September 25th Vs. New York

[element1151]

Game #154: New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox
Date: September 254th, 2004
First Pitch: 7:05 PM, Fenway Park, Boston
TV: NESN
Season Series: Sox lead, 9-8

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/nyy.gif >>> (97-57) >>> http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/gameday/mugshots/134320.jpgVazquez 14-10, 4.77 ERA
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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bos.gif >>> (91-62) >>> http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/gameday/mugshots/123801.jpg Wakefield 11-10, 4.96 ERA

[YanksHater213]

win...

[mosox]

Red Sox Magic Number to clinch wild card is 4.
6 games ahead of the Angels and Rangers.

Oakland @ Anaheim 4:10 ET
Seattle @ Texas 8:05 ET

[yeszir]

It's wake. It's an automatic loss. :(

[CalvnHobs6]

Originally posted by yeszir@Sep 25 2004, 01:55 PM
It's wake. It's an automatic loss. :(
As much as I'd like to say to you, "Don't be so pessimistic!" I just can't bring myself to have any faith in Tim Wakefield. Wake's september:
4 starts, 0-3, 26 hits in 20 innings, 13 walks to 15 k's, and the two standouts:
1.95 WHIP, 9.45 ERA.
Ugh. If this is a cold streak, it's one of the worst I've ever seen. Wake needs to snap out of it tonite... problem is I don't think he can.

[CrespoBlows]

Call up Alvarez, let him start a game

[yankeehater]

no way that kid was awful last time he pitched here. :thumbdown: :thumbdown:

[YanksHater213]

Cut him some slack it was his first ML game. I was there, he only made one or two mistakes

[yankeehater]

he walked tons of guys!!

[CrespoBlows]

Originally posted by yankeehater@Sep 25 2004, 04:14 PM
he walked tons of guys!!
He's 21 years old, and usually he shows great command in the minors with a 3.5:1 ratio. He reminds of a young Tom Glavine.

[yeszir]

Originally posted by CrespoBlows@Sep 25 2004, 04:04 PM
Call up Alvarez, let him start a game
He's on the roster already, I think. Wasn't he called up when they expanded?

[CrespoBlows]

nope, I don't know why

[yeszir]

Oh, damn. I was under the impression that he was.

[mosox]

Wallace had Charlie Hough come up from Rhode Island this week to talk with Wake. I hope it does some good.

[stocker323]

Lineups

Yankees

Jeter SS
Rodriguez 3B
Sheffield RF
Matsui LF
Williams DH
Posada C
Olerud 1B
Cairo 2B
Lofton CF

Red Sox

Damon CF
Bellhorn 2B
Ramirez LF
Ortiz DH
Millar 1B
Nixon RF
Mirabelli C
Cabrera SS
Mueller 3B

[sarasoxfan]

wake is 0 for september. I hope he gets it going tonight.
christ if I see that asshole with his chicken select Mickie Dee's one more time I'm going to scvream..Why dooes he make copies without closing the top of the copier anyway--trying to find distractions with Wake pitching.

[yeszir]

Originally posted by sarasoxfan@Sep 25 2004, 07:05 PM
wake is 0 for september. I hope he gets it going tonight.
christ if I see that asshole with his chicken select Mickie Dee's one more time I'm going to scvream..Why dooes he make copies without closing the top of the copier anyway--trying to find distractions with Wake pitching.
Seriously, all the McDonalds ads are horrible. As for the game... so-so.

[sarasoxfan]

doug might have a gold glove, but it appears millar is using it.

[element1151]

Originally posted by sarasoxfan@Sep 25 2004, 04:05 PM
wake is 0 for september. I hope he gets it going tonight.
christ if I see that asshole with his chicken select Mickie Dee's one more time I'm going to scvream..Why dooes he make copies without closing the top of the copier anyway--trying to find distractions with Wake pitching.
I F'n hate those Ads, i have to change the channel.

[sarasoxfan]

I am not sure who I hate more that dweeb at Foxwoods or the something something guy.

Dougie! Dougie! Doudie!

I think "Belli" just earned shot at a few more games, but I'm francona will stick wityh Varitek. Why would expect him to suddenly get smart!

[stocker323]

The only guys i truly hate in TV commercials is the "baby New York guy" and the great actor known as Kevin Millar.

[YanksHater213]

woooooo! david ortiz is a pimp

[yeszir]

Originally posted by stocker323@Sep 25 2004, 08:28 PM
The only guys i truly hate in TV commercials is the "baby New York guy" and the great actor known as Kevin Millar.
Wayle, thayre's a lot, a lot of culturye heyre.

