Red Sox vs. Rangers (Tavarez vs. Millwood) 4/7/07

[SamBam39]

Well, let's get this train back on the winning track. All aboard everyone!!!

[oldskool138]

Well, let's get this train back on the winning track. All aboard everyone!!!

Wow! One loss because the offense was uncharacteristicly impatient at the plate and I'm done starting the game thread...:blink:

No worries. Then again, it's our #5 pitcher against their ace. It should be fun to watch because Tavarez is nuts. Go Sox!

[SamBam39]

Here are tonight’s lineups:
RED SOX
SS Julio Lugo
1B Kevin Youkilis
DH David Ortiz
LF Manny Ramirez
RF J.D. Drew
3B Mike Lowell
C Jason Varitek
CF Coco Crisp
2B Dustin Pedroia
(RHP Julian Tavarez)

RANGERS
CF Kenny Lofton
2B Jerry Hairston Jr.
SS Michael Young
1B Mark Teixeira
DH Sammy Sosa
3B Hank Blalock
LF Curtis Wilkerson
RF Jose Cruz Jr.
C Gerald Laird
(RHP Kevin Millwood)
UMPS: HP-Tim McClelland, 1B-Fieldin Culbreth, 2B Paul Schrieber, 3B-Rob Blake

[SamBam39]

Wow! One loss because the offense was uncharacteristicly impatient at the plate and I'm done starting the game thread...:blink:

No worries. Then again, it's our #5 pitcher against their ace. It should be fun to watch because Tavarez is nuts. Go Sox!
Sorry. Didn't mean to steal your thunder. Normally where I used to post you change up thread starters after a loss. To change the mojo. If they keep winning the threads are started by the person on the streak. But we can do it differently here if you want.

[oldskool138]

Sorry. Didn't mean to steal your thunder. Normally where I used to post you change up thread starters after a loss. To change the mojo. If they keep winning the threads are started by the person on the streak. But we can do it differently here if you want.

I'm joking...We can change it up after a loss. (my record 2-1) :)

A-Rod hit a walk-off grand slam...Ugggh!

[#1Patsfan_chica]

I can't wait for the game to start. I've missed the last 2 games because I've been at work. I hope Tavarez has a good start.

[oldskool138]

I can't wait for the game to start. I've missed the last 2 games because I've been at work. I hope Tavarez has a good start.

Gotta love our lead-off man! Lugo isn't exactly a sparkplug up there. No, I don't know who else they can bat lead-off.

Sweet they got a man on third! That's something they didn't do yesterday.

[oldskool138]

Well, that out was Manny being Manny...

At least they got the run in. Thank god for small favors.

[#1Patsfan_chica]

The offense likes to score in the first inning. It's good for them to have a good start.

[oldskool138]

There must be a bunch of Sox fans there. They were chanting while they were at bat and now the "Youk"s after that play. Cool!

Nice clean inning from Tavarez. I love how he was pointing to first for Pedroia. C'mon Jullian! The kids' a rookie not a moron.

[#1Patsfan_chica]

That's why I like Tavarez. He has so much energy and he's into the game.

It was good to see him have a fast and easy inning.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Hello everyone. Good to see Varitek being Varitek :/

[oldskool138]

I remember seeing Teixera play in Pawtucket a few years back. Good player. Too bad the Sox didn't hang on to him.

[oldskool138]

Hello everyone. Good to see Varitek being Varitek :/

That would have been a base knock if Teixera wasn't at first. Nice play by the shortstop! Tip your cap.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Wow, amazing no-look play. Too bad, Coco hit that pretty hard

[oldskool138]

Go-go, Coco! Good job!`

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Sweet, that's why we want him on base. I wonder if that was a hit and run. Seems unlikely, tho

[oldskool138]

Sweet, that's why we want him on base. I wonder if that was a hit and run. Seems unlikely, tho

Wow! Terry called for a double steal? That's got to be a first.

Base hit RBI! Good job, Lugo. I take back one bad thing I said about you. :D

[#1Patsfan_chica]

Good. RBI single for Lugo. They are making Millwood work.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

SWEET! That's how to manufacture runs, I hope someone is taking notes in the dugout.

[oldskool138]

Good. RBI single for Lugo. They are making Millwood work.

