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The Official 2011 Boston Red Sox Thread (1 Viewer)
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Premier
Footballguy
Rays won the East two of the last three years. Unrealistic to expect to do it every year.
David Yudkin
Footballguy
Since starting the season 2-10, the Sox have been playing .700 ball (42-18).
Tackling Dummies
Footballguy
You know that it's at the point that you're surprised to see him not post a 3-5, 2 R, 2 RBI line nightly. He can't keep up this pace, but I'm not betting against him.It's just stupid how good Gonzo is.Best signing ever.Hard guy to dislike too. Seems like a good dude.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Bad for my rooting interests. Good for my bank account.If you look at the gambling thread, you'll see I've been betting a Red Sox & over parlay every night.
Nothing the bookies can do.... they can't set the total at 12.
Bobcat10
Footballguy
One pity bump.gb icon? fin? anyone?
wilked
Footballguy
First, I am not a big fan of BoA Pavil, but I will be going to see MMJ and the National. I would rather be centered in the back row of the upper section than all the way to the right in the front. I also definitely would pay a premium for Sections 1,2,3 over the back ones. Check some youtubes under Bank of America Pavilion, might give you a sense
wilked
Footballguy
Bobcat10
Footballguy
Interesting, thanks fellas. I'm also looking at seeing MMJ there as I'm likely to be in Manchester for work that week. There are alot of seats available...those front edge singles in 1/3 and then tons of seats at the back of 4/5/6, and whatever those 5 people circle table looking things are. I'll have to see what's left in a few weeks, and maybe check some other sites for premium seats to see what they are going for.
Tackling Dummies
Footballguy
John Lackey = Dice K.
scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
Gimme a break. Tampa is a major reason why the Sox and the Yanks need to keep throwing massive money out each year. They have a better eye for talent. Can't beat Crawford? We'd better buy him. Sox and Yankee fans may really think their clubs are something else, but even though I'm not a fan I respect the hell out of what the Rays have done with 1/4 of the payroll that the Sox and Yankees have. Yeah, Rays fans are probably down at the moment. But what about 2010? 2008?
wazoo11
Footballguy
shadyridr
Footballguy
umm the Yanks & Sox keep throwing massive money out each year is because they are competing with EACHOTHER for the same big money players.
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scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
Ummm, to my knowledge the Yankees had little interest in Crawford and definitely did not have interest in Gonzalez. And 2 out the last 3 years they should have been paying attention to TB instead of eachother.And it's enjoyable to see small market teams grind it out with lower payrolls and punch NY and Boston in the mouth.
I agree. Watching how Tanpa has built a winner is extremely refreshing. It might be more appropriate to express your excitement in a Rays thread. btw, Is the boxing gloves really needed?Ummm, to my knowledge the Yankees had little interest in Crawford and definitely did not have interest in Gonzalez. And 2 out the last 3 years they should have been paying attention to TB instead of eachother.And it's enjoyable to see small market teams grind it out with lower payrolls and punch NY and Boston in the mouth.
the moops
Footballguy
Part of the reason Tampa has been able to build a very nice, young team, is because of teams like the Sox and Yankees signing their free agents which nets Tampa a boatload of picks.I agree. Watching how Tanpa has built a winner is extremely refreshing. It might be more appropriate to express your excitement in a Rays thread. btw, Is the boxing gloves really needed?Ummm, to my knowledge the Yankees had little interest in Crawford and definitely did not have interest in Gonzalez. And 2 out the last 3 years they should have been paying attention to TB instead of eachother.And it's enjoyable to see small market teams grind it out with lower payrolls and punch NY and Boston in the mouth.
wilked
Footballguy
I think you got the cart before the horse there...It all started with Tampa on an amazingly bad run of terrible seasons, which netted the picks, which brought in the young talent, which beget the stars, which got signed by big market teams, leaving the Rays with picks (but not top picks)'the moops said:Part of the reason Tampa has been able to build a very nice, young team, is because of teams like the Sox and Yankees signing their free agents which nets Tampa a boatload of picks.'Sea Bass said:I agree. Watching how Tanpa has built a winner is extremely refreshing. It might be more appropriate to express your excitement in a Rays thread. btw, Is the boxing gloves really needed?Ummm, to my knowledge the Yankees had little interest in Crawford and definitely did not have interest in Gonzalez. And 2 out the last 3 years they should have been paying attention to TB instead of eachother.And it's enjoyable to see small market teams grind it out with lower payrolls and punch NY and Boston in the mouth.
wilked
Footballguy
Bro, simma down. I have a ton of respect for Tampa and its fans. I was simply saying that Tampa fans must be pissed watching their two main rivals win 8 of 10 games. You seem a little on edge...
