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RedSox (89-71) @ Orioles (68-92), Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 7:05pm

BOS: Erik Bedard (32, LHP, 5-9, 3.50)
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The Primer Chimp Posted: September 27, 2011 at 01:00 PM | 853 comment(s)
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501. Benji Gil Gamesh Rises Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:32 AM (#3940124)

He knows Darren, he just doesn't care.

502. RB in NYC (Now Semi-Retired from BBTF) Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:33 AM (#3940125)

t's weird not caring that Soriano did that. I'm worried it's a preview of what's going to happen when I do care and that is unsettling.

This sums up my feelings 100%

503. Darren

Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:33 AM (#3940126)

You too Walks.

504. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:33 AM (#3940128)

Matt Joyce would have hit into a triple play if he played for the Cubs, McCoy.

505. Gern Blanston Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:33 AM (#3940129)

Wood hit a HR in Game 7, right? And they had a pretty comfortable lead, right?

Yes, Wood homered, but I don't think they ever led by more than 5-3. Cabrera hit a 3-run homer, Wood tied it with (I think) a 3-run homer, Alou hit a 2-run homer for the lead, then the Marlins scored a bunch.

506. Cowboy Popup Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:33 AM (#3940130)

I'd have Hughes and Wade ahead of him in the pecking order.

Let's hope Joe does too! I can see Hughes getting the ball before him, not so sure about Wade.

507. Tom Cervo, backup catcher Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:34 AM (#3940131)

I'd have Hughes and Wade ahead of him in the pecking order.

That's crazy. Soriano has been excellent since coming back from the DL. Wade at least has been good, but Hughes is lucky to even be on the roster. He should be the mopup guy.

508. Textbook Editor Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:34 AM (#3940132)

Instead we get it happening to the Rays and their 10 fans.

Yeah, I respect Jim because he seems a true fan. The yahoos with the cowbells who show up only for playoff games... not much respect for them.

509. Knock on any Iorg Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:34 AM (#3940133)

Instead we get it happening to the Rays and their 10 fans.

The rest of the fans are stuck in traffic on I-4. They'll get there in time for the playoffs.

510. charityslave is thinking about baseball Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:34 AM (#3940134)

I told you already- Aceves closes this game and starts tomorrow!

511. Cowboy Popup Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:35 AM (#3940136)

That's crazy. Soriano has been excellent since coming back from the DL.

Pretty sure that's a ruse.

512. McCoy Wilfong for Money Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:35 AM (#3940137)

Matt Joyce would have hit into a triple play if he played for the Cubs, McCoy.

Obviously we are in fantasy territory when we start talking about the Cubs having an epic September.

513. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:35 AM (#3940138)

The rest of the fans are stuck in traffic on I-4. They'll get there in time for the playoffs.

Truer words were never spoken.

514. Textbook Editor Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:36 AM (#3940139)

So.. Aceves is our Oil Can Boyd, right? My memory of him is a bit hazy, but it seems folks think he's as nutty.

515. RB in NYC (Now Semi-Retired from BBTF) Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:36 AM (#3940140)

I'd have Hughes and Wade ahead of him in the pecking order.

I'd have Wade ahead of Soriano but Hughes...ehn, that's iffy. I guess you have to play the hot hand.

516. Textbook Editor Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:37 AM (#3940141)

Relax, Farnsworth has to close; there's still hope.

517. Dan Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:37 AM (#3940142)

So I guess our hopes for things in St. Pete lie in Farnsworth pulling a Farnsworth?

518. The John Wetland Memorial Death (CoB) Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:37 AM (#3940143)

I'd have Hughes and Wade ahead of him in the pecking order.

That's nice, but it's 100% clear that Girardi doesn't have it ordered that way.

519. Darren

Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:37 AM (#3940144)

The Yankees hit into a triple play after holding a runner at 3rd that should have easily scored. And now they're going to lose. I just can't believe it.

Lucking there.

520. Tom Cervo, backup catcher Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:38 AM (#3940145)

Pretty sure that's a ruse.

Not counting today, over a stirkeout per inning, 5 strikeouts per walk, and 2 HR in 23.1 IP. I hope he doesn't have to be used in super high leverage situations, but I'm fine with him taking whatever Robertson or Mo can't.

521. McCoy Wilfong for Money Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:38 AM (#3940146)

I was looking at the Rays' lineup before the 7th and thinking to myself they had to make a move that inning or else they were screwed for the rest of the game. They had the heart of their order up and if they went down in order or didn't score they were looking at the back of the order for the 8th and 9th. Not a pretty picture. Now they are getting the crappy hitters out of the way in the 8th and they'll have the heart of the order up again in the 9th if they need it.

522. Lassus Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:39 AM (#3940147)

Gamingboy, if you can't tell you're trolling here, I don't know what to tell you.

