Boston Red Sox

[UNHWildCats]

David Ortiz is back! Ortiz hit a 2-run walk-off homer to beat the Devil Rays 5-4, it was Ortiz's second of the game and 31st of the season.

The Red Sox lowered their magic number to 12 for clinching the division and to 7 for clinching a playoff spot.

[brownbear]

Shouldn't you change your avatar?

[UNHWildCats]

ya gotta update that later tonite or in the morning :p

Gotta get my Marshall banner up to replace the JMU too

[BlueHen86]

David Ortiz is back! Ortiz hit a 2-run walk-off homer to beat the Devil Rays 5-4, it was Ortiz's second of the game and 31st of the season.

The Red Sox lowered their magic number to 12 for clinching the division and to 7 for clinching a playoff spot.
The Sox had me worried last night when they were down 8 - 1 in the fifth. The Yankees are on fire and the Sox can't afford to lose two at home to the D-Rays. Nice comeback win last night and tonight. Should be a good series this weekend.

[CopperCat]

Booyah Tampa Bay. Now bring on those pinstriped-pansies from that one town........

[UNHWildCats]

http://bostondirtdogs.boston.com/BDD_frank_DO_tamwalk_9.12.0.jpg

[appfan2008]

congrats to your red sox... i just wish the braves could turn it on sometime soon

[citdog]

Ortiz is NOT a BALLPLAYER! he's a fat, slow, non-fielding HITTER! he could not play in the NL! the DH is the worst thing to happen to baseball since the Black Sox!

[UNHWildCats]

Ortiz is NOT a BALLPLAYER! he's a fat, slow, non-fielding HITTER! he could not play in the NL! the DH is the worst thing to happen to baseball since the Black Sox!

Hes not that bad a first baseman, he has made some very good plays there in interleague play and also made a great play in the 2004 world series.

[citdog]

Hes not that bad a first baseman

if that's true i'm a yankee

[citdog]

put on your pinstripes.

not that kind of yankee, the worse kind

[AZGrizFan]

Travis, it doesn't matter anyways. The D-Backs are living the charmed life, and have been preordained 2007 World Series Champions. xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx

How else can you explain the second youngest team in the majors with the second best record, and a 3 1/2 game lead with 15 to play? They are a virtual LOCK to make the playoffs (if they play .500, the next best team would have to go 14-1 to pass them for the wildcard), and with Webb, Davis & Hernandez on the bump and Byrnsie, CY, Upton, Drew & Reynolds leading the charge, we're gonna ride that train all the way to the championship!

[citdog]

Travis, it doesn't matter anyways. The D-Backs are living the charmed life, and have been preordained 2007 World Series Champions. xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx

How else can you explain the second youngest team in the majors with the second best record, and a 3 1/2 game lead with 15 to play? They are a virtual LOCK to make the playoffs (if they play .500, the next best team would have to go 14-1 to pass them for the wildcard), and with Webb, Davis & Hernandez on the bump and Byrnsie, CY, Upton, Drew & Reynolds leading the charge, we're gonna ride that train all the way to the championship!

AZ may have a point, i was at Turner Field the night one of their pitchers did his best Babe Ruth impersonation. 2hrs 7rbi's sometimes it's just your year.

[Col Hogan]

Ortiz is NOT a BALLPLAYER! he's a fat, slow, non-fielding HITTER! he could not play in the NL! the DH is the worst thing to happen to baseball since the Black Sox!


Hes not that bad a first baseman, he has made some very good plays there in interleague play and also made a great play in the 2004 world series.


if that's true i'm a yankee

Citdog, for your first lesson, you must memorize the words to the following song by tomorrow...I've booked your performamce at half-time of the next Citadel home game...

ALWAYS STAND ON THE UNION SIDE
By M.C. Bisbee


Always stand on the Union side,
And battle for the right.
With conscience clear, we'll laugh at fear
In the midst of the boldest fight.
Why turn against our native land,
The mother whom we love?
Who ever rules with gentle hand,
Till children recreant prove?