The Sox have got to be well rested since they weren't running the bases yesterday. :rolleyes:

Listen to the Sox fans representing! The Rangers fans can't drown 'em out.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Mini in-game pole:

Kevin Youkilis's funny beard makes him look like:

A) Dustin Diamond
B) Mick Foley
C) Other (Please specify)

[Bases Loaded]

Booooo send Papi to Pawtucket

[oldskool138]

Mini in-game pole:

Kevin Youkilis's funny beard makes him look like:

A) Dustin Diamond
B) Mick Foley
C) Other (Please specify)

C) A younger, skinnier David Wells :D

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Bah! Papi looks like he's pressing a little

[#1Patsfan_chica]

I can't wait until Big Papi starts hitting the ball out of the ballpark.

[Bases Loaded]

Kevin Youkilis's beard looks like:

c) The Greek God of Walks

[oldskool138]

Sittdown Sammy! Jullian's doing pretty well..Keep it up!

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Sammy, sit down and act your age! :D

[oldskool138]

Yikes! I spoke too soon. Bases loaded. Bear down Julian!

Did I mention that I like Drew's defense? I like Drew's defense.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

I'm getting up for a beer, anyone else want one?

[#1Patsfan_chica]

Finally, Tavarez got the last out.

[oldskool138]

I'm getting up for a beer, anyone else want one?

Not for me. Got a big Easter family get-together tomorrow. But have one for me! :icon_pidu

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Shoot, nasty breaking ball

[oldskool138]

Good ol' Mikey! 2-2! Now here comes Tek....:icon_hang

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Nice, Lowell's a stud.

[Fully Tilted]

Shoot, nasty breaking ball


Just pure and utter filth--Manny didn't even stick around for the out call. That's one you just tip your cap to.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Well, at least he hit that one on the nose. Semi-encouraging.

[Fully Tilted]

I'm getting up for a beer, anyone else want one?


Thanks for reminding me--I'll grab my own though thanks!

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Thanks for reminding me--I'll grab my own though thanks!

http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/bc/be/fddkBeersBy_NameWidmer_Hefeweizen-resized200.gif Cheers!

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Beautiful play by Lugo. He had a similar nice off balance throw the other day.

[Fully Tilted]

http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/bc/be/fddkBeersBy_NameWidmer_Hefeweizen-resized200.gif Cheers!


Cheers

[oldskool138]

Beautiful play by Lugo. He had a similar nice off balance throw the other day.

Very Cabrerra-esque! Good pick by Youk, too.

[oldskool138]

Cheers

NORM!!!

Probably one of the best sitcoms ever.

[Fully Tilted]

Very Cabrerra-esque! Good pick by Youk, too.


Lots of leather being flashed by both teams. I thought Texeira's play was great and then Young one-upped him. Very good play on both ends of that grounder.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

F#$#%$%#!!!! What the hell happened, did a groundhog pop up and grab the ball in right field there?

[Fully Tilted]

It's time likes these that I throw my remote.

[#1Patsfan_chica]

What the hell happened? I leave for a minute and the game is tied.

[oldskool138]

Okay, I take back what I said about J.D.'s defense. Inside the park 2-run homer. :( Hang your head in shame J.D.!

That's just Drew being Buckner...

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Hmmmm....I wonder how Lester is feeling.....

[oldskool138]

Hmmmm....I wonder how Lester is feeling.....

You'll have to talk to Southcarolina. He's got three more starts for Gabe Kapler's Greenville Drive.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Youkilis saves a run on that dive. Work that beard, baby!

[Fully Tilted]

Youk not only saves the run but now the DP potential is there.

We're one pitch away from getting out of the inning.

DAMNIT REMY..........he just said what I said.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

How you don't swing at that pitch is beyond me.

[Fully Tilted]

How about not hesitating before the call?? I hate umps that do that.

[Fully Tilted]

How you don't swing at that pitch is beyond me.

3rd strike? It totally fooled him.

[southcarolina]

OMG!!!! MLB EI!!!! Free Trial!!!!! babbling incoherantly RedSox!!!! On tv!!!!!!


*sobs uncontrolably*

[oldskool138]

How about not hesitating before the call?? I hate umps that do that.

Remy says that this umps shout the call before making the hand signal. It is distracting for the TV audience, though.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

I've been trying to find some pics to illustrate my point, but for some reason I can't find any. Has anyone noticed that Varitek doesn't seem to be holding his bat the same way he used to? He always had that trademark stance where he held his bat perfectly vertical with his hands away from his body. He still has his hands high, but his bat is leaning way back now.

