2009 Boston Red Sox Thread [Archive]

mcveyrl

April 7th, 2009, 04:49 PM

The ultimate post-padding thread... :D

I might have to call MLB about your "broadcast" of these games. Unless, of course, you have the express written consent of Major League Baseball.

UNHWildCats

April 7th, 2009, 04:51 PM

The ultimate post-padding thread... :D

I might have to call MLB about your "broadcast" of these games. Unless, of course, you have the express written consent of Major League Baseball.
i can do play by ply like I do sometimes for UNH football games :D

UNHWildCats

April 7th, 2009, 05:05 PM

Sox score 3 in the third to take a 4-1 lead

UNHWildCats

April 7th, 2009, 06:46 PM

Sox win 5-3

Beckett went 7 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits striking out 10.

Pedroia and Varitek homered for Boston.

minuteman65

April 7th, 2009, 07:02 PM

1-0...

Yanks 0-1...

Bruins on in 30 minutes...

All is right in the world.

Ivytalk

April 7th, 2009, 08:19 PM

Oh, for the love of God...xoopsx

Do we have to endure another 161 of these (X 10)?xsmhxxwhistlex

UNHWildCats

April 7th, 2009, 08:56 PM

Oh, for the love of God...xoopsx

Do we have to endure another 161 of these (X 10)?xsmhxxwhistlex
keep complaining and I will make a thread for every game... dont complain and I will keep non Sox Vs Yanks game talk to this thread... xrulesx

Ivytalk

April 7th, 2009, 09:11 PM

keep complaining and I will make a thread for every game... dont complain and I will keep non Sox Vs Yanks game talk to this thread... xrulesx

Blackmail or bargain? Next on Hannity!:p

YaleFootballFan

April 7th, 2009, 10:09 PM

Great thread! xthumbsupx

Just got back from Fenway today. Beckett looked sharp and it's good to see Tek start the season with a home run.

This was my fifth straight home opener at Fenway Park and the Red Sox have won all five of those games. Seems like I'm the good luck charm. xnodx

bluehenbillk

April 8th, 2009, 07:48 AM

Beckett looked dominant, great news for Sox fans.

UMass922

April 8th, 2009, 11:01 AM

Beckett looked dominant, great news for Sox fans.

xnodx A healthy Beckett in this kind of form all season would be, of course, great.

Lester up tonight, Dice K tomorrow . . .

ISUMatt

April 8th, 2009, 07:50 PM

I LOVE HEIDI WHATNEY!!!

UMass922

April 8th, 2009, 08:50 PM

Lester runs into some trouble in the 5th after looking really good early. 5-1 Rays.

On the bright side, it looks like Wang has done his best Sabathia impression for the Yankees. Orioles up 7-1.

SunCoastBlueHen

April 8th, 2009, 09:08 PM

Lester runs into some trouble in the 5th after looking really good early. 5-1 Rays.

From an opposing fan's perspective, Kazmir looks very good still. xnodx

griz37

April 8th, 2009, 09:26 PM

Go Rays!

813Jag

April 8th, 2009, 09:36 PM

Kaz is looking good. The offense will a spark when Upton returns.

UMass922

April 8th, 2009, 09:39 PM

From an opposing fan's perspective, Kazmir looks very good still. xnodx

Yeah, he looked very good. The only knock on him is that, like Dice K for the Red Sox, he walks so many guys and throws so many pitches that he's basically a 5-6 inning pitcher. So your bullpen had better be ready to go behind him. That's what keeps him from being a true ace.

UNHWildCats

April 8th, 2009, 10:04 PM

Chris Carter shoulda pinch hit for Lowrie

813Jag

April 8th, 2009, 11:30 PM

Yeah, he looked very good. The only knock on him is that, like Dice K for the Red Sox, he walks so many guys and throws so many pitches that he's basically a 5-6 inning pitcher. So your bullpen had better be ready to go behind him. That's what keeps him from being a true ace.
I agree, I'm hoping he doesn't wear down like he dild at the end of last season.

813Jag

April 9th, 2009, 05:18 PM

Rays win today 4-3. Thread needed to be bumped. xlolx

SunCoastBlueHen

April 9th, 2009, 06:15 PM

Rays win today 4-3. Thread needed to be bumped. xlolx

Agreed. Travis wasn't going to do it after the Sox lost the opening series, at home, to the Rays. :p

UNHWildCats

April 9th, 2009, 06:49 PM

i didnt get to listen to the game today :(

SunCoastBlueHen

April 9th, 2009, 08:19 PM

i didnt get to listen to the game today :(

Oh, sorry. The Red Sox lost.

xlolx

UNHWildCats

April 9th, 2009, 08:42 PM

Oh, sorry. The Red Sox lost.

xlolx
nothing shameful losing to the Rays anymore... Its more embarrassing for the Yanks losing two of three to Baltimore xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

YaleFootballFan

April 9th, 2009, 10:07 PM

The Red Sox will debut its new road alternate jerseys tomorrow night in Anaheim.

http://mod.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-5432368reg.jpg

...and with it the new hanging sox caps:

http://blogs.rep-am.com/off_the_record/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/hat1-300x300.jpg

It's going to take me a LONG time to get used to these uniforms....

