Game time: 3:35 pm EDT (12:35 pm PDT)
Scheduled starters: Curt Schilling (14-6, 3.95) v. Barry Zito (14-8, 3.64)
Oakland weather: 8 am PDT (11 am EDT) observation at OAK: Wind calm, visibility 8 miles, few clouds at 900 feet, temperature 58F, DP 55F
Forecast: The morning low clouds are breaking up and it will be a sunny day with the wind out of the west at less than 10 mph. It should be in the mid-60's by game time.
The wind will be blowing out toward center.
Full Version: BOSTON at Oakland, Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Okay Curt, make it a slightly less depressing flight home by shutting out the A's. Can't wait to see the lineup. Any chance Loretta won't be hitting third again?
Coco just got scratched from the lineup...might be a good thing or a bad thing
QUOTE(Ralpho316 @ Aug 30 2006, 04:10 PM) [snapback]581496[/snapback]
Coco just got scratched from the lineup...might be a good thing or a bad thing
being replaced by Kapler, I'm not so sure either
Good to see Mirabelli catching though
and no such luck re loretta, he is hitting 3rd, good to see Youk in the leadoff spot though
Poor Curt, Im sure hes gonna be great today and that offense is gonna be....not so great. Still gonna start him in the fantasy league
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Boston Oakland
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Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
LF Youkilis, Kevin 13 65 .288 C Kendall, Jason 1 36 .290
SS Cora, Alex 0 14 .264 1B Swisher, Nick 28 77 .249
DH Loretta, Mark 4 51 .300 CF Kotsay, Mark 7 48 .267
3B Lowell, Mike 15 62 .288 DH Thomas, Frank 28 78 .267
CF Kapler, Gabe 2 8 .224 3B Chavez, Eric 16 57 .240
C Mirabelli, Doug 6 21 .187 RF Payton, Jay 10 51 .294
RF Hinske, Eric 0 1 .252 LF Kielty, Bobby 6 29 .283
2B Pedroia, Dustin 0 0 .120 SS Scutaro, Marco 4 30 .246
1B Pena, Carlos 0 0 .167 2B Ellis, Mark 9 40 .228
P Schilling, Curt (14-6, 3.95) P Zito, Barry (14-8, 3.64)
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Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
LF Youkilis, Kevin 13 65 .288 C Kendall, Jason 1 36 .290
SS Cora, Alex 0 14 .264 1B Swisher, Nick 28 77 .249
DH Loretta, Mark 4 51 .300 CF Kotsay, Mark 7 48 .267
3B Lowell, Mike 15 62 .288 DH Thomas, Frank 28 78 .267
CF Kapler, Gabe 2 8 .224 3B Chavez, Eric 16 57 .240
C Mirabelli, Doug 6 21 .187 RF Payton, Jay 10 51 .294
RF Hinske, Eric 0 1 .252 LF Kielty, Bobby 6 29 .283
2B Pedroia, Dustin 0 0 .120 SS Scutaro, Marco 4 30 .246
1B Pena, Carlos 0 0 .167 2B Ellis, Mark 9 40 .228
P Schilling, Curt (14-6, 3.95) P Zito, Barry (14-8, 3.64)
08/30 15:22:42 ET
We really need an "W" today very badly MFY is winning 2-0 at the moment, just win it schill! lets kick some ass
Wonder if Coco's poor season would help him clear waivers? Maybe part of the Wells deal.....
QUOTE(Ralpho316 @ Aug 30 2006, 03:10 PM) [snapback]581496[/snapback]
Coco just got scratched from the lineup...might be a good thing or a bad thing
A good thing?
He's replaced by GABE KAPLER.
But wait it get's better.
GABE KAPLER-- he who bats... FIFTH!
Lord have mercy...
Doug Mirabelli is batting 6th. I will now light myself on fire. [/Sports Guy]
Coco injured his shoulder making that catch last night...
Does that mean the bench consists of Lopez?
Can Timlin hit?
Does that mean the bench consists of Lopez?
Can Timlin hit?
QUOTE(bosockboy @ Aug 30 2006, 03:27 PM) [snapback]581514[/snapback]
Wonder if Coco's poor season would help him clear waivers? Maybe part of the Wells deal.....
