Without Josh beckett at his best the Sox will have trouble winning the East division. The pitching must come around quickly and stop giving up the long ball, opps there's goes another one.
Peace
I think the east is a little out of their reach at this point, not impossible, but, certainly not easy.
I'll take this scenario ...
Win the wildcard.
Beat the Angels
Beat the Yankees
Beat the Cardinals
Worked in 2004!
"You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
Without Josh beckett at his best the Sox will have trouble winning the East division. The pitching must come around quickly and stop giving up the long ball, opps there's goes another one.
Peace
I think the east is a little out of their reach at this point, not impossible, but, certainly not easy.
I'll take this scenario ...
Win the wildcard.
Beat the Angels
Beat the Yankees
Beat the Cardinals
Worked in 2004!
If Beckett keeps giving up 5 plus runs it will be a short exit, even if we are lucky enough to squeak into the playoffs.
If Beckett keeps giving up 5 plus runs it will be a short exit, even if we are lucky enough to squeak into the playoffs.
The Sox aren't squeaking into the playoffs. Their current odds to make the playoffs going into tonight are 82.5%.
I dislike to assume anything when it comes to the Red Sox however it sure would nice to steal this game from the Rays.
Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
If Beckett keeps giving up 5 plus runs it will be a short exit, even if we are lucky enough to squeak into the playoffs.
The Sox aren't squeaking into the playoffs. Their current odds to make the playoffs going into tonight are 82.5%.
I guess it's more of are they a hot team rolling in or are they playing ok ball, and making it in based on a killer 1st half.
Now I think we have had a nice 15 game stretch recently, so it's not all bad, but if Beckett continues to struggle then we will have a hard time winning a series.
Now with that said, he picked it up during tonight's game, but dug a huge hole early.
Come on now get this thing done in this half empty stadium.
peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Even if he doesn't win again, we got at least one for our $75k.
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Even if he doesn't win again, we got at least one for our $75k.
Easier said than done in that the NL is so weak compared to the AL. He couldn't keep up with the power of the AL especially the AL East division. He should fare well in NL cause they're not many hitters than are feared compared to the AL.
BTW you're welcome from a Red Sox fan.
peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Even if he doesn't win again, we got at least one for our $75k.
Easier said than done in that the NL is so weak compared to the AL. He couldn't keep up with the power of the AL especially the AL East division. He should fare well in NL cause they're not many hitters than are feared compared to the AL.
BTW you're welcome from a Red Sox fan.
peace
his first win came against the phillies, who are pretty fine hitters ... probably better than 3/4 of the AL.
"You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
and yet, they always sucker me back in with dominating victories, even if it is against the damn Orioles.
That's good cause I'm going to the the O's/Sox games on the 18th and 19th. It's like a home game cause Camden Yards is filled if not sold out with a majority Red Sox fans.
Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Sox are looking at the Wild Card and have been since the Yankees went Nuclear post ASB. However, making the playoffs is the important thing, and I think you see a lot of their weaknesses go away when it comes to playoff baseball. No need for a 4th starter in the ALDS and with the ALCS they can spot start anyone for one game. The bullpen is stacked the bats are back, and their top 3 starters are not what you want to face in October.
The season ahs been interesting and the Yankees will be deserving division champs. I think the Sox will get the WC and then as they say on Southwest Airlines......It's on!
Sox are looking at the Wild Card and have been since the Yankees went Nuclear post ASB. However, making the playoffs is the important thing, and I think you see a lot of their weaknesses go away when it comes to playoff baseball. No need for a 4th starter in the ALDS and with the ALCS they can spot start anyone for one game. The bullpen is stacked the bats are back, and their top 3 starters are not what you want to face in October.
The season ahs been interesting and the Yankees will be deserving division champs. I think the Sox will get the WC and then as they say on Southwest Airlines......It's on!
Sox will win the wild card and as a Yankees fan I am always nervous about facing them in the playoffs however my hope is that the Red Sox and Angels will have a bloodbath in the ALDS with Boston winning. I like the Yanks chances at stealing a game in Fenway much more than LA.
Beckett has been inconsistent, but Lester has been the model of consistency for the past 17 or 18 starts. Including 10 that he gave up 1 earned run or less. On mlb.com I read that during this 18 game stretch his ERA is 2.02 or so. I am excited about this rotation come playoff time.
20 Games left. 4 games up for the Wild Card. It would be optimal to bury the Rangers and rest the starters. The Sox have no off-days after today.
The roatation looks solid 1-3 again and If Dice-K can be a servicable #4 I wouldn't want to face the Sox staff in the playoffs.
eh, even Lester and Beckett have been a touch inconsistant ... they are beatable.
But, once they get to the playoffs, anytihng can happen.
Beckett has been inconsistent, but since June covering 19 starts (luckily last Friday was rained out because it was not looking good), the Sox are 15-4 in games Lester starts. He's 10-2 with a 2.02 ERA 149 K's, 39 BBs and only 92 hits in 129 and 1/3 IP over that stretch.
