2008 Boston Red Sox

soxmuscle · 03-11-2008, 12:37 AM

The Sox have been pretty horrible so far this Spring Training, with one of the only bright spots being Jon Lester's outing this afternoon.

A Black Guy probably saw it, how'd he look?

soxmuscle · 03-11-2008, 12:42 AM

Coco Crisp's left groin continues to limit him, and he was unable to take batting practice before Monday's game.
"The problem is when he's running straight forward," manager Terry Francona said yesterday. "He's just not ready. He's trying to be ready, he's just not ready." Or maybe he just wants out of Boston.

***

Can't catch a break, but can certainly catch a baseball.

It's really too bad, for both the Red Sox and Crisp. If he is going to try and win the starting CF job, he needs to play. If he needs to showcase himself for a potential trade (if Ellsbury is declared the starter, obvious) to another team (Cubs).

I like Crisp a lot, but with the emergence of Ellsbury he isn't as important to this team as he was a year ago. Trading him to the Cubs (rumors) would make sense, depending on what is offered.

I heard the Cubs were interested in the Sox taking on Jason Marquis and his bloated contract; I prefer a different package.

soxmuscle · 03-11-2008, 12:47 AM

Julio Lugo had his sore back examined by Dr. Thomas Gill on Monday.
The Red Sox wouldn't say exactly what was found, but they indicated it wasn't anything major. "I guess maybe I thought that this was a strain that would keep us out a couple days," manager Terry Francona said. "The examination was good, he's just not ready to play tomorrow in a game." Lugo still figures to be available for the Japan trip.

***

He's guaranteed better results next season and his second half performance last season has me a believer.

I can't imagine them having as long of a leash on him this year as they did last year. They really didn't have another option last year, but Jed Lowrie continues to impress this year and "if he played for a smaller market team he would probably start the 2008 season in the majors" according to SoxProspects.com.

soxmuscle · 03-11-2008, 12:48 AM

Blurb on Lester today:

Jon Lester struck out five in four shutout innings Monday against the Mets.
A very impressive outing from Lester, who struggled mightily his first time out and was mediocre on Wednesday. He matched Johan Santana pitch-for-pitch today while facing a lineup that included six regulars.

soxmuscle · 03-11-2008, 12:51 AM

Although an MRI ruled out any serious problems, Josh Beckett said he had trouble sleeping Sunday night because of soreness in his back and isn't sure when he'll resume baseball activities.
"I was a lot more optimistic yesterday than I am today," Beckett said. The possibility exists that the Red Sox will be without both Beckett and Daisuke Matsuzaka for their trip to Japan. If that's the case, they'd likely go with Tim Wakefield and Jon Lester.

***

I'm sure the locals would be fuming - at least if you don't have your country's lord & savior, you have the best pitcher in baseball in Josh Beckett going. Not so fast, it would be Lester and Wakefield.

**I Are Baboon** · 03-11-2008, 07:12 AM

This Josh Beckett news isn't good.

soxmuscle · 03-11-2008, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

This Josh Beckett news isn't good.

He didn't come into camp in the best of shape...

Triple Threat · 03-11-2008, 09:50 AM

Is that really Beckett or is it photoshopped? WTF, is he trying to be like David Wells?

shiznit2169 · 03-11-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

He didn't come into camp in the best of shape...

NO WAY that is real ...

A Black Guy · 03-11-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

The Sox have been pretty horrible so far this Spring Training, with one of the only bright spots being Jon Lester's outing this afternoon.

A Black Guy probably saw it, how'd he look?

Lester looked good, but Okajima was straight making guys look foolish.

That delivery is something else.

soxmuscle · 03-11-2008, 12:13 PM

Beckett picture is real, taken from Boston.com which is the homepage for the Boston Globe.

soxmuscle · 03-11-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by A Black Guy

Lester looked good, but Okajima was straight making guys look foolish.

That delivery is something else.

That's good to hear.

