Game time: 4:05 pm
Scheduled starters: Gustavo Chacin (6-3, 5.90) v. Josh Beckett (14-9, 5.11)
The game will be on NESN.
Boston weather: 1:15 pm special observation at BOS: Wind out of the east southeast at 13 mph, visibility 2 miles in drizzle, fog, and mist, overcast layer at 500 feet, temperature 63F, DP 61F
Forecast: The rain is moving off to the northeast, and should stop by game time, but the low clouds, fog, and light drizzle may be with us for a while. The wind will be out of the east to southeast, which is blowing in from center/right center. The winds will be at less than 15 mph. It probably will not get out of the low 60's.
Full Version: Toronto at BOSTON, Sunday, September 3, 2006
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Toronto Boston
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Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
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RF Johnson, Reed 11 41 .324 CF Crisp, Coco 7 28 .257
LF Catalanotto, Frank 7 53 .319 1B Loretta, Mark 4 51 .295
CF Wells, Vernon 30 91 .316 3B Lowell, Mike 17 66 .290
3B Glaus, Troy 34 93 .256 LF Youkilis, Kevin 13 65 .288
C Molina, Bengie 14 44 .274 DH Pena, Wily Mo 11 38 .300
DH Zaun, Gregg 9 30 .264 C Mirabelli, Doug 6 21 .183
1B Barker, Kevin 0 0 .000 RF Kapler, Gabe 2 8 .244
SS Hill, Aaron 3 40 .289 2B Pedroia, Dustin 0 1 .114
2B Adams, Russ 3 25 .215 SS Gonzalez, Alex 9 43 .270
P Chacin, Gustavo (6-3, 5.90) P Beckett, Josh (14-9, 5.11)
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Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
RF Johnson, Reed 11 41 .324 CF Crisp, Coco 7 28 .257
LF Catalanotto, Frank 7 53 .319 1B Loretta, Mark 4 51 .295
CF Wells, Vernon 30 91 .316 3B Lowell, Mike 17 66 .290
3B Glaus, Troy 34 93 .256 LF Youkilis, Kevin 13 65 .288
C Molina, Bengie 14 44 .274 DH Pena, Wily Mo 11 38 .300
DH Zaun, Gregg 9 30 .264 C Mirabelli, Doug 6 21 .183
1B Barker, Kevin 0 0 .000 RF Kapler, Gabe 2 8 .244
SS Hill, Aaron 3 40 .289 2B Pedroia, Dustin 0 1 .114
2B Adams, Russ 3 25 .215 SS Gonzalez, Alex 9 43 .270
P Chacin, Gustavo (6-3, 5.90) P Beckett, Josh (14-9, 5.11)
Wily Mo and Gonzo are back!
Varitek and Nixon have been activated, but are not in the starting lineup today.
The game will start around 4:15-4:20. The grounds crew is still getting the field in shape from the rain.
Revised lineup for Toronto:
R. Johnson, rf
F. Catalanotto, lf
V. Wells, cf
B. Molina, c
G. Zaun, dh
A. Hill, ss
K. Barker, 1b
J. Hattig, 3b
R. Adams, 2b
Glaus has been replaced; another sinus headache, apparently.
R. Johnson, rf
F. Catalanotto, lf
V. Wells, cf
B. Molina, c
G. Zaun, dh
A. Hill, ss
K. Barker, 1b
J. Hattig, 3b
R. Adams, 2b
Glaus has been replaced; another sinus headache, apparently.
Anni, I have a question for you, if this thing gets 100% cancelled what will happen ? since today is the last day for blue jays at fens, do u think its possible doubleheader at Rogers stadium ? ugh that would sucked, I hate that stadium just as bad as Tropicana 
They wouldn't play it in Toronto.
I think they'll be able to get the game in. There are a couple bands of light rain in the area, but after that, it will be mostly light drizzle.
