Game time: 3:35 EDT
Scheduled starters: Curt Schilling (5-2, 3.91) v. Joe Blanton (5-3, 3.81)
The game will be on NESN.
Oakland weather:
9 am PDT (noon EDT) weather at KOAK: Wind variable at 5 mph, visibility 10 miles, few clouds at 1,000 feet, temperature 60F, DP 50F.
Forecast: It should be a good afternoon for baseball. There was some low stratus early this morning, but it is breaking up, and it should be a sunny day, with temperatures near 70F. The winds will pick up a bit as it warms up and the onshore pressure gradient strenghthens, but it won't be as windy as it was on Tuesday night. The winds will be out of the west, which is blowing out.
Full Version: BOSTON at Oakland, Thursday, June 7, 2007
My avatar will be in attendance today, along with thousands of other area school kids. Let's hope he brings better mojo than I did on Tuesday night!
Yeah..
Let's hope Schill can have another 10 K performance.
Let's hope Schill can have another 10 K performance.
Good, Blanton's a good pitcher, the Sox will rock him. My theory of the Sox sucking against bad pitching and hammering good pitching is in full effect today
Is tonight the night we finally get a major league umpire behind the plate?
For anyone who's going to miss the game today (stupid work), it's worth noting that NESN will be replaying the game in an abbreviated 2 hrs. tonight beginning at 8 PM
NESN Schedule
NESN Schedule
Curt Schilling's had a pattern this year of one great start, one average start, and one terrible start. He was great against Cleveland, average against the Yanks...let's hope he breaks this cycle to prevent the sweep.
QUOTE(acr @ Jun 7 2007, 02:25 PM) [snapback]689171[/snapback]
Curt Schilling's had a pattern this year of one great start, one average start, and one terrible start. He was great against Cleveland, average against the Yanks...let's hope he breaks this cycle to prevent the sweep.
Maybe not watching and not listening will help our boys as I am stuck at work.
I got to meet Bill Gates today....first person I ever met who was worth more than my employer
WEEI was going nuts this morning about Manny getting a day off today.
However, Yahoo Sports lists him in the lineup today.
Where's Anni when you need her?
Lineups weren't posted until 3:12! That often happens with day games.
06/07 15:12:42 ET
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Boston Oakland
------ -------
Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
SS Lugo, Julio 3 33 .221 LF Stewart, Shannon 2 16 .272
1B Youkilis, Kevin 8 32 .344 2B Ellis, Mark 4 26 .260
DH Ortiz, David 10 41 .332 RF Swisher, Nick 9 34 .299
LF Ramirez, Manny 8 32 .288 3B Chavez, Eric 9 28 .242
RF Drew, JD 2 17 .224 DH Cust, Jack 8 22 .238
3B Lowell, Mike 11 45 .324 1B Jackson, Steve 0 0 .000
C Varitek, Jason 6 28 .273 SS Scutaro, Marco 2 7 .235
2B Cora, Alex 2 13 .304 CF Kotsay, Mark 0 0 .105
CF Crisp, Coco 1 16 .229 C Kendall, Jason 0 14 .194
P Schilling, Curt (5-2, 3.91) P Blanton, Joe (5-3, 3.81)
------ -------
Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
SS Lugo, Julio 3 33 .221 LF Stewart, Shannon 2 16 .272
1B Youkilis, Kevin 8 32 .344 2B Ellis, Mark 4 26 .260
DH Ortiz, David 10 41 .332 RF Swisher, Nick 9 34 .299
LF Ramirez, Manny 8 32 .288 3B Chavez, Eric 9 28 .242
RF Drew, JD 2 17 .224 DH Cust, Jack 8 22 .238
3B Lowell, Mike 11 45 .324 1B Jackson, Steve 0 0 .000
C Varitek, Jason 6 28 .273 SS Scutaro, Marco 2 7 .235
2B Cora, Alex 2 13 .304 CF Kotsay, Mark 0 0 .105
CF Crisp, Coco 1 16 .229 C Kendall, Jason 0 14 .194
P Schilling, Curt (5-2, 3.91) P Blanton, Joe (5-3, 3.81)
06/07 15:12:42 ET
Is anyone else having sound problems with NESN I have Directv and there is no sound.
