2008 Regular Season Discussion Thread

Mad_Max · 12-04-2008 1:55am

If wang can keep the ball down he has the pitch count on his side to go very deep.

Was worried with 4 very long fly outs with a homer in between coming off a sinkerballer. But good bounce back inning there.

Give the lad some offence PLEASE!!!!!

Kinda32 · 12-04-2008 2:00am

Wang has pitched well alright.. Sox dont seem to be working him hard enough. Too many first/second ball outs..

And then that from Giambi.. Welcome back Mike!!

Mad_Max · 12-04-2008 2:02am

Kinda32 wrote: »

Wang has pitched well alright.. Sox dont seem to be working him hard enough. Too many first/second ball outs..

Biggest reason yanks aren't hitting so far this season too!!

Btw side note: See c.c giving up another 9 runs over 3 1/3. Rotten start to season for him.

Kinda32 · 12-04-2008 2:13am

watched a little of it.. he gave up 12 hits, looks very hittable at the moment.

Wonder will they let Wang go all the way if he continues to dominate or bring in Joba/Mo later??/

Mad_Max · 12-04-2008 2:15am

I think they'll go to Joba and Mo tbh. Id love to see Wang go all the way though.

Kinda32 · 12-04-2008 2:19am

i'd let him go for it if i was Girardi.. why not, his pitch count is still very low.. its probably the best i've seen Wang..

Mad_Max · 12-04-2008 2:22am

70 through 7. He's pitched really well in all 3 starts but yeah this would probably be the best. He's moving away from the sinker more than i thought. A lot of fastballs tonight.

This outing deserves the win.

Edit: Damn it Abreu. Needed a hit from hit to keep my Fantasy Beat the Streak going.

Kinda32 · 12-04-2008 2:23am

i can begrudgingly agree!!!!!!! in fairness, outstanding.. he really deserves the chance to complete.. its not as if Mo has been unhittable against us..

Mad_Max · 12-04-2008 2:39am

Looks like we'll get an 8th out of Wang anyway.

Any of you guys play Beat the Streak on mlb.com?? It's frustrating the hell outta me

But hey i'll take frustration for the chance of a million dollars!

Kinda32 · 12-04-2008 2:42am

played it for a few seasons but never got anywhere.. kept forgetting to log in and pick after doing it for a few days!!

Imagine Wang is on batter by batter basis, still a 2 run game i suppose.

Mad_Max · 12-04-2008 2:45am

Wow, he's still there only 79. Gotta be in with a shout of finishing it. Still few too many long fly balls for my liking. He leaves one up just a tad more and its gone.

Edit: Timlin's line does not look good:
Inn H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Timlin 0.1 2 2 2 0 0 1 54.00

Kinda32 · 12-04-2008 2:53am

theres your streak alive!

Mad_Max · 12-04-2008 2:53am

All is forgiven bobby!!! I'll split the mill with ya

Mad_Max · 12-04-2008 3:08am

Great effort from Wang, fully deserved. Decent outing by Buchholz, top drawer curveball!!!

Anyway i'll enjoy tonight, have a feeling Beckett / Mussina wont end as well

zuutroy · 12-04-2008 1:12pm

Mad_Max wrote: »

Great news peeps!!! Friend just got an email from mlb tv saying that condensed games will be back

General word on the net still seems to be that they're not coming back...have you anymore info?

Mad_Max · 12-04-2008 1:58pm

No, the guy who got that mail has been out of the country for a bit so haven't been in touch. It seemed a promising mail, Hopefully they weren't just fobbing him off.

Time to write my own mail

Redsoxfan · 12-04-2008 6:39pm

Tip of the cap to Wang, thumbs down to Tito for bringing in Timlin for his 2008 debut in such a tight game against such a dangerous lineup (his numbers against Juicer Giambi notwithstanding). Mind you, would David Aardsma or Javier Lopez have got the hold? I doubt it.

Amazing efficiency from Wang, although a lot of flyball outs suggests that he wasn't that good, he was good enough to throw a complete game in less than 100 pitches. I was also impressed/surprised with his velocity-not used to seeing him throwing that hard.

