Red Sox vs. Royals (Beckett vs. Perez) 4/4/07

[oldskool138]

Okay, I guess I'll start if off since the game's a half hour away! Let's go, Josh!

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Woohooo! Can't wait! Let's see that nasty curve!

[oldskool138]

Woohooo! Can't wait! Let's see that nasty curve!

Eck just said on the pre-game that cold weather is not condusive to the curveball. It's supposed to be 50 deg. dropping into the 30's during the game. I guess we'll have to see...

[#1Patsfan_chica]

I hope the Red Sox win. And I hope Beckett is a lot better than Curt.

[Bases Loaded]

Here we go Beckett gets to prove that he IS the man!!!

[oldskool138]

Here we go Beckett gets to prove that he IS the man!!!

Ira, you ARE the man...

-Christopher Walken :icon_supe

After seeing some highlights, I remembered that Josh pitches angry. Nice to see that intensity on the mound.

[oldskool138]

Woo-Hoo! Game time! (ugghhh Tina Cervasio :mad:)

Oh, this is the ump that screams out strike and out call but has an inconsistent strike zone. Should be fun :rolleyes:

Great, it's a junk throwing lefty...we're doomed!

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Holy crap, what a blood-curdling strike call by the ump!

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

WTF, I want to see that again, he SO did not go around

[oldskool138]

Holy crap, what a blood-curdling strike call by the ump!

Yeah, he's a Leslie Neisen "Naked Gun" type ump. He's a showboater.

[oldskool138]

Manny's first hit! Now, here comes the customary walk by Drew...I hope he drives the ball. C'mon J.D.!

Sweet! double by J.D.! 1-0 Sox!

[BBEP]

you gotta love our 3,4,5 hitters

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

YAAAAAYYY! Ok, Drew gets one green reputation tick on his profile

[oldskool138]

you gotta love our 3,4,5 hitters

Let's see how 6-7-8 do...

[BBEP]

quick question, I'm new here...what is the little green square under post count under my avatar...what does that mean??

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Woooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've always liked Lowell.

[#1Patsfan_chica]

So far so good. I'm glad Mike Lowell got that 2 run double.

[oldskool138]

Way to go Mr. Doubles! 3-0 Sox! Nice job on the 3-2 count!

[oldskool138]

quick question, I'm new here...what is the little green square under post count under my avatar...what does that mean??

It's your reputation. You can give people negative or positive reps. It's mostly for fun.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Wow, was that last pitch a ball or a strike? I couldn't quite tell. :rollseyes:

[BBEP]

Oh...ok thanks....Sox looking good so far

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Perez looks shaken/frustrated

[oldskool138]

Wow, was that last pitch a ball or a strike? I couldn't quite tell. :rollseyes:

Yeah, I'm not a fan of this ump. Lots of sound and fury but a crappy strike zone. And he's got an attitude to boot.

[oldskool138]

Oh...ok thanks....Sox looking good so far

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[Fully Tilted]

Ira, you ARE the man...

-Christopher Walken :icon_supe



Suicide Kings :)

Nice to see the Sox hitters work the count and get Perez to throw close to 30 in the first inning. It eats away at his pitch count and now everyone has had a chance to see all of his pitches. 3-0....and we're off...

[oldskool138]

Suicide Kings :)

Nice to see the Sox hitters work the count and get Perez to throw close to 30 in the first inning. It eats away at his pitch count and now everyone has had a chance to see all of his pitches. 3-0....and we're off...

Theo's OBP/OPS machine is working tonight. A couple of years ago that wold have been a V'Tek HR.

[#1Patsfan_chica]

Oh great a walk already. I hope it doesn't hurt him.

[oldskool138]

Oh great a walk already. I hope it doesn't hurt him.

He needs to throw some breaking stuff down in the zone to get the DP.

See, around the horn! Good stuff.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Nice, I like the chin music



Lowell's D is underrated, imo

[Fully Tilted]

Nice DP....turns the inning right around.

[#1Patsfan_chica]

Nice DP by the infield.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

God Dammit, Manny, You Lazy Bum Get The Hell Out Of Boston You Embarrass The Entire City Blah Blah Blah Loud Noises!

[Fully Tilted]

Bloop double

The pitch fooled him as it started off inside and he tried to pull it but it tailed back over the plate.

[oldskool138]

Nice, I like the chin music



Lowell's D is underrated, imo

He set a record for defense for third basemen while he was on the Marlins. I play a lot of MLB 2K7 and Joe Morgan always gushes about Lowell's defense.

I just wish Jeter wasn't on the cover and the CD.

[Fully Tilted]

Beckett does not look sharp right now. Let's hope it's weather related and he settles in.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Wow, lucky - why was he swinging 3-0?

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

He set a record for defense for third basemen while he was on the Marlins. I play a lot of MLB 2K7 and Joe Morgan always gushes about Lowell's defense.

I just wish Jeter wasn't on the cover and the CD.