This game is in the control of the umpires, so they'll make the ultimate decision. If they can't play, there are two options, as I understand it. If the game ends up NOT making a difference in the final outcome for either first place in the AL East or the Wild Card, the game would not be played, and people would get refunds/a ticket for next season. If it DOES factor into the AL outcomes, then they'd play it the day after the end of the season, or on a mutual off-day, if the Sox and Jays have one before the end of the season.
I don't think the heavier rain is going to last, so they should be able to start. It's better to postpone the start, and not end up losing Beckett after two innings.
I think they'll be able to get the game in. There are a couple bands of light rain in the area, but after that, it will be mostly light drizzle.
This game is in the control of the umpires, so they'll make the ultimate decision. If they can't play, there are two options, as I understand it. If the game ends up NOT making a difference in the final outcome for either first place in the AL East or the Wild Card, the game would not be played, and people would get refunds/a ticket for next season. If it DOES factor into the AL outcomes, then they'd play it the day after the end of the season, or on a mutual off-day, if the Sox and Jays have one before the end of the season.
I don't think the heavier rain is going to last, so they should be able to start. It's better to postpone the start, and not end up losing Beckett after two innings.
Hey folks, this is my last day at mlb as a freelancer and I'm watching the NESN feed here at work. Beckett just walked into the clubhouse, Looks like Chacin is walking over to the visiting dugout too.
they are rolling back the tarp, expected start 5:10 (hopefully)
Game on, let's get a W
Beckett can handle this lineup
Lots of fastballs I see, it would be hard to get your grip for a curve right now
Beckett can handle this lineup
Lots of fastballs I see, it would be hard to get your grip for a curve right now
Just following the game on the Live Ticker, good first inning for Beckett and I'm happy to see Wily Mo back in the lineup.
LOL just saw David Wells being thrown out at home!!!
LOL just saw David Wells being thrown out at home!!!
If there is a worse throwing arm than Coco Crisp, I haven't seen it. Molina just legged out a double. Mo-****ing-lina.
if crisp would have gotten that ball out of his glove a bit sooner . . .
QUOTE(future consultant @ Sep 3 2006, 05:36 PM) [snapback]583373[/snapback]
if crisp would have gotten that ball out of his glove a bit sooner . . .
Then it would've rolled ten feet from the IF a little sooner?
crap beckett i know its wet out there, but lay off the fastball for once
Then it would've rolled ten feet from the IF a little sooner?
i know that throw was really bad, even by Coco standards
QUOTE(Caspir @ Sep 3 2006, 06:37 PM) [snapback]583374[/snapback]
Then it would've rolled ten feet from the IF a little sooner?
i know that throw was really bad, even by Coco standards
QUOTE(future consultant @ Sep 3 2006, 05:38 PM) [snapback]583375[/snapback]
crap beckett i know its wet out there, but lay off the fastball for once
Did you see the ball Zaun hit? It was up around his eyes and away. Can't blame Beckett for that one, it was just good hitting.
QUOTE(gerky @ Sep 3 2006, 06:39 PM) [snapback]583376[/snapback]
Did you see the ball Zaun hit? It was up around his eyes and away. Can't blame Beckett for that one, it was just good hitting.
it still was a high fastball - i don't think he has thrown anything <offspeed> yet today
there the ball Hill flewout on was a curve
two straight walks, that last one hurts the most because he was ahead in the count
HUGE
2 IP + 44 pitches = looooong day for our shitty BP
and once again facing LHPs still remains mystery for sox batters 
Gabe with the bunt, way to go champ
A guy like Chacin should not be able to get through an inning <10 pitches, but that's the way it goes
A guy like Chacin should not be able to get through an inning <10 pitches, but that's the way it goes
Why is Pedroia swinging like he is Ryan Howard? Not to midget, you are not a slugger.
QUOTE(SFFM38 @ Sep 3 2006, 02:54 PM) [snapback]583385[/snapback]
and once again facing LHPs still remains mystery for sox batters
That's based on three outs, or is ESPN Gamecast delayed?
