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Tony....you see that interaction between OC and Pedroia?

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Aug 30, 2008 -> 12:28 AM) I like our chances in a battle of the bullpens At this rate, it's Dice-K for 8 and Papelboner for the 9th.

For Joe Crede's sake, I really hope 1-0 isn't the final score tonight.

Sweet....swinging at balls, and taking strikes. How many 3-2 offspeed pitches can Swisher strike out on this week?

Beckham seems to be going 0 for every game now, but Danks' extra base ability is very promising.

After 4 innings, this offense looks as lifeless as it did on Wednesday. No reason in the world for Thome to be swinging at 1st pitch slider from Dice-K after a walk.

Javy has his best offspeed stuff of the season. Time for the offense to get runs...Dick-K is giving us plenty of hittable fastballs.

Crede just look ridiculous at the plate. Why couldn't he have just stayed on the freaking DL?

Defense aside, the Sox need to start getting some offensive production from the 3rd base position.

QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 11:37 PM) Let me propose this. Crede's range on diving plays is a more helpful trait than anything Uribe provides. Offense or Defense. False...Uribe's ability to make routine plays is a more helpful trait than anything Crede provides.

QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 11:33 PM) I already do not like the tone of this game. From pitch one. I guess Dice-K is the reincarnation of Greg Maddux.

QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Aug 30, 2008 -> 12:31 AM) OMG @ THAT 0-2 STRIKE TO SWISHER. WOW. Someone's getting tossed tonight.

Only one run....good job Javy!

QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Aug 30, 2008 -> 12:14 AM) well he hasnt been bad this year because of bad judgments like that one he's been bad in my view b/c he's hurt and not getting off the throws like he used to His judgment has been awful on when to charge choppers. I'm actually surprised he made that play, as he's booted about 10 plays similar to that.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 11:12 PM) Wow, what a joke. Get your head out of your ass Crede. I can't believe some people still try to argue that he's a good defensive player.

Is Crede that freaking stupid? Throw the ball home!

Javy looks just horrific tonight. Going back to last game, that's 6 in a row he's allowed to reach base.

I hate Angel Hernandez...he's such a POS. Anyways, I hope our hitters realize there's a small strike zone tonight.

As jphat says, let's hope it's not one of those games. That was a fantastic play by Ellsbury.

I didn't now this, but Marmol has allowed 2 hits in his last 17 innings pitched. How come he throws all sliders and can stay healthy, while Linebrink throws all fastballs and can't?

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 10:03 PM) how about the 3-1 call to kosuke and the howard play at 1st? cubs really getting some help from the umps...they are more vulnerable in the playoffs than they look right now, theyve been pulling games out of their asses lately...and i dont think their starters (particularly dempster and the august version of Z) are going to match up against good offensive teams in the postseason too well.... That Howard call was just awful at first base, but the way things are going, I'm sure Cubs would have found a way to win anyways. They're so much better than every other team in the National League.

Rich Harden's ERA for the full season is now under 2. Great trade Billy Beane!

It's Palin, according to Fox. You have to wonder if this move was made with the focus on getting Hillary's voters to vote for McCain.

Great job by the A's.

Denard Span is freaking awesome.