Red Sox Stink 2007

What the heck, Pedro? What was that about? You sucked yesterday? You looked like ME throwing to big league hitters. I thought you were this fearless bully who throws at someone and then walks toward the plate to show that you are not afraid. I thought you OWNED the batters box and had surgeon-like precision with your pitches. I thought you were going to come into your old town, gun slinger, hat tilted back and show this band of AL hitters what you have left in your tank. THAT is the Pedro I know and hate. Not the wimpy namby-pamby cry baby that came in yesterday. Hell, I was expecting you to sit in the Sox dug-out with the way you were carrying on during the pre-game interview, the day before you pitched, the game before the day you pitched and every other second you got in front of a microphone and talked about your old buddies here at Fenway. If I were Willy Randolph, not only would I have taken you out in the middle of the third, I would have slapped you across your face for being such a bitch. Maybe they should have let Nelson, your midget friend I forgot about until a friend brought it up, get on the mound.

Pedro, you disgust me. Crawl back to the hole you call the National League and pitch to those double A players you have in your division. You don’t belong at Fenway any more. You are not worthy of coming back here unless it’s to play in the washed-out, weak-arm, sissy mary game that you could star in.

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I am not going to start talking about David Ortiz. I was a fan of him before, at least as much of a fan as I can be of someone on the Red Sox, and after I read the Sports Illustrated article on him, I am a bigger fan. But I can’t stand all this crap on the radio about how clutch he is. Yeah, I get it. He is good. He hits walk-off home runs. He is the best hitter in baseball right now. For the love of all things, STOP TALKING ABOUT HIM. The only other thing worse on EEI right now is that they won’t stop talking about Brett Myers. Give it a freakin break already. Let it go. Find something else to talk about, like female bowling or something.

So let’s get back to ARod. I am a faithful Yankee fan. I usually defend Yankee players until my brain bleeds from believing my own lies. But I am starting to turn on ARod like the rest of Yankee fans out there. If he doesn’t start coming through, and SOON, I am going to get really nasty.

Let this be a warning ARod, improve your pathetic game or all gloves are off.

NOTE: I wrote the piece above during the 10th inning of yesterday’s game. ARod hit useless single with two outs and none on early in the game, and he blew a couple of chances later in the game. I was getting sick of it because I knew the Sox would beat up on another National League team and I wanted ARod to do something. Well, he hit a walk-off two run shot in the bottom of the 12th with the Yanks trailing by one run. Good for him. The pressure is off a little and hopefully he will get into a groove.

Posted by David at 11:14 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Yeah, you read the book, right? By Stephen King. The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordan. How about this for a title.

“The Jerk Who Gave David Ortiz, the BEST Hitter in Baseball, Something To Hit With Two Strikes In The Bottom Of The Ninth With The Phillies Leading By Two Runs And Guess What He Hit It For A Walk Off Home Run And You LOST The Freakin Game You Moron.”

I like that title.

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Not good times right now for us Yankee fans. Nope. Our team has been losing some games, in bad ways, while those of use in Boston have to watch the Sox win game after game. EEI and the local papers highlight the great Red Sox teams, the wonderful play of Alex Gonzalez who is the best infielder to ever play the game, how Youkilis can play every position including team kicker, Loretta is more than expected, Trot is the next Sammy Sosa, and on and on and on. It’s enough to make me sick. And sick I am.

So back to the Yankees. Not good times. To be honest, I don’t have the energy right now, or the will, to get into it. I don’t have the stomach to talk about the relief pitching, how Rivera’s paint is cracking, how ARod has to be the great player and great leader that is inside him, how eventually the young guys like Cabrera will stop producing, how Mussina needs to STOP losing streaks. I just don’t have it in me right now. This is the first time since 1994 that I am worried. Really worried. If Torre can pull this out and make the playoffs, he should win manager of the year, despite what that relic in Detroit is doing.

You know what I hate. Freakin Newark airport and Continental airlines for making me LATE EVERY TIME I FLY THERE. Why, sweet god of travel, do you mock me so. I need you to leave me alone.