Time for a big first inning. Blanton may be a good pitcher, but at least he isn't a soft-tossing lefty. Mr. Lugo, will you please start things off with a hit?
I hate Julio Lugo.
PAPI!
PAPI!
Big Papi just announced that the losing ends here
I think Ortiz just wanted to be needed again... now's he locked in.
I think Ortiz just wanted to be needed again... now's he locked in.
Way to start the game Papi.
Schilling looking pretty good tonight.
Schilling looking pretty good tonight.
Anyone know what the comments made by Ortiz were that don and jerry were referring to?
For those actually watching: How has Schilling's velocity been? What's working for him right now?
Who is worst? Lugo or Coco 
QUOTE(carita @ Jun 7 2007, 04:16 PM) [snapback]689257[/snapback]
Who is worst? Lugo or Coco
Coco
QUOTE(carita @ Jun 7 2007, 04:16 PM) [snapback]689257[/snapback]
Who is worst? Lugo or Coco
Easily Coco.
I remember times where Lugo actually contributed offensively.
Have a hard time doing that with Coco.
QUOTE(rominer @ Jun 7 2007, 04:12 PM) [snapback]689255[/snapback]
For those actually watching: How has Schilling's velocity been? What's working for him right now?
Fastball from 89-93, he is throwing strikes with the fastball, curveball, and changeup. He has not busted out the splitter very much. Overall looking very good, although there have been a few long flyouts.
QUOTE(Youuuuk! @ Jun 7 2007, 04:17 PM) [snapback]689260[/snapback]
Easily Coco.
I remember times where Lugo actually contributed offensively.
Have a hard time doing that with Coco.
I remember times where Lugo actually contributed offensively.
Have a hard time doing that with Coco.
Coco had a triple early in the season to break open a game. I think it was against NYY.
QUOTE(Juice @ Jun 7 2007, 04:19 PM) [snapback]689263[/snapback]
Coco had a triple early in the season to break open a game. I think it was against NYY.
Haha, I mentioned that in the thread about the season being 1/3rd over earlier today as the only thing important offensively that Coco has done all season.
And yeah, it was against NYY.
QUOTE(Juice @ Jun 7 2007, 04:19 PM) [snapback]689263[/snapback]
Coco had a triple early in the season to break open a game. I think it was against NYY.
part of the 5 run 8th, and it was off rivera
QUOTE(Jskot311 @ Jun 7 2007, 04:22 PM) [snapback]689265[/snapback]
part of the 5 run 8th, and it was off rivera
Hold on, he also had a key bunt single in that series. That's halfway to a cycle for the season right there.
WOW, not to jinx the game, but no DP yet. And Schill does look good.
QUOTE(Jskot311 @ Jun 7 2007, 01:01 PM) [snapback]689249[/snapback]
Anyone know what the comments made by Ortiz were that don and jerry were referring to?
I'm guessing it's this:
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/reds...as/extra_bases/
QUOTE
There seems to be a different feeling, or at least there was after last night's 3-2 loss to Oakland.
"Intensity, all kinds of stuff, it's just not there," David Ortiz said. "Hopefully we'll come back tomorrow, figure things out."
"Intensity, all kinds of stuff, it's just not there," David Ortiz said. "Hopefully we'll come back tomorrow, figure things out."
QUOTE
Terry Francona disagreed with David Ortiz's statement last night that the team was lacking intensity.
"I don't agree," he said. "To me I chalk that up to a guy giving a quote on the way to shower. I actually think our intensity has been very good. I think there's some frustration. We're rolling over on some balls, a little tired and edgy. No, I don't."
"I don't agree," he said. "To me I chalk that up to a guy giving a quote on the way to shower. I actually think our intensity has been very good. I think there's some frustration. We're rolling over on some balls, a little tired and edgy. No, I don't."
QUOTE(amanuel777 @ Jun 7 2007, 04:25 PM) [snapback]689270[/snapback]
WOW, not to jinx the game, but no DP yet. And Schill does look good.
Haha, yeah.most of the balls have been relatively well hit.
I hate west coast get-a-way games.
Your grammah! SNAP!
QUOTE(carita @ Jun 7 2007, 04:16 PM) [snapback]689257[/snapback]
Who is worst? Lugo or Coco
Your grammah! SNAP!
