Wanna Feel Old?
Only 4 players on the Red Sox active roster were alive when this happened:
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Final Spring Batting Averages For Starting Lineup
1. Jacoby Ellsbury .266
2. Dustin Pedroia .333
3. David Ortiz .250
4. Kevin Youkilis .233
5. Jason Bay .227
6. J.D. Drew .250
7. Mike Lowell. .268
8. Jed Lowrie .343
9. Jason Varitek .216
That's How You Finish the Preseason
The Red Sox jumped all over the Mets in the last tuneup of spring. Jed Lowrie hit a grand salami in the first and Tek hit a homer in the 6th. Rocco and Youk had two-hit games. Dice-K was solid giving up just one hit in four innings of work, but he did walk 4. The team now heads back to Boston to get ready for opening day on Monday against the Rays in a rematch of the ALCS.
Red Sox win 9-3 BOX SCORE
Today's Red Sox Lineup vs. the Mets
The last one before it counts:
1. Rocco Baldelli, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. J.D. Drew, RF
6. Jason Bay, LF
7. Mike Lowell, 3B
8. Jed Lowrie, SS
9. Jason Varitek, C
Daisuke Matsuzaka, SP
Read more...Ominous Start in the Citi
Mets fans did not get to enjoy their win in the inaugural game (exhibition) at Citi Field last night because of the rain. By the end of the game there were few fans left. Today's game will feature 40 mph wind, this should make for some interesting plays in the field. I'll be at Citi Field in less than 2 weeks and will provide a full ballpark review, I just hope the bad weather will be gone by then. Enjoy the last preseason game for the Red Sox. Lineup coming soon.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Aces Wild
In their second to last tune-up before it counts, the Red Sox pitchers had trouble finding the plate. Jon Lester walked 5 in 4 innings and Manny Delcarmen's wild pitch in the 6th allowed a run to score. Okajima struck out the side in the 7th and Paps pitched a scoreless eigth. Youk missed the game because he was sick but Chris Carter picked up the slack with 2 hits. The game featured an hour delay due to rain.
Red Sox lose 4-3 BOX SCORE
Tonight's Lineup vs. the Mets
Here's the Red Sox lineup for the first game played at Citi Field in New York. The game is on NESN and is free on MLB TV
| Jacoby Ellsbury CF | |
| Dustin Pedroia 2B | |
| David Ortiz DH | |
| Kevin Youkilis 1B | |
| J.D. Drew RF | |
| Jason Bay LF | |
| Mike Lowell 3B | |
| Jed Lowrie SS | |
| Jason Varitek C |
Jon Lester, SP Read more...
New Improvements at Fenway - Video
Here's what they've been up to at America's most beloved ballpark during the offseason:
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Red Sox Twitter Away
As the popularity of twitter grows, more and more Red Sox are joining up. Boston Dirt Dogs pointed out that Terry Francona busy on twitter today. Jacoby Ellsbury and Jed Lowrie also are on twitter.
UPDATE: The Sportslist has determined that the Tito, Ellsbury and Lowrie accounts are fake, but does show several real players on twitter like Barry Zito and C.C. Sabathia
Music of Summer
The Boston Pops Orchestra is releasing a The Red Sox Album on opening day. The album includes the following:
THE RED SOX ALBUM TO FEATURE NEW ARRANGEMENTS OF FENWAY’S FAN ANTHEM “SWEET CAROLINE,” THE DROPKICK MURPHYS’ “I’M SHIPPIN’ UP TO BOSTON,” AND “TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME;” “THE STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER” AND A MUSICAL VERSION OF BASEBALL’S FAMOUS HEART-WRENCHER, “CASEY AT THE BAT,” ALSO FEATURED
The album is part of a joint effort by the Boston Pops and the Red Sox:
“This CD marks the next exciting chapter in what continues to be a tremendous partnership between two of Boston’s most storied institutions,” said Red Sox President/CEO Larry Lucchino. “The Boston Pops and the Boston Symphony have provided the soundtrack for some of the most memorable moments at Fenway Park. With the release of ‘The Red Sox Album’, they are giving fans a new way to enjoy music that is inextricably linked with our team and our players. This one-of-a-kind album was produced by one of America’s favorite orchestras, led by one of America’s most talented conductors, for one of America’s most beloved teams.”
You can get a copy of the album beginning April 6 here: www.bostonpops.org/shop the album will also be sold at Fenway throughout the season. Read more...
Today's Red Sox Lineup vs. the Twins
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. J.D. Drew, RF
6. Jason Bay, LF
7. Mike Lowell, 3B
8. Jed Lowrie, SS
9. Jason Varitek, C
Brad Penny, SP
Pack up the Truck
As much fun as truck day is, today is the day people should be wishing for. After the game today the Red Sox will leave Florida and head to New York to play two games against the Mets at the brand new Citi Field. Brad Penny will get the start today in his final tuneup of the spring. Tomorrow's historic game will be on NESN.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
More on LOST (Yankee abuse inside)
I've been watching the ABC television show LOST since shortly after it started in September of 2004. (I was busy watching a lot of baseball that October if memory serves me correctly.) I researched the Red Sox references in the show and posted my opinion in January.