Malzone, small sample so far but I am getting a bad feeling against LHP's can't help it, ya know considering the whole season we just roll dead against LHP's basically.. but I will give it few more innings and hopefully something gets going! finger crosses
Wait till the second time through the lineup, Chacin is a hittable LH, we just have to be a bit more patient at the plate
they are making really good contact with Beckett, he needs to be a bit more careful or some of these are going to start leaving the park
they are making really good contact with Beckett, he needs to be a bit more careful or some of these are going to start leaving the park
QUOTE(SFFM38 @ Sep 3 2006, 03:01 PM) [snapback]583389[/snapback]
Malzone, small sample so far but I am getting a bad feeling against LHP's can't help it, ya know considering the whole season we just roll dead against LHP's basically.. but I will give it few more innings and hopefully something gets going! finger crosses
Yes, good point about the LHPs this season (and last), and Gamecast and Sportsline are both delayed. Gamecast: Auto Update: Connected (no page reloads needed) as it shows Toronto still batting in the top of the second.
Its good to see Gonzo back, even if he is already in hole 0-2
just our luck their balls go off the wall, ours get caught right in front of it
just our luck their balls go off the wall, ours get caught right in front of it
you have got to be kidding me???? April 24th 2000 was the last time for this freaking Kevin Barker to jack one
Let the gopher balls begin
and on the first pitch too, they know exactly what to look for from him now
and on the first pitch too, they know exactly what to look for from him now
QUOTE(future consultant @ Sep 3 2006, 03:15 PM) [snapback]583395[/snapback]
Its good to see Gonzo back, even if he is already in hole 0-2
just our luck their balls go off the wall, ours get caught right in front of it
Bengie freakin' Molina, Kevin Barker, well, make it anybody. Pro football starts in earnest next weekend, right?
Thursday. Miami @ Pitt I believe
What amazes me is that this team can beat Roy Halladay, but for some reason, Gustavo Chacin can cruise through the lineup
f-k willy mo just missed that, and of course, Cat makes the catch
What amazes me is that this team can beat Roy Halladay, but for some reason, Gustavo Chacin can cruise through the lineup
f-k willy mo just missed that, and of course, Cat makes the catch
we've had one hit today courtesy of Gabe Kapler. It didn't leave the infield. Embarrasing isn't the word
Good to see there's still die hards in here....
Loretta playing 1st?.....I know he has been DH'ing lately, is this the first time?
Loretta playing 1st?.....I know he has been DH'ing lately, is this the first time?
nope loretta has played 1B a few times.
Why was Beckett removed??? Injured or was he pitching BP???
Crisp is really making Chacin sweat - a few half hearted throws to first and that's it
Ahh there is the Mike Lowell we know
Ahh there is the Mike Lowell we know
File this end of the season under "Mailing it in."
QUOTE(NYCRedSoxFan @ Sep 3 2006, 06:54 PM) [snapback]583413[/snapback]
Why was Beckett removed??? Injured or was he pitching BP???
Beckett had warmed up before the game ended up being delayed, so it's possible that he was tiring.
QUOTE(RedSoxAnni @ Sep 3 2006, 08:27 PM) [snapback]583428[/snapback]
Beckett had warmed up before the game ended up being delayed, so it's possible that he was tiring.
too bad chacin didn't suffer the same fate
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Toronto ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi w k avg.
Johnson, Reed rf-cf 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .322
Catalanotto, Frank lf 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .316
Wells, Vernon cf 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .315
Rios, Alex rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
Molina, Bengie c 5 1 4 2 0 0 1 0 0 .281
Zaun, Gregg dh 4 1 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 .267
Hill, Aaron ss-2b 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .287
Barker, Kevin 1b 3 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 .500
Hattig, John 3b 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .167
Glaus, Troy ph-3b 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .255
Adams, Russ 2b 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .214
Phillips, Jason ph 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .250
McDonald, John ss 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .220
Totals 34 6 10 5 0 1 5 5 7
Boston ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi w k avg.
