Boston Red Sox 2007

darkhorse · 04-21-2007, 11:22 AM

Oh, bother. Too much going on with the Red Sox not to have a 2007 thread up. I'm embarrassed to start this 'cuz they ain't my team. Oh, well.

What is up with the Red Sox wearing green unis last night? Saw a pic of this on the front page at ESPN and wondered.

darkhorse · 04-21-2007, 11:36 AM

dola,

Did some reading and found out that the Red Sox honored both Red Auerbach, with the wearing of the green, and the victims of the Virginia Tech massacre, by wearing "VT" patches. And, topped it off with a come from behind win over Rivera and the Yanks. Sweet!

darkhorse · 04-21-2007, 11:37 AM

triola,

A sweep isn't at all unlikely with the Yankees throwing Karstens and Chase Wright to the wolves in the weekend games.

Tony M · 04-21-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

triola,

A sweep isn't at all unlikely with the Yankees throwing Karstens and Chase Wright to the wolves in the weekend games.

I think Wright has the better chance being up against Dice-K because Dice-K seems to be having the Wakefield problem of 2006 of run support.

Beckett will dominate the Yanks tonight.

I still think DM will get the W tomorrow (3-1 to the Sox in 9, 3H, 1BB, 12K for DM in 7.1 innings)

Beckett will no-hit through 5, and give up two hits in the 6th and no-hit the 7th and 8th with JP coming in for the save - show Blow-Mo how it's done!)

QuestGAV · 04-21-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

What is up with the Red Sox wearing green unis last night? Saw a pic of this on the front page at ESPN and wondered.

$$$

darkhorse · 04-21-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by redsoxford

I think Wright has the better chance being up against Dice-K because Dice-K seems to be having the Wakefield problem of 2006 of run support.

I figure Chase Wright being on the mound will solve the run support issue for one game.

Tony M · 04-21-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

I figure Chase Wright being on the mound will solve the run support issue for one game.

Hopefully it will. A scoreline like ALCS G3 2004 but the other way round would be good!

PerfectMisnomer · 04-21-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

Oh, bother. Too much going on with the Red Sox not to have a 2007 thread up. I'm embarrassed to start this 'cuz they ain't my team. Oh, well.

What is up with the Red Sox wearing green unis last night? Saw a pic of this on the front page at ESPN and wondered.

They were honoring Red Auberbauch, and Bob Cousy threw out the opening pitch.

Jordan · 04-21-2007, 04:03 PM

Might have to put those uni's in OOTP

Tony M · 04-22-2007, 07:21 AM

Okajima and Papelbon look like a good closing platoon.

Pap's given up less hits than Rivera has blown saves so far (and pitched more innings)...

Gastric ReFlux · 04-22-2007, 07:35 AM

Those green uniforms were ugly.

QuestGAV · 04-22-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by redsoxford

Okajima and Papelbon look like a good closing platoon.

Pap's given up less hits than Rivera has blown saves so far (and pitched more innings)...

Rivera got to a slowish start last year too, IIRC. Don't count him out. But I <3 Papelbon and if Okajima pitches well all season that answers one of the biggest questions this team had on opening day.

QuestGAV · 04-22-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gastric ReFlux

Those green uniforms were ugly.

Absolutely, but I think they're the official uniform of South Boston on St. Patty's day.

Astros33Resurrected · 04-22-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

Oh, bother. Too much going on with the Red Sox not to have a 2007 thread up. I'm embarrassed to start this 'cuz they ain't my team. Oh, well.

What is up with the Red Sox wearing green unis last night? Saw a pic of this on the front page at ESPN and wondered.

you just had to start one, didn't you

PerfectMisnomer · 04-22-2007, 09:25 PM

Glad to see Manny start that barrage. He really needs to get going.

Dice-K is bleh tonight.

The Sox Guy · 04-22-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PerfectMisnomer

Glad to see Manny start that barrage. He really needs to get going.

Dice-K is bleh tonight.

I'm even more excited at Varitek's beginning to come around. At least we KNOW Manny can do it. I'm glad to see 'tek getting into the swing of things.

Daisuke could be doing better, though.

PerfectMisnomer · 04-23-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by The Sox Guy

I'm even more excited at Varitek's beginning to come around. At least we KNOW Manny can do it. I'm glad to see 'tek getting into the swing of things.

Daisuke could be doing better, though.

Very true. A very promising game from Pedroia as well, on both sides of the ball. I was thinking Cora might replace him if he continues to struggle.

Tony M · 04-23-2007, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by The Sox Guy

I'm even more excited at Varitek's beginning to come around. At least we KNOW Manny can do it. I'm glad to see 'tek getting into the swing of things.

Daisuke could be doing better, though.

And good to see that Drew doesn't appear to be falling apart through injury especially after having a high PA season last time.

I think it's better when Daisuke isn't pitching at his best - when he's pitching great we lose.

Tony M · 04-27-2007, 03:31 AM

It's nice when a player gets into a groove.

Pap's last three games have all been

1. Got the Save
2. Batters Faced 4
3. Hits Allowed 0
4. Walked 1
5. Struck out 1
6. Ground out 1
7. Fly out 1

and we've got the best record and percentage of all 30 teams now and 5.5 clear of the Yankees

Luis_Rivera · 04-27-2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse

What is up with the Red Sox wearing green unis last night? Saw a pic of this on the front page at ESPN and wondered.

Well I think if you look at the date they did it, then you can figure it out! I know that was MY theory at least!

04-21-2007, 11:22 AM	#1
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	Boston Red Sox 2007 Oh, bother. Too much going on with the Red Sox not to have a 2007 thread up. I'm embarrassed to start this 'cuz they ain't my team. Oh, well. What is up with the Red Sox wearing green unis last night? Saw a pic of this on the front page at ESPN and wondered.

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darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	dola, Did some reading and found out that the Red Sox honored both Red Auerbach, with the wearing of the green, and the victims of the Virginia Tech massacre, by wearing "VT" patches. And, topped it off with a come from behind win over Rivera and the Yanks. Sweet!

04-21-2007, 11:37 AM	#3
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	triola, A sweep isn't at all unlikely with the Yankees throwing Karstens and Chase Wright to the wolves in the weekend games.

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Tony M Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Here Posts: 6,156	Okajima and Papelbon look like a good closing platoon. Pap's given up less hits than Rivera has blown saves so far (and pitched more innings)...

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Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	Those green uniforms were ugly.

04-27-2007, 03:31 AM	#19
Tony M Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Here Posts: 6,156	It's nice when a player gets into a groove. Pap's last three games have all been 1. Got the Save 2. Batters Faced 4 3. Hits Allowed 0 4. Walked 1 5. Struck out 1 6. Ground out 1 7. Fly out 1 and we've got the best record and percentage of all 30 teams now and 5.5 clear of the Yankees