2011 Boston Red Sox Thread - Page 2

myasu · 04-08-2011, 11:14 PM

It was not beautiful, but I will take it!

Goody · 04-09-2011, 11:47 AM

After seeing Cleveland beat up on the Mariners for double digit runs in one inning, I realized you Bosox fans shouldn't feel so bad about that sweep. They're on fire.

1998 Yankees · 04-09-2011, 03:04 PM

Pesky Sox! (No pun intended.) Will you stay down in one game at least?!?

Edited 1 hours, 40 minutes later: OK, thanks. Pounded into submission by Yankee homers. Two by Russell Martin, who may have been a good bargain for us.

myasu · 04-09-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

Pesky Sox! (No pun intended.) Will you stay down in one game at least?!?

Edited 1 hours, 40 minutes later: OK, thanks. Pounded into submission by Yankee homers. Two by Russell Martin, who may have been a good bargain for us.

stevebydac · 04-09-2011, 08:58 PM

You know, in order to win the 100 games everyone says you will, you need to win at least 4 or 5 in April, I'd reckon.

1998 Yankees · 04-10-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by stevebydac

You know, in order to win the 100 games everyone says you will, you need to win at least 4 or 5 in April, I'd reckon.

Ohh, low blow, Steve. Low blow.

I have a feeling, though, that the Sox will rise again. To second place.

TribeFanInNC · 04-10-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Goody

After seeing Cleveland beat up on the Mariners for double digit runs in one inning, I realized you Bosox fans shouldn't feel so bad about that sweep. They're on fire.

I'm still chalking that up to level of competition. The White Sox didn't have much trouble knocking around our best two pitchers in the first two games.

Basically I think that says the Red Sox are playing like the Mariners right now.

jdyi87 · 04-11-2011, 12:53 AM

Today's J. Becket dominant (April 10)
8.0 IP / 2 H / 1 BB / 0 ER / 10 K

1998 Yankees · 04-11-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jdyi87

Today's J. Becket dominant (April 10)
8.0 IP / 2 H / 1 BB / 0 ER / 10 K

Yes, you Soxers have the upper hand now (winning two out of three over the weekend) but zere vill be other days, other games. Ve vill be vaiting...

myasu · 04-11-2011, 08:30 PM

I just can't take Matsuzaka anymore.
It is a pain watching him pitch to say the least...

The game is over after only 30 minutes, and I feel so sorry for the people who bought expensive tickets to be at the ballpark, only to experience...., this.
I also feel sorry for Wakefield, having to come out every 5 days to pitch in a game like this. I know he gets paid doing it, but I do not think he deserves this, not after playing for this team for like 16 years...

jdyi87 · 04-11-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by myasu

It is a pain watching him pitch to say the least...

I can't agree with you more.

I know he is an inconsistent player, but it's painful to watch.

myasu · 04-11-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jdyi87

I can't agree with you more.

I know he is an inconsistent player, but it's painful to watch.

Recently, he's been consistent, sort of, being bad...

Well, It's not just Matsuzaka, but almost everyone except for few who is looking like he is still playing the ST games. (Pedroia is the only name that came to my mind, sadly

) Crawford looks like he is trying too hard, and Salty looks like a Jack Clark without the power, well, the switch hitting Jack Clark with the power, and Youk does not look like what he was before he got injured last year. It is too early for the panic button, and I am not yet in the mood, but I think there already must be a lot of pressure on Francona and Curt Young after only 10 games.

1998 Yankees · 04-12-2011, 09:15 PM

We've been in this situation with some of our own free agent acquisitions, as you know. As a matter of fact, we would be in this particular situation had we won the bidding for Dice-K back then!

Red Sox dilemma: What to do with Daisuke Matsuzaka - Daily Pitch: MLB News, Standings, Schedules & More - USATODAY.com

Goody · 04-13-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

We've been in this situation with some of our own free agent acquisitions, as you know. As a matter of fact, we would be in this particular situation had we won the bidding for Dice-K back then!

Red Sox dilemma: What to do with Daisuke Matsuzaka - Daily Pitch: MLB News, Standings, Schedules & More - USATODAY.com

But you never know, with the what ifs. With a different group of coaches and teammates the outcome could be totally different for a given player.

myasu · 04-13-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

We've been in this situation with some of our own free agent acquisitions, as you know. As a matter of fact, we would be in this particular situation had we won the bidding for Dice-K back then!

Red Sox dilemma: What to do with Daisuke Matsuzaka - Daily Pitch: MLB News, Standings, Schedules & More - USATODAY.com

Well, names like Igawa, Irabu came to my mind...

I still take Matsuzaka over those guys!

jdyi87 · 04-13-2011, 10:54 PM

Today's game was postponed.

Take a rest, and come on!

