Boston Red Sox

Fighting Hellfish

as a Yankee fan, I have to say, 2 phenomenal pickups. 2 of my favorite players in baseball. And as an Adrian Gonzalez owner in a rotisserie keeper league, I'm over the moon. 5 years from now, these deals may be starting to look bad, but for the next 3-4 years at least, I think they'll both be perennial MVP candidates. I'd worry a bit about gonzalez moving from the best climate in America with noone paying attention to NorthEast baseball, into the cold fishbowl, but only a bit. I believe he'll be fine and thrive. Crawford on the other hand, I only worry about as a Yankee fan. At least for the first few years. once he hits 33-35 and the legs start to go, that';s another story. One to worry about in 2016. still need to upgrade that pitching though. I wouldn't be surprised if they swap papelbon for a starter and some bullpen help and make Bard the closer, now or mid-season

Wilds

Fighting Hellfish wrote:

as a Yankee fan, I have to say, 2 phenomenal pickups. 2 of my favorite players in baseball. And as an Adrian Gonzalez owner in a rotisserie keeper league, I'm over the moon. 5 years from now, these deals may be starting to look bad, but for the next 3-4 years at least, I think they'll both be perennial MVP candidates. I'd worry a bit about gonzalez moving from the best climate in America with noone paying attention to NorthEast baseball, into the cold fishbowl, but only a bit. I believe he'll be fine and thrive. Crawford on the other hand, I only worry about as a Yankee fan. At least for the first few years. once he hits 33-35 and the legs start to go, that';s another story. One to worry about in 2016. still need to upgrade that pitching though. I wouldn't be surprised if they swap papelbon for a starter and some bullpen help and make Bard the closer, now or mid-season

Need some bullpen help.

Our Rotation should be solid.

Lester 3.24 era 1.202 whip 19 wins and 225 K's and
Buchholtz 2.33 era 1.203 ship 17 wins

Are legit #1 and #2 guys at the top.

Beckett had a terrible year, but I like our chances with him as our 3rd starter.
Lackey also didn't live up to expectations, but I think he is a solid #4 guy and eats up the innings.

DiceK, Wake, and a couple young guys to fill out the 5th spot.

Of course I would like to upgrade and make Beckett the fourth guy and Lackey the fifth starter, but if we don't do anything I think our pitching will hold up.

Now back to the bullpen.

g under p

Yhings are looking real good and I'm excited to see them in Fort Meyers for Spring Training.

Peace

Drop The Leash 10

wish spring training was tomorrow!

g under p

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the Nation,
Sox fans were still stirring from the Gonzo-Crawford celebration;
Red Stockings were hung in third place just last year,
Now the hope is the Yankees have a view from the rear

Our GM was nestled all smug in his bed,
While visions of a bullpen plum danced in his head;
And Werner in his ascot, and John taking a nap,
They're both so run-down from all this Liverpool crap

When over at Fenway there arose such a clatter,
Did Jacoby get traded? Is there a tweet on the matter?
Away to Yawkey I flew like a flash,
Snuck under a gate and paid an usher with cash;
The Citgo sign on the breast of the 4-day-old snow,
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below

When, what to our wondering eyes should appear
But New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys must be near
With a little plump maestro, so lively with knack,
I knew in a moment, Charles Steinberg was back

More rapid than eagles new relievers they came,
Tito whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;
"Now, Wheeler! now, Miller! now, Albers, Atchison!
On, Doubront! on Bobby! on, Bardsy, Papelbon!
Will Pap last as the closer? A committee the call?
Is Jon going away? He wants more pay! Say goodbye in the fall!"

No more bridge for your Red Sox, limit is the sky
Store-bought team full of All-Stars, Lester might win the Cy;
With a stud at first base, Youk on the corner at third
Laser Show back at second, injuries cured for this herd

And then, in a twinkling, he strolled to the mound,
The prancing and pawing of this hard-throwing hound,
Laying his fingers aside of the seam,
No more blisters... Stan’s Rodeo Cream
He threw out his hand, tight belly twisting around,
Down toward home plate, the ball took off with a bound;

He spoke not a word, just continued to work,
He went into his windup; didn't act like a jerk,
His eyes—how they twinkled! His dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

He threw like the old Rocket, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment, Beckett had the old kick;
His heater’s mid-nineties, the curve ball has bite,
Let’s mark him down for a win every fifth night!

And nice to see Dice-K, looking so fit and trim
Japan's National Treasure found his way to a gym
Lackey showed up real early, Marco's ready to play
Even Lowry is healthy, well, for now anyway

Living up to the hype, A-Gon hit the ball high,
'Tek grinded away, Youk slugged hard line drives;
Cam's the rare righty, Carl Crawford! in left,
Catching could be a problem, unless Salty is deft;
Papi had the old stroke back, when he hit ‘em they flew,
They all batted around, even J.D. Drew!