I projected Okajima to struggle this year.

shiznit2169 · 03-11-2008, 01:21 PM

How does Beckett go from a slim, in-shape dominant pitcher to a fat, younger version of Curt Schilling with back problems. What the fuck did he do in the off-season?

I haven't gotten the chance to watch them play but all these reports about injuries and other team concerns is starting to worry me. I wouldn't be surprised if they finished at or slightly above .500 this season.

On another note, i will be going to the Sox-Jays game on Sunday, April 6th at Toronto. It will be my second time going to an away game (my first was at the Bronx vs the Yankees in June 2002).

Triple Threat · 03-11-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shiznit2169

How does Beckett go from a slim, in-shape dominant pitcher to a fat, younger version of Curt Schilling with back problems. What the fuck did he do in the off-season?

min0 lee · 03-11-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

He didn't come into camp in the best of shape...

Is that a penis in his stomache? WTF?

Triple Threat · 03-11-2008, 05:12 PM

Maybe Beckett and Colon can hit the all-you-can-eat restaurants together.

soxmuscle · 03-11-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shiznit2169

How does Beckett go from a slim, in-shape dominant pitcher to a fat, younger version of Curt Schilling with back problems. What the fuck did he do in the off-season?

Josh Beckett is a big boy - with the conditioning this Spring Training, I think he'll look the same on the mound this year as he did last year (appearance-wise).

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I haven't gotten the chance to watch them play but all these reports about injuries and other team concerns is starting to worry me. I wouldn't be surprised if they finished at or slightly above .500 this season.

I would bet an ungodly amount of money that the Red Sox are an above .500 baseball team this year.

Relax, take it easy, it's freakin' March.

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On another note, i will be going to the Sox-Jays game on Sunday, April 6th at Toronto. It will be my second time going to an away game (my first was at the Bronx vs the Yankees in June 2002).

Still haven't seen Yankee Stadium, how was it?

soxmuscle · 03-11-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Is that a penis in his stomache? WTF?

Lets take a closer look...

soxmuscle · 03-11-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Maybe Beckett and Colon can hit the all-you-can-eat restaurants together.

For comparison purposes:

Not trying to be a sour puss, but Colon's weight problems have nothing to do with Beckett showing up to camp in offseason shape.

soxmuscle · 03-11-2008, 05:35 PM

Red Sox manager Terry Francona said he didn't think Josh Beckett (back)would make the trip to Japan to pitch on Opening Day.
"I don't think we know [for sure] yet," Francona said. "But we're certainly not going to rush him back to pitch a game March 24 if he's not ready. And I think if you look at it with common sense, he's not going to pitch over there." Even if Beckett had a chance of pitching five innings then, it's not going to be worth sticking him on an airplane for a full day over and a full day back. Jon Lester appears to be the better bet than Tim Wakefield to start in his place, though the Red Sox could need both if Daisuke Matsuzaka is prevented from making the trip.

soxmuscle · 03-11-2008, 05:37 PM

Manny Delcarmen pitched two hitless innings in relief Tuesday in Boston's 4-3 win over the Mets.
Delcarmen has allowed one hit and walked none in six scoreless innings this spring. The Red Sox already wanted to make him their fallback in the closer's role, and it looks like he's ready to justify the assignment.

***

Oh das nasty.

min0 lee · 03-11-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Still haven't seen Yankee Stadium, how was it?

I would say it's the closest thing to heaven, Yankee staduim is the home of the Baseball gods.
Ruth
Gehrig
Mantle
Berra
Dimaggio....the list is too long...
These guys are like greek gods in spikes.

soxmuscle · 03-11-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

I would say it's the closest thing to heaven, Yankee staduim is the home of the Baseball gods.
Ruth
Gehrig
Mantle
Berra
Dimaggio....the list is too long...
These guys are like greek gods in spikes.

Your opinion doesn't count

min0 lee · 03-11-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Your opinion doesn't count

As a Baseball fan you should really see a game at the Stadium before they tear it down this year.

shiznit2169 · 03-11-2008, 07:43 PM

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Still haven't seen Yankee Stadium, how was it?

