5/12 @ Minnesota Twins - Talksox

Jayhawk Bill · 05-12-2008, 02:11 PM

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.

BoSox21 · 05-12-2008, 02:15 PM

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

TheKilo · 05-12-2008, 03:04 PM

I'm feeling this.

One Red Seat · 05-12-2008, 03:25 PM

Beat the....

Coco's Disciples · 05-12-2008, 03:30 PM

CLAYBUCHHOLZISDAFUTURE

The Dustball · 05-12-2008, 04:50 PM

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.

**yeszir** · 05-12-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Coco's Disciples

CLAYBUCHHOLZISDAFUTURE

I'm about to ban you by association haha

Coco's Disciples · 05-12-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yeszir

I'm about to ban you by association haha

**Youk Of The Nation** · 05-12-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by One Red Seat

Beat the....

No way those girls are more than like thirteen.

Thumper · 05-12-2008, 06:30 PM

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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.

One Red Seat · 05-12-2008, 06:31 PM

You're kidding, right? Thirteen y/o girls do not have hips like that.

redsoxrules · 05-12-2008, 06:53 PM

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

TheKilo · 05-12-2008, 06:56 PM

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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

So he should play every single game? Do we want a second half slide?

redsoxrules · 05-12-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheKilo

So he should play every single game? Do we want a second half slide?

no but we should ride his hot bat , sit him when he starts to cool down

Jayhawk Bill · 05-12-2008, 07:00 PM

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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

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.