[Fully Tilted]

He didn't like it on 0-2--he's probably not going to swing at it on 2-2.

[Fully Tilted]

Remy says that this umps shout the call before making the hand signal. It is distracting for the TV audience, though.


Ahhh...that makes sense.

[southcarolina]

Sonofa.....


Holy crap. Im a jinx arent i?


*leaves*

[oldskool138]

C'MON MANNY! He should have had that! It cost his buddy two runs. Get Snyder warmed up!

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

I can't really fault the way Manny played that. He almost made the mistake of going to hard for it and letting it by him. Thank God that inning is finally over!

[southcarolina]

You'll have to talk to Southcarolina. He's got three more starts for Gabe Kapler's Greenville Drive.


I doubt i will be able to get up there before he leaves. I most likely wont be able to make the trip until the kids are out of school. :(

[oldskool138]

I can't really fault the way Manny played that. He almost made the mistake of going to hard for it and letting it by him. Thank God that inning is finally over!

Yeah, upon further review, he made a safe play but had it gotten by him it would have only cost them one more run...if he makes the catch on the slide the inning's over with 0 runs scored.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Bah! The last thing I wanted to see after that debacle was Coco leading off the inning

[southcarolina]

C'mon Coco.

Coco Mojo:http://www.80stees.com/images/products/Cuckoo_Cocoa_Puffs_tshirt.jpg

[southcarolina]

Damn you breakfast cereal.

[Fully Tilted]

I love Manny's offense but a more apt LF'r can make that play. He really might have had a shot at it had he charged it and stayed on it. I do like that he knows his limitations and played it safe.

[oldskool138]

I love Manny's offense but a more apt LF'r can make that play. He really might have had a shot at it had he charged it and stayed on it. I do like that he knows his limitations and played it safe.

Well, Dirty Harry knew his limitations but that did stop him from busting heads every once in a while. :D

[southcarolina]

That ought to be lillegal.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Yeah, I dunno - we always want to see the coach go for it on 4th down, too, but you know it would be foolhardy to actually do it. I'm fine with the fielders playing it safe - it will be the right thing to do more often than not.

[Fully Tilted]

Well, Dirty Harry knew his limitations but that did stop him from busting heads every once in a while. :D

Dirty Harry might be able to play a better LF for Manny. I don't hate him for it though. He's a DH playing a field position. He tries his hardest out there and occasionally (like yesterday) makes a really good play. Unfortunately his range is very limited and it hurts us more often than noticed.

Pick us up on offense Manny!

[oldskool138]

Yeah, I dunno - we always want to see the coach go for it on 4th down, too, but you know it would be foolhardy to actually do it. I'm fine with the fielders playing it safe - it will be the right thing to do more often than not.

I don't know. The Pats had the most 4th down conversions (and attempts) in the league last year.

[oldskool138]

Dirty Harry might be able to play a better LF for Manny. I don't hate him for it though. He's a DH playing a field position. He tries his hardest out there and occasionally (like yesterday) makes a really good play. Unfortunately his range is very limited and it hurts us more often than noticed.

Pick us up on offense Manny!

Well that and not knowing which base to throw to, like back in KC. He tried a long-shot throw to third for a tag play instead of to second to hold the runner on first.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

I'd rather have Manny in left than Ortiz at first...I think

[southcarolina]

Was that Kenny Lofton?


He is still alive?

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Some hard hitting sideline reporting

[southcarolina]

I'd rather have Manny in left than Ortiz at first...I think


I think Ortiz plays a decent first base, other than his lack of range. The few times ive seen him play there he seemed to have pretty decent hands. But the wear and tear on his body would be far greater than on Manny in LF. So i'll put up with the occasional bad play by Manny if it keeps Ortiz more healthy.

[oldskool138]

Some hard hitting sideline reporting

Tina needs to go! That Jersey Girl has no business being a Sox reporter. There's plenty of local girls (and guys) who would kill for that job. She's not even a baseball fan! She did a crappy morning show in NJ and covered the Olympics...Nice resume! :rolleyes:

[Fully Tilted]

Yeah, I dunno - we always want to see the coach go for it on 4th down, too, but you know it would be foolhardy to actually do it. I'm fine with the fielders playing it safe - it will be the right thing to do more often than not.


