I am happy with the offseason.
They overpaid for a couple of players, but with short term contracts.
The bullpen should be much better.
I still see a couple of more deals being done. Obvious the Napoli, Laroche thing needs to be worked out.
I really think Drew will work great with Dustin.
Looking forward to spring training.
For this signed today. Spring training is awesome.
I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
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The first Red Sox spring training game is today against the Rays here in Fort Myers. Temps should be in the mid 80's. I'll be sitting in the $5 lawn section behind the bullpen. I love living here this time of year.
I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
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An Opening Day win today would be just great start to the year. The Red Sox will struggle in the East with so many good teams.
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The Red Sox improved to 55-57-1 all-time on Opening Day…have won four of their last six Opening Day games…won an opening Day game on the road for the first time since 2008 vs. the A’s in Tokyo…improved to 4-3 all-time on April 1…snapped an eight-game losing streak that closed out the2012 season.
Boston improved to 12-16-1 all-time in Opening Day games against the Yankees, winning their second straight (also 2010 at Fenway Park) and seven of the last nine…won on Opening Day in the Bronx for the first time since 1970.
Scored four runs in the second inning, sending nine men to the plate (4H, 2BB)…reached base in each inning except for the third and eighth frames.
The Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak vs. the Yankees dating back to last season…also snapped a four-game losing streak in the Bronx dating back to 2012…won for just the seventh time in their last 23 games against the Yankees.
LHP Jon Lester made his third career Opening Day start, limiting the Yankees to 2ER in 5.0IP (5H, 2BB, 7K, 2WP)…became the first Red Sox lefthander to start and win on Opening Day since Gary Peters on 4/7/70 at Yankee Stadium. …joined Mel Parnell (1952-54) and Babe Ruth (1916-1918) as the only lefties to make three straight Opening Day starts for the Red Sox. Improved to 8-2 with a 3.47 ERA in the Bronx.
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2B Dustin Pedroia (2-for-6) has now hit safely in all seven career Opening Day games (393, 11-for-28, 2 doubles, 2HR, 5RBI, 2BB)…marks the longest opening Day hitting streak for a Red Sox player since Mo Vaughn hit safely in seven straight openers from 1992-98…with his seventh Opening start at second base, only Bobby Doerr (13) has made more in club history.
LF Jackie Bradley Jr. (0-for-2) made his Major League debut, starting in left field and batting eighth in the lineup…became the first Red Sox player to debut on Opening Day against the Yankees since Tony Conigliaro in 1964, also at Yankee Stadium…walked in his first plate appearance, the first Red Sox player to reach in his first Major League plate appearance while making Opening Day debut since Joe Lahoud in 1968…collected his first RBI in the seventh inning with a one-out groundout that Will Middlebrooks scored on.
Became the first Major Leaguer to walk at least three times in his debut since Minnesota’s Danny Ardoin in 2000…is the first Major Leaguer with at least 3BB and an RBI in his debut since Chicago-AL’s Ray Morehart in 1924. Is the first Red Sox with at least 3BB in his Major League debut since Joe Lahoud walked three times on 4/10/68 at Detroit…became just the third player to walk at least three times while making his Major League debut with the Sox since at least 1916 (also Russ Scarritt with 3BB on 4/18/29 at NYY)…Neither Lahoud or Scarritt collected an RBI.
The Red Sox drew eight walks in today’s game, their most since 7/8/12 vs. the Yankees (8BB)…five of the walks came around to score.
RHP Joel Hanrahan (1.0IP) made his Red Sox debut …marked his second career Opening Day appearance (also earned the save in 2011
SS Jose Iglesias (3-for-4) tied his career high in hits (also 9/20/12 at Tampa Bay).
C Jarrod Saltalamacchia (1-for-2) tied a career high with 3BB (also 9/5/12 at Seattle).
Reading 2004
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
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Wow. I know it is very early but this is a different team.
Very deep bullpen and much improved offense. Will looks like a star.
4 - 2 road trip to start the season against division rivals. Wow.
Reading 2004
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016 Fenway 2, 2018 MSG 2022 St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
The team looks surprisingly good 7 games into the season. I didn't have high hopes, but I'm really starting to come around. I've already had more fun watching them this year than I did from the end of August 2011 through September 2012. The team is very likeable and they seem to be enjoying themselves. I'm not ready to predict playoff success this year, but I sure am enjoying the ride so far.
I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
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The home streak ends at 820 longest in major sports history....
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Aceves finally got sent down last night and Lavarnway was called up. I wouldn't be surprised if Aceves refuses to report and is cut loose. The guy is a loose cannon and can't pitch anymore. Hopefully Lavarnway can actually hit this time up. He's proven that he can hit AAA pitching, but he hasn't been able to get it done in his limited time in the majors so far.
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Aceves finally got sent down last night and Lavarnway was called up. I wouldn't be surprised if Aceves refuses to report and is cut loose. The guy is a loose cannon and can't pitch anymore. Hopefully Lavarnway can actually hit this time up. He's proven that he can hit AAA pitching, but he hasn't been able to get it done in his limited time in the majors so far.
I agree about Aceves.
I think Lavarnway will only be up for a few days. I think he'll be sent back down on Sunday, when Lackey gets off the DL.
