Game time: 9:40 pm
Scheduled starters: Josh Beckett (8-0, 2.95) v. Doug Davis (4-6, 3.05)
The game will be on NESN.
Phoenix weather:
Noon local (3 pm EDT) observation at KPHX: Wind variable at 3 mph, visibility 10 miles, sky clear, temperature 91F, DP 26F.
Forecast: At least it isn't humid! It's dry as the desert out there! High pressure to the east is dominating, and it should heat up to near 100F this afternoon. It'll be clear and warm tonight, probably still in the 90s by game time. The wind will be light and out of the west to southwest. That'll be blowing out toward right, slightly across from left to right if they keep the roof open.
Roof forecast: How hot does it have to be before they turn on the AC out there?
Full Version: BOSTON at Arizona, Friday, June 8, 2007
Did Tito say anything about his lineup? Is Papi going to play? Are they going to rotate Papi-Lowell-Youk?
Wily Mo or Drew tonight?
Wily Mo or Drew tonight?
QUOTE(Pedro El Grande @ Jun 8 2007, 03:32 PM) [snapback]689882[/snapback]
Did Tito say anything about his lineup? Is Papi going to play? Are they going to rotate Papi-Lowell-Youk?
Wily Mo or Drew tonight?
Wily Mo or Drew tonight?
There's nothing specific yet for tonight's game, but there was a lot of print on this issue over the last couple days; it's in the news links. Francona was quoted saying that he felt there should be a DL in interleague play.
I suspect they'll go with Wily Mo tonight against the lefty.
Yeah. No DH....IT'S NOT RIGHT! MOM!
Why does AZ have such odd start times?
I suppose this belongs in the words and thoughts thread.
I suppose this belongs in the words and thoughts thread.
QUOTE(RedSoxAnni @ Jun 8 2007, 11:58 AM) [snapback]689865[/snapback]
Roof forecast: How hot does it have to be before they turn on the AC out there?
The have the AC on and the roof open. Best of both worlds.
Here's some good news..
Arizona went into the 11th inning last night, and went through 5 of their bullpens guys.
Schilling pitched a complete game..our entire bullpen is well-rested.
So that's looking good.
Arizona went into the 11th inning last night, and went through 5 of their bullpens guys.
Schilling pitched a complete game..our entire bullpen is well-rested.
So that's looking good.
Pitchers should never bat. I hate NL Baseball, it's like a carnival game or something.
I don't know if that dry climate is going to be good for Beckett's sinking stuff, but it hasn't hurt Webb any out there...he just has to pitch better than his opponent.
I don't know if that dry climate is going to be good for Beckett's sinking stuff, but it hasn't hurt Webb any out there...he just has to pitch better than his opponent.
QUOTE(kylexray @ Jun 8 2007, 12:55 PM) [snapback]689887[/snapback]
Why does AZ have such odd start times?
I suppose this belongs in the words and thoughts thread.
I suppose this belongs in the words and thoughts thread.
The start times in Arizona are designed to make it as hard as possible for us get into down town during rush hour. I defy anyone to give me another reason! They also funnel everyone through as few gates as possable to ensure that even after leaving work early and getting down town in time, you still miss the first inning.
Which is why I'll be leaving work 3 hours before game time and making what should be a 30 min. drive any other time of day, with the hope of seeing the first pitch.
3:40 a.m. start time - not good. I'll get up about 100 minutes later, and will expect things to be well in hand by then. Let's build some momentum again.
With a lefty going for them, I say give Papi and Drew a rest tonight.
With a lefty going for them, I say give Papi and Drew a rest tonight.
QUOTE(kylexray @ Jun 8 2007, 12:55 PM) [snapback]689887[/snapback]
Why does AZ have such odd start times?
I suppose this belongs in the words and thoughts thread.
I suppose this belongs in the words and thoughts thread.
They don't observe Daylight Saving Time in most parts of Arizona.
I'm frikkin' glad this game will actually be on TV here.
Being a Red Sox fan and living in New Mexico sucks.
Being a Red Sox fan and living in New Mexico sucks.
