Game time: 12:35 pm
Scheduled starters: Mike Maroth (3-0, 4.69) v. Julian Tavarez (1-4, 6.60)
The game will be on NESN.
Boston weather:
8 am observation at KBOS: Wind out of the northeast at 9 mph, visibility 10 miles, 700 feet overcast, temperature 46F, DP 43F.
Forecast:
There will be some sun in the afternoon, but it will stay cool, probably not much higher than 50F. The low and its associated cold front that dumped the rain on us yesterday is weakening over the Gulf of Maine, but is still contributing a northeast flow, so we'll have onshore winds for most of the day. It should be dry for the day game. The situation gets messy later on, because the front is going to stall offshore, and a low forming off NC will meet up with it and bring moisture with it. It's too early to know the exact track of that system, but we could be in for a wet couple of days.
If you are going to the day game, expect cool temperatures and the wind blowing in from left/center.
Full Version: Detroit at BOSTON, Thursday, May 17, 2007 - GAME 1
QUOTE(RedSoxAnni @ May 17 2007, 05:43 AM) [snapback]678447[/snapback]
Game time: 12:35 pm
Scheduled starters: Mike Maroth (3-0, 4.69) v. Julian Tavarez (1-4, 6.60)
The game will be on NESN.
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If you are going to the day game, expect cool temperatures and the wind blowing in from left/center.
Scheduled starters: Mike Maroth (3-0, 4.69) v. Julian Tavarez (1-4, 6.60)
The game will be on NESN.
.......
If you are going to the day game, expect cool temperatures and the wind blowing in from left/center.
I won't be going, but the game is on ESPN also, according to ESPN.com. Do I play hookey again today? Decisions, decisions, decisions...
QUOTE(Malzone64 @ May 17 2007, 09:51 AM) [snapback]678462[/snapback]
I won't be going, but the game is on ESPN also, according to ESPN.com. Do I play hookey again today? Decisions, decisions, decisions...
Go ahead play hookie today... I did!
Just saw that Maroth has been scratched from the early game. I don't know why but the scheduled starter is now Zach Miner (career stats) who hasn't pitched in the majors this year yet. In AAA he has a 5.57 ERA so far this year.
Finally found a link:
MLB.com
Looking at his player page I noticed that he was involved in the trade with the Braves for Farnsworth a couple of years back.
Finally found a link:
MLB.com
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Tigers: Miner was named a late replacement for Mike Maroth, who was scratched from the start Thursday because of illness.
Looking at his player page I noticed that he was involved in the trade with the Braves for Farnsworth a couple of years back.
Hopefully he extends his suckiness to the game today, because as we all know the red sox always have problems with crappy pitchers who we should crush. See Chacin, Gustavo.
QUOTE(Manny @ May 17 2007, 11:32 AM) [snapback]678538[/snapback]
Hopefully he extends his suckiness to the game today, because as we all know the red sox always have problems with crappy pitchers who we should crush. See Chacin, Gustavo.
or Igawa, Kei
Directv is still listing 12:30 as a Sox replay game - those games are always blacked out. I hope someone from the RedSox notified Directv of the change.
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Detroit Boston
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Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
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CF Granderson, Curtis 7 19 .280 SS Lugo, Julio 2 23 .258
2B Polanco, Placido 1 18 .327 CF Crisp, Coco 0 10 .231
DH Sheffield, Gary 6 17 .241 DH Ortiz, David 9 33 .313
RF Ordonez, Magglio 8 37 .343 LF Ramirez, Manny 6 24 .248
SS Guillen, Carlos 3 26 .311 1B Youkilis, Kevin 4 18 .333
C Rodriguez, Ivan 3 16 .254 3B Lowell, Mike 7 30 .316
1B Casey, Sean 0 6 .237 RF Hinske, Eric 0 2 .206
LF Monroe, Craig 5 25 .246 C Mirabelli, Doug 2 4 .241
3B Inge, Brandon 6 14 .222 2B Cora, Alex 2 11 .392
P Miner, Zach (0-0, 0.00) P Tavarez, Julian (1-4, 6.60)
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Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
CF Granderson, Curtis 7 19 .280 SS Lugo, Julio 2 23 .258
2B Polanco, Placido 1 18 .327 CF Crisp, Coco 0 10 .231
DH Sheffield, Gary 6 17 .241 DH Ortiz, David 9 33 .313
RF Ordonez, Magglio 8 37 .343 LF Ramirez, Manny 6 24 .248
SS Guillen, Carlos 3 26 .311 1B Youkilis, Kevin 4 18 .333
C Rodriguez, Ivan 3 16 .254 3B Lowell, Mike 7 30 .316
1B Casey, Sean 0 6 .237 RF Hinske, Eric 0 2 .206
LF Monroe, Craig 5 25 .246 C Mirabelli, Doug 2 4 .241
3B Inge, Brandon 6 14 .222 2B Cora, Alex 2 11 .392
P Miner, Zach (0-0, 0.00) P Tavarez, Julian (1-4, 6.60)
05/17 10:13:33 ET
Apparently Maroth is out sick.
