Yanks at Red Sox, R Johnson v J Beckett, Aug 19th

[Jersey Yankee]

OK, everybody, we all here? Let's get ready to rock 'n' roll!!!

[fredgmuggs]

Starting line ups....

Red Sox

1. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
2. Mark Loretta, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Manny Ramirez, LF
5. Javy Lopez, C
6. Mike Lowell, 3B
7. Wily Mo Pena, RF
8. Gabe Kapler, CF
9. Alex Gonzalez, SS
P. Josh Beckett

Yankees

1. Johnny Damon, DH
2. Derek Jeter, SS
3. Bobby Abreu, RF
4. Jason Giambi, 1B
5. Alex Rodriguez, 3B
6. Robinson Cano, 2B
7. Jorge Posada, C
8. Bernie Williams, CF
9. Melky Cabrera, LF
P. Randy Johnson

Starting pitchers:

Red Sox - Josh Beckett (13-7, 5.02 ERA)

Yankees - Randy Johnson (13-9, 4.92 ERA)

[WebsterMulligan]

I want a 10-spot from the offense off Beckett and 7-8 solid innings from RJ.

Go, Yanks!!!

[Jersey Yankee]

I want a 10-spot from the offense off Beckett and 7-8 solid innings from RJ.

Go, Yanks!!!

I don't know how long RJ will last, but Maz is saying they want 6-7 from him and that Wright will be in the pen. At this point, every single arm that has been placed in the pen should be used.

[allstarcano22]

haha Lopez is batting 5th?? is francona high?? ill take it!

[Jersey Yankee]

Please let Bernie do well in CF tonight. Please.

[Kluivert4Ever]

Just win....

[SoCal Pinstriper]

Like Farragut, I have lashed myself to the rigging of the good ship 2006 NY Yankees.

Great win last night.

More to follow starting today!

Go Yankees!

[Jersey Yankee]

haha Lopez is batting 5th?? is francona high?? ill take it!

I think that Lowell would've been better behind ManRam. Hey, I'll accept whatever charity comes my way.

[Slioman]

I'd rather have Guiel in center...

[allstarcano22]

I think that Lowell would've been better behind ManRam. Hey, I'll accept whatever charity comes my way.

yeah... i would have had him behind lowell and willy mo

[allstarcano22]

I'd rather have Guiel in center...

yeah why did we bring up guiel if we arent even using him... i figured we would DH damo nand have melky play center wit habreu and guiel

[Nick]

Noooo, Kluivert4Ever has won two straight threads... he should've started this! What have you done??

We're dooooomed now.

[Jersey Yankee]

yeah... i would have had him behind lowell and willy mo

If anything, since Unit's had Ortiz' number but Manny hits well off him, I think that Torre could IBB Manny if a base is open. Of course, there's nothing saying he will, as Torre seems to think that Unit should go head-to-head, even if Unit's underperforming. Bleach!!!

[Jersey Yankee]

Noooo, Kluivert4Ever has won two straight threads... he should've started this! What have you done??

We're dooooomed now.

Oh geez, are you really that superstitious? What did you wear, eat or drink yesterday? Did you sit in your lucky chair?

[Kluivert4Ever]

Noooo, Kluivert4Ever has won two straight threads... he should've started this! What have you done??

We're dooooomed now.

Dont worry, Jersey Yankee has a fresh arm and is a big game pitcher, we should not be worried at all in him taking the ball today.

[ZYanksRule]

I'm still so exhausted from last night's game, the guys hafta be sleepwalking right now.

Let's see if we can continue this thing...

[fredgmuggs]

Good afternoon everyone....

I'm heading off to my real job after already working this morning at the golf course. Man, 3 hours sleep just isn't enough, but it is worth it watching the Yanks win both games yesterday.

Have a great day everyone. Go Yanks....

[Jersey Yankee]

Dont worry, Jersey Yankee has a fresh arm and is a big game pitcher, we should not be worried at all in him taking the ball today.

Thanks. I used to start the GTs quite a few times, but stopped around 2 years ago. Just figured in "what the hey" and did it. Simple as that.

[allstarcano22]

Oh geez, are you really that superstitious? What did you wear, eat or drink yesterday? Did you sit in your lucky chair?

i am ...being a hockey player and everything, but i watched the 1st game in one room and we won, then i watched the 2nd game in my basement and we started to lose so i moved back up to my living room for the 7th inning and BAM we win

[Jersey Yankee]

Oh, KLuivert, we'll need some swedish girlie pix for ....... ahem ........... inspiration!!!

[Jersey Yankee]

i am ...being a hockey player and everything, but i watched the 1st game in one room and we won, then i watched the 2nd game in my basement and we started to lose so i moved back up to my living room for the 7th inning and BAM we win

Coolness. Stay out of the basement.