CHORUS:
Always stand on the Union side,
And battle for the right.
With conscience clear, we'll laugh at fear
In the midst of the boldest fight.

Always stand on the Union side,
And "keep your powder dry."
We'll soon rejoice both far and wide
To see secession die.
'Tis better in defense of truth,
To be both brave and bold,
Than side with traitors and at last
Be left out in the cold.

CHORUS

Always stand on the Union side,
'Tis better, as you see,
Heav'n will crown our gallant arms,
With Union victory!
If you would have your children learn,
To speak with holy pride,
Of this their dear beloved land!
Stand on the Union side!

CHORUS

[Nebuta]

Yankees drop a game to the B-Jays. xlolx
Magic Number 11. xrotatehx

Will be nice to see an 2007 AL East Banner for the Nation. xnodx

[AZGrizFan]

AZ may have a point, i was at Turner Field the night one of their pitchers did his best Babe Ruth impersonation. 2hrs 7rbi's sometimes it's just your year.

Seriously, if Micah Owings wasn't one of our four best pitchers, he'd be our starting first baseman. He'd make Rick Ankiel look like Willy Tavaras. xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx xnodx

Dude can flat out RAKE. xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx

[citdog]

Citdog, for your first lesson, you must memorize the words to the following song by tomorrow...I've booked your performamce at half-time of the next Citadel home game...

ALWAYS STAND ON THE UNION SIDE
By M.C. Bisbee


Always stand on the Union side,
And battle for the right.
With conscience clear, we'll laugh at fear
In the midst of the boldest fight.
Why turn against our native land,
The mother whom we love?
Who ever rules with gentle hand,
Till children recreant prove?

CHORUS:
Always stand on the Union side,
And battle for the right.
With conscience clear, we'll laugh at fear
In the midst of the boldest fight.

Always stand on the Union side,
And "keep your powder dry."
We'll soon rejoice both far and wide
To see secession die.
'Tis better in defense of truth,
To be both brave and bold,
Than side with traitors and at last
Be left out in the cold.

CHORUS

Always stand on the Union side,
'Tis better, as you see,
Heav'n will crown our gallant arms,
With Union victory!
If you would have your children learn,
To speak with holy pride,
Of this their dear beloved land!
Stand on the Union side!

CHORUS


:pumpuke: :pumpuke: :pumpuke: :pumpuke:

that "song" makes me want to vomit

[bluehenbillk]

This weekend in Fenway is the beginning of the end for the Yanks. The division gets out of reach & a season ending series with the Angels starts to become inevitable.

[JoltinJoe]

This weekend in Fenway is the beginning of the end for the Yanks. The division gets out of reach & a season ending series with the Angels starts to become inevitable.

Yea, because the Red Sox have done so well against the Yankees this year.xrolleyesx

Oh, that's right, they beat the Yanks a few times when the Yankee pitching staff was decimated with injuries and the Yankees threw guys like Chase Wright, Jeff Karstens, or the like.

[citdog]

Yankees decimated


brings a tear to this 'Dogs eye!

[GannonFan]

Yea, because the Red Sox have done so well against the Yankees this year.xrolleyesx

Oh, that's right, they beat the Yanks a few times when the Yankee pitching staff was decimated with injuries and the Yankees threw guys like Chase Wright, Jeff Karstens, or the like.

Let's keep things honest here - isn't the season series 8-7 in favor of the Yankees right now, and only 2 of those 7 wins for the Red Sox came against Wright and Karstens. The other wins came against Wang (once), Pettite (twice), and Mussina (twice). It's not like the Yankees threw Karstens up there every game to the Red Sox.

[bluehenbillk]

Joe the truth hurts huh? At least you have the wildcard to get you in.

Year 2000xhurrayx xhurrayx xhurrayx xhurrayx

[UNHWildCats]

Hey Joe... you ready for your Red Sox avatar for the playoffs??? ;) hope you like it...

[JoltinJoe]

brings a tear to this 'Dogs eye!

Mine too. xlolx

[JoltinJoe]

Hey Joe... you ready for your Red Sox avatar for the playoffs??? ;) hope you like it...