The Texas series this weekend is a big test for the team early in the season. If we can take 2 out of 3 against a good Rangers team, I'll be very happy. That will keep the momentum going and hopefully keep them rolling back home ready to take on the Twins next week.
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Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
I'll admit Bonds (and most of the 2002 WS team) used.
aren't the sox in first place? this thread is d-e-a-d :?
If I had known then what I know now...
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I'll admit Bonds (and most of the 2002 WS team) used.
aren't the sox in first place? this thread is d-e-a-d :?
Shit, the Sox are in first place.....who knew. well the Celtics are done now its unto the Bruins then once they take the Cup...you may see more activity in here.
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2 years too long. And 5 million too much per year. Clearly a guy in decline that shouldn't even play every day.
Hartford 5-13-06, 6-27-08, 10-25-13
Mansfield, MA 6-30-08, 6-28-08, 7-2-03, 7-3-03, 7-11-03, 8-29-00, 8-30-00, 9-15-98, 9-16-98
Worcester 10-15-13, 10-16-13
They overpaid for a couple of players, but with short term contracts.
The bullpen should be much better.
I still see a couple of more deals being done. Obvious the Napoli, Laroche thing needs to be worked out.
I really think Drew will work great with Dustin.
Looking forward to spring training.
For this signed today. Spring training is awesome.
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HELLO AGAIN!
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*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)
The Red Sox improved to 55-57-1 all-time on Opening Day…have won four of their last six Opening Day games…won an opening Day game on the road for the first time since 2008 vs. the A’s in Tokyo…improved to 4-3 all-time on April 1…snapped an eight-game losing streak that closed out the2012 season.
Boston improved to 12-16-1 all-time in Opening Day games against the Yankees, winning their second straight (also 2010 at Fenway Park) and seven of the last nine…won on Opening Day in the Bronx for the first time since 1970.
Scored four runs in the second inning, sending nine men to the plate (4H, 2BB)…reached base in each inning except for the third and eighth frames.
The Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak vs. the Yankees dating back to last season…also snapped a four-game losing streak in the Bronx dating back to 2012…won for just the seventh time in their last 23 games against the Yankees.
LHP Jon Lester made his third career Opening Day start, limiting the Yankees to 2ER in 5.0IP (5H, 2BB, 7K, 2WP)…became the first Red Sox lefthander to start and win on Opening Day since Gary Peters on 4/7/70 at Yankee Stadium. …joined Mel Parnell (1952-54) and Babe Ruth (1916-1918) as the only lefties to make three straight Opening Day starts for the Red Sox. Improved to 8-2 with a 3.47 ERA in the Bronx.
to
2B Dustin Pedroia (2-for-6) has now hit safely in all seven career Opening Day games (393, 11-for-28, 2 doubles, 2HR, 5RBI, 2BB)…marks the longest opening Day hitting streak for a Red Sox player since Mo Vaughn hit safely in seven straight openers from 1992-98…with his seventh Opening start at second base, only Bobby Doerr (13) has made more in club history.
LF Jackie Bradley Jr. (0-for-2) made his Major League debut, starting in left field and batting eighth in the lineup…became the first Red Sox player to debut on Opening Day against the Yankees since Tony Conigliaro in 1964, also at Yankee Stadium…walked in his first plate appearance, the first Red Sox player to reach in his first Major League plate appearance while making Opening Day debut since Joe Lahoud in 1968…collected his first RBI in the seventh inning with a one-out groundout that Will Middlebrooks scored on.
Became the first Major Leaguer to walk at least three times in his debut since Minnesota’s Danny Ardoin in 2000…is the first Major Leaguer with at least 3BB and an RBI in his debut since Chicago-AL’s Ray Morehart in 1924. Is the first Red Sox with at least 3BB in his Major League debut since Joe Lahoud walked three times on 4/10/68 at Detroit…became just the third player to walk at least three times while making his Major League debut with the Sox since at least 1916 (also Russ Scarritt with 3BB on 4/18/29 at NYY)…Neither Lahoud or Scarritt collected an RBI.
The Red Sox drew eight walks in today’s game, their most since 7/8/12 vs. the Yankees (8BB)…five of the walks came around to score.
RHP Joel Hanrahan (1.0IP) made his Red Sox debut …marked his second career Opening Day appearance (also earned the save in 2011
SS Jose Iglesias (3-for-4) tied his career high in hits (also 9/20/12 at Tampa Bay).
C Jarrod Saltalamacchia (1-for-2) tied a career high with 3BB (also 9/5/12 at Seattle).
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
I'd rather a huge trade.
Very deep bullpen and much improved offense. Will looks like a star.
4 - 2 road trip to start the season against division rivals. Wow.
http://gothamhub.com/2013/04/were-impre ... r-are-you/
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
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Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
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F bombs > real bombs
Road warriors?
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I agree about Aceves.
I think Lavarnway will only be up for a few days. I think he'll be sent back down on Sunday, when Lackey gets off the DL.
Fun team to watch right now.
Real long season, but this team is VERY improved.
Dustin off to a great start.
Tough series comin up this weekend in Texas.
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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
Coming from a Giants fan?>
I'll admit Bonds (and most of the 2002 WS team) used.
aren't the sox in first place? this thread is d-e-a-d :?
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
Shit, the Sox are in first place.....who knew.
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*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)
Also, fuck Dan Shaughnessy and every word he has ever written.