Game time: 7:05 pm
Scheduled starters: Jon Garland (16-4, 4.47) v. Julian Tavarez (2-4, 4.90)
Boston weather: Noon observation at BOS: Wind out of the northwest at 12 mph, visiblity greater than 10 miles, scattered clouds at 3,500 feet, broken layer at 25,000 feet, temperature 73F, DP 55 F
Forecast: It should be a nice evening for baseball, especially after last night. It will be in the mid- to upper 60's at game time, with little humidity. The wind will be from the west to northwest at less than 15 mph. That IS blowing OUT...
Full Version: Chicago at BOSTON, Monday, September 4, 2006
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Chicago WSox Boston
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Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
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LF Podsednik, Scott 3 43 .259 1B Youkilis, Kevin 13 65 .287
2B Iguchi, Tadahito 14 56 .281 2B Loretta, Mark 4 51 .294
RF Dye, Jermaine 39 107 .328 DH Hinske, Eric 0 2 .258
DH Thome, Jim 37 94 .293 LF Ramirez, Manny 34 100 .326
1B Konerko, Paul 30 97 .306 RF Nixon, Trot 7 47 .294
C Pierzynski, AJ 13 52 .295 3B Lowell, Mike 17 66 .290
3B Crede, Joe 29 90 .301 C Varitek, Jason 11 50 .243
CF Anderson, Brian 7 32 .231 CF Kapler, Gabe 2 8 .256
SS Uribe, Juan 16 60 .238 SS Gonzalez, Alex 9 43 .267
P Garland, Jon (16-4, 4.47) P Tavarez, Julian (2-4, 4.90)
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Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
LF Podsednik, Scott 3 43 .259 1B Youkilis, Kevin 13 65 .287
2B Iguchi, Tadahito 14 56 .281 2B Loretta, Mark 4 51 .294
RF Dye, Jermaine 39 107 .328 DH Hinske, Eric 0 2 .258
DH Thome, Jim 37 94 .293 LF Ramirez, Manny 34 100 .326
1B Konerko, Paul 30 97 .306 RF Nixon, Trot 7 47 .294
C Pierzynski, AJ 13 52 .295 3B Lowell, Mike 17 66 .290
3B Crede, Joe 29 90 .301 C Varitek, Jason 11 50 .243
CF Anderson, Brian 7 32 .231 CF Kapler, Gabe 2 8 .256
SS Uribe, Juan 16 60 .238 SS Gonzalez, Alex 9 43 .267
P Garland, Jon (16-4, 4.47) P Tavarez, Julian (2-4, 4.90)
09/04 17:31:38 ET
Let's see - we were two games in front on Memorial Day, 4 games up by the 4th of July, and now 9 games back on Labor Day. We've lost 13 games in the standings in 2 months. Wow.
Oh my God... the Red Sox have something resembling a batting order today... they may actually win a game.
Oh wait. JULIAN TAVAREZ IS STARTING.
Oh wait. JULIAN TAVAREZ IS STARTING.
QUOTE(ivebeentruped @ Sep 4 2006, 04:03 PM) [snapback]583725[/snapback]
Oh my God... the Red Sox have something resembling a batting order today... they may actually win a game.
Oh wait. JULIAN TAVAREZ IS STARTING.
Mark this post. If the Red Sox lose today it will not be because of Julian Tavarez.
That was the biggest scoring chance that the Sox have had in a month. Or so it feels anyway.
This is the team I remember rooting for earlier this season.
This is the team I remember rooting for earlier this season.
*Crickets chirping*
QUOTE(ivebeentruped @ Sep 4 2006, 04:40 PM) [snapback]583737[/snapback]
That was the biggest scoring chance that the Sox have had in a month. Or so it feels anyway.
This is the team I remember rooting for earlier this season.
Gonzo is going back into his shell again hitting-wise, which earlier in the season prompted that thread. Hitting a baseball: the hardest thing in sports to do consistently well.
QUOTE(ivebeentruped @ Sep 4 2006, 04:55 PM) [snapback]583746[/snapback]
*Crickets chirping*
Well, say something, GDit!
Tavarez is doing very well tonight - he's doing what some of our "aces" have been unable to do as of late
Wow, Julian's pitching well.
