Boston Red Sox

[DS1119]

haha, yesssir. Yeah, the court house was awesome out there. And while outside the new stadium is really well done, I loved having the bars right across the street and just walking under the train tracks.

Oh hell yeah. What is it...Stans maybe?? To me its just a fucking shame the old place is gone. Remember the bootleg tshirt stands that sould setup around the corner from this? The shirts always had crazy sayings usually directed at Boston.

[Newch91]

Just saw the flyover by the stealth bombers. It's opening day in Boston baby! Celtics are rolling, Bruins are on their way to defending their title (we won't talk about the Pats, tho)...

Its a beautiful day here in God's Country. Spring is here!

We can talk about the Pats

[Monster Rain]

An injury to Ellsbury is the last thing the Sox need. I'd rather see them lose on their own merit.

[Cliffy6745]

Ruh roh, 6-8 weeks. Two thirds of your outfield is on the shelf and it has to be approaching $70 million on the dl, that is rough. I repeat, close to $70 million on the dl, that is teams payroll.

[Monster Rain]

The Red Sox should've hired Sveum. Valentine's going to be a wrecking ball there.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/ ... -comments/

Not surprisingly, Kevin Youkilis was asked about Bobby Valentine’s comment that Youk was not “physically or emotionally into the game.” Rob Bradford of WEEI has his comments:

“That’s not what I see. I go out every day and play as hard as I can. I take every ground ball in the morning, take every at-bat like it’s my last. I don’t think my game has changed at all … I’m more confused than anything, because I think everyone knows I go out and play the game as hard as I can.”

Dustin Pedroia, who is never one to mince words, commented as well, and he is not a big fan of Valentine calling Youkilis out publicly. Again, Bradford:

”I don’t really understand what Bobby’s trying to do. But that’s really not the way we go about our stuff here. I’m sure he’ll figure that out soon. We’ve got Youk’s back. He’s played his [butt] off for us for a long time …”

Asked if he thought Valentine’s comments could have been meant as a motivational tool, Pedroia didn’t sound impressed.

“Maybe in Japan or something,” he said, referring to Valentine’s stint as a manager there. “Over here in the U.S., we’re on a three-game winning streak, we want to feel good and keep it rolling. We feel we have a good team and we’ve just got to get each other’s backs and play together. Because if you don’t do that, I don’t care what sport you’re playing, you’re not going to win.”

Happy Patriot’s Day, Boston.

[Cliffy6745]

Wow, 10 games in folks

[Monster Rain]

I wonder if it's a coincidence that Youkilis wasn't in the starting lineup today. Valentine's comment was a pretty crappy thing for a manager to say publicly, but to do it the day before sitting the guy for a game is just making matters worse.

[Monster Rain]

I'm not sure what Valentine was thinking today. He left Bard in the game when he had clearly run out of gas. After getting 2 outs in the 7th he walked a guy and gave up a single, then walked Pena on 4 pitches to load the bases and bring Longoria up to the plate. He was over 100 pitches at this point and that's probably his limit right now since he hasn't been a starter in ages before this year. Valentine left him in and he walked Longoria on 4 pitches to bring in the game's only run. Rays win 1-0. I wonder if Bobby will be ok if his players question whether he was in the game emotionally.

[FenwayFaithful]

Things to be encouraged about: Cody Ross killing it defensively and with the bat, Mike Aviles looking comfortable at short, the bullpen has performed well the last few days, Papi is hitting and Bard and Dubront looked solid for most of their outings this weekend.

Things to be discouraged about: Bobby V running his mouth 10 games into the season, losing Ellsbury (our catalyst) for two months

Regardless of the outcome this year, it's certainly going to be interesting.

[FenwayFaithful]

Fans can second guess Bobby V for leaving Bard in, but I don't think its too big of a deal. He was showing his faith in the young kid and he was clearly tired (3 of last 9 batters faced were 1st pitch strikes), and it didn't work out.

[neilybabes86]

BOBBY V..HAHA knew it was coming

[PillowPants]

wake me in october

[adam42381]

Fans can second guess Bobby V for leaving Bard in, but I don't think its too big of a deal. He was showing his faith in the young kid and he was clearly tired (3 of last 9 batters faced were 1st pitch strikes), and it didn't work out.

I'm definitely second guessing this one. Bard should never have been in the game at that point. This was his 2nd career start after leaving the bullpen. He had thrown 87 pitches when the 7th inning started and he had already walked 4 coming into the 7th inning. He proceeds to get 2 quick outs on 5 pitches before walking the next guy on 5 pitches. Next batter singles to center on the 6th pitch of the AB.

(This is the point where he should have been pulled at the latest) Next batter walks on 4 pitches. Obviously, he's done at this point, right? Nope, Bobby V. decides to let him stay in to get the third out despite having allowed 2 walks and a single in the inning. Oh, his pitch count was at 107 at this point and he'd just allowed his 6th walk of the game. So much for letting him gradually stretch himself into the starter's role early in the season.

The next batter walks on 4 pitches allowing the first and only run of the game. Bobby V. finally comes and rescues Bard who pitched great for 6 2/3 innings. The crowd boos loudly both when Bobby V. comes out to the mound and while he returns to the dugout. I understand trying to let a guy go for a shutout, but Bard was clearly done. Terrible management that may have lost the Red Sox the game since the final score was 1-0.

[Monster Rain]

Melancon and his 49.50 ERA are headed to Pawtucket.

[imalive]

wake me in october

for what?