I found this LOST parody on youtube today, but before you watch it, I must briefly explain something for those who have not been following the show. There has been a set of numbers that keep showing up in different episodes for different reasons. 'Hurley' played these numbers in the lottery and won bazillions of dollars. However, as soon as he won the jackpot, bad, really bad things started happening.
Warning! Serious Yankee abuse ahead!
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I found this LOST parody on youtube today, but before you watch it, I must briefly explain something for those who have not been following the show. There has been a set of numbers that keep showing up in different episodes for different reasons. 'Hurley' played these numbers in the lottery and won bazillions of dollars. However, as soon as he won the jackpot, bad, really bad things started happening.
Warning! Serious Yankee abuse ahead!
Today's Red Sox Lineup vs. the Pirates
Jacoby Ellsbury, cf
Dustin Pedroia, 2b
Chris Carter, 1b
Rocco Baldelli, dh
Jed Lowrie, ss
George Kottaras, c
Chip Ambres, lf
Ryan Kalish, rf
Gil Velazquez, 3b
Josh Beckett, sp
Read more...Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Jeff Bailey Gets Sent Down
The roster is just about set with Rocco Baldelli, Nick Green, Chris Carter and George Kottaras making the team. Penny will round out the rotation with Buchholz heading to the PawSox. Jeff Bailey was beat out by Chris Carter after a close race all spring and sent down to minor league camp.
Read more...Buchholz's Ride Only Goes as Far North as Pawtucket
Clay Buchholz was shelled today but the team had already decided to use Brad Penny as the #5 starter. Today he got the news:
After the game, Buchholz was informed that he will most likely begin the season at Triple-A Pawtucket. But that had virtually nothing to do with the righty giving up nine hits and six runs over 5 1/3 innings in a Grapefruit League contest.
With the way he had been pitching before today's game it is likely that we will see him in Boston before the break.
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He Almost Got a Darwin Award
To help you get through the slowly moving time until the ump yells out "Play Ball!" next week, I give you this story:
Police in Newark, Ohio say when they responded to a report of a crash with injuries they found a man who had wrecked a bar stool powered by a deconstructed lawn mower. Police say Kile Wygle was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated after he told an officer at the hospital that he had consumed 15 beers. Wygle told police his motorized bar stool can go up to 38 mph.
Rumor has it that Joba has just placed an order for his very own motorized bar stool.
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A-Rod* Scandal of the Week- Hygiene Failure
For those keeping score at home we now have had cheating in baseball (hand slap and roids), cheating on wife, passing out in the delivery room, causing trouble in a parking lot, hookers, the details magazine shoot, and now we have this:
Alex Rodriquez soaked up the love in Aspen this weekend, but he didn't exactly give it back. The Yankees slugger was partying at the Caribou Club, enjoying the attention of "several cougars," a source said, when he went to the bathroom. A male source added, "When he was done, he walked out of his stall, went up to the sink, primped himself in the mirror and walked out -- without washing his hands. Nasty." A-Rod then went back to the adoration of the ladies, but left by himself. His rep declined to comment.
Check back next week for the continuation of this ongoing series. Read more...
Monday, March 30, 2009
Wake Struggles Again
The Red Sox may have jumped the gun in naming Tim Wakefield the fourth starter. Wake got shelled today by the Reds minor league squad. He gave up 5 earned runs including 3 homers. His ERA for spring is now 5.40
Fantasy Draft Gone Bad
A fellow Red Sox fan in my league could not make the live draft but set his draft list ahead of time and filled out a "Do Not Draft" list. Do to some kind of a glitch the computer drafted all the players on the "Do Not Draft List." The result: a team full of Yankees. He was forced to send this email to the league last night:
Make Me Offers
I wanted the system to follow my rankings and to
pick for me. Instead, the system picked everyone
on my "do not draft" list, including a crap-load
of Yankees. Open season on my roster. Please
make offers on Texeira, Sabathia, Nady, Wang and
anyone else on my roster. At this point, I don't
give a rat's ass.
He also has Damon and Swisher on his team. Read more...
Teams Want Delcarmen
Peter Gammons is reporting that several teams are interested in a trade for Manny Delcarmen. He speculates that dealing the Massachusetts native could help the Red Sox land a new catcher.
Read more...Today's Red Sox Lineup vs. the Braves
An interesting lineup today with Rocco at the top and DHing
Rocco Baldelli, dh
Dustin Pedroia, 2b
Jason Bay, lf
Kevin Youkilis, 1b
Mike Lowell, 3b
Nick Green, 2b
Chip Ambres, cf
Dusty Brown, c
Che-Hsuan Lin, rf
Daisuke Matsuzaka, p
Read more...Sunday, March 29, 2009
Red Sox Prepare to Drop Wilkerson
The Brad Wilkerson signing has not gone as planned. After struggling at the plate this spring, Wilkerson may have bought himself a ticket out of town. The Red Sox are looking at Bailey or Carter to be the backup outfielder going into the season.
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