QUOTE(ivebeentruped @ Sep 4 2006, 05:22 PM) [snapback]583754[/snapback]
Wow, Julian's pitching well.
It may be for his job (although he is signed through 2007, isn't he?).
QUOTE(Malzone64 @ Sep 4 2006, 05:24 PM) [snapback]583755[/snapback]
It may be for his job (although he is signed through 2007, isn't he?).
C'mon Gonzo, hit this wimp.
Guess not.
Talking to myself here. Y'all have given up? Not that I'd blame anyone. Get an excellent pitching performance, go into the tank hitting.
So is there any evidence that Freddy would be a good starter going forward, at least for the rest of the season? Is there any harm in trying it?
At this rate, Tavarez will throw a complete game.
QUOTE(TreeRol @ Sep 4 2006, 05:31 PM) [snapback]583760[/snapback]
So is there any evidence that Freddy would be a good starter going forward, at least for the rest of the season? Is there any harm in trying it?
You're kidding, right? He's the new ace.
The human horror show is pitching fantastic.
Must come up with new nickname.
Must come up with new nickname.
Very impressed with Tavarez tonight.
Let's get some runs & give him the W he deserves.
Let's get some runs & give him the W he deserves.
Youks putting together a good AB here.
I haven't had a chance to watch a Sox game in a while now. Seems like this game thread is mighty quiet.
Hinske with the rally killing DP. Sigh.
I haven't had a chance to watch a Sox game in a while now. Seems like this game thread is mighty quiet.
Hinske with the rally killing DP. Sigh.
Welcome back Trot.
Trot Nixon!
Let me just reiterate my love for baseball. I wish I could watch this game, but the radio broadcast is quite good.
Let me just reiterate my love for baseball. I wish I could watch this game, but the radio broadcast is quite good.
QUOTE(johungde @ Sep 4 2006, 05:44 PM) [snapback]583765[/snapback]
Youks putting together a good AB here.
I haven't had a chance to watch a Sox game in a while now. Seems like this game thread is mighty quiet.
Hinske with the rally killing DP. Sigh.
Just seeing him on TV, Hinske looks thick or something. I mean, his face is...thick.
Oh oh!
I need a new drug...one that won't make me feel three feet thick.
- Huey Lewis.
Yeah, I have mixed feelings about seeing thses guys back. It's great to see them again, but I'd like to see the young guys get playing time the rest of the way: WMP against RHP, Pedroia instead of Loretta.
But what the hell! Youks is back hitting leadoff. That's great to see.
But what the hell! Youks is back hitting leadoff. That's great to see.
I am officially against Tavarez pitching this inning with the heart of the lineup up.
That was just a matter of time.
That was just a matter of time.
QUOTE(ivebeentruped @ Sep 4 2006, 05:53 PM) [snapback]583773[/snapback]
I am officially against Tavarez pitching this inning with the heart of the lineup up.
A hot starting pitcher is almost always considered to be a good bet to keep in there. Prove me right, Jooles!
That was quick.
Let's see if Julian can keep it together.
I feel like a jinx. avarez pitches 6 shut out innings, then I turn on the game and Wham! Thome HR.
Ok that's enough for Tavarez.
That was a great outing from Julian. No matter how you slice it.
That was a great outing from Julian. No matter how you slice it.
I am glad they are cheering for him. He looked good.
Let's finish what Tavarez has started.
Let's finish what Tavarez has started.
Yeah, great effort by Tavarez. In fact, unbelievable. One of the Sox best starts of the year.
Nice to hear the crowd cheering him. He's had a rough year.
Nice to hear the crowd cheering him. He's had a rough year.
He pitched his creepy, pock-marked guts out.
Fifth starter for next year? Just throwin it out there....
Fifth starter for next year? Just throwin it out there....
QUOTE(JustinShaype @ Sep 4 2006, 07:03 PM) [snapback]583781[/snapback]
He pitched his creepy, pock-marked guts out.
Fifth starter for next year? Just throwin it out there....
As Ron Burgundy says......."just take it right on back"
Great job, Krapler.
Can't say Covelli wouldn't have gotten to that either, though.
Can't say Covelli wouldn't have gotten to that either, though.
Bad luck.
Then again, Nixon's hit was good luck.
Then again, Nixon's hit was good luck.