QUOTE(PantsB @ Jun 7 2007, 04:32 PM) [snapback]689275[/snapback]
I hate west coast get-a-way games.
Your grammah! SNAP!
Your grammah! SNAP!
I think English is actually carita's second language...
QUOTE(rominer @ Jun 7 2007, 04:26 PM) [snapback]689271[/snapback]
I heard part of that interview with Ortiz on WBZ this morning, and David sounded half asleep. I wouldn't but too much weight on his statements. He sounded exhausted.
QUOTE(carita @ Jun 7 2007, 04:16 PM) [snapback]689257[/snapback]
Who is worst? Lugo or Coco
Everyone says Coco, however Lugo has batted in a much more important place in our line-up all year and sucked, played much worse defense to his position compared to Coco, and while we know that we have a bevy of outfielders that can come up this season/next season + beyond, we don't have anyone coming up at SS as far as I know. So, since we're saddled for the next 3+ yrs potentially, and likely Coco won't be in our outfield next season, I am much more worried about Lugo than I am Crisp.
Hmmmm...
Schilling is pitching well today. In fact, I think...let me check...yup, looks like he's throwing a NO HITTER so far.
Schilling is pitching well today. In fact, I think...let me check...yup, looks like he's throwing a NO HITTER so far.
QUOTE(alskor @ Jun 7 2007, 04:33 PM) [snapback]689276[/snapback]
I think English is actually carita's second language...
It was intended to be tongue in cheek (thus the over-the-top "SNAP"). And if you don't like it, I'll see you in HELL!!!!11!1!
QUOTE(Youuuuk! @ Jun 7 2007, 04:17 PM) [snapback]689260[/snapback]
Easily Coco.
I remember times where Lugo actually contributed offensively.
Have a hard time doing that with Coco.
I remember times where Lugo actually contributed offensively.
Have a hard time doing that with Coco.
But did you see that catch he made?
QUOTE(Vic Daring @ Jun 7 2007, 04:39 PM) [snapback]689283[/snapback]
Hmmmm...
Schilling is pitching well today. In fact, I think...let me check...yup, looks like he's throwing a NO HITTER so far.
Schilling is pitching well today. In fact, I think...let me check...yup, looks like he's throwing a NO HITTER so far.
Would someone ban this guy already!
I didnt even know we had any A's fans on the board...
QUOTE(Vic Daring @ Jun 7 2007, 04:39 PM) [snapback]689283[/snapback]
Hmmmm...
Schilling is pitching well today. In fact, I think...let me check...yup, looks like he's throwing a NO HITTER so far.
Schilling is pitching well today. In fact, I think...let me check...yup, looks like he's throwing a NO HITTER so far.
I didn't think it was intentional, till i saw that this was his 27th post over a 3 yr span. We have been infiltrated! Vic clearly picks his spots to attack and reverse the mojo the A's way
All I know is if Schilling falls apart here, I'll have to hunt you down Vic as this will kill my fantasy team this week.
EDIT: Lugo making a strong case for himself in the great Lugo vs. Crisp debate.
QUOTE(alskor @ Jun 7 2007, 05:43 PM) [snapback]689290[/snapback]
Would someone ban this guy already!
I didnt even know we had any A's fans on the board...
I didnt even know we had any A's fans on the board...
How did you manage to miss my 27 posts in three years?
QUOTE(Vic Daring @ Jun 7 2007, 04:39 PM) [snapback]689283[/snapback]
Hmmmm...
Schilling is pitching well today. In fact, I think...let me check...yup, looks like he's throwing a NO HITTER so far.
Schilling is pitching well today. In fact, I think...let me check...yup, looks like he's throwing a NO HITTER so far.
That ought to be grounds for banishment from the board.
QUOTE(alskor @ Jun 7 2007, 01:43 PM) [snapback]689290[/snapback]
Would someone ban this guy already!
I didnt even know we had any A's fans on the board...
I didnt even know we had any A's fans on the board...
That's more a function of the rarity of the species more than anything else.
Really bad hop for Lugo there.
After two games of umps bending us over, we have a guy today who is positively made for Curt Schilling.