Jeter's gold gloves really are an embarrassment

[oldskool138]

Beckett does not look sharp right now. Let's hope it's weather related and he settles in.

Give him another inning. Remy mentioned that the 1st inning is always the toughest for Beckett.

Let's go, Coco! *clap-clap-clapclapclap*

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Wasn't there a rule change, or at least emphasis, on not letting hitters walk around outside of the box during their at bat? Are they actually doing that, or was it just so much hot air?

[oldskool138]

Jeter's gold gloves really are an embarrassment

After AGonz didn't win it last year, the Gold Glove award is a pointless honor in my eyes. The Red Sox tied or supassed all kind of defensive records and a grand total of ZERO GG were awarded.

Good job, Coco! Keep that bat on your shoulder. :rolleyes:

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Pedroia must be the unluckiest hitter ever.

[oldskool138]

Pedroia must be the unluckiest hitter ever.

Hey, that's just good scouting. They set up their defense properly.

Julio Lugo is going to lose that lead-off spot in a hurry. But they can stick Coco "Casey at the bat" Crisp up there either. Hell, maybe they'll stick Drew up at #2.

First K for Beckett!!! Keep 'em coming!

[oldskool138]

Hey, Titled. Why do they designate a strikeout as a "K"? I always thought that was weird.

[Fully Tilted]

Hey, Titled. Why do they designate a strikeout as a "K"? I always thought that was weird.

That's my kinda question right there! I know I read about it recently and there was actually an explanation of the 'backwards' K for striking out looking. I don't remember but I'm gonna look it up now.

[oldskool138]

That's my kinda question right there! I know I read about it recently and there was actually an explanation of the 'backwards' K for striking out looking. I don't remember but I'm gonna look it up now.

Cool! It's one of those strange triva questions I ask people hoping to get an answer but no luck.

Here's another one. Why do they call New York "The Big Apple"?

[sportman3333333]

I will guess I will start posting from towards on out.

Great start by the sox. Still several control issues from beckett, we'll see how it continues throughout today.

My guess is 7 innings for beckett.

[oldskool138]

I will guess I will start posting from towards on out.

Great start by the sox. Still several control issues from beckett, we'll see how it continues throughout today.

My guess is 7 innings for beckett.

Welcome, 3333333333! Good to have you aboard! Where are you from?

[Fully Tilted]

Henry Chadwick who is considered the inventor of the Box score, used "K" as it is the last letter of "struck" for a strikeout apparently. The backwards K is more modern.

As for the "Big Apple"

http://gonyc.about.com/cs/atozinde1/a/bigapple.htm

[oldskool138]

Henry Chadwick who is considered the inventor of the Box score, used "K" as it is the last letter of "struck" for a strikeout apparently. The backwards K is more modern.

As for the "Big Apple"

http://gonyc.about.com/cs/atozinde1/a/bigapple.htm

Thanks! Now I can impress all my friends. :):):)

[Fully Tilted]

Thanks! Now I can impress all my friends. :):):)

I'm here to help. :blink:

[oldskool138]

lol!

[sportman3333333]

Anyone know how to do a backward K on the keyboard?

[oldskool138]

Man, they are going to give Lowell an "E" on that play! And then another "E" good job Mike!

Beckett picks up Lowell for one batter at least...

Fhewww! Good job, J.D.!

Beckett going nuts...I love it!

[sportman3333333]

Fielding handled bad, beckett saved them 2. Nice Job

60 pitches, uhm, he may be done soon.

[oldskool138]

Fielding handled bad, beckett saved them 2. Nice Job

60 pitches, uhm, he may be done soon.

Hey he might actually see the fifth inning.

Junk throwing lefty! The bane of the Red Sox...

[sportman3333333]

Speaking of which, drew and lowell out in a heartbeat.

Becketts needs a 1-2-3 next inning

Nick Tek!

[oldskool138]

Yes! V'Teks first hit!

Great..here comes Crisp.

[Fully Tilted]

Good job tek of keeping the inning alive. No easy innings!

[oldskool138]

Yikes! What is up with Beckett's control?

It looks like the bullpen is going to get another good workout today...

Sac Fly...3-1

Maybe we'll see Paps tonight!

[Fully Tilted]

This is when manny pisses me off defensively and he does it all the time. Instead of throwing to the correct base he just whips it to third and prays he gets lucky. THROW TO 2ND BASE!!! That way only one runner is in scoring position.

[oldskool138]

This is when manny pisses me off defensively and he does it all the time. Instead of throwing to the correct base he just whips it to third and prays he gets lucky. THROW TO 2ND BASE!!! That way only one runner is in scoring position.

Yep, I was thinking that myself. Well, at least he didn't throw side-arm.

[Mikiemo83]

tough pitch

[oldskool138]

It's weird. Dustin runs like Millar...Maybe Shank will write a book about the curse of #15.

Hey! Lugo got on base..WOW!

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Okay, I just got home form the office, what did I miss?