Apples to Elephants...

If Manny let's that ball behind him, one additional run will score. He played it safe but it still yielded the go ahead run and an insurance run. I'm willing to take that risk with two outs early on in a tie game. If I'm up 3 runs or if it's a little later where you have less outs to work with, then yeah, play it safe and stay up by the one run.

[oldskool138]

I think Ortiz plays a decent first base, other than his lack of range. The few times ive seen him play there he seemed to have pretty decent hands. But the wear and tear on his body would be far greater than on Manny in LF. So i'll put up with the occasional bad play by Manny if it keeps Ortiz more healthy.

Ahh, how soon you forget. Ortiz was very injury prone in Minn. His knees couldn't hold up under the strain of being a full-time firstbaseman. That's why the Twins got rid of him. Ortiz is a DH for life...and that's not a bad thing.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

I'll take elephants every time

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Whew. Good job getting out of that inning wihout getting hurt. I'm actually looking forward to seeing th ebullpen. I think it could end up being stronger than we expect.

[southcarolina]

Ahh, how soon you forget. Ortiz was very injury prone in Minn. His knees couldn't hold up under the strain of being a full-time firstbaseman. That's why the Twins got rid of him. Ortiz is a DH for life...and that's not a bad thing.


I think you misread my post. I agree with what you just said. I was just saying that for a guy that only plays there in an emergency, he isnt a trainwreck, and for a big guy seems to have pretty decent hands. I will put up with Manny in the OF if it keeps Ortiz DH'ing.

[oldskool138]

I think you misread my post. I agree with what you just said. I was just saying that for a guy that only plays there in an emergency, he isnt a trainwreck, and for a big guy seems to have pretty decent hands. I will put up with Manny in the OF if it keeps Ortiz DH'ing.

Oh...No prob.:)

We're in agreement then...

[Fully Tilted]

I'll take elephants every time

Well then you're a (pea)nut.

J/K - None of this armchair QB talk will change the fact that it was a sharp line drive that started with the pitcher. With Manny, I take elephants too.

[southcarolina]

BTW why didnt you guys remind me that MLB EI had a free week this week? I missed the entire KC series :mad:

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

That guy with the sign in Japanese must not have checked the schedule :P

[southcarolina]

Oh...No prob.:)

We're in agreement then...


For now.......for now.........



Woot! Yook!

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

BTW why didnt you guys remind me that MLB EI had a free week this week? I missed the entire KC series :mad:

Heh? I didnt know! I sure hope they plan on giving me a refund for last week!

[southcarolina]

Dammit.

[southcarolina]

Jose Offerman would have beaten that out.

[Fully Tilted]

BTW why didnt you guys remind me that MLB EI had a free week this week? I missed the entire KC series :mad:


Once MLB decides to offer the product to the Cable distributors, it is up to each individual provider to decide how to offer the package as far as free previews, early bird specials, HD games and pricing etc.

I have Cablevision and they are taking their sweet ass time getting everything in order.

[Fully Tilted]

Is it possible that most of our lineup consists of Zombies? There's just no life to some of them.

[oldskool138]

Is it possible that most of our lineup consists of Zombies? There's just no life to some of them.


Now they're playing pinball in the outfield...Uggghhh!

[Fully Tilted]

HUGE out....

[southcarolina]

Wow. Kenny Lofton. The Rangers have zombies too.

[Fully Tilted]

Lofton rarely strikes out.

[oldskool138]

Wow, Lopez worked out of a lead-off triple jam...aided by some good defense. Now they need some baserunners! and some runs.

[Fully Tilted]

But he does fly out a lot!

Great inning to keep that runner on third from scoring with no outs.

Paging the offense....to Arlington.....IMMEDIATELY

[southcarolina]

Nice job getting out of a jam.

[southcarolina]

JD Droooooooooooooooooo................

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Well, I'm glad Drew got a hit, I'm not glad they decided to not show his at-bat.

[Fully Tilted]

Thank you MLB.TV for completely missing Drew's AB.

[oldskool138]

Yeah! We get to listen to the insipid Joe Morgan tomorrow night. ESPN is broadcasting the game.

What's the over/under on how many "cut fastballs" Morgan says Schilling throws?