After two games of umps bending us over, we have a guy today who is positively made for Curt Schilling.
Watch Curt retire the next 11, then meltdown so Lugo cost him a perfect game and a win.
QUOTE(alskor @ Jun 7 2007, 01:50 PM) [snapback]689298[/snapback]
Really bad hop for Lugo there.
After two games of umps bending us over, we have a guy today who is positively made for Curt Schilling.
After two games of umps bending us over, we have a guy today who is positively made for Curt Schilling.
Wait, you think the home plate umps have been screwing the Sox so far? I was at the game on Tuesday...the umpire was keeping Daisuke in the game by consistently calling a strike two inches off the plate to A's left handers. He almost ran a couple of A's players who were screaming at him from the dugout. The strike calling has been shitty the last two games, but without a hint of one-sidedness.
Is Oaklands pitching this good or is the offense in a slump?
QUOTE(fiftyeight @ Jun 7 2007, 04:54 PM) [snapback]689305[/snapback]
Is Oaklands pitching this good or is the offense in a slump?
Blanton and Haren are good. The other two we have no excuses against.
QUOTE(fiftyeight @ Jun 7 2007, 04:54 PM) [snapback]689305[/snapback]
Is Oaklands pitching this good or is the offense in a slump?
Both.
QUOTE(thanman2 @ Jun 7 2007, 05:53 PM) [snapback]689304[/snapback]
Wait, you think the home plate umps have been screwing the Sox so far? I was at the game on Tuesday...the umpire was keeping Daisuke in the game by consistently calling a strike two inches off the plate to A's left handers. He almost ran a couple of A's players who were screaming at him from the dugout. The strike calling has been shitty the last two games, but without a hint of one-sidedness.
Probably a little of both.
I don't know about your hitters, but the A's starters are all capable of looking great on any given night. The bullpen on the other hand...
QUOTE(D-Lowe @ Jun 7 2007, 04:35 PM) [snapback]689279[/snapback]
Everyone says Coco, however Lugo has batted in a much more important place in our line-up all year and sucked, played much worse defense to his position compared to Coco, and while we know that we have a bevy of outfielders that can come up this season/next season + beyond, we don't have anyone coming up at SS as far as I know. So, since we're saddled for the next 3+ yrs potentially, and likely Coco won't be in our outfield next season, I am much more worried about Lugo than I am Crisp.
I'm not worried about Lugo. He has been good offensively almost every year he has been in the majors. He will get it going.
Crisp has been in a slump that has lasted more than a year.. I don't see him coming out of it any time soon.
Oh, and if worse cam to worse.. I think Pedroia can do SS.
QUOTE(fiftyeight @ Jun 7 2007, 04:54 PM) [snapback]689305[/snapback]
Is Oaklands pitching this good or is the offense in a slump?
I don't know about the A's pitching overall, but I know two things:
1) Dinardo is not a 6 inning, no run guy
2) We have three starters hitting under .230, and if Wake's pitching, one hitting under .180
QUOTE(thanman2 @ Jun 7 2007, 04:53 PM) [snapback]689304[/snapback]
Wait, you think the home plate umps have been screwing the Sox so far? I was at the game on Tuesday...the umpire was keeping Daisuke in the game by consistently calling a strike two inches off the plate to A's left handers. He almost ran a couple of A's players who were screaming at him from the dugout. The strike calling has been shitty the last two games, but without a hint of one-sidedness.
A little, yes... perhaps my perspective is skewed by my being a Sox fan here(I wouldnt be shocked) but there have been some terrible, terrible calls at big moments for Boston this series.
They did help Dice K, though, and theyre certainly helping Schill.
QUOTE(Vic Daring @ Jun 7 2007, 04:57 PM) [snapback]689311[/snapback]
Probably a little of both.
I don't know about your hitters, but the A's starters are all capable of looking great on any given night. The bullpen on the other hand...
I don't know about your hitters, but the A's starters are all capable of looking great on any given night. The bullpen on the other hand...
A's have given up the second least runs in the majors, behind only San Diego. The gap between OAK and SD and the rest is pretty big too...
EDIT: Clarified. The A's pitching is really excellent. Thats the major reason losing 3 out of 4/getting swept wont bother me all that much.
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