Abreu probably should have got the Drew HR (but, hey, doesn't JD look a bargain now

).

Nice small ball from the Yanks as well.

I think the Red Sox bullpen definitely needs a boost. Either that or Dice-K, Buchholz and Lester need to starting throwing fewer pitches.

Mad_Max · 12-04-2008 11:55pm

Great game so far. Beckett was immense through 5. Was happy enough with moose tbh, couldnt expect much from him with practically just a curveball left. (Although he took ortiz with fastballs

)

Damn it i hate manny :P You just know he's the one whos gonna kill you if you give him a chance. Pity the rain stopped it there, papelbon wasn't fully ready i dont think and a-rod finally got someone ahead of him to drive home it could have been good.

On the condensed game issue, talked to another guy who got a mail saying they would be back but no date set. I can't see why they'd say they'd be back if they have no intention of doing it....... but wouldnt put it past them. Ive sent a mail quoting the other mails looking for definitive confirmation/timeline. I'll post back when/if i get a response.

Kinda32 · 12-04-2008 11:59pm

Can't understand why they didn't walk Manny with first base open.. I respect Youk and think he is a good hitter but why bother dealing wih Manny!! I'll tak it though.. getting a little tense now though.. another 20 mins at least before its back.. lets hope Paps can get A-rod!

Mad_Max · 13-04-2008 12:06am

exactly it was crying out for him to walk him. You just cant give manny them chances especially when you're only throwing 87mph fastballs. He'd already homered off him, mistake by girardi i think.

Thought he might have went with Joba straight away too. Stretch him over 2 then let mo go 1 and 1/3. Bruney done ok but I don't think Joba gives up that last run. Especially after getting the day off last night.

Some good 2 out hitting today though.

Redsoxfan · 13-04-2008 12:07am

The rain delay is just a ruse by Fox to build the drama. Choke-Rod ain't gonna get it done-wait-this isn't the playoffs so I guess he might....

Does anyone think Posada gets back into the lineup the way Molina is hitting (pity about having to watch his running in slow motion)?

Jeez Papi needs to start hitting.

Kinda32 · 13-04-2008 12:10am

Posada is Dh'ing for the last few days... Imagine they wont rush him back to catching while Molina is doing a solid job.. Lets just Hope A-ROd doesn't do much, he launched one off Paps last year..

Mad_Max · 13-04-2008 12:10am

Redsoxfan wrote: »

Does anyone think Posada gets back into the lineup the way Molina is hitting (pity about having to watch his running in slow motion)?

For me he should stay in. Doubt he will though. He said himself his job is to keep the plate warm for Jorge. He's been swining a hot bat since we got him really. I think hes a MUCH better thrower than posada. You rarely see posada trying to pick a runner at first, Molina's nearly caught a few already.

Lol too true bout the running. Given that he has 6 doubles already I'd have to think an actual runner could have had a couple inside the park homers with them

Redsoxfan · 13-04-2008 12:13am

Kinda32 wrote: »

Posada is Dh'ing for the last few days...

Sorry, yeah, meant as full time catcher.

That Gonzalez kid is pretty dynamic.

Nice day for Ellsbury.

Kinda32 · 13-04-2008 12:16am

+1 to that Gonzalez kid.. Had not heard anything about him.. i suppose he will be sent back down to minors later in the week when Jeter comes back. Good series for him though, looks unfazed by the whole rivarly thing..

Mad_Max · 13-04-2008 12:21am

Was at the game last year when he got his first call up. Followed him a bit since then, solid solid glove. Wasn't supposed to be a big hitter but has looked decent at the plate this series. Pity he's got Jet in his way, just hope he doesn't get traded away

Redsoxfan · 13-04-2008 12:41am

zzzzzz......jeez after staying up for last night's game, work and gym today and a few beers I'm struggling.

Mad_Max · 13-04-2008 12:48am

Whats the time limit before it gets called? Have a bad feeling it might get called.

Kinda32 · 13-04-2008 12:54am

Think the forecast is for the weather to clear so think they might wait a while, nto sure of a time limit though.. Tarp went back on about 20 minutes ago as there was more showers and some lightening.. might be another while yet.. and running out of beer at this stage!!