The crowd sprang to their feet, to the team gave a whistle,
Jacoby circled the bases, Clay threw another missile;
A new year is upon us and our Olde Towne ballclub,
"We've got Crawford and A-Gon! PENNANT FEVER GRIPS HUB!"
...with apologies as always to Clement Clarke Moore and Henry Livingston, Jr.
Merry Christmas, Boston Dirt Dogs

Peace

http://www.bostondirtdogs.com/

Cliffy6745

It's days like today I wish the boys at Fire Joe Morgan were still doing their thing. This has to be one of the worst pieces of journalism I have ever read. How does this man have a job? I don't think there is one ounce of logic in this entire thing.

http://www.nesn.com/2011/01/2011-red-so ... story.html

Newch91

Cliffy6745 wrote:

It's days like today I wish the boys at Fire Joe Morgan were still doing their thing. This has to be one of the worst pieces of journalism I have ever read. How does this man have a job? I don't think there is one ounce of logic in this entire thing.

http://www.nesn.com/2011/01/2011-red-so ... story.html

How can this guy ignore the 1998 Yankees when he listed those other teams?

carolinabeerguy

Cliffy6745 wrote:

It's days like today I wish the boys at Fire Joe Morgan were still doing their thing. This has to be one of the worst pieces of journalism I have ever read. How does this man have a job? I don't think there is one ounce of logic in this entire thing.

http://www.nesn.com/2011/01/2011-red-so ... story.html

That was a pretty ridiculous article. I think the Sox will be good, but 1927 Yankees good? I think not.

pureoc

I see some games are on sale right now. Anyone know when the other games on the schedule go on sale?

carolinabeerguy

With Spring Training less than a month away, I figured a thread bump was in order. Just got my Spring Training tickets in the mail this week. I got tickets to the following games:

Red Sox @ Twins 2/27
Phillies @ Red Sox 3/3
Marlins @ Red Sox 3/5
Orioles @ Twins 3/6
Rays @ Red Sox 3/22

Since we moved down here last June I've been anxiously awaiting the start of Spring Training. Wish we could have gotten tickets to more games, but our budget only allows so many games. Go Sox!

FenwayFaithful

So jealous, Adam. Have a great time buddy.

Can't wait to get this thread going again after a crazy winter.

This story got me excited. Adrian's gonna be a special player in Boston.
http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/mlb/news/story?id=6104723

PearlOfAGirl

I'm getting psyched about this season!!! :thumbup: Hell Yeah!

Yellow Ledbelly

bring it on!! can't wait for the season!!

Am i the only one who downloaded the Red Sox Countdown app??

FenwayFaithful

Yellow Ledbelly wrote:

Am i the only one who downloaded the Red Sox Countdown app??

My buddy's got it. I dont have a cool phone to allow me to get it.

Our bullpen? Yeah, its pretty good.

Papelbon, Jenks, Bard, Wheeler, Okie

We might need another lefty in there, but our bullpen should be solid regardless.

pureoc

Heading out there in May to watch my Cubs get crushed by your Red Sox. Never been to Boston or Fenway. Looking forward to spending my bday weekend out there.

Wilds

pureoc wrote:

Heading out there in May to watch my Cubs get crushed by your Red Sox. Never been to Boston or Fenway. Looking forward to spending my bday weekend out there.

Fun times. Boston is great..... I'm also looking forward to a WI weekend.... hopefully!

FenwayFaithful

Wilds wrote:

pureoc wrote:

Heading out there in May to watch my Cubs get crushed by your Red Sox. Never been to Boston or Fenway. Looking forward to spending my bday weekend out there.

Fun times. Boston is great..... I'm also looking forward to a WI weekend.... hopefully!

Are the Brewers in town during PJ20 weekend? Maybe a Thursday night PJ fest at Miller Park?

Back to the Sox...Pedroia's back and feeling great!
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110211&content_id=16618772&vkey=news_bos&c_id=bos

pureoc

Wilds wrote:

pureoc wrote:

Heading out there in May to watch my Cubs get crushed by your Red Sox. Never been to Boston or Fenway. Looking forward to spending my bday weekend out there.

Fun times. Boston is great..... I'm also looking forward to a WI weekend.... hopefully!

I'm sure hoping so. Alpine Valley is awesome.

ed243421

2b- pedroia
lf- crawford
3b- youkilis
1b- gonzalez
dh- ortiz
ss- lowrie
rf- drew
c- saltalamaccia
cf- ellsbury

maybe?

Release Me

ed243421 wrote:

2b- pedroia
lf- crawford
3b- youkilis
1b- gonzalez
dh- ortiz
ss- lowrie
rf- drew
c- saltalamaccia
cf- ellsbury

maybe?

ellsbury leads off, makes the most sense. scutaro will be a ss and 9th