The Sox may own my avatar but they'll never own my heart.xnodx

[JoltinJoe]

Let's keep things honest here - isn't the season series 8-7 in favor of the Yankees right now, and only 2 of those 7 wins for the Red Sox came against Wright and Karstens. The other wins came against Wang (once), Pettite (twice), and Mussina (twice). It's not like the Yankees threw Karstens up there every game to the Red Sox.

It's 8-7 in favor of the Yanks but it had been 5-1 in favor of the Red Sox. Since the Yankees' run of early-season injuries has come to an end, the Yanks have gone 7-2 against the Sox.

In the games the Sox roughed up Wang and Pettitte, both were recently coming off the disabled list. Wang especially had a number of poor outings earlier in the season before finding his groove. He's now 18-6, and his 3.69 ERA would be in the low 3.00s if you threw out his first five starts this year.

The Sox were fortunate to face the Yankees so many times early in the season when several Yankees -- pitchers and every day players -- were DLed or just getting off the DL.

The Yanks have feasted on Boston pitching this year. Dice-K, Beckett and Schilling may be good enough to beat up on TB and KC, but their numbers against the Yankees this year are pretty bad.

So the Yanks get in as a wildcard this year. If that happens, at least the wildcard would go this year to a team that could make a case for being the best in its division but for early season setbacks and injuries rather than to a team that had no case for being the best at any time during the season, such as the Red Sox in many prior seasons. :p

[JoltinJoe]

Joe the truth hurts huh? At least you have the wildcard to get you in.



The truth is I have 26 World Series titles, many during my lifetime, to savor. The Sox best season in 90 years is one in which they finished second. xlolx

[GannonFan]

It's 8-7 in favor of the Yanks but it had been 5-1 in favor of the Red Sox. Since the Yankees' run of early-season injuries has come to an end, the Yanks have gone 7-2 against the Sox.

In the games the Sox roughed up Wang and Pettitte, both were recently coming off the disabled list. Wang especially had a number of poor outings earlier in the season before finding his groove. He's now 18-6, and his 3.69 ERA would be in the low 3.00s if you threw out his first five starts this year.

The Sox were fortunate to face the Yankees so many times early in the season when several Yankees -- pitchers and every day players -- were DLed or just getting off the DL.

The Yanks have feasted on Boston pitching this year. Dice-K, Beckett and Schilling may be good enough to beat up on TB and KC, but their numbers against the Yankees this year are pretty bad.

So the Yanks get in as a wildcard this year. If that happens, at least the wildcard would go this year to a team that could make a case for being the best in its division but for early season setbacks and injuries rather than to a team that had no case for being the best at any time during the season, such as the Red Sox in many prior seasons. :p

You have got to be kidding - that's the biggest load of rationalization I've ever heard. Wang's ERA would be in the low 3's if not for those bad starts? How many other pitchers would also have their ERA's lowered if they could just kid rid of their bad starts??? Everybody is a great pitcher if you only look at their good starts. Crazy. As far as I know baseball has no mulligans.

And although tonight's game isn't over yet (6-2 Sox in the 6th) they got to Pettite again with 9 hits, 2 walks, and 4 earned runs through just 4 innings. That's 3 times now the Sox have beat Pettite (assuming lead holds up) - when do the Sox get credit for beating Pettite, or are you throwing out those 3 games because they are part of Andy's "bad" games?

When all is said and done, the Sox are going to win the East relatively easily, probably finishing 5-7 games ahead of the Yankees - rationalize it anyway you want (and as memory serves the Red Sox had a guy or two on the injured list this year as well) the Sox have been better. The Yanks weren't just hurt by injuries - they were hurt by an inability to beat the teams in their own division (many games that happened well after the injuries) - being under .500 against the AL East has been their undoing (well, that and an average at best bullpen)

Oh, and do I sense now that you've reversed yourself on your feeling about the Wild Card - maybe that's the reason for the extreme rationalization? Pontificating about how the Wild Card is an abomination and a cheapening of the World Series, that is, until the Yankees win the Wild Card. So I take it you'll be happy if they win the World Series this year and not regret that they didn't "win it all"? xlolx

[JoltinJoe]

Did you really waste so much time writing that nonsense?xlolx

I suggest anger management.xlolx

The fact is that the Yankees have been the best team in the bigs since May 28, when their rash of early season injuries subsided. That makes them a very dangerous post-season team.