I still hate Sheff
Sweet heads up baserunning play by Coco setting up the RBI for Manny!
great job by Coco
Good hitting by Manny with two outs and Tavarez with only 10 pitches in the first... nice!
Why is Hinske playing over Pena?!??!
Why is Hinske playing over Pena?!??!
Im not the biggest Tavarez fan, but he is such a gamer
QUOTE(Flaming Mo @ May 17 2007, 12:56 PM) [snapback]678606[/snapback]
Good hitting by Manny with two outs and Tavarez with only 10 pitches in the first... nice!
Why is Hinske playing over Pena?!??!
Why is Hinske playing over Pena?!??!
I suspect it's a matchup thing, but wouldn't have minded seeing WMP in given that Beerabelli is in the lineup for Varitek. The bottom of the lineup has anemic potential today.
Nice Job Julian, keep it rollin'!
Very nice job by Tavarez so far, low pitch count and no damage, hope he can continue this pace...
Yeah, but I just can't understand not playing the guy with the potential and who might become a valuable piece for the team in the future. If we don't give Pena at bats with us having the best record in the majors, then when is he gonna get them?! Hope he plays tonight...
QUOTE(MaSOXist @ May 17 2007, 12:04 PM) [snapback]678615[/snapback]
I suspect it's a matchup thing, but wouldn't have minded seeing WMP in given that Beerabelli is in the lineup for Varitek. The bottom of the lineup has anemic potential today.
Nice Job Julian, keep it rollin'!
Nice Job Julian, keep it rollin'!
Yeah, but I just can't understand not playing the guy with the potential and who might become a valuable piece for the team in the future. If we don't give Pena at bats with us having the best record in the majors, then when is he gonna get them?! Hope he plays tonight...
QUOTE(Flaming Mo @ May 17 2007, 01:07 PM) [snapback]678616[/snapback]
Very nice job by Tavarez so far, low pitch count and no damage, hope he can continue this pace...
Yeah, but I just can't understand not playing the guy with the potential and who might become a valuable piece for the team in the future. If we don't give Pena at bats with us having the best record in the majors, then when is he gonna get them?! Hope he plays tonight...
Yeah, but I just can't understand not playing the guy with the potential and who might become a valuable piece for the team in the future. If we don't give Pena at bats with us having the best record in the majors, then when is he gonna get them?! Hope he plays tonight...
If he does...Flaming Moe's all around on me!!!
Hinske!!! Willy Mo coulda come up and done that! At least if he happened to connect the ball would've landed on the Pike!
Julian "the swordsman" Tavarez ....XXX Pitcher!!! Too funny!
Who says pitchers don't wield BIG bats???From the Globe Sox Blog... XXX-Tavarez
QUOTE(MaSOXist @ May 17 2007, 12:13 PM) [snapback]678617[/snapback]
If he does...Flaming Moe's all around on me!!!
Got it... how in hell can Tavarez walk Brandon Inge?! Why?!? Goddamn why... hope that doesn't result in trouble.
QUOTE(Flaming Mo @ May 17 2007, 01:17 PM) [snapback]678619[/snapback]
Got it... how in hell can Tavarez walk Brandon Inge?! Why?!? Goddamn why... hope that doesn't result in trouble.
Guess he just wanted to show off his big cojones pitching to Sheff! YIKES!
Whew! I wish Tavarez would keep it less "interesting" than that, but good job getting out of the jam!
It's a matter of WHEN Tavarez will get into trouble, not if.
OLE! Guillen makes a wonderful matador
OLE! Guillen makes a wonderful matador
QUOTE(SirFozzie @ May 17 2007, 01:27 PM) [snapback]678624[/snapback]
It's a matter of WHEN Tavarez will get into trouble, not if.
OLE! Guillen makes a wonderful matador
OLE! Guillen makes a wonderful matador
Guillen must've thought it was Lugo's birthday giving him that "gift." We'll take it!
We need to hammer this guy...shouldn't be relying on errors to get on base. Good to see Coco laying off the junk and making the rookie pitch.
Good GOD! A dribbler??? gimme a break. Thank god Lugo has wheels and couldn't be doubled up.
YOUUUUUK!!!
Does Miner have a pitch count by any chance?
QUOTE(Red Sox Fan2 @ May 17 2007, 01:40 PM) [snapback]678635[/snapback]
Does Miner have a pitch count by any chance?
No. He wills the ball to the plate, so he can pitch for eternity, essentially.
6-4-3!
Let's get some runs, dammit!
Let's get some runs, dammit!
Papelbon still plays on this team right? Havent seen him in awhile
QUOTE(Seabass @ May 17 2007, 01:42 PM) [snapback]678637[/snapback]
No. He wills the ball to the plate, so he can pitch for eternity, essentially.
Damn, and I thought this patient approach by the Sox so far was paying off.
I meant like will he be pulled at 80?