I'll say he's not, myself.

523. Textbook Editor Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:39 AM (#3940148)

Hmm... might have had Bard available here.

524. McCoy Wilfong for Money Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:39 AM (#3940149)

Atlanta is mounting a comeback. Only 6 more runs to go with only 1 out left.

525. Darren

Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:40 AM (#3940150)

Then you're one too. ;)

526. Benji Gil Gamesh Rises Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:40 AM (#3940151)

Aceves has just been insanely valuable this year. Do they still do the 10th player award?

527. Lassus Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:41 AM (#3940152)

Tick tock, one more inning.

Although the Yankees could stand to do some yeoman's work here.

528. Gamingboy Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:41 AM (#3940153)

I don't think of myself as a troll. I just want to see as thrilling a pennant race as possible (oh, and I've always liked the O's).

529. salajander Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:42 AM (#3940154)

I don't think of myself as a troll. I just want to see as thrilling a pennant race as possible (oh, and I've always liked the O's).

Trolling is a art.

530. Darren

Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:42 AM (#3940155)

Wait, wait, wait, Teixeira was on 2nd? ON 2ND!!!!????!!!!

531. Jay Seaver Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:42 AM (#3940156)

526 - That was always a Channel 38 thing, and since UPN vanished, it's almost impossible to tell that station exists any more.

532. McCoy Wilfong for Money Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:42 AM (#3940157)

Atlanta's game just ended so if the Cards can get the win we might very well have tie in both leagues for the Wild Card and only one game left to play! Yippeee! And me stuck pulling like a 16 hour shift tomorrow. Booo!

533. Lassus Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:42 AM (#3940160)

I hope all of you are aware the Mets have an actual Hobbit on the pitching roster.

He's SHORTER than Pedroia.

534. Knock on any Iorg Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:43 AM (#3940161)

Trolling is a art.

Good grammar.

535. Gamingboy Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:43 AM (#3940162)

I wonder: if there were two 163s, would MLB schedule them so that they'd go back-to-back, because that would be even more awesome.

536. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:43 AM (#3940164)

It would make a lot of sense, so, no.

537. Famous Original Joe C Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:43 AM (#3940165)

Wait, wait, wait, Teixeira was on 2nd? ON 2ND!!!!????!!!!

###### up, right?

Lavarnway!

538. Knock on any Iorg Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:44 AM (#3940167)

Now that's the Lavarnway to score runs.

539. NTNgod Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:44 AM (#3940168)

AL 163 is at 4:07ET, NL 163 is at 8:07ET.

540. Jay Seaver Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:44 AM (#3940169)

Have yourself a game, Lavarnway!

I suspect they'll be holding a surprise retirement party for Varitek tonight.

541. The John Wetland Memorial Death (CoB) Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:44 AM (#3940170)

LAH-VAUGHN-WHEY!!!

Guess who's getting a start tomorrow!

542. ray james Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:44 AM (#3940171)

Darren, Lavarnway looks OK.

543. Gern Blanston Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:44 AM (#3940172)

Oh my. So was Saltalamacchia's injury the turning point of the season?

544. Famous Original Joe C Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:44 AM (#3940173)

I wonder: if there were two 163s, would MLB schedule them so that they'd go back-to-back, because that would be even more awesome.

If there are two, its AL at 4, NL at 8.

545. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:44 AM (#3940174)

Aceves has just been insanely valuable this year. Do they still do the 10th player award?

Yup, Ellsbury got it last night.

546. Lassus Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:44 AM (#3940176)

The Red Sox are the envy of the Mets now. FOUR catchers, and.....

Whoa.

Wally Pip reference from the O's guys!

547. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:44 AM (#3940175)

Salty's the new Wally Pipp.

548. Nate Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:44 AM (#3940178)

Does it matter how bad his D is? He and Salty are the tandem next year, right?

549. Dan Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:45 AM (#3940179)

I don't think of myself as a troll. I just want to see as thrilling a pennant race as possible (oh, and I've always liked the O's).

The gateway to game 163 was the Rays losing tonight and the Red Sox winning, because the Yankees will not be trying to win tomorrow and they are facing Price, while the Red Sox are going to have an exhausted pitching staff.

Wait, wait, wait, Teixeira was on 2nd? ON 2ND!!!!????!!!!

Yes.

Lavarnway is ####### badass. Good thing he's been riding the pine while Varitek and Salty strike out 3 times a night all month.

550. RB in NYC (Now Semi-Retired from BBTF) Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:45 AM (#3940180)

I wonder: if there were two 163s, would MLB schedule them so that they'd go back-to-back, because that would be even more awesome.

They are: Red Sox @ Rays is 5:07, Braves @ Cardinals is 8:07

551. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:46 AM (#3940181)

Yes, Wood homered, but I don't think they ever led by more than 5-3. Cabrera hit a 3-run homer, Wood tied it with (I think) a 3-run homer, Alou hit a 2-run homer for the lead, then the Marlins scored a bunch.

