Oh and my two cents. I am actually sad to see the jackass go. Players like that add to the rivalry and so far I obviously have no reason to despise Middlebrooks, aside from his jersey. Am sure that will change in time, but for now, I feel like the rivalry will be missing a little something. At least there is still Beckett, Pedroia and Ortiz.
And probably my favorite line ever written about Youkilis.
Youkilis fighting a middle reliever to a nine-pitch walk looks like a rhinoceros trying to fuck a washing machine
Then there’s Kevin Youkilis. Youk has only three body parts, all hideously oversized: an enormous set of gnomish, bushy forearms; a massive, casaba melon–size white head; and a cauldronlike belly. He has a truly awesome bristle of thick red chin hair that makes his face look like a cross between a vagina and something out of The Hobbit. At the plate he disgustingly gushes sweat by some means previously unknown to science in which the moisture travels upward along his body, racing in a cascade from his balls and armpits up his neck, over his head, and back down over the bill of his helmet to shower the plate. Whereas a guy like Teixeira was born with a swing so gorgeous you want to paint it, Youkilis fighting a middle reliever to a nine-pitch walk looks like a rhinoceros trying to fuck a washing machine.
I do love me some Youk ... but a few things to note ...
Hasn't had more than 500 ABs in a season since 2008.
OB% - 2010 - .400, 2011 - .359, 2012 - .300
This year so far, he is hitting ground balls at a rate of 50% of balls put in play ... this ground ball rate has been steadily increasing for the past 3-4 years. Even in US Cellular Field ... ground balls won't go for home runs.
I hope the best for Youk, and I don't have any clue how Middlebrooks will do long term ... but, as much as it pains me to say it, there probably isn't a way you can justify Youk starting over Middlebrooks right now. So getting just $1 off the payroll for Youk is a deal for the Sox. I'm guessing every team dealing with the Sox knew that.
"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
I do love me some Youk ... but a few things to note ...
Hasn't had more than 500 ABs in a season since 2008.
OB% - 2010 - .400, 2011 - .359, 2012 - .300
This year so far, he is hitting ground balls at a rate of 50% of balls put in play ... this ground ball rate has been steadily increasing for the past 3-4 years. Even in US Cellular Field ... ground balls won't go for home runs.
I hope the best for Youk, and I don't have any clue how Middlebrooks will do long term ... but, as much as it pains me to say it, there probably isn't a way you can justify Youk starting over Middlebrooks right now. So getting just $1 off the payroll for Youk is a deal for the Sox. I'm guessing every team dealing with the Sox knew that.
agreed, it's hard to bench middlebrooks right now.
He's won a gold glove at first one year. He's not bad/pretty good defensively at third, but the skills are fading fast. He's aged about 10 years in the last 5. Enjoy!
"FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925
Oh and my two cents. I am actually sad to see the jackass go. Players like that add to the rivalry and so far I obviously have no reason to despise Middlebrooks, aside from his jersey. Am sure that will change in time, but for now, I feel like the rivalry will be missing a little something. At least there is still Beckett, Pedroia and Ortiz.
And probably my favorite line ever written about Youkilis.
Youkilis fighting a middle reliever to a nine-pitch walk looks like a rhinoceros trying to fuck a washing machine
How do you dislike Pedroia?
He is the reason I love baseball.
In no other sport can a little guy like him actually make a differnce.
He gives 100% on every play no matter what.
Last year he played with a banged up knee and now he is playing with thumb injury.
In this modern day of baseball with crazy salaries, he is pleasure to watch.
He is true baseball player.
Congrats to Papi on his 400th. Thank God this chase is over. Now he can get back to mashing his way to a bigger paycheck.
"FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925
Bring it, Bombers! This series could be a major turning point in the season (both positively or negatively). At least we got the Tejas Tough Guy throwing tonight.
Maybe its just me, but every time the Yanks come to Boston I secretly say "Dear God, please don't let them get swept/embarrassed this weekend".
"FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925
"FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925
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did you really just compare HOF Griffey to Kevin Youkilis? :fp:
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"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 probably my favorite line ever written about Youkilis.
Youkilis fighting a middle reliever to a nine-pitch walk looks like a rhinoceros trying to fuck a washing machine
Yeah, dude. It's great
Then there’s Kevin Youkilis. Youk has only three body parts, all hideously oversized: an enormous set of gnomish, bushy forearms; a massive, casaba melon–size white head; and a cauldronlike belly. He has a truly awesome bristle of thick red chin hair that makes his face look like a cross between a vagina and something out of The Hobbit. At the plate he disgustingly gushes sweat by some means previously unknown to science in which the moisture travels upward along his body, racing in a cascade from his balls and armpits up his neck, over his head, and back down over the bill of his helmet to shower the plate. Whereas a guy like Teixeira was born with a swing so gorgeous you want to paint it, Youkilis fighting a middle reliever to a nine-pitch walk looks like a rhinoceros trying to fuck a washing machine.
Barely outhitting hudson?
Youk is hitting 39 pts higher than hudson. he also has a .692 ops vs hudson's .558.
Hasn't had more than 500 ABs in a season since 2008.
OB% - 2010 - .400, 2011 - .359, 2012 - .300
This year so far, he is hitting ground balls at a rate of 50% of balls put in play ... this ground ball rate has been steadily increasing for the past 3-4 years. Even in US Cellular Field ... ground balls won't go for home runs.
I hope the best for Youk, and I don't have any clue how Middlebrooks will do long term ... but, as much as it pains me to say it, there probably isn't a way you can justify Youk starting over Middlebrooks right now. So getting just $1 off the payroll for Youk is a deal for the Sox. I'm guessing every team dealing with the Sox knew that.
"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
agreed, it's hard to bench middlebrooks right now.
how does youk do on d?
How do you dislike Pedroia?
He is the reason I love baseball.
In no other sport can a little guy like him actually make a differnce.
He gives 100% on every play no matter what.
Last year he played with a banged up knee and now he is playing with thumb injury.
In this modern day of baseball with crazy salaries, he is pleasure to watch.
He is true baseball player.
Hoping to make it to a game, but, fiscal year end and and project managing a CRM conversion make it pretty damn tough to carve out some time.
Not sure I want hit up Oakland on July 4th either, they have an intersting view of "fireworks" in Oaktown for us Sox fans ... :shock:
"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
:thumbup: :thumbup:
2011 - Alpine 1 & 2 --- EV - Providence & Boston - Tres Mts - Boston
2012 - Missoula
2013 - Wrigley, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Worcester 1 & 2, Philly 1 & 2, Hartford
2014 - Detroit, Moline, St. Paul, Milwaukee
2016 - Greenville, Hampton, Columbia, New York City 1, Fenway 1 & 2, Wrigley 1
Won 2 rings with what team?>
Good to see you guys again. No midget for the series? That's a shame.
Gonna be fun.
Oh, and...
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/ ... ssignment/
Classy, stuff.
Bring it, Bombers! This series could be a major turning point in the season (both positively or negatively). At least we got the Tejas Tough Guy throwing tonight.
Maybe its just me, but every time the Yanks come to Boston I secretly say "Dear God, please don't let them get swept/embarrassed this weekend".
2011 - Alpine 1 & 2 --- EV - Providence & Boston - Tres Mts - Boston
2012 - Missoula
2013 - Wrigley, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Worcester 1 & 2, Philly 1 & 2, Hartford
2014 - Detroit, Moline, St. Paul, Milwaukee
2016 - Greenville, Hampton, Columbia, New York City 1, Fenway 1 & 2, Wrigley 1
Love you too
Not true. Bobby V. is there too.