So getting back to the agony of watching the Sox win while my beloved Yankees are tanking it. Look, teams go through losing streaks. They all do. No matter how good they are. The Sox are gelling, and the Yanks are losing some. It’s the game of baseball and why a 162 game season is why I don’t get upset day to day. In the end, I truly believe the Yanks will win the division and hope to catch lightening in the bottle during the playoffs.

Peace out.

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Julian, you made my night. You are my bestest closest friend. I love you. You had me at hello.

Let’s recap a great game between two great pitchers. Schilling and Santana both went 8 innings, each giving up a solo home run in the 7th. Santana had 13 strike outs, Schilling had 5. I remember going to a game in 2000 where Pedro Martinez had 17 strike outs and Steve Trachsel had 11. I have pictures of the scoreboard when they announced Pedro tied his career high. That was when Pedro was at his most dominant. Think about it..28 strike outs. That’s half of the games out coming on Ks. Pedro ended up losing the game 1-0. I love pitching duals and it was probably one of the best games, if not THE best game I have ever seen. So last night’s gem, at least to me, was a perfect game. I love great pitching because its so rare.

So the game ends in a tie. Francona used Papelbon in the 8th and 9th, like he should, to get them to extra innings. The Sox went ahead in the top of the 12th by one run. Now, at this point most games are over. Right? Wrong. There is one lovely word that is music to my ears, a name that when whispered like a soft breeze makes me put down my morning cup of scotch and smile – that word is “Tavarez”. This nut case octagon ring fighter is an overpaid time bomb who seems to be my answer to Farnsie.

So Juliana comes in the bottom of the 12th, gets an out, hits a guy, gives up a ground rule double, intentionally walks a guy and then gives up a slam to a rookie.

Just when I thought all good feelings about the Yanks/Sox were gone, they are back. Julian Tavarez, thank you, for giving this Yankee fan in Boston some hope.

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Oh for (expletive deleted) sake, does Kyle Farnsworth understand the objective of baseball is NOT to let the other team score. It’s to get the other guy out before he scores a run. I know Proctor tied the game, and that’ a rant for another time, but my buddy Kyle gave up the losing run. Yes, he did. Looking real good their Kyle.

Farnsie, and I’m sure they call him Farnsie or Farnie or some other stupid nickname that baseball players give each other, has got to go. I’m not mean spirited enough to suggest that he be shot like a horse or beat like an Iraqi prisoner so that he can’t pitch, but he cannot be put in any more close games. None. The Yankees pathetic bullpen is solidified by that useless overpaid moron and please, Torre, Cashman, DO NOT put him in any more.

And that reminds me of something else. I don’t hate David Ortiz. I like the guy. I was watching the end of the game yesterday when he hit his walk-off three run shot, and I don’t hate him. I hate the Texas closer for NOT CLOSING THE FREAKIN GAME. Uugggghhhhh. Ortiz is batting 265. He had two strikes with two outs. Why in the world would you give him anything at all to hit? Otsuka, you suck.

Posted by David at 08:36 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Last night I was watching the game and Jerry Remy and Don Orsillo (who doesn’t hold a candle to Sean McDonough but got the full time job because McDonough wouldn’t stop being critical of the Red Sox) started talking about the Yankee injuries. They showed a stupid click of big mouth Schilling saying “we have injuries too, we have injuries…as well”.

Don, or maybe it was Jerry, said “the Sox have a lot of injuries too. The only difference is that the Sox are playing through them.”

What??? Huh??? So, (and I assume it was Don because he is the a-hole out of the two) Don, let me get this straight. Matsui should go out there with a freakin cast on his hand? Sheffield is having SURGERY on his wrist. Jeter DID play through it but realized that the Yankees, depleted, could beat the Sox without him. And what about Damon, Rivera and Posada? They are sitting on the bench?? No, you idiot, they are playing.

And playing through it? Timlin is in the DL. So is Free Wily. Coco just got off the DL. Wells is most certainly not playing through his injury. Riske was on the DL. Faulke isn’t playing. Manny was sore and is playing, good for him. I think some other player has a sore shoulder, so good for him too.