That's correct. But after what happened in the previous game, the Cubs' brief lead in Game 7 felt like it was only temporary as Wood was ineffective from the go. I think Pierre led off the game with a triple and while Wood kept the damage minimized early, he labored all the way.

552. ray james Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:46 AM (#3940182)

Palmer just referenced Wally Pipp. He kind of flubbed the comparison, because he was talking about Lavarnway instead of Varitek but I thought it was interesting he came out and said it.

553. Jay Seaver Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:46 AM (#3940183)

I'll be the ump doesn't know it, but he was just on the receiving end of the JD Drew equivalent of a tempter tantrum.

554. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:47 AM (#3940184)

I hope all of you are aware the Mets have an actual Hobbit on the pitching roster.

He's SHORTER than Pedroia.

That the guy the Blue Jays used to have (Collins think)?

555. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:47 AM (#3940185)

I wonder: if there were two 163s, would MLB schedule them so that they'd go back-to-back, because that would be even more awesome.

They just said on the Red Sox broadcast that the AL Game 163 would be at 4 p.m. and the NL Game 163 would be at 8 p.m.

556. ray james Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:47 AM (#3940186)

coke to Lassus.

557. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:48 AM (#3940187)

Coke to 550.

558. Misirlou is bad, he's nationwide Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:48 AM (#3940188)

And Robertson walks Shoppach. The vaunted Yanks pen doesn't look too good so far.

559. Lassus Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:48 AM (#3940189)

Palmer just referenced Wally Pipp. He kind of flubbed the comparison, because he was talking about Lavarnway instead of Varitek but I thought it was interesting he came out and said it.

Yeah, that was kind of funny, I was thinking in retrospect.

560. RB in NYC (Now Semi-Retired from BBTF) Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:49 AM (#3940192)

Ooh, 4:07 that's even better. So I guess I'd cut out of work around 3:15. Good fun.

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561. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:49 AM (#3940193)

And Robertson walks Shoppach.

HBP...not that the difference matters much (except to Shoppach).

562. Dan Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:49 AM (#3940194)

That the guy the Blue Jays used to have (Collins think)?

Daniel Ray Herrera is the guy on the Mets. Formerly of the Reds.

563. McCoy Wilfong for Money Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:50 AM (#3940195)

I think Pierre led off the game with a triple and while Wood kept the damage minimized early, he labored all the way.

This is basically how I remembered Wood's performance in that game. I kept screaming at TV hoping somehow Dusty would hear it and pull Kerry. Kerry basically had nothing and was getting by on luck.

564. Dan Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:50 AM (#3940196)

Herrera is also the only current MLB player that I know of who throws a screwball.

565. RB in NYC (Now Semi-Retired from BBTF) Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:50 AM (#3940197)

And Robertson walks Shoppach.

He hit him on a 1-2 pitch. Not quite the same thing. And he probably should have been called out on the 0-2.

Incidentally, he just K'ed his 100th of the season!

And Rivera comes in, to get some work.

566. Knock on any Iorg Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:50 AM (#3940198)

If you're interesting, let me know

Hey wait a minute. Just what kind of meetup do you have in mind there, big guy?

567. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:51 AM (#3940199)

And Rivera comes in, to get some work.

This speaks to which team the Yankees will be putting out there against Price tomorrow.

568. Misirlou is bad, he's nationwide Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:52 AM (#3940201)

This is basically how I remembered Wood's performance in that game. I kept screaming at TV hoping somehow Dusty would hear it and pull Kerry. Kerry basically had nothing and was getting by on luck.

Yeah, Wood had nothing, but that game tying HR was something. One of the most memorable Cub HR's of my lifetime.

569. Cowboy Popup Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:52 AM (#3940202)

Going to Mo for four outs seems a little silly. I guess he just wants to stretch him out here.

570. Gamingboy Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:52 AM (#3940204)

I saw Lavarnaway when he was with Pawtuckett. Pretty sure I saw him homer and get a double.

571. McCoy Wilfong for Money Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:52 AM (#3940203)

Cards in a jam against the worst team in baseball right now.

572. Darren

Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:52 AM (#3940205)

The short Mets pitcher is Danny Herrera.

573. The John Wetland Memorial Death (CoB) Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:53 AM (#3940206)

This speaks to which team the Yankees will be putting out there against Price tomorrow.

Scrubs and flubs ...

574. Lassus Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:53 AM (#3940207)

Annnnnnnnnnnd Parnell just blew the save.

I guess Reyes will have a chance for another hit.

575. Dan Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:53 AM (#3940208)

Going to Mo for four outs seems a little silly. I guess he just wants to stretch him out here.

There won't be a bottom of the 9th.