SunCoastBlueHen

April 9th, 2009, 10:17 PM

UNHWildCats

April 9th, 2009, 10:18 PM

i got no problem with the jersey, but I got HUGE problems with that hat.... :@

UMass922

April 9th, 2009, 10:31 PM

i got no problem with the jersey, but I got HUGE problems with that hat.... :@

Same here . . . If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

YaleFootballFan

April 9th, 2009, 10:35 PM

i got no problem with the jersey, but I got HUGE problems with that hat.... :@

Yeah, the hat is pretty bad. It's even worse than those awful white caps the Sox wore in '97.

I'm a traditionalist. One uniform for home games and one for the road games. I wish the Red Sox would go back to this, but I understand it's all marketing and making money.

UNHWildCats

April 9th, 2009, 10:37 PM

Yeah, the hat is pretty bad. It's even worse than those awful white caps the Sox wore in '97.

I'm a traditionalist. One uniform for home games and one for the road games. I wish the Red Sox would go back to this, but I understand it's all marketing and making money.
ya it is about the money, and until they ditch Fenway for a new stadium they will need to keep doing things like this to atleast stay within sight of New York money wise.

I love Fenway, I'd love for it to be there forever... but we really need a new 45,000 seat stadium

YaleFootballFan

April 9th, 2009, 10:51 PM

I love Fenway, I'd love for it to be there forever... but we really need a new 45,000 seat stadium

You aren't kidding!

I love Fenway too, but the reality is it's woefully outdated, even with the improvements. Larry Lucchino has said the Red Sox can play baseball at Fenway for the next 40-50 years. I don't buy it. I think Boston's goal is to reach Fenway's centennial anniversary in 2012. After that don't be surprised to see plans for a brand new ballpark.

UNHWildCats

April 9th, 2009, 11:26 PM

You aren't kidding!

I love Fenway too, but the reality is it's woefully outdated, even with the improvements. Larry Lucchino has said the Red Sox can play baseball at Fenway for the next 40-50 years. I don't buy it. I think Boston's goal is to reach Fenway's centennial anniversary in 2012. After that don't be surprised to see plans for a brand new ballpark.
i hope so.... they need to find some place right off the highway with lots of open area so they can have a huge parking lot too...

Oh btw, the Bruins announced today they will be playing at Fenway on January 1, 2010.

I guess that means no major work for Fenway after this season.

bluehenbillk

April 10th, 2009, 07:56 AM

As much as I like the Red Sox, I told you guys before this series, don't worry about the Yankees, the Rays are still the team to beat. They don't even have Upton playing yet.

UNH_Alum_In_CT

April 10th, 2009, 09:51 AM

i hope so.... they need to find some place right off the highway with lots of open area so they can have a huge parking lot too...

That's why the Patriots play in Foxboro! xrotatehx xnodx xlolx xlolx

Seriously, near the highway with lots of open area puts you way outside 128. That sure hasn't been the trend of the new stadiums built. They had a good idea when they proposed that site across the channel from South Station, but of course screwed the pooch on it. Near the waterfront, near public transportation, near I-93, at the time a relatively spacious layout, etc.

I'm not holding my breath waiting to see a new stadium for the Sox, but Fenway Park will beat the heck out of Parsons for Northeastern football games!!! ;) xwhistlex xwhistlex :D :D

UNH_Alum_In_CT

April 10th, 2009, 10:01 AM

i got no problem with the jersey, but I got HUGE problems with that hat.... :@

I quickly adjusted to the red hat with blue brim that they introduced in 1975 (IIRC), but this new one will not be accepted quickly. And it isn't because I'm 30+ years older! xnonox xlolx xlolx I just don't like the hat.

As for the shirt, I find the navy blue to be a more traditional color for the Red Sox. I understood going toward all the red shirts especially since that team from da Bronx has navy blue as a primary color. But the red letters on blue, just like the traditional hat, is the Red Sox.

No surprise either that a Yale and UNH guy would prefer navy blue! xeekx :p :p :D :D :D :D :D

YaleFootballFan

April 11th, 2009, 05:27 PM

Lowell hits a 2 run homer to tie up the game in Anaheim.

1/3 of the crowd are Boston fans.

YaleFootballFan

April 11th, 2009, 05:49 PM

Mike Napoli hits his second solo home run of the game.

3-2 Anaheim, bottom of the 5th.