[element1151]

Nixon RBI single.

[sarasoxfan]

5-5...Now why isnt any one warming up at this point....it's obvious wake is having a bad inning.,

WHAT THE FUCK ..how are we going to advance in the playoffs with this idiot managing.or not managing.

[sarasoxfan]

Tony ejected...big whoop...maybe thats a blessing for the team, though

[RedSoxRooter]

With Francona gone, we may actually win :thumbsup:

What an ass - trying to get thrown out of the game. Yeah, that will make the fans forgive him :rolleyes:

[sarasoxfan]

I love wayle, there's a lot..a lot of culture here!

[mosox]

Alright...a pitching change in the 7th and Lescanic gets the double play! I wonder if Francona called for the pitching change from the clubhouse.

[sarasoxfan]

i'm sure he did, but I wont give him any credit for anything, becasue I hate him so much.


ortiz on second, millar on first ..1 down, go sox.

PS: I hate complimenting yankees but I cant remember the last time Torre has made a snafu--or done something as stupid as Francona does on a daily basis.

[sarasoxfan]

see what happens without francona..double play with leskanic, and now bases loaded!

[stocker323]

No Millar, No Tito. There's no way we can lose. There's no one left to blame it on.

[mosox]

Interesting that Varitek did not pinch hit for Mirabelli.

[yeszir]

Originally posted by mosox@Sep 25 2004, 09:41 PM
Interesting that Varitek did not pinch hit for Mirabelli.
Belli had the homerun earlier. Sure, Tek had more at bats against whoever it was, I completely forget now, but I think Tito made the right call there.

[Beaneater]

I think the Sox are trying to break the record for most consecutive games with at least 1 inning with the bases loaded and 0 or 1 out without scoring. I know, I know, it doesn't happen every game, but it seems to happen frequently enough that I notice it. :shrug: I guess the solution is... ummm... uhhhh....

Pinch hit Pokey when the bases are loaded? He could hardly do worse.

[sarasoxfan]

theres always foulke.

[RedSoxRooter]

Originally posted by stocker323@Sep 25 2004, 09:34 PM
No Millar, No Tito. There's no way we can lose. There's no one left to blame it on.
Bellhorn's still in there...

[yeszir]

Originally posted by Beaneater@Sep 25 2004, 09:46 PM
Pinch hit Pokey when the bases are loaded? He could hardly do worse.
Or take every single pitch in the hopes of drawing at least one walk?

[yeszir]

Countdown until Foulke implosion: 2 minutes

[RedSoxRooter]

Ehh. Lay off Foulke.

BTW - According to NBC.com, Ben Affleck is the host of SNL tonight in an all new episode. Is it the season premier? Anyway, there's good to be at least one Red Sox fan skit to be had. I don't mind the guy so I'll probably watch. Just an FYI.

[stocker323]

Originally posted by RedSoxRooter@Sep 25 2004, 10:00 PM
Ehh. Lay off Foulke.

BTW - According to NBC.com, Ben Affleck is the host of SNL tonight in an all new episode. Is it the season premier? Anyway, there's good to be at least one Red Sox fan skit to be had. I don't mind the guy so I'll probably watch. Just an FYI.
I thought it was next week.

[RedSoxRooter]

http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/index.html

Supposed to be Ben Affleck and Nelly... :huh:

[stocker323]

It says October 2

Any way, big stolen base there by Damon and now 2 guys on for Manny.

[stocker323]

Manny CRUSHES the RBI double to give the Sox a 6-5 lead!!!

[stocker323]

Manny CRUSHES the RBI double to give the Sox a 6-5 lead!!!


oops

I guess it was so nice i had to post it twice :lol:

[yeszir]

Hopefully we can hang onto a lead for once...

[schillingouttheks]

nice double post...BUT IM REALLLY HAPPY.

[schillingouttheks]

VARITEK BITCH!!!!

[RedSoxRooter]

Originally posted by stocker323@Sep 25 2004, 10:05 PM
It says October 2

Any way, big stolen base there by Damon and now 2 guys on for Manny.
You are correct. My bad. Oh well...

Already watched A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back today on shiny new DVD. I guess I'll finish off with Return of the Jedi.. Sox up 6-5. The Empire is going down one way or the other!

Tek double, Sox up 8-5. This just makes me more sick about last night :angry: .


BTW, the Star Wars DVD set is totally worth it. Everything about it is better. I was blown away by The Empire Strikes Back - the best of all the Star Wars movies.