It's hotter than hell (Or George Steinbrenner's office - Hell on Earth) in Austin today, good to see the oven is just a bit hotter. Why do people live in the desert? It's sand. (RIP Sam Kinison)
QUOTE(thanman2 @ Jun 8 2007, 01:39 PM) [snapback]689926[/snapback]
They don't observe Daylight Saving Time in most parts of Arizona.
With about 15 hours of daylight, we really don't need to "save" any.
QUOTE(Manny @ Jun 8 2007, 04:44 PM) [snapback]689935[/snapback]
It's hotter than hell (Or George Steinbrenner's office - Hell on Earth) in Austin today, good to see the oven is just a bit hotter. Why do people live in the desert? It's sand. (RIP Sam Kinison)
hahah.
The desert's not so bad.
I was in Phoenix/Tempe in early April, we stayed over on our way back from Cabo San Lucas. I loved it there. Ironic was the fact that there is a sports bar in Tempe called "Boston's", they had the Suns game, the D-Backs, and the Coyotes games all going, it was great. I never got to ask why in Tempe, there was a bar called "Boston's". Anyone familiar?
QUOTE(Youuuuk! @ Jun 8 2007, 02:40 PM) [snapback]689927[/snapback]
I'm frikkin' glad this game will actually be on TV here.
Being a Red Sox fan and living in New Mexico sucks.
Being a Red Sox fan and living in New Mexico sucks.
Well damn, and I thought I was the only New Mexican to post on this site but I guess I was wrong. I agree, that being a sox fan down here sucks I had to get MLB TV. just to survive. I'm going to the game in AZ tomorrow though. My guess is papi plays first and youk sits.
The 5 pm (local) report has it at 97F, with the wind out of the SSW gusting to 17 mph. The winds should settle down after it gets dark, but that won't be for 4 hours. The winds are blowing out toward right center now.
Wow.
Gonna be some hot baseball tonight.
Gonna be some hot baseball tonight.
QUOTE(RedSoxAnni @ Jun 8 2007, 07:03 PM) [snapback]689987[/snapback]
The 5 pm (local) report has it at 97F, with the wind out of the SSW gusting to 17 mph. The winds should settle down after it gets dark, but that won't be for 4 hours. The winds are blowing out toward right center now.
Beckett better keep the ball down. The ball FLIES out of that ballpark.
Youkilis sitting down tonight, per Globe.
CODE
Boston Arizona
------ -------
Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
SS Lugo, Julio 3 33 .217 RF Byrnes, Eric 9 32 .319
2B Pedroia, Dustin 2 16 .319 CF Young, Chris 8 22 .265
1B Ortiz, David 11 42 .332 2B Hudson, Orlando 6 34 .290
LF Ramirez, Manny 8 32 .288 1B Jackson, Conor 4 21 .283
RF Drew, JD 2 17 .224 SS Drew, Stephen 2 23 .238
3B Lowell, Mike 11 45 .317 LF Hairston, Scott 2 9 .243
C Varitek, Jason 6 28 .272 3B Callaspo, Alberto 0 5 .205
CF Crisp, Coco 1 16 .226 C Snyder, Chris 4 12 .218
P Beckett, Josh (8-0, 2.95) P Davis, Doug (4-6, 3.05)
------ -------
Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
SS Lugo, Julio 3 33 .217 RF Byrnes, Eric 9 32 .319
2B Pedroia, Dustin 2 16 .319 CF Young, Chris 8 22 .265
1B Ortiz, David 11 42 .332 2B Hudson, Orlando 6 34 .290
LF Ramirez, Manny 8 32 .288 1B Jackson, Conor 4 21 .283
RF Drew, JD 2 17 .224 SS Drew, Stephen 2 23 .238
3B Lowell, Mike 11 45 .317 LF Hairston, Scott 2 9 .243
C Varitek, Jason 6 28 .272 3B Callaspo, Alberto 0 5 .205
CF Crisp, Coco 1 16 .226 C Snyder, Chris 4 12 .218
P Beckett, Josh (8-0, 2.95) P Davis, Doug (4-6, 3.05)
06/08 20:57:07 ET
Bleh. Should have put Youk in the OF in place of Drew.
He played some OF last year =P.
Haha..
He played some OF last year =P.
Haha..
Haha, the guys on FSN sure are excited to have the Red Sox in town.