[oldskool138]

V'TEK!!! Nice! RBI Double...just what the doctor ordered :icon_supe

[southcarolina]

JV says "IM NO ZOMBIE!!!!"

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Yaaaayyyyy!!!! Way to contribute, Tek!

[Fully Tilted]

Nice job Tek!

[southcarolina]

C'mon Coco!


Coco Mojo;

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k214/andrealandes/kokobware.gif

[Fully Tilted]

Yeah! We get to listen to the insipid Joe Morgan tomorrow night. ESPN is broadcasting the game.

What's the under/over on how many "cut fastballs" Morgan says Schilling throws?

I'm effing psyched--I get to watch a game on TV!!

[southcarolina]

Better than nothing i guess.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

C'mon Coco!


Coco Mojo;

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k214/andrealandes/kokobware.gif

Getting closer.......

[Fully Tilted]

Better than nothing i guess.


Two hard hit balls by Crisp today...could be a sign.

[southcarolina]

C'mon Dustin!

[Fully Tilted]

Chipping away, plenty of time left fellas. They still have to go through our 3-4-5 hitters and if two people reach base they'll have to deal with the top of the lineup twice to get their win.

I like our chances.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

This calls for more beer

[southcarolina]

Chipping away, plenty of time left fellas. They still have to go through our 3-4-5 hitters and if two people reach base they'll have to deal with the top of the lineup twice to get their win.

I like our chances.


*hops on the Optimism Bus with FT*

[oldskool138]

Chipping away, plenty of time left fellas. They still have to go through our 3-4-5 hitters and if two people reach base they'll have to deal with the top of the lineup twice to get their win.

I like our chances.

Yup. It's a very winnable game. The bullpen just needs to put up a few more zeros and I think the Sox offense will wake up a bit.

[southcarolina]

Heh. "Lets go RedSox" chant is getting louder.


Oh f*ck me.

[Fully Tilted]

Oh f*ck me.

It's not that kind of bus.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

It's not that kind of bus.

I certainly hope not, but I'll reserve judgement till we get out of this inning.

[Fully Tilted]

Not a bad move by Terry. Moving Tex to the right side. He does about 90% of his damage from the left side.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

89% :(

[Fully Tilted]

I'm just gonna stop talking for awhile.

[southcarolina]

It's not that kind of bus.

You were saying?

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

I'm sorry, Tilted, it does, indeed, appear to be "that kind of bus"

[Fully Tilted]

89% :(

Well played.....well played indeed.


Edit: DHEDLSHD*##&$(&@_@# @#@#)@(*&&$@*&*$@#@#&&$


translation: I hate Sammy Sousa.

[oldskool138]

Not a bad move by Terry. Moving Tex to the right side. He does about 90% of his damage from the left side.

Not a good move by Terry...Who would have thought that Sosa would have a HR before Manny and Ortiz? Still a winnable game but it's a lot harder now...Damn!

[Fully Tilted]

We're flat out getting beat in all phases of the game right now. It's not over but we're getting outhit and outpitched. Though, the two tend to work hand-in-hand.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

How old is Sammy now? Does he qualify as a zombie, or has he officially reached mummy status?

[Fully Tilted]

Not a good move by Terry...Who would have thought that Sosa would have a HR before Manny and Ortiz? Still a winnable game but it's a lot harder now...Damn!

Oh I still like the move. Tex hits a majority of his HR's from the left side. He's a good hitter in general but he played to not let up the HR to him. Unfortunately Sosa got one the next AB.

Have I told you guys the story of me hating Sammy Sosa? No? Here goes:

I f*cking hate Sammy Sosa.

The End.

[southcarolina]

Crap. Pure Crap.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Oh man, line drive after line drive. This looks like batting practice.

[oldskool138]

See, I told you I should have started the game thread :D

[southcarolina]

My list of players i hate is getting exponentially longer by the second

[oldskool138]

Oh man, line drive after line drive. This looks like batting practice.

New nickname- B.P. Romero

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Haha, yeah, hindsight is 20/20 and all that.

[southcarolina]

It's not that kind of bus.

The wheels on that bus have now come off.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

New nickname- B.P. Romero

http://www.dhadm.com/images/uploads/guinness_6pack_thumb.jpg BRILLIANT!