Kinda32 · 13-04-2008 1:12am

Just watching the indians game at the moment.. Carmona has walked 8!! in 3 and a third inns so far, inc walking 4 in the 3rd.. some shaky performances from some big indian pitchers so far this year

Edit: and he is done after 3 1/3 leaving the bases loaded.. slow start for both Indians and Tigers this year.

Kinda32 · 13-04-2008 1:20am

Sox yanks game to re-start in 5 minutes barring any more delays

Mad_Max · 13-04-2008 1:22am

hope NASN rejoin it and dont stay with the puck chasers

Kinda32 · 13-04-2008 1:29am

not sure they will really.. Nasn showing hockey playoffs and Nasn 2 showing frozen four college hockey, both live..

Kinda32 · 13-04-2008 1:31am

just back on mlb tv.. paps out of the bullpen

Kinda32 · 13-04-2008 1:35am

struck A-rod out.. alright!!!!

Mad_Max · 13-04-2008 1:35am

ah p*ss off arod. Check your ego at the plate. A single ties the game. Nope he wants the homer.

Redsoxfan · 13-04-2008 1:36am

Meh.

MVP me eye!

Redsoxfan · 13-04-2008 1:37am

Danger lurks in the Red Sox bullpen.....

Scary seeing last night's goats warming up.

Redsoxfan · 13-04-2008 1:39am

It's painful watching Papi right now.

Kinda32 · 13-04-2008 1:39am

i know they want to be cautious with Paps but seriously they shouldn't be bringing in anyone else. Hopefully a couple of insurance runs her.. oh man Ortiz looks downright bad..

Kinda32 · 13-04-2008 1:43am

Paps going in for the ninth.. phew.. couldn't handle watching timlin or lopez at this hour!!

Mad_Max · 13-04-2008 1:58am

Ah well guess i kinda expected to loose behind moose.

At least we had some good AB's against paps and didnt just give it to him.

Damn manny's good!

Kinda32 · 13-04-2008 1:59am

split of first 2, sets up sunday nights game well!! ITS GREAT to have Paplebon as your closer, it really must be dis-heartening for the opposition, he is dominating!

Kinda32 · 13-04-2008 2:02am

Mad_Max wrote: »

Ah well guess i kinda expected to loose behind moose.

At least we had some good AB's against paps and didnt just give it to him.

Damn manny's good!

yeah Cano fought off some good pitches, but it never really looked in doubt when he came in.. Surprised Moose pitched well.. surely its only a matter of time until he melts, if he doesnt have the curve going he a game he will get shelled. Fought well tonight though, game changed on Girardi's decision to pitch to Manny.. Don't think he will do that next time!!

Mad_Max · 13-04-2008 7:21pm

Yeah i agree dont think it was in doubt but weak AB's has been our big problem. Every time we've been in that position so far this season its been to easy for the pitcher. Ed jackson was the worst example!!!!!!!!

Hopefully might have turned that corner. Totally agree on moose's pitching, matter of time. We need to work him back down the order somehow. At the minute he's facing good pitching at the top of opposition rotations and without offensive support he'll struggle.

Redsoxfan · 13-04-2008 11:20pm

Jeez the Tigers were shelled again-11-0 by the Pale Hose.

Will they even make the playoffs? I guess they are only 5.5 games back and the Indians are exactly setting the world on fire, and it's not yet May but still.....

Mad_Max · 14-04-2008 1:45am

Dear God i can't watch anymore of this! Bed time for me. Go easy on me in the morning

zuutroy · 14-04-2008 9:46am

B.J. Ryan back...talk about in at the deep end...a 1-run lead in the 10th!...Closed it out well though.

Waitsian · 14-04-2008 2:34pm

B.J.'s back!

I was listening on the Fan 590 and was sweating when he gave up the triple to lead off the inning but he came back well to shut them down. 4 series, 3 sweeps so far. Gonna be a hell of a season.

Mad_Max · 15-04-2008 12:30am

This is more like the yankees i know and love

3 homers in 2 innings, perfect tonic after last night.

Oh ortiz done it!!!! Finally

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