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Alright Bobby...lets close the door.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 24, 2007 -> 10:17 PM) This is insane!!!! BTW, how do they rule on a ball that hits the ump like that? If he's in fair territory its a fair ball. For god sakes Joe...swing at whatever the hell is thrown here.

Beautiful...now lets f***ing get out I don't want a rain delay ruining this. Please just swing at whatever is thrown Joe...just swing.

QUOTE(caulfield12 @ Apr 24, 2007 -> 10:15 PM) I don't think Gordon has ever played 1B...at least not in the pros. Ya, he recorded his first put out as a first baseman at the major league level this inning (on Erstads shot to the pitcher).

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Apr 24, 2007 -> 10:15 PM) Shoulda been a basehit anyway No doubt, that was crushed.

Was anyone else screaming really really loud when that ball rolled away from first. WHOOOOO Now lets get some insurance and than let Bobby shut er down.

I LOVE IT!!!!

QUOTE(Jimbo @ Apr 24, 2007 -> 10:13 PM) ummmm where is JD? He was pulled.

Given the conditions (raining now) I have absolutely no doubt they should put in a pinch runner for Paulie because you got to make sure your guy scores when Pablo singles.

Wise move by the Royals pitcher. If there wasn't 2 outs I'd be tempted to put in a pinch runner out there for Paulie and than put Thome out in the field just because with a speedster out there, a gapper would give the club the lead.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 24, 2007 -> 10:08 PM) Tough break on that grounder up the middle. Ya, that was a nice play. By the way I just want to point out that Boone is only 22 and I'd bring him out for the 9th but the Sox are going to take the lead this inning.

Its time for the top of the order to come through and give the Sox the lead for good!!!

The Whiff. Logan has some filthy stuff and most importantly his stuff is a major variety from the rest of the pen. I like how Ozzie is showing faith in him because I think that faith will lead to some confidence with the end result being Logan pitching aggressively (ie throwing strikes/attacking the hitter) and when that happens we'll see him dominate.

No one up in the pen and they won't be needed, Boone will come through. He's throwing some sick looking slurves. The problem is no one is going to chase them when your down in the count.

QUOTE(Jimbo @ Apr 24, 2007 -> 10:02 PM) Teahan is going to take him deep, book it. Nah, foul out is my guess.

This is what Boone need to get over. He's afraid in ML games and it means he falls behind. When he throws strikes he's pretty damn tough to hit with his variety of pitches, odd arm angle, and good movement.

QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 24, 2007 -> 10:00 PM) Hopefully we're playing no doubles. Pena will score on anything that gets close to the wall. You saw how close Paulie was to that line, so that would make me think Crede is also right on the line.

QUOTE(danman31 @ Apr 24, 2007 -> 09:59 PM) What was the close one you guys were talking about? Dejesus hit a shot down the first base line that richoetted off PK's glove but the ump called it foul (PK was right on the line too). It was a pretty close call.

This guy scares me...Grudz is just such a solid hitter. If the Sox lose Guchi in the off-season, this is the guy I try to pick up (and yes I know he's old but I think he's a great value).

He GAWN!!!

QUOTE(danman31 @ Apr 24, 2007 -> 09:57 PM) Hopefully the Sox can battle back from this deficit.

QUOTE(chisox72 @ Apr 24, 2007 -> 09:53 PM) We saw Sunday. Ya, cause one game makes a career. Christ...I want guys to get a shot and Boone has nice looking stuff and I think he's ready. Its just a matter of him throwing with confidence at the major league level.

Good...I want to see what Boone can do.

QUOTE(Jenks Heat @ Apr 24, 2007 -> 09:49 PM) McDougal ain't going to make it to May with this workload. Think the Pena kid is going ot rip it somewher? Pena can't pull a thing so no I don't expect it. And yes, I think we've used our relievers a lot, mainly because Ozzie has went to going just a couple batters per guy as opposed to using just one or two guys for a couple innings (maybe its just because he's trying to get these youngsters into the thought process of tight close games and than he'll start to stretch them out after wards. I realize Mac isn't really a youngster but a lot of these guys are and he may just be managing to see what they have, plus after last year I think he wants to set the example early that every game matters). That said i"d much prefer we just go to a guy like Thornton for a full inning than turn it over to someone else most of the time (unless that guy is struggling). On the bright side the club does have an extra reliever up which should help and overall under Ozzie the pen is usually pretty well rested.

QUOTE(Craig Grebeck @ Apr 24, 2007 -> 09:46 PM) Erstad would have at least hit that to the right side! f*** Why isn't he playing, by the way? Just got in. Erstad is DH'ing tonight and before you rip him you should know that he had a big two run double that put the Sox in the lead. Than the Sox pen blew things and Crede tied it back up this inning.