Nice AJ! I'd stop first pitch swinging up this big though. That can cause some teams to start throwing at you

 

I thought it was the other way around. Up big, swing away to keep things moving. Odds are you will hit it at somebody more often than not. Bunting, walking, squeeze plays, etc. seem like more beanable offenses in a rout.

Swisher! Solo jack.

So I guess this would be our offense hitting full stride.

Swisher! Solo jack.

Yeah and solo celebration...LOL

LOL @ Swisher celebrating by himself

grats on #100 swish

Swisher's solo celebration had me laughing about as hard as when he high-fived his cardboard cutout... Such a fun guy, such a fun team this year.

Did they give him the cold shoulder or something?

Did they give him the cold shoulder or something?

 

Yes sir.

Sox have left one man on base this game.

Does Ichiro have 3 infield hits today?

unbelievable the way this team's playing that they aren't gaining ground on MN, need to hope we can keep up this level of play while they're on that road trip

 

or I guess even better we can stop worrying about MN and hope TB or Boston slips to open the WC to the central

would love to see those obnoxious arrogant red sox fans cry themselves to sleep if they missed the playoffs.

Twins win 3-1.

Keep on scoring.

What's wrong with Thome? Sorry, I just woke up (it's 310 am in the morning here) and noticed he was pulled from the line-up. Haven't had the time to read through the whole game thread.

would love to see the angels sweep minnesota.

What's wrong with Thome? Sorry, I just woke up (it's 310 am in the morning here) and noticed he was pulled from the line-up. Haven't had the time to read through the whole game thread.

 

Jim Thome was scratched from Wednesday afternoon's starting lineup against Seattle as a precautionary measure due to slight soreness in his right leg. Thome was available to pinch-hit.

Thanks...well, the way TB and Cleveland have played against the Angels, taking away their best record in the majors (etc.), I think there will now be some stronger motivation for the Angels to show up...not to mention they're playing at home.

unbelievable the way this team's playing that they aren't gaining ground on MN, need to hope we can keep up this level of play while they're on that road trip

 

or I guess even better we can stop worrying about MN and hope TB or Boston slips to open the WC to the central

 

Nothing wrong with that. If the Sox hang on to win the division, nobody can ever say they didn't earn it

This is BS, not scoring in an inning. BLOW.THIS.TEAM.UP

Let's call MLB and tell them we are giving Oakland 6 of our runs today and they need to play the bottom of the 9th.

Wow I totally forgot about the game and just checked the score, the Sox are beating the absolute s*** out of the Mariners.

Anyone think Russell could be an effective major league closer?

I want one more home run, which would break the season record - I believe.

 

For most home runs in one game.

Edited August 20, 200817 yr by tommy

Anyone think Russell could be an effective major league closer?

 

Nope...at best, he can become a righty set-up man. He doesn't have any plus-plus pitches.