YaleFootballFan

April 11th, 2009, 05:59 PM

Jason Bay clocks one deep to left for a two run home run.

Boston takes its first lead of the game, 4-3 in the 7th.

UNHWildCats

April 11th, 2009, 06:39 PM

Bay went deep again 5-3

UNHWildCats

April 11th, 2009, 07:07 PM

Papelbon with a cardiac save....

chantster

April 11th, 2009, 07:18 PM

Horrible location on his pitches.

Hunter's homer, followed by the double were both on an 0-2 pitch.

And Hendrick drove that ball. Lucky it went right to Rocco.

UMass922

April 12th, 2009, 03:55 PM

Benches clearing . . .

UNHWildCats

April 12th, 2009, 03:57 PM

and again....

UNHWildCats

April 12th, 2009, 03:58 PM

Torri Hunter has been ejected

UMass922

April 12th, 2009, 03:59 PM

Hunter ejected.

UNHWildCats

April 12th, 2009, 04:09 PM

Scioscia out to whine again.

UNHWildCats

April 12th, 2009, 04:10 PM

Scioscia is gone apparently

UNHWildCats

April 12th, 2009, 04:12 PM

HR Youk

YaleFootballFan

April 12th, 2009, 04:12 PM

Youk homers.

1-0 Sox.

UNHWildCats

April 12th, 2009, 04:13 PM

back to back DREW

YaleFootballFan

April 12th, 2009, 04:13 PM

JD homers.

Back to back home runs.

2-0 Sox.

YaleFootballFan

April 12th, 2009, 04:16 PM

First time the Sox have hit back-to-back home runs since September 2nd at Baltimore (Jason Varitek and Jeff Bailey)

UNHWildCats

April 12th, 2009, 04:29 PM

the bench coach for the Angels and reliever Spier(sp) for the Angels were also ejected.

YaleFootballFan

April 12th, 2009, 04:44 PM

Abreu singles and drives in two runs.

Angels take the lead 3-2.

tribe_pride

April 12th, 2009, 05:55 PM

First time the Sox have hit back-to-back home runs since September 2nd at Baltimore (Jason Varitek and Jeff Bailey)

Not directed solely at you but everyone in general who does this. One of my big pet peeves is when people use the "first time since" something happened recently. September 2 was only about 30 regular season games ago. That's not enough games to do a first time since... (and it was actually Sept 1 not Sept 2 - I looked it up)

UMass922

April 12th, 2009, 06:37 PM

Shields walks the bases loaded but the Red Sox get nothing. xoopsx

YaleFootballFan

April 12th, 2009, 06:58 PM

Anaheim holds on and wins 5-4. Angels take 2 of 3 this weekend.

Boston strands 10 runners, including the bases loaded in the eighth. xoopsx

minuteman65

April 12th, 2009, 08:44 PM

How they let Shields off the hook there is beyond me.

UNHWildCats

April 13th, 2009, 07:58 PM

Jed Lowrie placed on the DL today. Gil Velazquez was recalled from Pawtucket

YaleFootballFan

April 13th, 2009, 10:23 PM

Nomar lines out to Green in his first ever at bat against the Red Sox.

UNHWildCats

April 13th, 2009, 10:27 PM

Youk homers for the second day in a row

YaleFootballFan

April 13th, 2009, 11:23 PM

Youk homers for the second day in a row

Youk is on fire. Bay and Tek are doing alright, but everyone else in the lineup has been awful.

5-1 Oakland in the 4th. xsmhx

UNHWildCats

April 14th, 2009, 12:08 AM

after Teks AB I was about to rant demanding to know when they will actually give Carter a chance to pinch hit for one of these weak assed batters late in a game.... but I dont need to rant about it now :)

UNHWildCats

April 14th, 2009, 12:09 AM

And of course Carter proceeds to strike out looking -_- WTF am I staying up for this

YaleFootballFan

April 14th, 2009, 10:52 PM

First the good news....

Sox score 3 runs in the top of the first.

The bad news....

Oakland scores 5 runs off Dice-K in the bottom of the first.

5-3 Oakland after 1.

UMass922

April 14th, 2009, 11:49 PM

I'm just following the box score online, but it looks like Masterson has settled things down quite nicely after Dice K's awful first inning. Unfortunately it looks like Oakland's pitcher has settled down, too.

UMass922

April 15th, 2009, 05:10 PM

Wakefield is perfect through seven. xeekx

EDIT: Correction, someone reached on an error at some point (all I have to go on is the box score), so he's only going for a no-hitter, not a perfect game. Still, wow . . .

UMass922

April 15th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Suzuki singles to left to break up Wake's no-hit bid.