Guess not since he is at 77.
I usually hate Remy, but hes kinda funny tonight
Nice job Tavarez working yourself into trouble... AND OUT OF IT!!!
Big spot here: bases juiced, with a perennial Red Sox killer at the plate. Yikes!
Well done, Julian! I never doubted you. ;-)
Well done, Julian! I never doubted you. ;-)
Why does our offense suck against shitty pitchers?
6 pitch inning! I guess there's no question whether he comes out for the 7th, is there? Who'd a thunk it?
QUOTE(Bergs @ May 17 2007, 02:17 PM) [snapback]678679[/snapback]
Why does our offense suck against shitty pitchers?
Yeah...that's really frustrating. I guess it could be chalked up to unfamiliarity with a rookie. Very frustrating. A 2-1 lead is not very comfortable.
We really need to win both games for today because MFY won last nite, so if we lose both games today that could put MFY back into the race , thats not what RSN wants to see happening!
QUOTE(Bergs @ May 17 2007, 02:17 PM) [snapback]678679[/snapback]
Why does our offense suck against shitty pitchers?
You know, I'll bet Tigers fans are probably asking themselves the same question right about now.
QUOTE(TreeRol @ May 17 2007, 02:21 PM) [snapback]678685[/snapback]
6 pitch inning! I guess there's no question whether he comes out for the 7th, is there? Who'd a thunk it?
I think you send him back out with a short leash. If he puts a man on...he should be done. No margin of error with a one run lead against the Detroit offense. Hopefully the sox can do a better job at the plate this inning and ease things up and give Tavarez some breathing room.
Nice shot Manny!
Actually, maybe they shouldn't run Tavarez back out if they want the option of running him out there on short rest next week.
Are you ****ing kidding me. Did the fan get ejected?
EDIT: Less swearing.
EDIT: Less swearing.
QUOTE(SFFM38 @ May 17 2007, 02:23 PM) [snapback]678687[/snapback]
We really need to win both games for today because MFY won last nite, so if we lose both games today that could put MFY back into the race , thats not what RSN wants to see happening!
The Yanks aren't "out" of the race yet IMHO. By the same token, two losses today, while that would be painful, wouldn't mean all that much in the standings, but would give the Yanks some unwelcomed motivation heading into the series w/ Boston next week.
WE WAS ROBBED a) Stupid fan touching Lowell's ball and b.) Stupid ump not giving him a ground rule double...he would've had 2nd!
QUOTE(SuperManny @ May 17 2007, 02:29 PM) [snapback]678692[/snapback]
Are you ****ing kidding me. Can someone beat that moron? Who the **** brings a glove at that age anyways?
Someone who cries themselves to sleep every night.
QUOTE(MaSOXist @ May 17 2007, 01:23 PM) [snapback]678686[/snapback]
Yeah...that's really frustrating. I guess it could be chalked up to unfamiliarity with a rookie. Very frustrating. A 2-1 lead is not very comfortable.
If I'm not mistaken, we faced Miner last year too, actually in his first major league start I guess.
QUOTE(MaSOXist @ May 17 2007, 01:30 PM) [snapback]678693[/snapback]
b.) Stupid ump not giving him a ground rule double...he would've had 2nd!
I'm not sure about that one. Monroe looked to be in position to field the carom and hold Manny at 2nd. Regardless, that fan is an assh*le.
Cervasio reporting that Lester is heading back to Pawtucket - 30 day rehab stint.
Hey a WMP sighting.
QUOTE(Bergs @ May 17 2007, 02:32 PM) [snapback]678699[/snapback]
I'm not sure about that one. Monroe looked to be in position to field the carom and hold Manny at 2nd. Regardless, that fan is an assh*le.
Cervasio reporting that Lester is heading back to Pawtucket - 30 day rehab stint.
Cervasio reporting that Lester is heading back to Pawtucket - 30 day rehab stint.
I'll take your word for it...i've got my "radio" eyes on so i'm not in the best position to 2nd guess the umps calls!
Ugh, time to throw few slices of pizza at that Fan!!! 
arrrgh! Whiff More Pena!
Come on Beer-a-Belly!!!
Come on Beer-a-Belly!!!
Hmm WMP is 0-5 coming into today as a pinch hitter. Get that man a couple of starts.
So now we pinch hit for Hinske?!? Geeez, then we could have given the other two at bats to WMP too. And Tavarez is a ground ball pitcher so I don't want to hear about Pena's defense or whatever. Stupid decision by Tito...
I really hope Tavarez's nice performance isn't marred by the hole that is the bottom of our lineup today.
Yah I was wondering what Tina was saying, Lester is starting another 30 day rehab....all that for leaving with forearm stiffness in one of his last games?
Hey Tavarez did finally reach 100 pitches in an outing though.
Tavarez has more heart than, ah, Manny? In a contest of talent between the two, of course, there is none. Too bad we couldn't have more of a balance of the two characteristics between the two friends because both would be great ballplayers as a result.
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