[oldskool138]

Hey Dustin! The Bruins are looking for a goalie. Geez! Can it get any worse? If it wasn't for bad luck, they'd have no luck at all.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

This is the part of the game where I go pace around for a little bit and pretend I can get interested in something else and then come back in a little bit because I just can't let go......

[Mikiemo83]

Mini in-game pole:

Kevin Youkilis's funny beard makes him look like:

A) Dustin Diamond
B) Mick Foley
C) Other (Please specify)cactus jack :icon_eyes

[southcarolina]

If the RedSox was the Battlestar Galactica, and i was Col. Tigh, JC Romero would be being stuffed into an airlock as a Cylon collaborator this very second.

[Fully Tilted]

I'm telling you all now. J.C. Romero has some of the worst stats you will ever se for a MLB pitcher. I was truly dumbfounded when I saw his numbers. It's not just last season, it's every season but one.

Mark my words, he is Rudy Seanez V -2.0.

[southcarolina]

New nickname- B.P. Romero


Nice...our very first Official Player Nickname.


*wipes a single tear from his eye*

[Fully Tilted]

The wheels on that bus have now come off.


Oh I lept from the bus and tuck and rolled about 2 miles back. Totally piss poor performace from.....well, everyone tonight. Very uninspiring baseball being played by Boston in Texas. With the exception of Wake and the pen yesterday--everyone has stunk the place up.

[southcarolina]

Holy Christ this is gonna get ugly.

[Fully Tilted]

This is the part of the game where I go pace around for a little bit and pretend I can get interested in something else and then come back in a little bit because I just can't let go......


Now's not a good time to come back FYI

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

--everyone has stunk the place up.

I guess that's what we get for choosing elephants :(

[southcarolina]

The Corpse of Kenny Lofton is hanging tough. Too bad our players arent more like him :(

[Fully Tilted]

Yeah, the good news? It's the first week. I'm sure I've had a hint of panic in my posts, particularly with the pen (because it sucks!) but there's so much baseball left and every team is still trying to get into the grind of the season. The Devil Rays are in first place for christ's sake!

Things will change. The offense will come around. The pen will have a good run or two in them. Papelbon will be light's out. The rotation will really win us games--soon.

[Fully Tilted]

The Corpse of Kenny Lofton is hanging tough. Too bad our players arent more like him :(


I was serious. He never strikes out.

[southcarolina]

I am an unabashed manny apologist, but if that throw would have gotten away from T-Tek, i would have personally thrown him under the bus.

[southcarolina]

I was serious. He never strikes out.

I was serious too. The Undead Kenny Lofton has more life in him than all the Sox players combined.

[Fully Tilted]

I am an unabashed manny apologist, but if that throw would have gotten away from T-Tek, i would have personally thrown him under the bus.


I try and be a realist about him. Just because Tek made a nice play, doesn't mean it wasn't a bad throw. No damage though--Lofton couldn't hit one deep enough.

[Fully Tilted]

I was serious too. The Undead Kenny Lofton has more life in him than all the Sox players combined.


Seriously ;)

[Fully Tilted]

This game almost just became completely laughable.

[southcarolina]

Great camerawork there :icon_eyes

[oldskool138]

Wow that was a great 3 hour long inning. Terry may have made the right move with Romero but he pooped all over himself on the mound. Well, all we need is a grand slam and we're right back in this thing!

[southcarolina]

Ok. A walk, a HBP, an infield single and a wind aided HR and we are right back in this thing.

[southcarolina]

Kameron Loe.

Spell your name right.

Sheesh.

[Fully Tilted]

Ok. A walk, a HBP, an infield single and a wind aided HR and we are right back in this thing.


Combine that with a competent bullpen and you have a winner!



Or a tie game.

[southcarolina]

Its Aliiiiiiiive!!!!!!!!

[Fully Tilted]

Wow that was a great 3 hour long inning. Terry may have made the right move with Romero but he pooped all over himself on the mound. Well, all we need is a grand slam and we're right back in this thing!


He sure did. As Joe Namath would say, he was "strugg-a-ling"

[oldskool138]

Kameron Loe.

Spell your name right.

Sheesh.

I think it's like a Sloe Gin fizz...

I could go for one right about now.

[southcarolina]

Hard hit, but unlucky

[Fully Tilted]

Yup-gotta hit 'em where they ain't

[southcarolina]

Good eye, DO.


Double barrell imploding bullpens. Its a thing of beauty.