Crisp, Coco cf 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .260
Loretta, Mark 1b 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .294
Lowell, Mike 3b 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .290
Youkilis, Kevin lf 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .287
Pena, Wily Mo dh 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .299
Mirabelli, Doug c 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .185
Kapler, Gabe rf 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .256
Pedroia, Dustin 2b 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .103
Gonzalez, Alex ss 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .267
Totals 33 1 7 2 0 0 1 2 2
Toronto 0 1 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 -- 6
Boston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -- 1
LOB_Toronto 8, Boston 7. 2B_V.Wells, B.Molina 2, G.Zaun 2, M.Lowell, W.Pena.
HR_K.Barker (1) off J.Beckett. SF_G.Zaun, J.Phillips. GIDP_G.Zaun. DP_Boston
1, (M. Loretta, A. Gonzalez and M. Burns).
Toronto IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
Chacin, Gustavo (W 7-3) 6 2 0 0 2 1 0 88-54 5.34
Frasor, Jason 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 26-18 4.46
Accardo, Jeremy 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 14-10 3.05
Boston IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
Beckett, Josh (L 14-10) 5 5 3 3 2 3 1 77-52 5.11
Breslow, Craig 1 1 2 2 2 1 0 38-22 3.38
Corey, Bryan 2 3 1 1 1 2 0 44-24 2.77
Burns, Mike 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 12-9 4.50
WP_C.Breslow.
T_3:09. A_35,719.
Umpires_Home, Randy Marsh; First, Chris Guccione;
Second, Angel Hernandez; Third, Hunter Wendelstedt.
Johnson, Reed rf-cf 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .322
Catalanotto, Frank lf 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .316
Wells, Vernon cf 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .315
Rios, Alex rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
Molina, Bengie c 5 1 4 2 0 0 1 0 0 .281
Zaun, Gregg dh 4 1 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 .267
Hill, Aaron ss-2b 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .287
Barker, Kevin 1b 3 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 .500
Hattig, John 3b 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .167
Glaus, Troy ph-3b 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .255
Adams, Russ 2b 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .214
Phillips, Jason ph 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .250
McDonald, John ss 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .220
Totals 34 6 10 5 0 1 5 5 7
Boston ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi w k avg.
Crisp, Coco cf 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .260
Loretta, Mark 1b 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .294
Lowell, Mike 3b 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .290
Youkilis, Kevin lf 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .287
Pena, Wily Mo dh 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 .299
Mirabelli, Doug c 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .185
Kapler, Gabe rf 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .256
Pedroia, Dustin 2b 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .103
Gonzalez, Alex ss 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .267
Totals 33 1 7 2 0 0 1 2 2
Toronto 0 1 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 -- 6
Boston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 -- 1
LOB_Toronto 8, Boston 7. 2B_V.Wells, B.Molina 2, G.Zaun 2, M.Lowell, W.Pena.
HR_K.Barker (1) off J.Beckett. SF_G.Zaun, J.Phillips. GIDP_G.Zaun. DP_Boston
1, (M. Loretta, A. Gonzalez and M. Burns).
Toronto IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
Chacin, Gustavo (W 7-3) 6 2 0 0 2 1 0 88-54 5.34
Frasor, Jason 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 26-18 4.46
Accardo, Jeremy 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 14-10 3.05
Boston IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
Beckett, Josh (L 14-10) 5 5 3 3 2 3 1 77-52 5.11
Breslow, Craig 1 1 2 2 2 1 0 38-22 3.38
Corey, Bryan 2 3 1 1 1 2 0 44-24 2.77
Burns, Mike 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 12-9 4.50
WP_C.Breslow.
T_3:09. A_35,719.
Umpires_Home, Randy Marsh; First, Chris Guccione;
Second, Angel Hernandez; Third, Hunter Wendelstedt.
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