[yeszir]

10-5...... yay!

[stocker323]

I think it's time to start the Brad Mills for manager campaign. He's made all the right moves tonight.

[element1151]

11-5 now.

[mosox]

12-5...I think the lead is Foulke proof.

[Beaneater]

Mmmm... Nice Belly. :)

[element1151]

Originally posted by mosox@Sep 25 2004, 07:26 PM
12-5...I think the lead is Foulke proof.
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[RedSoxRooter]

Sox win the season series. I think our playoff situation isn't that bad at all. Schilling hasn't even pitched in NY yet...

Still mad about last night <_< ...

[yeszir]

Originally posted by RedSoxRooter@Sep 25 2004, 10:31 PM
Sox win the season series. I think our playoff situation isn&#39;t that bad at all. Schilling hasn&#39;t even pitched in NY yet...

Still mad about last night <_< ...
You&#39;re gonna wanna stay on for a bit, and check the off topic section in a few minutes. Something funny this way comes.

[stocker323]

I love that Dirty Water.

[mosox]

Wow it was good to see them have a big inning. Lescanic pitched great. Mirabelli was a stud. Tek got a big pinch hit. And Francona got tossed and Brad Mills managed us to a win. This win insures the MFY cannot celebrate the AL East title at Fenway tomorrow.

[YanksHater213]

Originally posted by stocker323@Sep 25 2004, 10:33 PM
I love that Dirty Water.
LOL i said this to empire on AIM, haha

[yeszir]

Magic number: 3 (ANA won today)

[RedSoxRooter]

Originally posted by yeszir+Sep 25 2004, 10:33 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (yeszir &#064; Sep 25 2004, 10:33 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-RedSoxRooter@Sep 25 2004, 10:31 PM
Sox win the season series. I think our playoff situation isn&#39;t that bad at all. Schilling hasn&#39;t even pitched in NY yet...

Still mad about last night <_< ...
You&#39;re gonna wanna stay on for a bit, and check the off topic section in a few minutes. Something funny this way comes.[/b][/quote]
Will read tomorrow. I got about 1/4 the way into it and have to call it a night. Jedi&#39;s are all around. May the force be with you.

[yeszir]

Originally posted by RedSoxRooter+Sep 25 2004, 11:24 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (RedSoxRooter @ Sep 25 2004, 11:24 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by yeszir@Sep 25 2004, 10:33 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-RedSoxRooter@Sep 25 2004, 10:31 PM
Sox win the season series. I think our playoff situation isn&#39;t that bad at all. Schilling hasn&#39;t even pitched in NY yet...

Still mad about last night <_< ...
You&#39;re gonna wanna stay on for a bit, and check the off topic section in a few minutes. Something funny this way comes.
Will read tomorrow. I got about 1/4 the way into it and have to call it a night. Jedi&#39;s are all around. May the force be with you. [/b][/quote]
Oh, well then I sent you a pm that will make no sense until you read it.

Enjoy the ewoks, if you haven&#39;t gotten to them yet.

[element1151]

Originally posted by yeszir@Sep 25 2004, 08:06 PM
Magic number: 3 (ANA won today)
And Texas won also.

[YanksHater213]

Good, Anaheim and Oakland have to start losing. I want to face Texas&#33;

[Zenny]

I would much rather face Oakland in the playoffs. We shell everyone they send to the mound.

[element1151]

And they never get out of the first round, but i would choose Texas also, they have no starting pitching and also don&#39;t make it out of the first round very often.

[schillingouttheks]

they dont make it INTO the first round very often.

[element1151]

Since 1995: (When ALDS Began)

Rangers Postseasons:

1996 ALDS vs. New York Yankees Lost, 1-3
1998 ALDS vs. New York Yankees Lost, 0-3
1999 ALDS vs. New York Yankees Lost, 0-3

Oakland Postseasons:

2000 ALDS vs. New York Yankees Lost, 2-3
2001 ALDS vs. New York Yankees Lost, 2-3
2002 ALDS vs. Minnesota Twins Lost, 2-3
2003 ALDS vs. Boston Red Sox Lost, 2-3

[Zenny]

Don&#39;t you think those things are a little irrelevant? I mean, we have absolutely owned the A&#39;s at every turn. Whether it be at Fenway or at Network Associates, we play .900 ball against the A&#39;s. Based upon this season (and a little of last) that is the team I want to face in the ALDS. Texas would be nice too (mostly because their rotation is pathetic), but I&#39;d much rather go with the team the Sox have had proven and well documented success.