Coco clear waivers??
Coco is being added to some evergrowing Wells deal that is going to net us some uberprospect??
...
...
Sorry, I had to take a breath from laughing too hard. So when Theo only gets like a B-list prospect for Wells, are we going to call him an idiot?
QUOTE(RedSoxAnni @ Aug 30 2006, 03:35 PM) [snapback]581519[/snapback]
Can Timlin hit?
Doubt it can be as bad as he's pitched lately...
... or Kapler's for that matter.
Kapler bats 5th????
Seriously, what is he doing for Francoma that is being played like he is a hitting/fielding machine. Honestly, watching this roadtrip up until Oakland in person was bad enough, but seeing Kapler continuously giving up runs/doing nothing at the plate was what made it truly maddening.
Kapler=nice guy; horrifically bad player at this point.
Seriously, what is he doing for Francoma that is being played like he is a hitting/fielding machine. Honestly, watching this roadtrip up until Oakland in person was bad enough, but seeing Kapler continuously giving up runs/doing nothing at the plate was what made it truly maddening.
Kapler=nice guy; horrifically bad player at this point.
Well, THAT was quick...
1-2-3
1-2-3
God, I wonder what's going through Schilling's mind as he takes the hill today. He must know that if he gives up 2 runs this game's pretty much over.
QUOTE(D-Lowe @ Aug 30 2006, 03:41 PM) [snapback]581524[/snapback]
Kapler bats 5th????
Seriously, what is he doing for Francoma that is being played like he is a hitting/fielding machine. Honestly, watching this roadtrip up until Oakland in person was bad enough, but seeing Kapler continuously giving up runs/doing nothing at the plate was what made it truly maddening.
Kapler=nice guy; horrifically bad player at this point.
In Terry's defense (for a change) he has no one else to put ANYWHERE.
Though I will admit.
It's going to be kinda comical watching Kapler try to go 6 for 6 today--- then he'd finally be at .200 for the last 2 months.
Yes that's right-- he needs to go 6 for 6.
QUOTE(RedSoxAnni @ Aug 30 2006, 03:42 PM) [snapback]581525[/snapback]
Well, THAT was quick...
1-2-3
WHAT?
I can't hear CocOut and Mr. Automatic today in the game thread every time Crisp is at the plate!?!
Screw this, game threads aren't worth it anymore!
So, if three of the mere six guys in this lineup who are hitting over .200 went down that easily...
3,000! 
So, I'm not able to watch this one, but from gameday's description (double to Kapler), I'm guessing Kendall's hit should have been either a single or an out?
Congrats on 3000 Schill.
RISP...this is going to end badly
Hey! We've just scored our second run of the series!
QUOTE(czar @ Aug 30 2006, 12:43 PM) [snapback]581527[/snapback]
It's going to be kinda comical watching Kapler try to go 6 for 6 today--- then he'd finally be at .200 for the last 2 months.
Yes that's right-- he needs to go 6 for 6.
1 down, 5 to go.
Awesome. Ballgame. One run. That's all Schill needs today.
Kapler 1 for 1?
The Sox with a run!?
The apocalypse is nigh!
The Sox with a run!?
The apocalypse is nigh!
Well we have run, now if Schilling can only throw a shutout.
Like I said, 2 runs, that's all Schill will need today.
We're halfway there.
We're halfway there.
Or how about just 1 run.
I hope we can squeeze 2 runs from our lineup. It won't be easy.
I hope we can squeeze 2 runs from our lineup. It won't be easy.
Looks like Schilling didn't get my memo that the wind would be blowing OUT!
Zito is showing why I hope the Sox FO makes a serious bid for him in the off season. Failing that I hope they drive the price up on the Yankees.
I called it. 3 runs. 3 runs wins this game for the Sox.
QUOTE(RedSoxAnni @ Aug 30 2006, 03:35 PM) [snapback]581519[/snapback]
Coco injured his shoulder making that catch last night...
Are these guys made of glass? Geez.
Awww come on Curt
QUOTE(scotian1 @ Aug 30 2006, 04:20 PM) [snapback]581554[/snapback]
Zito is showing why I hope the Sox FO makes a serious bid for him in the off season. Failing that I hope they drive the price up on the Yankees.