Too bad, cheap hit. That seems to be the story of Boston's season.
Kapler in the lineup????
He should have dived for that one, he was within 20 feet.
Now Tavarez knows how the starters feel when the BP blows it (though MDC was victimized by the blooper).
Kapler in the lineup????
He should have dived for that one, he was within 20 feet.
Now Tavarez knows how the starters feel when the BP blows it (though MDC was victimized by the blooper).
Now does this offense have anything in it?
I guess Tito has to play it like Boston is still in the WC hunt (since they are, mathematically).
But Kapler? I never wanted him on the team in the first place, and certainly don't want to see him now.
...
Then again, Nixon's hit was good luck.
Good point. Trot's was a real cheapie.
Tek looks like he hasn't missed a beat despite being out a month.
Kapler... what a joke.
But Kapler? I never wanted him on the team in the first place, and certainly don't want to see him now.
QUOTE(ivebeentruped @ Sep 4 2006, 08:11 PM) [snapback]583786[/snapback]
...
Then again, Nixon's hit was good luck.
Good point. Trot's was a real cheapie.
Tek looks like he hasn't missed a beat despite being out a month.
Kapler... what a joke.
Way to make him work. Then again, there's not much you can expect with Krapler and Auto-Out.
Pathetic.
Tito should face reality.
Against RHP he should play Murphy and Carlos Pena. And WMP and Pedroia should be in the lineup against both RHP and LHP. Let Nixon, Lowell and Loretta sit.
Tito should face reality.
Against RHP he should play Murphy and Carlos Pena. And WMP and Pedroia should be in the lineup against both RHP and LHP. Let Nixon, Lowell and Loretta sit.
QUOTE(johungde @ Sep 4 2006, 06:23 PM) [snapback]583798[/snapback]
Pathetic.
Tito should face reality.
Against RHP he should play Murphy and Carlos Pena. And WMP and Pedroia should be in the lineup against both RHP and LHP. Let Nixon, Lowell and Loretta sit.
For the next few games, you're going to see the "veteran" lineup, since they're all coming back. They're going to try to win a few games before they give up.
On the bright side, MDC looks good.
Why the hell would Ozzie PH for Dye? Tito-esque stupidity.
QUOTE(ivebeentruped @ Sep 4 2006, 08:26 PM) [snapback]583800[/snapback]
For the next few games, you're going to see the "veteran" lineup, since they're all coming back. They're going to try to win a few games before they give up.
Yeah, I know you're right. It's just like, what's the point? But they have to do it. And I will be glad to see Ortiz back.
But at least bury Kapler!
QUOTE(Jermaine Van Buren Fan @ Sep 4 2006, 06:28 PM) [snapback]583802[/snapback]
Why the hell would Ozzie PH for Dye? Tito-esque stupidity.
I believe he was a defensive replacement. Still, it's just the 8th inning. Doesn't make much sense.
Give Tito a lefty, and he'll use him like a LOOGY. Hooray!
That was Myers-v.-Anderson-esque domination.
Lopez makes the LHH look sick. Nice.
Mike Burns in the BP. I don't think that "Burns" is a good name for a reliever to have.
Who the hell is he anyway? Another of Theo's pickups?
Mike Burns in the BP. I don't think that "Burns" is a good name for a reliever to have.
Who the hell is he anyway? Another of Theo's pickups?
You think Tito has done some foolish things this season, start watching White Sox games or take a gander @ soxtalk - the man really doesn't know what to do with himself when it comes to his pitching staff
i hate AJ so much - even if he played for the Sox, I would still detest him a great deal
i hate AJ so much - even if he played for the Sox, I would still detest him a great deal
Ouch!! for Youks.
Nice job, MacDougal. Let the leadoff hitter on.
Nice job, MacDougal. Let the leadoff hitter on.
I wonder if Ozzie will believe it hit him when Youks has x-rays.
Talk about PIECE OF SHIT luck.
Only the Sox can manage to GIDP because they start the runner.
Talk about PIECE OF SHIT luck.
Only the Sox can manage to GIDP because they start the runner.
Oddly, WMP has had a lot of trouble w/ LHP this year. I can't say I feel too good about this, but at least it's better than Hinske vs. LHP.
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFudge! 
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