Harry Chappas

I posted at the end of the game thread that I felt Masset would have been ideal for the 7th inning. I think Guillen is holding last year over Thorton, Masset and Anderson's head and is giving Wasserman a longer leash because of his work last year. McDougal should be up as he actually has some semblance of stuff. Wasserman is a fluky guy that isn't working. Also Dotel is being over worked. Sox Win.

Just got home and when Wassermen came in I said isn't the reason Masett is on this team is to try and go more than one inning. Especially with Linebrink and Jenks being unavailable forthe most part? Guillen seems to be to fixated on last year when it comes to Thorton, Wasserman, Massett and Anderson.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 16, 2008 -> 12:13 PM) Did Brooks Robinson ever have a stretch like this? If he ever did Hawk would've told us all about it by now. The Manny Ramirez foul pop up still stands out in my mind along with Valentin pop foul catch against the Twins. There is also the always impressive D'angelo Jimenez 3 run infield pop out error which started the House of Horrors. Crede's error's just stand out because they seem to have a huge impact on the outcome of the game. They are relatively easy plays as well...well at lest hte last few were.

Jenks against Vlad last night was huge. Vlad had one pitch to hit and was a little late on it. Jenks then schooled him for the remainder of the AB.

QUOTE (G&T @ May 16, 2008 -> 07:25 AM) Helps that we didn't play in Oakland. Just sayin'. Although I will say this is about as good a position as the Sox could have expected. This is a great chance to be 6-4 or 7-3 on this trip. Can't ask for anything more. The really lucky thing was they missed the King, Bedard, Saunders and Lincecum. Finish it strong. I'd like them to start Thome at first and rest Konerko for the series.

Hawk is turning into Ron Santo

This pitching staff is simply incredible.

I hate Orlando Cabrera

Jenks schooled Vlad there. Impressive by Jenks especially in the Izturis at-bat.

This pitching is awesome. I need a beer.

Vlad scares the s*** out of me

Hawk has lost any ability to judge a fly ball.

K Rod getting squeezed big time

Thome, nice Come on Paul.

CQ is exciting as hell. Walk Dye to get to Mr. GO / K.

Speed kills. Run Ozuna.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 15, 2008 -> 11:52 PM) Like I said, the fielding stats for him are worthless due to the official scoring luck he's had. There is nothing positive that I ahve seen from him. Also the pitching for the Sox is incredible.

QUOTE (Brian @ May 15, 2008 -> 11:50 PM) Hawk gives me a headache sometimes. More times then not.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 15, 2008 -> 11:45 PM) Fantastic overall game for Mr. Cabrera, he's been so impressive this season. I'll never understand why the Sox always try to steal with 2 strikes. It's a great way to distract the hitter. He just seems weak to me for some reason.

Cabrera does nothing that he was portrayed to be able to do.

QUOTE (zenryan @ May 15, 2008 -> 11:39 PM) only 142 games left in the Joe Crede era! wishful thinking. for the extra 20 games

QUOTE (Brian @ May 15, 2008 -> 11:35 PM) Off topic, but why didn't we play this afternoon? I know it isn't a long trip to SF, but still. Angels never seem to play weekday day games. Ramirez.....

QUOTE (Brian @ May 15, 2008 -> 11:30 PM) I'm calling grand slam. at least the team's ERA will not be affected

This is pathetic. The amount of games given away is staggering. The next time I hear how clutch Joe Crede is I am punching that person.

QUOTE (G&T @ May 15, 2008 -> 11:22 PM) You base that on that play? What ss was going to make that out? The entire seaon and the fact that play wasn't even close.