I seriously doubt we'll lose. Against Beckett of all people?

BTW, Beantown offered Loretta to Motown for 2 pitchers. Motown didn't bite, according to Suzyn.

[Kluivert4Ever]

Oh, KLuivert, we'll need some swedish girlie pix for ....... ahem ........... inspiration!!!

http://img.porrigt.se/user/44/43454/...3514_thumb.jpg

[expectTHEunexpected]

Great, this whole hyped up rivalry BS from FOX again and again

[WashingtonYankee]

I'm here... for a little bit before I go to work. Yay. Let's go Yankees!!!!!!!!!

[allstarcano22]

Coolness. Stay out of the basement.

I seriously doubt we'll lose. Against Beckett of all people?

BTW, Beantown offered Beckett to Motown for 2 pitchers. Motown didn't bite, according to Suzyn.

what pitchers? starters or pen guys? If detroit did that they would be crazy, dont fix it if it isnt broken.

[Jersey Yankee]

http://img.porrigt.se/user/44/43454/...3514_thumb.jpg

Gawwwwwwwwwwwwwd almighty, those chix is beyooooooooooodeeeeeeeefulllllllllll!!!

[ZYanksRule]

I can't imagine how pissed RSox fans are right now at FOX for showing all those great Yanks moments..

[Jersey Yankee]

what pitchers? starters or pen guys? If detroit did that they would be crazy, dont fix it if it isnt broken.

I'd realized my mistake. Suzyn said "Loretta" at 2B, not today's pitcher Josh "31 HRs" Beckett.

[WashingtonYankee]

I can't imagine how pissed RSox fans are right now.

Oh well.. at least it's not Yankee fans who are pissed.

[knickfan23]

Good afternoon my people.

Yanks 2, Red Sox 0 so far and we're looking for the 3rd one today. Lets go get this.

MLBTV is my access way for todays game. FOX and MLB cant do anything about it.

No caps today because the game is not available on TV in Chicago (Cardinals-Cubs) so -tz will have to sub in for me.

[Kluivert4Ever]

Gawwwwwwwwwwwwwd almighty, those chix is beyooooooooooodeeeeeeeefulllllllllll!!!

http://img.porrigt.se/user/44/43454/...7833_thumb.jpg

[Jersey Yankee]

I can't imagine how pissed RSox fans are right now.

Go down to Boston Harbor and find out for yourself.

[allstarcano22]

yeah i guess that would make sense for detroit, but then who plays 2nd for boston?cora?

[NelsonMuntz]

I'd rather have Guiel in center...

Seriously. We need RJ to go deep into the game given the state of our bullpen right now, yet we have our worst defensive outfielder starting in CF tonight. That is not going to help Randy's pitch count.

[Kluivert4Ever]

http://img.porrigt.se/user/44/43454/...2749_thumb.jpg

[Jersey Yankee]

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BOING!!!

[knickfan23]

Dick Stockton appeared to either come down with the flu or missed his flight to Boston for todays game. So Kenny Albert is filling in for him today.

[ZYanksRule]

Wow, Alex was kinda an ass to that guy

Not that I blame him

[Nick]

I don't think thumbnail pics will do it today. For a game like this, we may need large high resolution full pictures to pull it off.

[Kluivert4Ever]

I don't think thumbnail pics will do it today. For a game like this, we may need large high resolution full pictures to pull it off.

http://f.playahead.com/b7/4bf4037557...43afd3c42c.jpg


Better?

[knickfan23]

Oh come on Red Sox, get real.

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Red Sox (unnamed sources) have had some sneaky suspicions about Cory Lidle trip to the bereavement list prior to Fridays game.

[WashingtonYankee]

Man.. it's quiet in here.. I'm out. Go Yankees!

[yankees27]

Seriously, why does Fox need such a long pregame show?

[ZYanksRule]

Oh come on Red Sox, get real.

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Red Sox (unnamed sources) have had some sneaky suspicions about Cory Lidle trip to the bereavement list prior to Fridays game.

You shoulda seen SoSH. They were going crazy about it the other day.

[Masta Z]

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Better?

[montyque]

You shoulda seen SoSH. They were going crazy about it the other day.

Did he fake his dead grandma?

[DkNNy79]

Let's Go Yankees!!!

Here's hoping to Randy going 7-8 strong innings and the Yankees offense continuing its barrage on Red Sox pitching. All ending in a big W!!

[Toaderly]

Afternoon, Everyone!

I hope FOX isn't teasing me and getting ready to pull the rug from under my feet. They're showing the BoSox-Yankees pregame now. I'm praying they don't switch to the Cubs-Cards game.

[yankees27]

Did he fake his dead grandma?

Maybe he's a fan of Survivor. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Fairplay