[bungle77]

You know who used to complain about the calls umpires made in a series in July?
Red Sox fans in 1998.

Granted, I heard the game on the radio today, and you can't trust Joe Costig's eyesight anymore (he thought A-Rod was hit on the hand), and everything said in this thread about every call could be 100% correct. But 1998 Yankees fans would never have mentioned it.

Just an observation.

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bungle77 Wrote:You know who used to complain about the calls umpires made in a series in July?
Red Sox fans in 1998.

Granted, I heard the game on the radio today, and you can't trust Joe Costig's eyesight anymore (he thought A-Rod was hit on the hand), and everything said in this thread about every call could be 100% correct. But 1998 Yankees fans would never have mentioned it.

Just an observation.

I'm not sure even Sox fans in 98 would be complaining about each and every call while up 10-3.
And yes, the Yankees stole Nady and Marte. Stop downplaying it, y'all got a great deal. Not just because you gave up nothing, but also because you paid WAY less than market value for 2 of the top guys on the block. Like I've said before, the Rockies are asking for at LEAST Buccholz in a deal for Fuentes. The Yankees didn't give up anyone in the same stratosphere as Clay, yet still managed to get not one but TWO of the top guys.

All that said, the Sox need to stop worrying about whether or not their right fielder is going to play and start playing some ball. 3 runs in two games? Way to show up for the biggest series of the year to date, especially at home.

[poppudaimadochi]

Brad1431 Wrote:

J.R. Smith Collector Wrote:

Brad1431 Wrote:he has done a great job with the pen and the Yanks have had a ton of injuries so it isn't that far out there.

yeah i think so but umm tampa bay has more wins now then they practically ever had and might finish with 90...

I agree, but he is in the discussion, it isn't like Varitek for the HOF, Girardi is in the discussion, but I wouldnt say he is the favorite right now, but there is a lot of season to go, if the rays end up in thrid and yanks win the division, he could get it

why the free bashing ?? seriously ? :doubt:

[Brad1431]

poppudaimadochi Wrote:

Brad1431 Wrote:

J.R. Smith Collector Wrote:

Brad1431 Wrote:he has done a great job with the pen and the Yanks have had a ton of injuries so it isn't that far out there.

yeah i think so but umm tampa bay has more wins now then they practically ever had and might finish with 90...

I agree, but he is in the discussion, it isn't like Varitek for the HOF, Girardi is in the discussion, but I wouldnt say he is the favorite right now, but there is a lot of season to go, if the rays end up in thrid and yanks win the division, he could get it

why the free bashing ?? seriously ? :doubt:

My point was we have spent threads discussing guys who shouldn't even be in the discussion that is being talked about. Where at least Girardi is in the manager of the year discussion, not free bsahing, just an example, we had like 5 pages on varitek for HOF, where that discussion is a joke to have.

[scotty21690]

No bump???

Red Sox finally have some good offense tonight. Only Drew doesn't have a hit but all have been on base which is sweet. Gotta love good offense. Ellsbury has been hitting tonight!!!

Lester is pitching well too, only one jam but only let up 2 runs so far.


GO RED SOX!


Btw - I'm going to the Red Sox game vs. The A's a week from tonight (Sunday the 3rd I believe)...By any chance does anyone know who I will see pitch???

[jgiambi25]

I couldn't find the post otherwise I would have bumped it earlier. I had a rant regarding the Manny and Lester love-fest but I got over it.

Also let me add Bye Bye Ponson

[jgiambi25]

Why not end the game talking about Manny we have not heard what the ball boy has to say.

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jgiambi25 Wrote:I couldn't find the post otherwise I would have bumped it earlier. I had a rant regarding the Manny and Lester love-fest but I got over it.

Also let me add Bye Bye Ponson

They were certainly giving Lester his due, to say the least. But I am not sure of many guys who have been better than him since he got his command figured out.
And wow, if Varitek and Ellsbury are hitting, there's no way this team can lose. Unfortunately, that doesn't happen often :lol:
Lastly, it was certainly a relief to see Ponson tonight. After watching 2 straight days of every pitch going directly to the target, I was ecstatic to see how many of his pitches missed

[scotty21690]

9-2 Sox....Much needed win because the Rays lost today.


Good to see everyone hitting and pitching well....I wish every game could be like that!!