Red Sox Thread Version 5.0

[MassNYYfan]

Youkilis is out for the year:

"Do not try this at home."

[Hooligan Tavarez]

Youkilis is probably out for the season but it was already on Rotoworld that he was going to Cleveland tomorrow to get a second opinion before Olbermann's tweet. He's not done yet.

[blumj]

Lou Merloni is filling in doing the Sox game with Castiglione on WEEI.

[cupcollector99]

Youkilis is probably out for the season but it was already on Rotoworld that he was going to Cleveland tomorrow to get a second opinion before Olbermann's tweet. He's not done yet.

he's done.

[fredgmuggs]

I heard something about Papelbon being put on waivers and claimed by an American league team.

It's most likely not much of a story because just about every player is put on waivers this time of year to see who will clear waivers.

[teknetic]

Definitely not the White Sox, Twins, Rays, Royals, Orioles, Jays, or A's.

[MassNYYfan]

So the debate on the Sports Hub today was if they would boo or cheer Ellsbury. What happened?

[roblyo33]

Obviously, nobody knows or cares.

[Gigi Buffon]

Lou Merloni is filling in doing the Sox game with Castiglione on WEEI.

It's only a matter of time before that odious twerp pops up un NESPN or MLBTV or FOX waving his RS pom poms.

[snarkerella]

So the debate on the Sports Hub today was if they would boo or cheer Ellsbury. What happened?

From what I've read, a lot of fans feel he hasn't been trying to get back as quickly as possible, he badmouthed Red Sox management, etc.

I understand frustration but would Red Sox fans rather he rush back and try to play hurt like what Youkilis did, and possibly find himself out for the season? Didn't team doctors tell Pedroia he had to stop trying to rush back/take grounders/whatever, or he was going to seriously injure himself?

[MassNYYfan]

Obviously, nobody knows or cares.

Obviously!

[Rice14]

So, Lester left the game tonight with a leg injury. Appears to be a cramp, but with the way this season has gone it'll probably be gangrene and need to get amputated.

[Steve Dalkowski]

So, everyone uses digital cameras now. They couldn't have had a re-do?

[cupcollector99]

MLBN hinted that there was some drama in the Sox/Tribe game.. I wonder if Duncan was involved.

[Yankeeah]

I remember a few years back, the Yankees pictures were atrocious. There was a lighting problem, and the only ones that looked good were the dark skinned players. Ruben Sierra looked great. Everyone else looked like Britney Spears 2010

[sweet_lou_14]

So, Lester left the game tonight with a leg injury. Appears to be a cramp, but with the way this season has gone it'll probably be gangrene and need to get amputated.

I didn't want to laugh given what that poor guy has really gone through in his life, but it was really funny.

[Steve Dalkowski]

I remember a few years back, the Yankees pictures were atrocious. There was a lighting problem, and the only ones that looked good were the dark skinned players. Ruben Sierra looked great. Everyone else looked like Britney Spears 2010

I wonder if we can blame lighting for Manny Delcarmen's facial hair.

[sweet_lou_14]

It's only a matter of time before that odious twerp pops up un NESPN or MLBTV or FOX waving his RS pom poms.

I for one want as much media exposure for Merloni as possible. He is the #1 guy most likely to spill the beans on how pervasive PED use was on the Red Sox. Didn't he already basically come out and say that during his time on the team there were team officials giving oblique talks to the team about how to cheat without getting caught?

[Yankeeah]

Has Brushback or the Sports Pickle written an article about Fenway Park itself going on the DL?

[ieddyi]

So, Lester left the game tonight with a leg injury. Appears to be a cramp, but with the way this season has gone it'll probably be gangrene and need to get amputated.

His last 3 starts now have been less than stellar...

[Rice14]

His last 3 starts now have been less than stellar...

He was phenomenal in the middle start against Seattle but things unraveled after Patterson's error. He definitely wasn't sharp tonight. He seems to be in a little slump right now.

[NelsonMuntz]

I know this is a day late but @ Beckett's tough guy routine.

[MassNYYfan]

MLBN hinted that there was some drama in the Sox/Tribe game.. I wonder if Duncan was involved.

Well I just turned it on and it's 9-1 Cleveland, so I'm guessing the score wasn't the drama.

[False1]

I remember a few years back, the Yankees pictures were atrocious. There was a lighting problem, and the only ones that looked good were the dark skinned players. Ruben Sierra looked great. Everyone else looked like Britney Spears 2010

LOL - I think I remember those. The Pettitte pitcture was awful.

[Carbon Fiber]

Well I just turned it on and it's 9-1 Cleveland, so I'm guessing the score wasn't the drama.

Yeah, there was no drama. Just getting our a**es kicked by a weak team against our best pitcher.

[hellonewman]

LOL - I think I remember those. The Pettitte pitcture was awful.

I seem to remember the Giambi one was a beaut too. Like he had just seen a ghost or something.

[sweet_lou_14]

Yeah, there was no drama. Just getting our a**es kicked by a weak team against our best pitcher.

It only became a laugher late. It was 4-0 in the 6th, and there's a well-established rule when rooting against the Red Sox at Fenway: give Boston one run for every inning that remains in the game. If the visiting team isn't still ahead, the game is a coin flip. At best.

