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10-11-2009, 04:37 PM
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
I'm really not sure exactly what the Red Sox need to to, outside of resolve first base.
Their starting pitching is good. Their lineup, position-by-position is good. Their bullpen is solid, today's game not-withstanding. Who do you really replace?
Personally, I would try to get a solid defensive catcher, move Martinez to 1B and Youk to third. You can keep Lowell as a part-time DH with Ortiz and backup to Youk. This way, it wouldn't cost you anything and you'd shut down the running game of your two biggest opponents, the Angels and Yankees.
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10-11-2009, 04:38 PM
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
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Originally Posted by arielsox
How fucking sad is this? Look at all you loser Red Sox fans. That loss must have really hurt huh? OUCH!!
You're invited to watch the mighty Yankees tonight.
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Really? Should we go post on your myspace site instead?
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10-11-2009, 04:39 PM
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His critics are off-base
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
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Proxi'ed.
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10-11-2009, 04:45 PM
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
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Originally Posted by Gom
I'm really not sure exactly what the Red Sox need to to, outside of resolve first base. .
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1B really? How is 1B not resolved for this team already? Youk had a higher OPS then Tex.
3B, SS, LF need to be resolved. 3B could be resolved by adding a 1B though.
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10-11-2009, 04:47 PM
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
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Originally Posted by BSN07
1B really? How is 1B not resolved for this team already? Youk had a higher OPS then Tex.
3B, SS, LF need to be resolved. 3B could be resolved by adding a 1B though.
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This is what Trollus Maximus meant.
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10-11-2009, 04:48 PM
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
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Originally Posted by Gom
I'm really not sure exactly what the Red Sox need to to, outside of resolve first base.
Their starting pitching is good. Their lineup, position-by-position is good. Their bullpen is solid, today's game not-withstanding. Who do you really replace?
Personally, I would try to get a solid defensive catcher, move Martinez to 1B and Youk to third. You can keep Lowell as a part-time DH with Ortiz and backup to Youk. This way, it wouldn't cost you anything and you'd shut down the running game of your two biggest opponents, the Angels and Yankees.
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I agree but not even part time with Ortiz. Ortiz is done. Split with Kotchman or go out and get someone. What about getting Holliday and keeping Bay and have one DH? |
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10-11-2009, 04:49 PM
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
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Originally Posted by leesouth
lol. i guess if you think thats my myspace if you're going by email addresses i've used to sign up here then by all means. go ahead.
oh and ban me again. doesnt change the fact that all of you fuckers are crying right now. OUCH! It hurts! Papelbon you let us down!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA.
YANKEES IN 09 BITCHES!!!
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*Yawn*
Let's just ignore the short-bus rider.
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10-11-2009, 04:49 PM
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
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Originally Posted by ORS
Jacko with the consolation that's really a dig. The backhanded compliment. No surprise.
The reality is they played to their pythag. They were as good as their record, but they did it in hot/cold fashion, and the cold showed up for the playoffs. Take the good with the bad.
My consolation? Don't need one, I'm not upset and don't need consoling. On to fixing the team.
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This.
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10-11-2009, 04:49 PM
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
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Originally Posted by Teddyballgame10
I agree but not even part time with Ortiz. Ortiz is done. Split with Kotchman or go out and get someone. What about getting Holliday and keeping Bay and have one DH?
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Ortiz is done?
Really?
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10-11-2009, 05:01 PM
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
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Originally Posted by Dipre
Ortiz is done?
Really?
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10-11-2009, 05:02 PM
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
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Originally Posted by Teddyballgame10
He is on a series decline, he'll only get worse and is not producing enough at the plate for a DH.
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Wow.
I'm not even gonna get into an argument about this.
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10-11-2009, 05:02 PM
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
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Originally Posted by Teddyballgame10
He is on a series decline, he'll only get worse and is not producing enough at the plate for a DH.
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Check again. |
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10-11-2009, 05:03 PM
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
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Originally Posted by BSN07
1B really? How is 1B not resolved for this team already? Youk had a higher OPS then Tex.
3B, SS, LF need to be resolved. 3B could be resolved by adding a 1B though.
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The logjam. Your best team may be Youk at 3rd, Vmart at 1B and a great defensive catcher.
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10-11-2009, 05:04 PM
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
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Originally Posted by Teddyballgame10
He is on a series decline, he'll only get worse and is not producing enough at the plate for a DH.
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Who lead the AL in homers since June 1st?
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Yes. I open up the pizza while standing on their doorstep and spit in it.
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10-11-2009, 05:04 PM
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Re: Consolation Thoughts Thread
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Originally Posted by Gom
The logjam. Your best team may be Youk at 3rd, Vmart at 1B and a great defensive catcher.
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I actually agree with this. Defense at catcher was definitely one of our problems this year.
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