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05-12-2008, 02:11 PM
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5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
Clay Buchholz is a criminal.
We are not speaking of a mild-mannered willow-framed young outfielder whose opportunity to play in Major League Baseball rests upon his ability to run 90 feet from first to second base faster than the pitcher can throw the baseball home and the catcher can return it to second base. Such a man would be playing by the rules. We are speaking of a criminal, a man capable of grand larceny, a man who sees what he wants and takes it, rules and laws and consequences be damned.
Clay Buchholz is not a great thrower. He's got a 92-95 mph fastball, an adequate slider, and very good changeup and curveballs, but there are other pitchers with better stuff. Buchholz is too young and too slender. Jon Lester has three times the MLB experience of Clay Buchholz. Young Josh Beckett has SEVENTEEN TIMES as many innings pitched as Clay Buchholz. But Boston is about to lose a series if Buchholz can't get a win tonight, star hitter Manny Ramirez is hurting, the team had a heartbreaking loss last night, they now have a losing road record for the season, and the kid is going to take the mound against the AL Central-leading Twins.
The Twins have 5-1 3.83 ERA Livan Hernandez pitching for them. Hernandez DOES have experience. What he now lacks in velocity he makes up for with guile, choosing unerringly the best pitch for every situation. Boston will probably struggle against Hernandez. Buchholz cannot hope to match his experience.
Where Buchholz can and will excel is in nerve, determination and character--and by character, I mean the character of a thief. Watch Buchholz on the mound. He knows what he wants; he takes what he wants. Sometimes he doesn't get it--his last outing he gave up five runs in four innings, even though half of his outs were strikeouts--but such moments are only temporary setbacks. Buchholz believes himself entitled to win tonight, and that's something that Livan Hernandez is too old and battered to expect any more. In a battle of AL Division leaders, having that cockiness is a crucial edge.
Game Time 7:05
Win.
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05-12-2008, 02:15 PM
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Re: 5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
Clay Buchholz puts his pants on one leg at a time, just like everyone else. Except once they're on, he pitches scoreless innings
Clay Buchholz is the cock of the walk, baby |
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05-12-2008, 03:04 PM
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Re: 5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
I'm feeling this.
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05-12-2008, 03:25 PM
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Re: 5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
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05-12-2008, 03:30 PM
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Re: 5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
CLAYBUCHHOLZISDAFUTURE
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05-12-2008, 04:50 PM
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Re: 5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
Lets get the split. Youk is the AL player of the week so lets see if he can keep up his hot bat. Go Buchholz! Please win.
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05-12-2008, 05:01 PM
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Re: 5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
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05-12-2008, 05:42 PM
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Re: 5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
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I'm about to ban you by association haha
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05-12-2008, 06:15 PM
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Re: 5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
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Beat the....
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No way those girls are more than like thirteen.
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And the sox are gonna win another WS. There needs to be another big time team in the AL.
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Let me taste your sweet, sweet tears.
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05-12-2008, 06:30 PM
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Re: 5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
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Originally Posted by BoSox21
Clay Buchholz puts his pants on one leg at a time, just like everyone else. Except once they're on, he pitches scoreless innings
Clay Buchholz is the cock of the walk, baby |
I got a fever, and the only prescription.. is more runs scored.
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05-12-2008, 06:31 PM
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Re: 5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
You're kidding, right? Thirteen y/o girls do not have hips like that.
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05-12-2008, 06:53 PM
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Re: 5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
lineup
1. C Crisp, CF
2. D Pedroia, 2B
3. D Ortiz, DH
4. M Ramirez, LF
5. M Lowell, 3B
6. J Drew, RF
7. J Varitek, C
8. S Casey, 1B
9. A Cora, SS
sitting youk while he's hot is not really a good move IMO
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05-12-2008, 06:56 PM
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Re: 5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
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Originally Posted by redsoxrules
lineup
1. C Crisp, CF
2. D Pedroia, 2B
3. D Ortiz, DH
4. M Ramirez, LF
5. M Lowell, 3B
6. J Drew, RF
7. J Varitek, C
8. S Casey, 1B
9. A Cora, SS
sitting youk while he's hot is not really a good move IMO
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So he should play every single game? Do we want a second half slide?
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05-12-2008, 07:00 PM
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Re: 5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
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So he should play every single game? Do we want a second half slide?
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05-12-2008, 07:00 PM
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Re: 5/12 @ Minnesota Twins
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Originally Posted by redsoxrules
lineup
1. C Crisp, CF
2. D Pedroia, 2B
3. D Ortiz, DH
4. M Ramirez, LF
5. M Lowell, 3B
6. J Drew, RF
7. J Varitek, C
8. S Casey, 1B
9. A Cora, SS
sitting youk while he's hot is not really a good move IMO
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Sean Casey has a .429 lifetime average against Livan Hernandez. Youk has a .000 career average vs. Hernandez.
Also, Tito likes to start position players joining/rejoining the team. |
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