[teknetic]

I don't think lighting or airbrushing is gonna help out this group of Sox players.

[ieddyi]

He was phenomenal in the middle start against Seattle but things unraveled after Patterson's error. He definitely wasn't sharp tonight. He seems to be in a little slump right now.

Cramp seems likely. Don't know what the temp was, but Jon was sweating a ton

[snarkerella]

Cramp seems likely. Don't know what the temp was, but Jon was sweating a ton

I had the Sox game on for like two minutes and he looked absolutely disgusting with how much he was sweating. It was bizarre.

[ieddyi]

I had the Sox game on for like two minutes and he looked absolutely disgusting with how much he was sweating. It was bizarre.

Youkillis is the same way- regardless of the weather. I remember a playoff game in chilly October with sweat dripping off his chin

Must have something to do with his red bull habit..

[snarkerella]

Youkillis is the same way- regardless of the weather. I remember a playoff game in chilly October with sweat dripping off his chin

Must have something to do with his red bull habit..

Yeah but Youkilis is always like that cuz he's repulsive, Lester's not.

[Gigi Buffon]

Youkillis is the same way- regardless of the weather. I remember a playoff game in chilly October with sweat dripping off his chin.

That was drool.

[NerfBall55]

I for one want as much media exposure for Merloni as possible. He is the #1 guy most likely to spill the beans on how pervasive PED use was on the Red Sox. Didn't he already basically come out and say that during his time on the team there were team officials giving oblique talks to the team about how to cheat without getting caught?

I'd say he's the last guy to do that.

His whole career right now is based on the sox - announcing, talk radio, etc....He might end up on NESN....

There's no way he's going to risk that.

[YankeeFanSinceBucky]

I know this is a day late but @ Beckett's tough guy routine.

Typical Beckett, plunks 2 Indians, brushes back another, and when the poor Tribe throw at Sloppy's legs, and then attempts to hit Beltre, he's "Up in Arms", and up in everyone's face when benches clear. Duncan would eat Beckett for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I'm glad Shelley is having a great series vs the Sox. Beckett is Class A Douche.

[sweet_lou_14]

I'd say he's the last guy to do that.

His whole career right now is based on the sox - announcing, talk radio, etc....He might end up on NESN....

There's no way he's going to risk that.

I didn't say he'd do it on purpose. I'm praying for a massive Freudian slip.

[NerfBall55]

I didn't say he'd do it on purpose. I'm praying for a massive Freudian slip.

Orsillo: "Wow, Ortiz roped that ball"

Merloni: "He sure did. Probably from all the steroids I saw him and everyone else take all the time".

I don't see it happening. I think he realized how he almost ruined his post MLB career with the comment the first time.

[Eschie]

Why haven't people thrown at Ortiz more often?

[4bronxbombers]

Beckett is a massive douche. With his reputation, he goes up and in and hits a guy in the elbow, then drills their best player in the knee, and he gets bent when the opposition retaliates? I was hoping Duncan was going to thump him AND Lackey who came jumping into the fray there.

Beckett... teaching the world to play the game the right way.

What an absolute jerk. I'm watching that whole scene playout and all I can see are Beckett and Lil Dusty screaming, "f*cking asshole" in the camera. Niice.

Oh yeah, i have to activate the DB Beckett on my fantasy team today since he's off the DL. Can't stomach that guy.

[blumj]

The Lesters just had their 1st kid in between his last 2 starts.

[Yankee Fan in Boston]

The Lesters just had their 1st kid in between his last 2 starts.

Best wishes to him -- huge event in his life.

On the baseball side, it could actually be affecting his pitching... I remember Wakefield talking about how the lack of sleep affected him for a period after he had a child a few years back.

[NelsonMuntz]

Typical Beckett, plunks 2 Indians, brushes back another, and when the poor Tribe throw at Sloppy's legs, and then attempts to hit Beltre, he's "Up in Arms", and up in everyone's face when benches clear. Duncan would eat Beckett for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I'm glad Shelley is having a great series vs the Sox. Beckett is Class A Douche.

Yep, exactly. I wonder what color the sky is in Beckett's world.

[S2]

Best wishes to him -- huge event in his life.

On the baseball side, it could actually be affecting his pitching... I remember Wakefield talking about how the lack of sleep affected him for a period after he had a child a few years back.

Scott Atchison must have 32 kids.

[Casey at the Bat]

Scott Atchison must have 32 kids.

Hahahaha

[Bronson'sCornrows]

Why haven't people thrown at Ortiz more often?

If you mean throw at him to back him off the plate or make him uncomfortable in his next ABs, it isn't that effective. At least, it hasn't been in the past. If you mean throwing at Ortiz to send a message to one of his teammates, I don't know why others haven't, but I know I'd throw at Youkilis. Easier target, less culpability since he hangs out over the plate, and it sends a bigger message since he's a much better player than Ortiz.

[Bronson'sCornrows]

Scott Atchison must have 32 kids.

How many of those have been born since he came back from Japan?

[S2]

How many of those have been born since he came back from Japan?

How many games has he appeared in?

[ny]

Time to start the countdown to truck day because the season ends this weekend

[kan_t]

Scott Atchison must have 32 kids.

LOL

[BronxYanks45]

so do our chances against the Sox this weekend look good? No Pedroia, no Youk, no Cameron