Next, please.

[UNHWildCats]

Did you really waste so much time writing that nonsense?xlolx

I suggest anger management.xlolx

The fact is that the Yankees have been the best team in the bigs since May 28, when their rash of early season injuries subsided. That makes them a very dangerous post-season team.

Next, please.

Aside from Wang their pitching still sucks and they can't expect to win shootouts in the playoffs everyday.

The Yankees are not a dangerous post-season team expecially when they will have to face the Angels in the first round, whom there 3-6 against this season.

[JoltinJoe]

Aside from Wang their pitching still sucks and they can't expect to win shootouts in the playoffs everyday.

The Yankees are not a dangerous post-season team expecially when they will have to face the Angels in the first round, whom there 3-6 against this season.

Keep repeating this so you will believe it. But explain to me why the Yankees are 62-34 since May 28?

The Sox were fortunate that the Yanks had so many injuries in April and May.

[Peems]

As much as I will be cheering for the Yankees come October(if they hold on) I fear that the Angels will beat them, I think the Angels will be the team representing the AL come WS time. But of course I never give up hope and until the playoffs begin...GO YANKEES!

[CopperCat]

JB really took it to the Yanks today with some great pitching. Lead in the AL East is back up to 5.5 (and soon to be 6.5 by tomorrow evening!!!).

[Reed Rothchild]

Seriously. Why do we see the Boston fans only when they win??????

[bulldog10jw]

Seriously. Why do we see the Boston fans only when they win??????

Well, since they win a lot, I guess you see them a lot.

[TheValleyRaider]

Well, since they win a lot, I guess you see them a lot.

Isn't that the truth xrolleyesx

[JoltinJoe]

Seriously. Why do we see the Boston fans only when they win??????

Sox fans are great. They are among the most passionate fans in all of baseball. When they're on top, you hear about. When they're not, Sox fans disappear.

I love to tweak Travis on this board because he's your typical Sox fan. He brings it pretty hard when the Sox have an edge. So turnabout is fair play, right?

All in fun.xthumbsupx

[Bobcat in NC]

JB really took it to the Yanks today with some great pitching. Lead in the AL East is back up to 5.5 (and soon to be 6.5 by tomorrow evening!!!).

Doh! xoopsx

[JoltinJoe]

Well, since they win a lot, I guess you see them a lot.

A lot? Once every 86 years? :p

They're like Halley's Comet. xlolx

[GannonFan]

Seriously. Why do we see the Boston fans only when they win??????


Let's be honest here - both Yankee and Red Sox fans like to chirp when they win and both are quite silent when they lose. Both of your fanbases are pretty much the same in that regard. xthumbsupx

[bluehenbillk]

Disappointing series for the Sox - no way you should lose on Friday & then the bats fall silent last night.

[Cleets]

it's going down to the wire (as I see it) Boston will tank a few games and make this final few weeks brutal for fans...xlolx

(Go Red Sox) xbowx

[JoltinJoe]

it's going down to the wire (as I see it) Boston will tank a few games and make this final few weeks brutal for fans...xlolx

(Go Red Sox) xbowx

I feel for you Cleets but not really. :p

[Col Hogan]

Sox fans are great. They are among the most passionate fans in all of baseball. When they're on top, you hear about. When they're not, Sox fans disappear.

I love to tweak Travis on this board because he's your typical Sox fan. He brings it pretty hard when the Sox have an edge. So turnabout is fair play, right?

All in fun.xthumbsupx

All taken in fun....I as a Red Sox fan, have disappeared recently not because of the loses...but because I got cut off at work (new network, tougher blocking practices) combined with a few issues at home that have kept me mostly off of AGS...