Look Donny, I like you. You call a mediocre game that bores me just enough that I don’t get overly excited. If Jerry wasn’t in the booth with you it would be about as much fun as listening to NPR talk about the Telco environment in China but you kissed the right ass to get McDonough out of the NESN box. But to suggest that the Yankees are milking their injuries and NOT playing through the pain while your beloved Sox are playing with injuries, you are starting to tread on dangerous ground. This one sided close mindedness is expected with Loser Nation, it’s what being a Sox fan and hard core democrat is all about. It’s your thing. It’s your shtick. But you, as a “professional” and I use that word very very liberally, should be a little more objective. Peter Gammons is a Sox fan but is fair when talking about both teams. You are no McDonough but stop kissing John Henry’s ass so much.

DO NOT get on my bad side Orsillo, let this be your last warning.

- Dave

Posted by David at 10:57 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

I almost had a multi media overload tonight. I was able to watch the game on two TV channels (ESPN, NESN), on the web (Yankees broadcast through MLB.com) and the radio (WEEI). When the beating began I actually started switching between the 4 choices. Obviously the difference is in the commentators since the cameras are the same.

I found that I didn’t like the local TV broadcast because, even though Rem Dog is one of the best in the business and should be a national broadcaster, they are too Red Sox centric. Like they should, they favor the local team and it shows.

I like the net but it is a few seconds behind regular TV and while I have a nice laptop, the screen is nowhere near as good as my 100 inch plasma HD mounted on my enormous wall in my mansion. So that is out.

The radio has never worked for me when I have a clear cut choice of watching TV. I love listening to WEEI and actually find listening on the radio better than watching on TV, but when I have a TV in front of me I have to watch it. It’s like something hard wired. If I am in the yard doing work or painting the fence or driving in the car, the radio is perfect. But sitting in my living room I feel weird with the TV off and the radio on. And the radio is ahead of the TV by a few seconds so they are calling the play before it happens on TV so I can’t keep the TV on with the sound off and the radio on. Doesn’t work.

So that leaves me with my choice of ESPN. I hate Joe Morgan, more than I hate evil. He should not only be fired but sent adrift. It’s a long story but I have a theory why he doesn’t like the Yankees. But he is not doing the game tonight so I can watch it. In fact, when the Red Sox had a strange play that allowed the Yankees to score their first run, I quickly switched between ESPN and NESN (49, 51) and listened to what they had to say and felt better with ESPN. So I stayed with them. They are my friends tonight.

As for the game, nice job Red Sox Nation. Impressive. The Yankees are without Jeter, Matsui and Sheffield tonight. Giambi and ARod are not 100% with a flu or something. Giambi probably got a bad dose of juice and ARod must have swallowed some of that lip gloss he wears. Rivera is hurt. Posado and Damon are hurt. And getting beat like an Iraqi prisoner is how you respond. Loser nation is alive and well. If the Sox win games 2-4 then I take back everything I just said.

‘Nite little campers.

Posted by David at 08:12 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Ok, this is not exactly fair. The Orioles last year didn't have anywhere near the pitching that the Tigers have this year. But the Tigers lost 5 out of 7 to the Sox and Yankees. And Todd Jones (who played for the Sox), you should get together with Rudy Seanez, Julian Tavarez and Kyle Farnsworth and tell each other how much you SUCK. 2 OUTS?? 1 STRIKE??!!! And you let Youkilis BEAT YOU. Why does every team do what they can to keep the Sox in it. Can't I get just a little help from other teams in the American League??

Rant over.

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Hey Kyle, leave town. Leave town NOW. And Cashman, please do NOT let this guy pitch anymore. Tight spot, huge lead, mop-up duty. Nothing. Keep him ON THE BENCH.

Let me get this straight. Matsui is out. Shef is out. Jeter, Damon, Posada, Rivera are all hurt. We are playing with a double A team and have the chance to SWEEP THE TIGERS in a 4 game series. And Kyle BLOWS NOT ONLY THE SAVE BUT LOSES THE GAME!!!!!

When the Yankees offense comes through in situations like this, Kyle, YOU have to pick up your end of it. The Moose pitches a great game the night before and you can’t even get three PEOPLE OUT IN ONE INNING. You lost a game for us for the last time (I hope). Who cares how fast you throw. It means nothing if they are HITTING IT. DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME. NOTHING.

With that said, I hope you have fun somewhere else. Just leave right now. You are now number two on my most hated Yankee pitcher list, one step behind Kevin Brown.

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