576. Knock on any Iorg Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:53 AM (#3940209)

I guess he just wants to stretch him out here.

Yeah, he looks a little tight.

I said he looks a little tight.

577. Tom Cervo, backup catcher Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:54 AM (#3940211)

Going to Mo for four outs seems a little silly. I guess he just wants to stretch him out here.

Probably just going to be one out.

578. The John Wetland Memorial Death (CoB) Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:54 AM (#3940210)

Going to Mo for four outs seems a little silly. I guess he just wants to stretch him out here.

I LIKE the way you think!

579. Misirlou is bad, he's nationwide Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:54 AM (#3940212)

Going to Mo for four outs seems a little silly. I guess he just wants to stretch him out here.

Down 2 on the road, it's more likely he wants to make sure he gets a little game time.

580. NTNgod Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:54 AM (#3940213)

I guess Reyes will have a chance for another hit.

Braun walked, so no change from previous update. 1-2, 1 BB vs. Reyes' 2-4.

Fielder has homered both times tonight that Braun failed to get a hit, so it seems to working out for the Brewers overall.

581. Benji Gil Gamesh Rises Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:54 AM (#3940214)

It would be really good if Bard doesn't need a lot of pitches here.

582. Dan Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:55 AM (#3940215)

Bringing Bard into a 4 run game with a game tomorrow and hoping for a game 163 on Thursday is ####### retarded.

583. Lassus Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:55 AM (#3940216)

If a ball rolls foul all the way down to first and then clips the back of the bag - while rolling - on the foul side, is that fair?

584. Lassus Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:56 AM (#3940217)

Yeah, he looks a little tight.

I said he looks a little tight.

Well done.

585. Cowboy Popup Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:56 AM (#3940218)

Boy, that'll teach me to not know which team is the home team!

586. Mattbert Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:56 AM (#3940219)

The MLB studio suit just called the Rays triple play 'impactive'.

Go soak your head, MLB studio suit.

587. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:57 AM (#3940220)

Well, Upton's getting some work for Mo. 10 pitch AB, so far.

588. The District Attorney Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:57 AM (#3940223)

TB radio announcer: "When you have to throw five or six pitches outside of the zone to walk a guy, that's a little tough."

589. RB in NYC (Now Semi-Retired from BBTF) Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:57 AM (#3940224)

Hey wait a minute. Just what kind of meetup do you have in mind there, big guy?

Hopefully the kind where I don't make as much of a fool of myself in person as I regularly do here.

590. Famous Original Joe C Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:57 AM (#3940225)

Got him looking. Rivera. Man.

591. McCoy Wilfong for Money Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:58 AM (#3940226)

Yeah, Wood had nothing, but that game tying HR was something. One of the most memorable Cub HR's of my lifetime.

I think right around that time was when I wanted him pulled. The Cubs had tied it up and eventually would take the lead the next inning but I just knew Kerry wasn't going to hold them off. Then for some oddball reason Dusty lets him pitch all of the 5th and then sends him out there again for the 6th. I don't even think they had anyone warming up until he ran into trouble in the 6th.

The same freakin thing happened in Game 6 when Prior got into trouble late in the game. Why in world Dusty didn't have someone at the very least warming up before Prior went out there I do not know.

592. salajander Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:58 AM (#3940227)

Trolling is a art.

Good grammar.

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593. Lassus Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:58 AM (#3940228)

Bringing Bard into a 4 run game with a game tomorrow and hoping for a game 163 on Thursday is ####### retarded.

Welllllllllllllllllll MAYBE, but you do kind of need to win this game and four runs is not a lot.

594. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:59 AM (#3940229)

Ok, that was weird.

595. Dale Sams Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:59 AM (#3940230)

So I just got home, and I understand a certain Lavarnway had two home runs.

I'd like to take this moment to hand out a big helping heap of ####### TO TERRY "MCVETFETISH" FRANCONA. And a preemptive ####### when he starts Slaty or Varitek as soon as they're healthy enough to play, and if there's a Thursday game another ####### for starting Lackey or Wake.

Thank you for listening.

596. Curse of the Graffanino (dfan) Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:59 AM (#3940231)

Why would Pedroia have thrown to first if he hadn't already tagged the runner?

597. ellsbury my heart at wounded knee Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:59 AM (#3940232)

the hell??

598. Gamingboy Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:59 AM (#3940233)

"Catching hell" was well-done, a good look at how people are with scapegoats, going too far following sports, etc. Not perfect by any measure, but I liked it.

599. Famous Original Joe C Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:59 AM (#3940234)

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I really enjoyed that.

600. Curse of the Graffanino (dfan) Posted: September 28, 2011 at 01:59 AM (#3940236)

Why would Pedroia have thrown to first if he hadn't already tagged the runner?

Well, apparently he did, so never mind.

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