The Red Sox will win the AL East (joe, I have a few threads from earlier in the year saved...should I bring them out now, or wait until later...:p xlolx )

Got to admit last night was hard...switching back and forth between the Red Sox loss and the Patriots complete smack-down of the Bolts.....:D

I'll try and stick around so you can "bust my chops" about the weekend series...

[Peems]

I thought it was a great game last night, and the yanks are lucky to have won. Go YANKEES!!!

[UNHWildCats]

I would have made comments during the game last nite only being in NY and few chances to actually see the Patriots on tv I wasnt passing that chance up.... Red Sox pl;ayed second fiddle... I checked Yahoo a couple times for scores but I was totally into the Pats game.

On another note... I don't bash the Yankees on here as much as I would love to because I respect a few of the Yankee fans on here and don't want to say something that will cause a heated argument that could harm friendships so I try to mostly keep it clean.....

[JoltinJoe]

I would have made comments during the game last nite only being in NY and few chances to actually see the Patriots on tv I wasnt passing that chance up.... Red Sox pl;ayed second fiddle... I checked Yahoo a couple times for scores but I was totally into the Pats game.

On another note... I don't bash the Yankees on here as much as I would love to because I respect a few of the Yankee fans on here and don't want to say something that will cause a heated argument that could harm friendships so I try to mostly keep it clean.....

Travis, the Sox played second fiddle? Have I over-estimated the degree of your loyalty? xeyebrowx

The banter on this site is pretty fun. You know I respect how much of a great fan you are.xthumbsupx

[UNHWildCats]

Travis, the Sox played second fiddle? Have I over-estimated the degree of your loyalty? xeyebrowx

The banter on this site is pretty fun. You know I respect how much of a great fan you are.xthumbsupx


Ya like I said, dont get many Patriot games being in NY so I took the chance while I had it, been great Jets week 1 and national tv game 2 :) I do have a link that has game video for most games so im hoping that works when I need it starting next week :)

[JoltinJoe]

The Red Sox will win the AL East (joe, I have a few threads from earlier in the year saved...should I bring them out now, or wait until later...:p xlolx )...

Hum. Yanks winning 5-2 in the bottom of the 6th. Red Sox trailing 6-1 with two outs in the 9th.

Could the Sox lead dwindle to three in the lost column by tonight?

I think I'm going to start picking out your Yankee avatar! A deal's a deal.xrulesx

Good news, though. Cleveland just tied Detroit. Maybe Detroit will lose so the Sox won't lose a game on their wild card lead.:p

[YaleFootballFan]

If New York holds on to beat Baltimore, the lead will be cut to 3 1/2 in the East.

Plus remember, New York would win the tie breaker if both teams finish with the same record.

Even with that 13 1/2 game lead in June, you just knew it was going to end like this....

[TheValleyRaider]

Ya like I said, dont get many Patriot games being in NY so I took the chance while I had it, been great Jets week 1 and national tv game 2 :) I do have a link that has game video for most games so im hoping that works when I need it starting next week :)

I know that feeling. Down here in Texas, I don't know what I'd do if both the Giants and Yankees were on at the same time. Got all 3 NY-Boston games this weekend, which was awesome, even if it was Tim McCarver on Saturday. Will probably be the last Yankee games I see before the playoffs.

[bluehenbillk]

The Sox are looking a little bit shaky right now.....

[Ivytalk]

Frank Thomas owns Tim Wakefield. He should put Wakefield in his will, for Godsakes.xrolleyesx

[UNHWildCats]

I know that feeling. Down here in Texas, I don't know what I'd do if both the Giants and Yankees were on at the same time. Got all 3 NY-Boston games this weekend, which was awesome, even if it was Tim McCarver on Saturday. Will probably be the last Yankee games I see before the playoffs.


you can watch most baseball games here....http://livefooty.doctor-serv.com/American_Sports.html mostly its the MLBTV feed of the games, though someone feeds the NESN broadcasts of Sox games.. you need to install sopcast at sopcast.com and the games vary on channels though Yankees are generally on channel 8 or 9.