[southcarolina]

Awww dont take him out.

[Fully Tilted]

As it stands right now, the top of the lineup will lead off if the Red Sox end their threat right now and go 1-2-3 in the 8th. This game is not over. It's on life support, but not over.

[southcarolina]

Rob Mayday Mahay!!!!!

[southcarolina]

Thanks alot JD. Go sit down.

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

This is the part where Lowell saves the day.

[Fully Tilted]

That was the pitch to line down the LF line!

[EverettsTheoryOfEvolution]

Dammit. My bad.

[southcarolina]

Frustrating. Gotta remember that this is a road series. Go .500 on the road and win 2 ouf 3 at home makes ~95 wins and a shot at the playoffs.

[southcarolina]

You think it would be ok if i call this guy Lil' Dice K?

[oldskool138]

Hello, Hinske!

It's a four run game in the 7th and Terry takes out his OBP guy when they need baserunners...

[southcarolina]

Wow. How does he pitch looking at the ground?

[Mikiemo83]

just a reminder tomorrow night is an ESPN game at 8 pm

been watching this as I prepare the bunny loot for the chitlins,


scary the oki looks down, cold get a come backer and not react

[oldskool138]

just a reminder tomorrow night is an ESPN game at 8 pm

been watching this as I prepare the bunny loot for the chitlins,


scary the oki looks down, cold get a come backer and not react

Matt Clement too one off the bean and he was looking right at the hitter.

[southcarolina]

I dont want to alarm anyne, but that last reliever looked competant. EI didnt change games when i was out taking a whiz did they?

[southcarolina]

just a reminder tomorrow night is an ESPN game at 8 pm

been watching this as I prepare the bunny loot for the chitlins,


scary the oki looks down, cold get a come backer and not react

Hey Mikie. Hows the Mod life treating you?

[Fully Tilted]

It's always good if you can get Manny another AB in the game. Tek's walk all but ensured it.

[southcarolina]

Dammit i mssed Coco's ab.

I had a good Coco Mojo pic too :(

[southcarolina]

Ugly ab.

[Mikiemo83]

nothing different, same old, just need to remember to move the old game threads... this place is self policed and like the planet "mod" is just a title for post whores :)

[southcarolina]

Unlucky.

[southcarolina]

nothing different, same old, just need to remember to move the old game threads... this place is self policed and like the planet "mod" is just a title for post whores :)

Wouldnt it just be easier if the game thread starter started the thread in the game thread forum?

[Fully Tilted]

I would love to see the replay of that. I don't see how Tex could catch that ball with his foot still on the bag.

[oldskool138]

It's Jor-El Piniero. Kneel before Zod!

[#1Patsfan_chica]

I wish the offense would score more runs.

[oldskool138]

I would love to see the replay of that. I don't see how Tex could catch that ball with his foot still on the bag.

I was thinking the same thing. I guess that's why they didn't show the replay. I'm suprised Terry didn't argue that.

[southcarolina]

I wish the offense would score more runs.


I wish that ummm crap. Stupid Julio Lugo just made me forget what i was gonna wish for.

[southcarolina]

hah Remy and whats his name are doing Off Topic threads now.

[southcarolina]

Holy crap did you see all those beer bottles?

[Fully Tilted]

I was thinking the same thing. I guess that's why they didn't show the replay. I'm suprised Terry didn't argue that.


He's a zombie like the rest.

[southcarolina]

Ok it was supposed to be Coco Mojo, but since i missed his ab, im making it Eric Hinske mojo instead:

http://www.celebritycrunch.com/art/coco-nipple-rings.jpg

EDIT: It worked!!!

[oldskool138]

Hinske's 1 for 1 on the season! Good on ya...

[southcarolina]

Cmon DO......

[Mikiemo83]

Wouldnt it just be easier if the game thread starter started the thread in the game thread forum?
not until the numbers rise and new posters don't start threads to be merged and moved. plus the main furom can use the action right now, it is a quaint coffee shop and will hopefully work into a little busy place for fans to hang out.

we leave it 24 hours after the last post or the start of the next game and move it to the game thread forum...like someone mentioned, if a special game happens it can be left in the main forum to open discussion

[Fully Tilted]

I think you've found the right type of 'mojo'

[Fully Tilted]

Ortease

[oldskool138]

Ortease

ROFL! Nice!

