warbird-1 Report post Posted October 15, 2008 that sucked Can't believe we're going down so meekly. Come on Sox, show some freakin backbone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSA Report post Posted October 15, 2008 that sucked Can't believe we're going down so meekly. Come on Sox, show some freakin backbone. They look mentally and physically out of gas. If Dicek cant throw up 7 tomorrow, they're toast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallen_apostle Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Such risk/reward with that knuckleball. Amazing how one night it can work so well, then the next make its pitcher look like a triple A player. Wakefield must be accustomed to this; he's the only pitcher I know that gets absolutely KILLED on the mound sometimes yet still wins 10+ games each year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSA Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Mike Lowell is scheduled to undergo right hip surgery Monday. Lowell would have been eligible to play in the World Series, but the writing was on the wall from the moment the Red Sox decided they were better off with Gil Velazquez on the ALDS roster. That Lowell is undergoing surgery now will help his chances of being ready for the start of 2009. Still, it's not a given that he'll be at full strength by spring training. Good, get it done now and be ready to go in the spring. In trying to find some humor in all this, I did get a chuckle with this from Dan Shaunessy: There was more noise at Widener Library. There were more laughs, backslaps, and good times at Bill Belichick's daily press briefing in Foxborough. Watching this game was like reading your 401(k) statement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wizardIbanishyou Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Us Yankees fans sure are enjoying these beatings the Rays are giving the Sox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medfordcaniac7 Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Lets Go Dodgers, at least make it a series tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSA Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Kazmir will start Game 5 Boston.com Staff October 15, 2008 10:22 AM In a surprising move, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon announced this morning that he will start Scott Kazmir in Thursday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TarheelMike Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Shrewd move, I think. I still don't trust Kaz in this spot - but it's better here and let Shields go at home in 6, than have Shields get rocked in Fenway and then have Kaz on the hill to avoid Game 7 (when anything can hapen.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollinsox007 Report post Posted October 16, 2008 This team just looks beaten right now. Ortiz has been hurt since May, Lowell has been hurt off and on the whole year and is now having surgery, Beckett has been hurt on and off all year and JD Drew has a herniated disk in his back. I'm still shocked that Lester put up such an abysmal game the other day, his body language mirrors how the team has looked since the 4th inning of Game 3, like they are lost and just flat out tired. I feel like the Rays will win this series still, but an off day could really do wonders for the Sox. If they win Game 5 then I think they may just have a shot. But they've got to come out swinging and Dice K needs to be locked in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max Report post Posted October 16, 2008 Do not worry Sox fans we got Tampa right were we want them seriously I agree. This them just looks beat up and tired. I want to see the Red Sox repeat but to be quiet honest I really did not think we would get by the Angels. I was glad we did but I just think the Sox are to beat up and tired and Tampa is to tough of a team for us to come back now. Hope I am wrong thow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSA Report post Posted October 16, 2008 Dodgers are starting to get that same defeated look on their faces right now that the Red Sox did last night. Sorry Medford, I may loath Manny but I know how disappointed you are. We may be joining you tomorrow in the misery but its been a heck of ride. Let the Manny speculation begin....where does he sign....and how much do we care? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warbird-1 Report post Posted October 16, 2008 We should have the advantage tomorrow, but DiceK is too unpredictable. I do think though that things line up as well as they could (relatively speaking) for us to at least force a game 7. Hopefully DiceK gets it done tomorrow, then you throw Lester in game 6 and hope he doesn't suck twice in a row. Of course, how our pitching lines up is moot if our offense keeps looking so inept, but at least Kazmir is the one Rays pitcher we've been able to hit so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSA Report post Posted October 16, 2008 We should have the advantage tomorrow, but DiceK is too unpredictable. I do think though that things line up as well as they could (relatively speaking) for us to at least force a game 7. Hopefully DiceK gets it done tomorrow, then you throw Lester in game 6 and hope he doesn't suck twice in a row. Of course, how our pitching lines up is moot if our offense keeps looking so inept, but at least Kazmir is the one Rays pitcher we've been able to hit so far. I cant see Lester throwing out 2 stinkers in a row but DiceK and Beckett scare the heck out me. I kind of get why Madden switched up Shields and Kazmir but why wouldnt you go for the kill and close out your opponent if you have the chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caniac23 Report post Posted October 16, 2008 Because Shields is better at home than on the road, so he's looking at more of a sure win there. And if Shields lost, you'd ahve Kazmir on game 6 with the ump who he doesn't like, and vice versa I'm sure. All those "what-if"'s and what not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caniac23 Report post Posted October 16, 2008 btw... congrags phils..! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max Report post Posted October 16, 2008 Dodgers are starting to get that same defeated look on their faces right now that the Red Sox did last night. Sorry Medford, I may loath Manny but I know how disappointed you are. We may be joining you tomorrow in the misery but its been a heck of ride. Let the Manny speculation begin....where does he sign....and how much do we care? Manny who. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medfordcaniac7 Report post Posted October 16, 2008 Dodgers are starting to get that same defeated look on their faces right now that the Red Sox did last night. Sorry Medford, I may loath Manny but I know how disappointed you are. We may be joining you tomorrow in the misery but its been a heck of ride. Let the Manny speculation begin....where does he sign....and how much do we care? Does that make me double miserable because I am a Sox fan as well Now congrats to the Phils, they were the better team all season long and deserved to win. Manny will end up in KC............... probably the Yanks, Angels or Mets but he should stay in LA with the Dodgers as he would own the NL West and probably by NL MVP if he did not quit on the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medfordcaniac7 Report post Posted October 16, 2008 I cant see Lester throwing out 2 stinkers in a row but DiceK and Beckett scare the heck out me. I kind of get why Madden switched up Shields and Kazmir but why wouldnt you go for the kill and close out your opponent if you have the chance? I am more scared of Beckett because he is like at 40% and clearly not himself. Dice K can pitch a good game and hopefully does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medfordcaniac7 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 *sigh* lol why are you posting a picture of the dodgers bullpen I know how you feel. Look at the bright side, the Sox are not the KC Royals even though I am not a fan, good luck to the Rays in the W Series. I think it has the potential to be a very good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caniac23 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 Go Rays Go! Go Rays Go ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medfordcaniac7 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 Go Rays Go! Go Rays Go ! Sorry C23 it aint over yet. Ortiz gave the Sox some hope at 7-4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caniac23 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 Rays can still do this thing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
medfordcaniac7 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 Rays can still do this thing... they probably will, it just is not going to be as easy as it seemed a few minutes ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caniac23 Report post Posted October 17, 2008 I love it.... Fenway blows up because Paps shut down the Rays for 2 innings.... how many pitches has he thrown? I don't think he can go out there for the 9th. But, we'll see... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