For NFL games out of market you can go here to view the games http://streamednfl.blogspot.com/ again you need sopcast for these as well.... I havent tried the NFL yet but if the quality is as good as the baseball ones its prety decent...

As of right now the only game not covered with a video stream this weekend is the Baltimore vs Arizona game.

That means 15 games and 30 teams will be availale online :)

[UNHWildCats]

Also If you go to sopcast you can sign up to provide streams.... for those who have tv tuners on their computer and have access to FCS teams games every week from local channels you can stream the game for others to watch... a lot of FBS teams are available this way... though tracking down links was tougher then I thought it was gonna be.

[JoltinJoe]

cough, cough. 2.5 cough, cough.

[YaleFootballFan]

Eric Gagne = the reason why the Red Sox will not win the East.

Nice job, jerk. xmadx

[Reed Rothchild]

A year later, the Sox are struggling against the Jays once again. Although the Yanks will have to face Halladay and Burnett this weekend. 2 people they haven't faired well against at all.

[bluehenbillk]

when is Manny coming back?

[GannonFan]

You know what would be funny, the Yanks could come all the way back, pass the Red Sox, celebrate winning the East, and still have to face the Angels in the first round if the Indians keep winning like this. Odd when winning the East seemed to be the way to avoid the Angels and now the Wild Card may have the better fortune of missing the Angels. Just crazy.

[TheValleyRaider]

Far be it from me to ruin Yankee fans' schadenfreude, but some of the Boston fans here need to get a grip still. 2.5 may not seem like much, but there's only 11-12 games left. A 5-6 record for Boston would have to be matched by the Yankees going 8-4.

After they finish with Baltimore, the Yanks get Toronto for 4, facing Halladay, Burnett, McGowan and Marcum, all of whom have pitched well this season, including against NY. They also close at Tampa, probably seeing Kazmir and Sonnanstine (who despite his season line of 6-9 5.68 is 1-1 3.14 vs. the Yankees, including an 8 inning, 1 unearned run performance Aug. 31).

Boston, on the other hand, gets 3 at Tampa, who they own, then 7 games at FENWAY, where they'll face Oakland and Minnesota. If I'm remembering the rotations correctly, they'll face the A's and Twins while missing Dan Haren and Johan Santana.

As much as I enjoy the panic in the streets in New England, everyone needs to take a deep breath and just focus on one game at a time....


Derek Jeter is xnodx xsmiley_wix

[UNHWildCats]

Far be it from me to ruin Yankee fans' schadenfreude, but some of the Boston fans here need to get a grip still. 2.5 may not seem like much, but there's only 11-12 games left. A 5-6 record for Boston would have to be matched by the Yankees going 8-4.

After they finish with Baltimore, the Yanks get Toronto for 4, facing Halladay, Burnett, McGowan and Marcum, all of whom have pitched well this season, including against NY. They also close at Tampa, probably seeing Kazmir and Sonnanstine (who despite his season line of 6-9 5.68 is 1-1 3.14 vs. the Yankees, including an 8 inning, 1 unearned run performance Aug. 31).

Boston, on the other hand, gets 3 at Tampa, who they own, then 7 games at FENWAY, where they'll face Oakland and Minnesota. If I'm remembering the rotations correctly, they'll face the A's and Twins while missing Dan Haren and Johan Santana.

As much as I enjoy the panic in the streets in New England, everyone needs to take a deep breath and just focus on one game at a time....


Derek Jeter is xnodx xsmiley_wix

Ya and Boston is at the point where there resting SP's to line up the rotation. Matsuzaka was to pitch today but now sits til Saturday and Schilling sits until Sunday while Clay Buchholz gets a start tonite. The sox will have Beckett, Matsuzaka and Schilling in that order for the playoffs.

I would be surprised if with a greta game tonite Buchholz takes Gagne's spot on the playoff roster. Ellsbury will liklely take the 4th OF spot from Kielty unless Manny is still on vacation.

[BlueHen86]

The Red Sox magic number for making the playoffs is 3. They could probably go winless and still get in. I wouldn't panic if I were them, and I wouldn't rush Manny back.