QUOTE(Youuuuk! @ Jun 8 2007, 09:31 PM) [snapback]690004[/snapback]
Haha, the guys on FSN sure are excited to have the Red Sox in town.
Yeah, I have them too.
Love it.
Do my eyes deceive me?
Lugooo!
Haha.
Let's hope he's turning over a new leaf.
Haha.
Let's hope he's turning over a new leaf.
Wow! Um, good start.
QUOTE(Youuuuk! @ Jun 8 2007, 09:43 PM) [snapback]690007[/snapback]
Lugooo!
Haha.
Let's hope he's turning over a new leaf.
Haha.
Let's hope he's turning over a new leaf.
Nah, that's just a desert mirage.
C'mon, BATS!
Drew, start the break-out.... now.
Drew, start the break-out.... now.
Drew makes me sad. He still looks lost.
Haha.. the FSN guys just made a funny comment about how weird it is to see a glove on Papi's hand.
Haha.. the FSN guys just made a funny comment about how weird it is to see a glove on Papi's hand.
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo that was close on Tek
At least Coco can't hit into the DP
At least Coco can't hit into the DP
I'm not sure which is stranger..
Beckett holding a bat, or Papi with a glove.
Nice HR swing by Beckett.
Beckett holding a bat, or Papi with a glove.
Nice HR swing by Beckett.
QUOTE(Youuuuk! @ Jun 8 2007, 09:07 PM) [snapback]690017[/snapback]
I'm not sure which is stranger..
Beckett holding a bat, or Papi with a glove.
Nice HR swing by Beckett.
Beckett holding a bat, or Papi with a glove.
Nice HR swing by Beckett.
I trust Beckett to get a hit more than I do Lugo or Crisp.
Bob G
QUOTE(Lesbian BoyFriend @ Jun 8 2007, 10:04 PM) [snapback]690016[/snapback]
At least Coco can't hit into the DP
Coco, the pitchers spot, and Lugo in the 8,9 and 1 spots are going to make for some short innings this weekend. That's a minimum of 9 to 12 basically automatic outs each game. MLB could make the game go faster by giving the Red Sox six turns at bat instead of nine. The end product would be the same.
QUOTE(bobgeorge @ Jun 8 2007, 10:11 PM) [snapback]690020[/snapback]
I trust Beckett to get a hit more than I do Lugo or Crisp.
Bob G
Bob G
Haha, well you expected wrong. Considering Lugo slugged a homer in the first inning.
Oh No, Beckett has been perfect through 2
QUOTE(Lesbian BoyFriend @ Jun 8 2007, 10:16 PM) [snapback]690024[/snapback]
Oh No, Beckett has been perfect through 2
True, true... looks very sharp.
Yankees- Pirates, 4-4 in the 10th
Ha HAHAHAHAHAHAHA They're throwing at Lugo now HAHAHAHAHAHA
QUOTE(Lesbian BoyFriend @ Jun 8 2007, 10:16 PM) [snapback]690024[/snapback]
Oh No, Beckett has been perfect through 2
Great!. Jinx it.
Have you learned nothing?
When Beckett gives up a hit, it's on you.
QUOTE(Lesbian BoyFriend @ Jun 8 2007, 10:18 PM) [snapback]690027[/snapback]
Ha HAHAHAHAHAHAHA They're throwing at Lugo now HAHAHAHAHAHA
And Lugo walks...
Nice catch.
The bastard.
The bastard.
QUOTE(yazgoesbacklooksupitsgone @ Jun 8 2007, 10:19 PM) [snapback]690028[/snapback]
Great!. Jinx it.
Have you learned nothing?
When Beckett gives up a hit, it's on you.
Have you learned nothing?
When Beckett gives up a hit, it's on you.
... that was the point
Pirates need to man up and beat the Yankos
Papi almost jacked one, and Manny hits a 2 out single. Lugo on 2nd, Manny 1st, 2 outs.
JD SPEW HITS A 3 Run HR!!!
JD SPEW HITS A 3 Run HR!!!
JD DREW IS ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLIVE
Homers from Drew and Lugo..
This guy isn't doing very good pitching.
This guy isn't doing very good pitching.
4-0 Good guys
Nice JD! that's the way to break out of that slump.
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