Why? He's giving up hits and gave up a run to this craptastic line-up.
QUOTE(rominer @ Aug 30 2006, 04:20 PM) [snapback]581555[/snapback]
I called it. 3 runs. 3 runs wins this game for the Sox.
I'll raise you a run...
We are down to 10 position players who can actually take the field...which 9 of them are in the field (or DH).
Which means the immortal Javy Lopez is the one bench bat we have. And he "plays" catcher and 1B.
Cross your fingers we don't ever have to see him today.
I have never seen so many injuries/illnesses in my life.
Which means the immortal Javy Lopez is the one bench bat we have. And he "plays" catcher and 1B.
Cross your fingers we don't ever have to see him today.
I have never seen so many injuries/illnesses in my life.
QUOTE(Red Sox Fan2 @ Aug 30 2006, 05:23 PM) [snapback]581558[/snapback]
Why? He's giving up hits and gave up a run to this craptastic line-up.
When he gets that curve breaking like he did at the end of last inning he is pretty much unhittable. Who would you want added to this staff?
QUOTE(scotian1 @ Aug 30 2006, 04:26 PM) [snapback]581562[/snapback]
When he gets that curve breaking like he did at the end of last inning he is pretty much unhittable. Who would you want added to this staff?
Matazuka
This offense is really struggling... I was going to say they were "nonoffensive". 
So this is how the KC fans have felt of late.
QUOTE(RedSoxAnni @ Aug 30 2006, 03:39 PM) [snapback]581578[/snapback]
This offense is really struggling... I was going to say they were "nonoffensive".
I don't know. I find them quite offensive.
QUOTE(scotian1 @ Aug 30 2006, 01:41 PM) [snapback]581582[/snapback]
So this is how the KC fans have felt of late.
Yeah, except we expect to be playoff contenders next year, and every year, and this just a weird anti-holiday, which will end soon.
Can the Wells trade be far behind this game?
ruh roh. double to swisher and another run in. i put the odds of this lineup scoring 5 runs at 25 to 1.
76 pitches and 4 runs given up, not one of his best that is for sure. I'm calling it now, barring injury, Oakland is going to represent the AL in the World Series. I'm not saying this because they are on the verge of sweeping our bad news bears lineup, but because they have a team that consists of excellent starting pitching, timely hitting and a strong bullpen.
QUOTE(scotian1 @ Aug 30 2006, 04:49 PM) [snapback]581588[/snapback]
Can the Wells trade be far behind this game?
They've got to trade him before midnight tomorrow in order for him to be on a post-season roster, so it ought to be an interesting 24 hours.
QUOTE(future consultant @ Aug 30 2006, 04:50 PM) [snapback]581591[/snapback]
76 pitches and 4 runs given up, not one of his best that is for sure. I'm calling it now, barring injury, Oakland is going to represent the AL in the World Series. I'm not saying this because they are on the verge of sweeping our bad news bears lineup, but because they have a team that consists of excellent starting pitching, timely hitting and a strong bullpen.
A's V. Detroit ALCS
Detroit V. Dodgers WS (If they get Wells)
Good at least to see Pedroia get an extra base hit.
QUOTE(scotian1 @ Aug 30 2006, 01:49 PM) [snapback]581588[/snapback]
Can the Wells trade be far behind this game?
I hope it comes soon. I'm looking forward to getting someone good.
Zito is cruising against our Triple A team. Well, we couldn't expect anything. The season is over, you can see Schilling would like to pitch good but he just doesn't have any fire left or motivation. We are done and the players know it. Youk coming in a moment late at second was a perfect image of the situation of our team, he really looked dissapointed and beaten up....
QUOTE(scotian1 @ Aug 30 2006, 04:54 PM) [snapback]581594[/snapback]
Good at least to see Pedroia get an extra base hit.
One thing is for sure. The Sox hype machine did a number on Pedroia. His swing is average at best.
He's a player that for the next 5 years will be compared to Cano as the MFYs second baseman. And this will be another position where the MFYs have a better player. The worst part is they're both home grown. It appears our $100m dollar developmental machine can't even grow prospects as well as the MFYs.
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