[CollegeSportsInfo]

Ya and Boston is at the point where there resting SP's to line up the rotation. Matsuzaka was to pitch today but now sits til Saturday and Schilling sits until Sunday while Clay Buchholz gets a start tonite. The sox will have Beckett, Matsuzaka and Schilling in that order for the playoffs.

I would be surprised if with a greta game tonite Buchholz takes Gagne's spot on the playoff roster. Ellsbury will liklely take the 4th OF spot from Kielty unless Manny is still on vacation.

The Yankees are set for a 6 man rotation the rest of the way, with Wang being the only guy Torre is set on keeping on schedule.

[JoltinJoe]

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

xshhhx
1 1/2

[YaleFootballFan]

Don't panic?

Folks, its about to be a 1.5 lead.

This is bad. Real bad.

[bulldog10jw]

Don't panic?

Folks, its about to be a 1.5 lead.

This is bad. Real bad.
xreadx


Does it really matter. Both teams are in.

[TheValleyRaider]

All is well.....

http://www.tigersweat.com/images/anim15.jpg

[JoltinJoe]

xreadx


Does it really matter. Both teams are in.

Maybe so but djp's Yankee avatar is going to look great.xnodx

[YaleFootballFan]

xreadx


Does it really matter. Both teams are in.

To me, and most Red Sox fans, it does.

Not only have we blown a double digit lead, but it's been 12 long years since we won the Division. Not to mention we're trying to secure home field advantage, which we've squandered as well.

I'll say it again....this is bad.

[UNHWildCats]

Home field advantage is important, but it can be won without it.... More then anything I want the division so when we do win the Series Joe can stop saying we didnt win it all :p


Also im not sure I can live through the Yankee guys on here bragging about passing Boston.

[JoltinJoe]

Also im not sure I can live through the Yankee guys on here bragging about passing Boston.

Now, would we do that to a group of guys who were so quiet and compassionate when the Yankees dropped four in a row in the 2004 ALCS?xwhistlex

[YaleFootballFan]

It's funny how the last couple weeks I've been cheering for Detroit, wanting to see them overtake New York in the Wild Card race.

Now I find myself wanting to see them lose so we have the Wild Card to fall back on. xoopsx

BTW, have I mentioned yet how much I dislike Eric Gagne?

[UNHWildCats]

It's funny how the last couple weeks I've been cheering for Detroit, wanting to see them overtake New York in the Wild Card race.

Now I find myself wanting to see them lose so we have the Wild Card to fall back on. xoopsx

BTW, have I mentioned yet how much I dislike Eric Gagne?

If NY passes Boston in the east, theres virtually no chance Detroit passes Boston unless Boston doesnt win again... our magic number for a playoff spot (aka wild card fall back) is 3 That will be taken care of this weekend in Tampa with Beckett, Schilling and Matsuzaka pitching.

[UNHWildCats]

Now, would we do that to a group of guys who were so quiet and compassionate when the Yankees dropped four in a row in the 2004 ALCS?xwhistlex


your funny...... there will prolly be 10 different threads about it if it happens.

[YaleFootballFan]

If NY passes Boston in the east, theres virtually no chance Detroit passes Boston unless Boston doesnt win again... our magic number for a playoff spot (aka wild card fall back) is 3 That will be taken care of this weekend in Tampa with Beckett, Schilling and Matsuzaka pitching.

Isn't Wakefield pitching in the upcoming TB series?

I know he's been struggling, but he owns the Rays at the Trop.

[UNHWildCats]

Isn't Wakefield pitching in the upcoming TB series?

I know he's been struggling, but he owns the Rays at the Trop.

Ya your right... Its wakefield, Beckett, Matsuzaka this weekend I believe

[YaleFootballFan]

The pitching matchups for the Boston/Tampa Bay series....

Friday - J. Beckett vs. S. Kazmir
Saturday - D. Matsuzaka vs. A. Sonnanstine
Sunday - T. Wakefield vs. E. Jackson

On paper, we should sweep this series, but given how bad we've been playing (can we get some timely hitting, please?!?!?) nothing is a given.