UMass922

April 15th, 2009, 05:53 PM

Well, Wake doesn't get the shutout either, but a great performance nonetheless as the Sox win 8-2:

CG, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 4 K

YaleFootballFan

April 15th, 2009, 09:02 PM

Though a no hitter would've been great, I just happy we escaped Oakland with a win.

Up next, a four game series at home against the First Place Baltimore Orioles. xeekx

YaleFootballFan

April 23rd, 2009, 10:08 PM

The Yankees visit the Red Sox for the first 3 of 19.

Pitching match-ups for this weekend:

FRI: Chamberlain (0-0, 5.06) vs. Lester (1-2, 5.50)
SAT: Burnett (2-0, 3.20) vs. Beckett (2-1, 3.79)
SUN: Pettitte (2-0, 2.53) vs. Masterson (1-0, 3.18)

UNHWildCats

July 12th, 2009, 07:38 PM

By Travis Liles (UNHWildCats)

Clay Buchholz will make his season debute Friday.

With two starting pitchers going to St. Louis Boston will use Buchholz Friday before moving into their normal 5 man rotation.

No idea on rotation specifics but one would assume Lester goes Saturday, Beckett Sunday and then Smoltz, Penny and Wakefield would be penciled in behind them.

Boston has several moves to make later this week with Jed Lowrie and Mike Lowell returning. The likliest of moves will be Bates optioned to Pawtuckett Friday to make room for Buchholz. Then Julio Lugo likely will be designated for assignment to make room for Lowrie or Lowell. After Buchholz pitches he will be optioned back to AAA to make room for Lowell or Lowrie, which ever didnt get activated Friday.

Boston begins the second have against Toronto. The Sox enter the break three games ahead of New York.

NHwildEcat

July 12th, 2009, 08:22 PM

Awesome...I plan on watching that one!!

UNHWildCats

July 17th, 2009, 12:26 PM

Red Sox just designated Julio Lugo. The Lugo error in Boston comes to a costly end, Sox still owe him about $13 million.

Over the past few days Boston has been trying to unload him for anything, willing to pay every cent still owed him... in the end they couldnt even get a used jock strap for him.

NHwildEcat

July 17th, 2009, 01:20 PM

BYE BYE Lugo...god did I hate that signing. The Sox have spent more money on SS that don't play for them then they do for those that suit up...I can get by with a Lowrie/Green combo for awhile...let's see how it plays out!

UNHWildCats

July 18th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Buchholz allowed 1 run on four hiuts in 5 2/3 innings last as Boston beat Toronto 4-1. Buchholz was optioned back to Pawtuckett and the Red Sox will activate Jed Lowrie today.

The latest we will see Buchholz again will be when rosters expand on September 1, but Boston may want to give the aging Tim Wakefield a vacation later this summer so he doesn't ware down in October, so we could see Buchholz return mid August.

Of course he could come back sooner if there is an injury, but they sure are hoping that doesn't happen.

UMass922

July 20th, 2009, 10:46 PM

UNHWildCats

July 20th, 2009, 11:21 PM

Smoltz looked great through five tonight, but then gave up three HRs in the 6th. Seems like he's close, but just not quite all there yet. He's put a lot of zeros up on the board in his starts; it's always just one big inning that gets him.
Ya, I will give him a couple more starts before I start ranting, but please Theo... TRADE PENNY for a bag of sugar and put Buchholz in the rotation.

UMass922

July 20th, 2009, 11:43 PM

TRADE PENNY for a bag of sugar and put Buchholz in the rotation.

xnodx

UNHWildCats

July 21st, 2009, 05:08 PM

And so it happens. Tim Wakefield has come down with an injuury as was placed on the DL. Clay Buchholz was recalled and will pitch tomorrow on regular rest and will get atleast two more starts beyond then before Wakefield is eligible to be reactivated.

By then of course Brad Penny could be gone and Buchholz could remain.

UNH_Alum_In_CT

July 21st, 2009, 06:21 PM

Are you convinced that Smoltz is better and more reliable than Penny? Just playing devil's advocate and asking. xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex

NHwildEcat

July 21st, 2009, 06:21 PM

UNHWildCats

July 21st, 2009, 06:57 PM

Are you convinced that Smoltz is better and more reliable than Penny? Just playing devil's advocate and asking. xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex
No just that Penny will bring back a better return in a trade... Ultimately I dont think either will be in the rotation come September and the playoffs.

UNHWildCats

July 28th, 2009, 02:58 PM

Yahoo's Gordon Edes (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ys-tradebuzz072809&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)reports that the Red Sox offered Clay Buchholz, Michael Bowden and Ryan Westmoreland to the Blue Jays for Halladay.

UNHWildCats

July 28th, 2009, 03:03 PM

Red Sox acquire Brian Anderson from White Sox. No word yet on what Chicago got.

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2009/07/red_sox_trade_f.html