Goody · 04-13-2011, 11:04 PM

They have ways around this nowadays. I can still watch my team lose every home game no matter what the weather.

myasu · 04-18-2011, 01:44 PM

I do not believe what I just saw...
7.0IP, 1H, 1B, 3K, 89P, Matsuzaka???

This is the first time in a long time I did not close my eyes every time he threw ball after 3-2 counts!

OmahaBaseball · 04-18-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by myasu

I do not believe what I just saw...
7.0IP, 1H, 1B, 3K, 89P, Matsuzaka???

This is the first time in a long time I did not close my eyes every time he threw ball after 3-2 counts!

Crazy stuff from Dice-K today. I thought for sure he was good for at least 6 runs, but he goes out there and pitches a gem. Here's hoping that he can string a few starts like this together.

neugey · 04-18-2011, 10:10 PM

FYI the Red Sox (along with the Twins Joe Nathan and Joe Mauer) are almost singe-handedly cratering my fantasy team. I spent my first round pick on Crawford, who apparently couldn't hit glass if you put him in a liquor store.

I also had Dice K and dropped him after his atrocious start, then quick picked him up again today after his gem. If I start him again, remind to take some Tums.

04-08-2011, 11:14 PM	#21
myasu All Star Starter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,491	It was not beautiful, but I will take it! __________________ myasu Bill Spaceman Lee- "The other day they asked me about mandatory drug testing. I said I believed in drug testing a long time ago. All through the sixties I tested everything."

04-09-2011, 03:04 PM	#23
1998 Yankees Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yankee Stadium, back in 1998. Posts: 8,645	Pesky Sox! (No pun intended.) Will you stay down in one game at least?!? Edited 1 hours, 40 minutes later: OK, thanks. Pounded into submission by Yankee homers. Two by Russell Martin, who may have been a good bargain for us. Last edited by 1998 Yankees; 04-09-2011 at 04:44 PM.

04-09-2011, 08:58 PM	#25
stevebydac All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In a fictional baseball world Posts: 843	You know, in order to win the 100 games everyone says you will, you need to win at least 4 or 5 in April, I'd reckon. __________________

04-11-2011, 12:53 AM	#28
jdyi87 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Seoul / Montgomery Posts: 38	April 10 Today's J. Becket dominant (April 10) 8.0 IP / 2 H / 1 BB / 0 ER / 10 K

04-11-2011, 08:30 PM	#30
myasu All Star Starter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,491	I just can't take Matsuzaka anymore. It is a pain watching him pitch to say the least... The game is over after only 30 minutes, and I feel so sorry for the people who bought expensive tickets to be at the ballpark, only to experience...., this. I also feel sorry for Wakefield, having to come out every 5 days to pitch in a game like this. I know he gets paid doing it, but I do not think he deserves this, not after playing for this team for like 16 years... __________________ myasu Bill Spaceman Lee- "The other day they asked me about mandatory drug testing. I said I believed in drug testing a long time ago. All through the sixties I tested everything."

04-09-2011, 11:47 AM	#22
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Korea Posts: 3,530	After seeing Cleveland beat up on the Mariners for double digit runs in one inning, I realized you Bosox fans shouldn't feel so bad about that sweep. They're on fire.

04-12-2011, 09:15 PM	#33
1998 Yankees Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yankee Stadium, back in 1998. Posts: 8,645	We've been in this situation with some of our own free agent acquisitions, as you know. As a matter of fact, we would be in this particular situation had we won the bidding for Dice-K back then! Red Sox dilemma: What to do with Daisuke Matsuzaka - Daily Pitch: MLB News, Standings, Schedules & More - USATODAY.com

04-13-2011, 10:54 PM	#36
jdyi87 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Seoul / Montgomery Posts: 38	Today's game was postponed. Take a rest, and come on!

04-13-2011, 11:04 PM	#37
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Korea Posts: 3,530	They have ways around this nowadays. I can still watch my team lose every home game no matter what the weather.

04-18-2011, 01:44 PM	#38
myasu All Star Starter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,491	I do not believe what I just saw... 7.0IP, 1H, 1B, 3K, 89P, Matsuzaka??? This is the first time in a long time I did not close my eyes every time he threw ball after 3-2 counts! __________________ myasu Bill Spaceman Lee- "The other day they asked me about mandatory drug testing. I said I believed in drug testing a long time ago. All through the sixties I tested everything."

04-18-2011, 10:10 PM	#40
neugey All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 807	FYI the Red Sox (along with the Twins Joe Nathan and Joe Mauer) are almost singe-handedly cratering my fantasy team. I spent my first round pick on Crawford, who apparently couldn't hit glass if you put him in a liquor store. I also had Dice K and dropped him after his atrocious start, then quick picked him up again today after his gem. If I start him again, remind to take some Tums.