Thank god we're done with Toronto. They've been a pain in the ass since day 1.

[UNHWildCats]

The pitching matchups for the Boston/Tampa Bay series....

Friday - J. Beckett vs. S. Kazmir
Saturday - D. Matsuzaka vs. A. Sonnanstine
Sunday - T. Wakefield vs. E. Jackson

On paper, we should sweep this series, but given how bad we've been playing (can we get some timely hitting, please?!?!?) nothing is a given.

Thank god we're done with Toronto. They've been a pain in the ass since day 1.


Where at the point that I wouldnt be surprised if Manny is DH this weekend and Ortiz is at first base in place of Youkilis. If Youk's wrist is better he can play LF like he did last season... We need Manny's bat back into the lineup.

[CopperCat]

Another loss puts the Yanks 1.5 games back. Dammit Boston, I'm about ready to give up on you.xnonono2x

[TheValleyRaider]

your funny...... there will prolly be 10 different threads about it if it happens.

Nah, 1 would be enough, we generally like to stick together xrotatehx

RE: the earlier question as to when Manny can come back:
For Boston, the answer is "Not soon enough"

[CollegeSportsInfo]

Where at the point that I wouldnt be surprised if Manny is DH this weekend and Ortiz is at first base in place of Youkilis. If Youk's wrist is better he can play LF like he did last season... We need Manny's bat back into the lineup.

It's getting pretty interesting, travis.

[UNHWildCats]

lead back to 2.5

AL East Magic #: 7

Playoff Spot Magic #: 2

[JoltinJoe]

lead back to 2.5

AL East Magic #: 7

Playoff Spot Magic #: 2

You're bragging about a 2.5 lead?

No biggie. It will be gone by the middle of the week.

Do you think that home plate ump wanted to go home?xrolleyesx

[UNHWildCats]

You're bragging about a 2.5 lead?

No biggie. It will be gone by the middle of the week.

Do you think that home plate ump wanted to go home?xrolleyesx


Mid week? Two more in Tampa then 2 with Oakland takes the Sox to midweek..... Boston easily could win each of the games and could possibly even have the division clinched then too.

[UNHWildCats]

Boston has 8 games left (2 @ Tampa, 2 Oakland, 4 Minnesota) New York has 9 games left (3 Toronto, 3 @ Tampa, 3 @ Baltimore) New York Needs to win 3 more games then Boston over that stretch to tie them and take the tie breker for the division win.

Boston vs Tampa 12-4, at Tampa 5-2
Boston vs Oakland 2-4, at Boston 1-1
Boston vs Minnesota 2-1, at Boston 0-0

Yankees vs Toronto 8-7, at New York 3-3
Yankees vs Tampa 8-7, at Tampa 3-3
Yankees vs Baltimore 7-8, at Baltimore 2-4

Do you really think New York is gonna win 3 more games then Boston over the final 9 days?

[JoltinJoe]

Yes. xnodx

[Col Hogan]

Do you really think New York is gonna win 3 more games then Boston over the final 9 days?


Yes. xnodx

Confidence...I like it...xthumbsupx

We will see.......:D :D :D

[JoltinJoe]

Confidence...I like it...xthumbsupx

We will see.......:D :D :D

How pissed will you be if you have to bear a Yankees avatar because of a tie breaker?
xrulesx

[Col Hogan]

How pissed will you be if you have to bear a Yankees avatar because of a tie breaker?
xrulesx

As pissed as you will be if you sport that Red Sox avatar...

I seem to remember you proclaiming the Sox would be in THIRD place by this time...should I bring up that thread...:D :D :D

[JoltinJoe]

As pissed as you will be if you sport that Red Sox avatar...

I seem to remember you proclaiming the Sox would be in THIRD place by this time...should I bring up that thread...:D :D :D

I did say that, didn't I? :o

Although I only said it to piss Travis off.

[UNHWildCats]

I did say that, didn't I? :o

Although I only said it to piss Travis off.

xeyebrowx