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I think the east is a little out of their reach at this point, not impossible, but, certainly not easy.
I'll take this scenario ...
Win the wildcard.
Beat the Angels
Beat the Yankees
Beat the Cardinals
Worked in 2004!
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
If Beckett keeps giving up 5 plus runs it will be a short exit, even if we are lucky enough to squeak into the playoffs.
The Sox aren't squeaking into the playoffs. Their current odds to make the playoffs going into tonight are 82.5%.
- 8/28/98
- 9/2/00
- 4/28/03, 5/3/03, 7/3/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/9/03, 7/11/03, 7/12/03, 7/14/03
- 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 10/2/04
- 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 10/3/05
- 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 5/30/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 6/23/06, 7/22/06, 7/23/06, 12/2/06, 12/9/06
- 8/2/07, 8/5/07
- 6/19/08, 6/20/08, 6/22/08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 6/27/08, 6/28/08, 6/30/08, 7/1/08
- 8/23/09, 8/24/09, 9/21/09, 9/22/09, 10/27/09, 10/28/09, 10/30/09, 10/31/09
- 5/15/10, 5/17/10, 5/18/10, 5/20/10, 5/21/10, 10/23/10, 10/24/10
- 9/11/11, 9/12/11
- 10/18/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 11/30/13, 12/4/13
I dislike to assume anything when it comes to the Red Sox however it sure would nice to steal this game from the Rays.
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
I guess it's more of are they a hot team rolling in or are they playing ok ball, and making it in based on a killer 1st half.
Now I think we have had a nice 15 game stretch recently, so it's not all bad, but if Beckett continues to struggle then we will have a hard time winning a series.
Now with that said, he picked it up during tonight's game, but dug a huge hole early.
Really would like to steal this one tonight.
peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
We've always as past years had trouble with the Rays.
Even if he doesn't win again, we got at least one for our $75k.
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
And I couldn't find it anywhere online.
Damn, my dad saw one on someone and really liked it. My dad is very hard to buy for and I thought it would be perfect if I could get him one.
oh well. Thanks anyway.
Easier said than done in that the NL is so weak compared to the AL. He couldn't keep up with the power of the AL especially the AL East division. He should fare well in NL cause they're not many hitters than are feared compared to the AL.
BTW you're welcome from a Red Sox fan.
peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
his first win came against the phillies, who are pretty fine hitters ... probably better than 3/4 of the AL.
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4445223
If they want to shorten their precious game, why not take out a commercial or two here and there ... yeah, they'd never do that.
Ridiculous.
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
I haven't missed a game in a while and have seen enough of Papelbon that, while he's a wackjob, he isn't that slow to be getting fined like this.
I agree. Fining a player for taking to long is just fucking stupid
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
That's good cause I'm going to the the O's/Sox games on the 18th and 19th. It's like a home game cause Camden Yards is filled if not sold out with a majority Red Sox fans.
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Wish you were here...
♥~RIP Dad
The season ahs been interesting and the Yankees will be deserving division champs. I think the Sox will get the WC and then as they say on Southwest Airlines......It's on!
Sox will win the wild card and as a Yankees fan I am always nervous about facing them in the playoffs however my hope is that the Red Sox and Angels will have a bloodbath in the ALDS with Boston winning. I like the Yanks chances at stealing a game in Fenway much more than LA.
Wish you were here...
♥~RIP Dad
Let's Go Red Sox!!!
Wish you were here...
♥~RIP Dad
The roatation looks solid 1-3 again and If Dice-K can be a servicable #4 I wouldn't want to face the Sox staff in the playoffs.
eh, even Lester and Beckett have been a touch inconsistant ... they are beatable.
But, once they get to the playoffs, anytihng can happen.
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
Beckett has been inconsistent, but since June covering 19 starts (luckily last Friday was rained out because it was not looking good), the Sox are 15-4 in games Lester starts. He's 10-2 with a 2.02 ERA 149 K's, 39 BBs and only 92 hits in 129 and 1/3 IP over that stretch.
- 8/28/98
- 9/2/00
- 4/28/03, 5/3/03, 7/3/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/9/03, 7/11/03, 7/12/03, 7/14/03
- 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 10/2/04
- 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 10/3/05
- 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 5/30/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 6/23/06, 7/22/06, 7/23/06, 12/2/06, 12/9/06
- 8/2/07, 8/5/07
- 6/19/08, 6/20/08, 6/22/08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 6/27/08, 6/28/08, 6/30/08, 7/1/08
- 8/23/09, 8/24/09, 9/21/09, 9/22/09, 10/27/09, 10/28/09, 10/30/09, 10/31/09
- 5/15/10, 5/17/10, 5/18/10, 5/20/10, 5/21/10, 10/23/10, 10/24/10
- 9/11/11, 9/12/11
- 10/18/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 11/30/13, 12/4/13
Once I get out of this town
9/29/04;6/27/08;6/30/08;8/23/09;08/24/09;5/17/10