[oldskool138]

Okay, I just got home form the office, what did I miss?

Beckett thowing a ton of pitches and gave up a run on a sac fly. Lowell made two "E"'s on two consecutive plays. Drew had a good catch in right. Now Youk is up with Lugo on first on a BB.

Beckett is having control problems. But he may get to the fifth.

Nice Youk...Hopefully Papi or Manny will get their first HR of the season next inning.

[Bases Loaded]

Awwwwwwwwww SEIIIITT!!! What did I say? - Beckett is THE MAN!!!

[Bases Loaded]

The thing I noticed right off the bat is more movement on his fastball. He's throwing them for strikes. That'll throw off batters REAL quick.

[oldskool138]

The thing I noticed right off the bat is more movement on his fastball. He's throwing them for strikes. That'll throw off batters REAL quick.

Movement isn't always a good thing (see: Clement, Matt). But his 2 seamer is pretty decent tonight.

[Mikiemo83]

snyder/lopez warming up

I like snyder, hope he does well this year

[oldskool138]

snyder/lopez warming up

I like snyder, hope he does well this year

Yeah, I saw him (Snyder) pitch against the Nats last year an he looked like a bulkier Arroyo. Snyder might be a Derek Lowe kind of guy. A sinkerballer who starts in the pen and then could maybe impact the rotation. Let's see Snyder!

I think both teams are in the same boat. Both starters out and the game will most likely be decided by the BP's.

Bases juiced! C'mon Tek! Yes-sa! Sac fly!

[Fully Tilted]

Tek with another productive AB. It's nice to see considering everyone is chalking him up as washed up.

[#1Patsfan_chica]

Finally, the offense scores on an inning that is not the first.

[PatsDVD]

Nice at bat by 'Tek w/the bases loaded. Getting at least a SF in that situation is huge . . .

[oldskool138]

Coco couldn't pull the trigger on a fastball down the middle??? I hope Jacoby and Murphy are tearing up the minors.

Oh yeah, I forgot! Coco doesn't care what we think...

[Fully Tilted]

And yet another unproductive AB for Crisp.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Damn, Coco looks like a head case, I hate to say.

[oldskool138]

C'mon Snyder! Make 2,000 people from KC shut up!

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Way to hustle down to first. Eckstein Jr, baby :D

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Yooouoks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roped!

[oldskool138]

YOOOOOOOOOOK!!!! First HR of the season for the Sox!!!!

[Fully Tilted]

Yoouuuuuuuuuuk

[#1Patsfan_chica]

Good job Youk!!!

[oldskool138]

I like the guy with the chest/back hair. :icon_eyes

[#1Patsfan_chica]

I like the guy with the chest/back hair. :icon_eyes

Thank God he put on his shirt.

[oldskool138]

Thank God he put on his shirt.

Yeah, I can imagine it being worse for a woman to see. lol

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

oooooo, that's a double at Fenway

[oldskool138]

oooooo, that's a double at Fenway

True! It think that's why the Sox have had a great home record over the last couple of years.

[Fully Tilted]

oooooo, that's a double at Fenway

At least.

I think it might have been a HR. He gave it a good ride.

[oldskool138]

At least.

I think it might have been a HR. He gave it a good ride.

Is the crowd razzing Snyder or cheering him on...it's hard to tell. I think razz.

[oldskool138]

Well, it looks like this ones in the bag. I'll catch you guys tomorrow for Dice-K mania! I can't wait...It should be fun.

[#1Patsfan_chica]

Well, it looks like this ones in the bag. I'll catch you guys tomorrow for Dice-K mania! I can't wait...It should be fun.

Unfortunately, I'm going to be at work so I won't be able to see the game but I will hear it on the radio.

[Fully Tilted]

Is the crowd razzing Snyder or cheering him on...it's hard to tell. I think razz.

Not sure, I was watching courtesy of MLB.TV (on mute while I multi-tasked by watching Lost).

Nice win.

So 161-1 it is :D

[Bases Loaded]

Yea that's what I like to see, good game and no settling for 3 because we hammered their bullpen. Beckett's got his heat but mabye too much, he needs to stay in the strike zone ... but even Remy was talking about the tight zone that ump put on. We got to see both Romero and Piniero throw one very nice inning each. Drew hit the ball well and keeps the fielding solid at RF - I don't think we've ever had a player like him behind Manny and it will be fun to see how it plays out. Overall, a fun game to watch and I'm looking foward to more.

I was just thinking about how this could be one of those years where we see the talent in the likes of Pedroia, Lugo, Piniero and J.C. Romero really take a turn and develop their talent into skills. 2004 was a good team because everybody brought out the best in each other and I think I can see this starting to develop. Loading our relieving corps with a lot of young, talented players and throwing Paps on the top is the best thing to happen coming into the season.

[nomars_girl]

I like the guy with the chest/back hair. :icon_eyes

Mmmm. Sexy. :icon_eyes