It depends where your seats are. Mine was in the luxury box and i hated it because you sit like 5-10 feet behind a big glass window. My dad got the tickets from work so it was the only seats we had.

But before the game, we toured around the stadium and sat at various seats all over the park. Most were really good but if you sit waaaay up at the top, it almost feels like you are about to fall over because it's so high. The steps and seats are so small.

The park itself is very nice though (yes, it's coming from a sox fan).

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soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 7,946 Photos: 10	Coco Crisp's left groin continues to limit him, and he was unable to take batting practice before Monday's game. "The problem is when he's running straight forward," manager Terry Francona said yesterday. "He's just not ready. He's trying to be ready, he's just not ready." Or maybe he just wants out of Boston. * Can't catch a break, but can certainly catch a baseball. It's really too bad, for both the Red Sox and Crisp. If he is going to try and win the starting CF job, he needs to play. If he needs to showcase himself for a potential trade (if Ellsbury is declared the starter, obvious) to another team (Cubs). I like Crisp a lot, but with the emergence of Ellsbury he isn't as important to this team as he was a year ago. Trading him to the Cubs (rumors) would make sense, depending on what is offered. I heard the Cubs were interested in the Sox taking on Jason Marquis** and his bloated contract; I prefer a different package.
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soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 7,946 Photos: 10	Julio Lugo had his sore back examined by Dr. Thomas Gill on Monday. The Red Sox wouldn't say exactly what was found, but they indicated it wasn't anything major. "I guess maybe I thought that this was a strain that would keep us out a couple days," manager Terry Francona said. "The examination was good, he's just not ready to play tomorrow in a game." Lugo still figures to be available for the Japan trip. *** He's guaranteed better results next season and his second half performance last season has me a believer. I can't imagine them having as long of a leash on him this year as they did last year. They really didn't have another option last year, but Jed Lowrie continues to impress this year and "if he played for a smaller market team he would probably start the 2008 season in the majors" according to SoxProspects.com.
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soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 7,946 Photos: 10	Blurb on Lester today: Jon Lester struck out five in four shutout innings Monday against the Mets. A very impressive outing from Lester, who struggled mightily his first time out and was mediocre on Wednesday. He matched Johan Santana pitch-for-pitch today while facing a lineup that included six regulars.
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soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 7,946 Photos: 10	Although an MRI ruled out any serious problems, Josh Beckett said he had trouble sleeping Sunday night because of soreness in his back and isn't sure when he'll resume baseball activities. "I was a lot more optimistic yesterday than I am today," Beckett said. The possibility exists that the Red Sox will be without both Beckett and Daisuke Matsuzaka for their trip to Japan. If that's the case, they'd likely go with Tim Wakefield and Jon Lester. *** I'm sure the locals would be fuming - at least if you don't have your country's lord & savior, you have the best pitcher in baseball in Josh Beckett going. Not so fast, it would be Lester and Wakefield.
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soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 7,946 Photos: 10	Red Sox manager Terry Francona said he didn't think Josh Beckett (back)would make the trip to Japan to pitch on Opening Day. "I don't think we know [for sure] yet," Francona said. "But we're certainly not going to rush him back to pitch a game March 24 if he's not ready. And I think if you look at it with common sense, he's not going to pitch over there." Even if Beckett had a chance of pitching five innings then, it's not going to be worth sticking him on an airplane for a full day over and a full day back. Jon Lester appears to be the better bet than Tim Wakefield to start in his place, though the Red Sox could need both if Daisuke Matsuzaka is prevented from making the trip.
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soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 7,946 Photos: 10	Manny Delcarmen pitched two hitless innings in relief Tuesday in Boston's 4-3 win over the Mets. Delcarmen has allowed one hit and walked none in six scoreless innings this spring. The Red Sox already wanted to make him their fallback in the closer's role, and it looks like he's ready to justify the assignment. *** Oh das nasty.
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