[southcarolina]

Cmon Coc...err i mean JD


http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r129/spicypants/csmack-coco.jpg

[southcarolina]

Oh well. Horrible game, but im still psched because its the first game ive actually gotten to watch this season. Better luck tomorrow on ESPN.

[oldskool138]

Game over! Man, that was a turd wasn't it. Well, we'll see if Schill can be the stopper tomorrow.

Later!

[Mikiemo83]

good night

[jonathan]

Just caught the last three outs and the box score.

So, is it safe to assume that Romero spit the bit in a close game and again, too many LOB?

[#1Patsfan_chica]

I hope Curt has a better game tomorrow night.

[southcarolina]

Just caught the last three outs and the box score.

So, is it safe to assume that Romero spit the bit in a close game and again, too many LOB?

Romero gave up 4 runs and didnt get any of those...oh what are they called....oh yeah...outs. 4 runs, 0 outs

[Fully Tilted]

Just caught the last three outs and the box score.

So, is it safe to assume that Romero spit the bit in a close game and again, too many LOB?


Basically.....every batter he faced got a hit. He couldn't record an out.

The offense was.......unlucky and incomptent. A lot of hard hit balls right to defenders and I give the Texas infield 5-stars tonight. They made a lot of great plays.

The problem tonight? Pitching. Plain and simple. The offense had chances but couldn't cash in. The pitching never stood a chance.

On to tomorrow--Schilling Vs. Padilla

[jonathan]

Romero gave up 4 runs and didnt get any of those...oh what are they called....oh yeah...outs. 4 runs, 0 outs

Thanks, SC

:icon_toil

[southcarolina]

Basically.....every batter he faced got a hit. He couldn't record an out.

The offense was.......unlucky and incomptent. A lot of hard hit balls right to defenders and I give the Texas infield 5-stars tonight. They made a lot of great plays.

The problem tonight? Pitching. Plain and simple. The offense had chances but couldn't cash in. The pitching never stood a chance.

On to tomorrow--Schilling Vs. Padilla


I wish my kids Coaches Pitch coach threw that many meatballs.

[Fully Tilted]

I wish my kids Coaches Pitch coach threw that many meatballs.

How's the pitching delivery coming along? I remember the thread but Everett's Theory of Evolution was teaching class and I wasn't gonna interrupt. He was learning me.

[southcarolina]

How's the pitching delivery coming along? I remember the thread but Everett's Theory of Evolution was teaching class and I wasn't gonna interrupt. He was learning me.



he's doing ok. Their season is kinda in a slow point right now so he hasnt had a chance to pitch in a game again. But were still working some. And his week is spring break, so hopefully we will be able to work on it alot this week. Its tough because while he is trying to learn to puitch, he is alos having to learn to play first base, whiich has become his primary position, and until this season, he had almost no playing time there.

My younger son (who is 7) is playing coaches pitch and in 5 games is 16 for 17 with 7 home runs though :D

[Fully Tilted]

he's doing ok. Their season is kinda in a slow point right now so he hasnt had a chance to pitch in a game again. But were still working some. And his week is spring break, so hopefully we will be able to work on it alot this week. Its tough because while he is trying to learn to puitch, he is alos having to learn to play first base, whiich has become his primary position, and until this season, he had almost no playing time there.

The only thing I would recommend is to encourage him to pay attention to 1st basemen and pitchers while he watches a ball game. You should record him and throw it on YouTube, post the link here and we'll check out his mechanics? If he's gonna be a pro athlete--it's best he understands exploitation at an early age ;)

My younger son (who is 7) is playing coaches pitch and in 5 games is 16 for 17 with 7 home runs though :D

Sounds like he doesn't have an ounce of Zombie in him.

[pookie]

Oh well. Horrible game, but im still psched because its the first game ive actually gotten to watch this season. Better luck tomorrow on ESPN.

I was at the game Saturday night. Horrible is a pretty good description. Cold too. It was the coldest game in the Ameriquest Field / Ballpark in Arlington's history - 38 degrees at game time and it dropped pretty fast (for Texas). We were supposed to get some significant flurries and up to a dusting of snow... that would have been great.

Not to mention that the Ranger fans have this notion that their team is good. We had words, those fans and I.... bunch of pathetic bandwagon fans of the highest magnitude.

[Mikiemo83]

I remember you talking about going, too bad the out come