunset gracefully.

.396/.441, 6 HR, 19 RBI since I posted this.

Now if Lackey doesn't start throwing strikes, I might have to publicly humiliate him in a post, spurring an amazing turn around.

[A.J.]

Not only another loss to the Royals but an ass-kicking as well?

[A.J.]

Why can't Wake pitch like that all the time?

[Kevin]

Why can't Wake pitch like that all the time?



He's 93?

[A.J.]

He's 93?

And a half.

[Snoogans]

And a half.

its actually alot to do with weather too. Cooler, windy days are much better. When its hot and humid that shit just sits flat

[Kevin]

its actually alot to do with weather too. Cooler, windy days are much better. When its hot and humid that shit just sits flat

What about your boy Paps issue?

[A.J.]

What about your boy Paps issue?

He was on the bereavement list and they brought up Boof Bonser.

[Snoogans]

What about your boy Paps issue?

He was on the bereavement list and they brought up Boof Bonser.

hopefully in NE, Bereavement is a word for traded

[TjM]

according to MLB 10 The Show is Shaun McClarty

I hear that guy is like 10x the pitcher Stephen Strausburg could possibly hope to be

[Snoogans]

I hear that guy is like 10x the pitcher Stephen Strausburg could possibly hope to be

the fucked up part is stras looked EXACTLY like what I look like in that game. It was fuckin nuts

[A.J.]

I thought getting swept by the O's was rock bottom this season. Then last night I watched the Sox manage only 2 hits and Boof Bonser and Joe Nelson team up for an 8-run 8th.

Fucking Bonser couldn't even throw a strike.

[OGC]

I thought getting swept by the O's was rock bottom this season. Then last night I watched the Sox manage only 2 hits and Boof Bonser and Joe Nelson team up for an 8-run 8th.

Fucking Bonser couldn't even throw a strike.


Better to get all the shit play out of the way in one game.

[Jujubees2]

I thought getting swept by the O's was rock bottom this season. Then last night I watched the Sox manage only 2 hits and Boof Bonser and Joe Nelson team up for an 8-run 8th.

Fucking Bonser couldn't even throw a strike.

Why can't the Red Sox find pitchers like Masterson?

[A.J.]

Why can't the Red Sox find pitchers like Masterson?

They do. Then they trade them.

[Kevin]

They do. Then they trade them.



For players who don't have a position on the field to compensate for not signing someone the previous offseason...

[A.J.]

So Snoogs, you still want to trade Papelbon after Bard blew last night's game in Bonser-like fashion?

[TjM]

Masterson is a decent pitcher. Let's not go overboard here. You had to give up a little something to get Martinez

[Snoogans]

So Snoogs, you still want to trade Papelbon after Bard blew last night's game in Bonser-like fashion?

Yes. I dont give a fuck. Trade them all. Paps is still a dick suckin faggot

[A.J.]

I can't wait to see the warm welcome Manny will get tonight.

The crowd should be good and amped up after the Lakers win last night.

[Snoogans]

walkoff homer by giambi. CAN WE PLEASE TRADE PAPS



PLEASE

[Fallon]

walkoff homer by giambi. CAN WE PLEASE TRADE PAPS



PLEASE

Don't forget the game tying homer Paps let up to Stewart.

:thumbdown:

[Kevin]

Don't forget the game tying homer Paps let up to Stewart.

:thumbdown:

Right down the middle on both..

[Dan 'Hampton]

If it didn't happen on the east coast it didn't really happen.

[A.J.]

walkoff homer by giambi. CAN WE PLEASE TRADE PAPS



PLEASE

As soon as the first solo shot happened, I immediately thought of you saying this.

You might be right after all. What a way to shit the bed -- though Lackey, AGAIN, put them in the hole.

[Snoogans]

As soon as the first solo shot happened, I immediately thought of you saying this.

You might be right after all. What a way to shit the bed -- though Lackey, AGAIN, put them in the hole.

of course im right. we should trade him to the fuckin mets and let him rot

[Fallon]

Paps blows another one!

10th inning now.

[A.J.]

Spam MY thread will you?

[Snoogans]

what a fuckin bum Paps is. GET HIM OUTTA HERE

[A.J.]

what a fuckin bum Paps is. GET HIM OUTTA HERE

I'm beginning to agree.

[Snoogans]

I'm beginning to agree.

i fuckin tried to tell you guys. From the moment I saw Vlad, who at the time couldnt catch up to any fastball come to the plate in the playoffs, I said to kevin watch him rip one of this jerkoff Paps.

He rips the next pitch, a fastball, right up the middle. Beginning of the end. He is a cock sucking douche and on top of that, he isnt very good. He is just ok, but a skirt wearing river dancing faggot. SHIP HIM OUT

[A.J.]

Well, I still wanted to believe DAMMIT!

[Snoogans]

http://ddisbored.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/papelbon.jpg

apparently the rockies accepted the invitation

[A.J.]

Bases loaded twice and they couldn't score. Two men on and they couldn't score. And then an error which led to a cheap run.

What a sloppy game and a waste of a decent outing from Wake.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Pedroia break in foot. Out unknown.

[A.J.]

Wonderful.

[Snoogans]

Wonderful.

buckholz got hurt tonight running the bases