Premier
Footballguy
price and Longo for sure, although it must be said that Longo was not considered a sure thing before the draft. I still remember the Joe Randa comparisons. Crawford was a second-round pick, Shields was like rd 15, Hellickson was round 4, Davis was 3. Guys like Zobrist, Bartlett, Balfour, Pena, were all considered nothing or next to nothing when they got here. Trading Edwin Jackson for Matt Joyce, etc. A lot of layers to what the Rays have accomplished, but this isn't the thread for it. Ps, I'm not too frustrated. 3.5 in June is no big deal.I think you got the cart before the horse there...It all started with Tampa on an amazingly bad run of terrible seasons, which netted the picks, which brought in the young talent, which beget the stars, which got signed by big market teams, leaving the Rays with picks (but not top picks)'the moops said:Part of the reason Tampa has been able to build a very nice, young team, is because of teams like the Sox and Yankees signing their free agents which nets Tampa a boatload of picks.'Sea Bass said:I agree. Watching how Tanpa has built a winner is extremely refreshing. It might be more appropriate to express your excitement in a Rays thread. btw, Is the boxing gloves really needed?Ummm, to my knowledge the Yankees had little interest in Crawford and definitely did not have interest in Gonzalez. And 2 out the last 3 years they should have been paying attention to TB instead of eachother.And it's enjoyable to see small market teams grind it out with lower payrolls and punch NY and Boston in the mouth.
scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
Hell yes I'm on edge. I'm a Tiger fan. We can't overtake the AAA team that's on top of our division and we just lost 2 out of 3 to a AAA team + Matt Kemp in LA.I just thought I'd look up the Sawx thread. Honestly, I couldn't have been happier for Red Sox Nation in 2004. Those were the anti-Yankees. Now they're just Yankees North to me.Tampa fans? You mean there are some? I go down to St Pete every spring with the family, just in time for opening week. It's shameful to walk into that stadium to see 8,000 people there. I still enjoy watching the Red Sox beat the Yankees though. That will never change.ETA: How happy is A Gonz to get away from Petco? That guy must spring a stiffy every day he walks out onto Fenway.
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Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Youk has an outstanding glove. Just one of those things I guess ...
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Insoxicated
Could be a solid #5 going forward given Dice is toast and Clay's back is <100%. Hopefully progress continues.
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Insoxicated
Naw. Youk is tied for 3rd among full time MLB 3rd Basemen with regards to 2011 Fielding Percentage IIRC. He's one of the best MLB 1st Basemen but when you've got AGon you shift Youk over to 3rd every time. And Pedroia has spunk.... Yes his mouth runs nonstop but that's part of the charm. That and he can back up every bit of his talk on the field 
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Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
He's among the worst in UZR rating this year at 3B. He's better at first, was very good in 2009 and ok in 2008 and 2010. His glove is above average at both positions, everything else is average.
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He's among the worst in UZR rating this year at 3B. He's better at first, was very good in 2009 and ok in 2008 and 2010. His glove is above average at both positions, everything else is average.
How'd I know you'd chime in. He's a gold glove winner at 1st. He's slightly above average at 3rd. My point was he doesn't typically "look lost" over there.
bosoxs45
Footballguy
Thunderlips
Footballguy
Gonzalez in Right and Ortiz at First?
“It will be good for us offensively,” Pedroia joked. “But damn, I’m going to have to play second, first, and right.”
“It will be good for us offensively,” Pedroia joked. “But damn, I’m going to have to play second, first, and right.”
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Would it be fair to classify this team as "streaky"...?
Thunderlips
Footballguy
Don't disrespect a team from the City of Champions. The Sawx are playing it exactly how they need to do it.
the moops
Footballguy
That dude is such a little twerp.Pedroia trash-talking the home plate ump halfway down to first on a basesloaded singlepure gold
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Lackey being Lackey...
the moops
Footballguy
3 more years at 15.25 million.
Thunderlips
Footballguy
Is YOOOUUUKKKK!! made of glass or something?
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Insoxicated
He's definitely prone to dings, but he's played in 78 of 84 games this year. Some guys who go full bore all game every game are usually gonna miss time periodically. Plus, TIto likes to rest his guys occasionally.
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
And mix in some piss poor umpiring and you have a Paps save.
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Insoxicated
Piss poor umping started with Patterson - He should have never been on base. Patterson struck out.
Bautista's HR should have been a 1 run shot.
The inning ends with Snider's FO to McDonald.
Boston wins 3-1.
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Jesus christ.... seriously? Those your seats? You goin July 23rd? I'll be up there with a large group (bout 25 folks). Think we've got open bar arranged at a pub around fenway from 3-7pm thanks to a buddy who works at CBS Sports Radio up there.
Tackling Dummies
Footballguy
Love me some Pedroia. The pitch that ended up on the street was about eye level and I was screaming at the TV for him not to swing and then BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE. The Ellsbury HR was a thing of beauty, it looked like he was pulling a little Manny-standing-at-the-plate-admiring-it schtick.
Tackling Dummies
Footballguy
Pedroia knocks another one out, woot! Hey Kevin Gregg, you're mopping up in a game with a 7 run deficit, ####.
Billy Bats
Footballguy
It would've been interesting to see one of those hooks land in the right spot! Someone would've been lights out I think.
The first pitch Ortiz over reacted on, but the second inside pitch he had the right to say something. Then I'm not sure exactly what Gregg was thinking about when he shouted at Ortiz after the popup. It's not like Ortiz was enjoying a home run shot, I kind of wished Gregg had gotten popped. No reason for his overreaction.
The first pitch Ortiz over reacted on, but the second inside pitch he had the right to say something. Then I'm not sure exactly what Gregg was thinking about when he shouted at Ortiz after the popup. It's not like Ortiz was enjoying a home run shot, I kind of wished Gregg had gotten popped. No reason for his overreaction.
