April 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 03:55 PM) Against say a David Price? Yes. I don't really understand why Castro wasn't out there today, especially since AJ wound up in yesterday's game as well. Castro wont play back to back days this season unless AJ is hurt.
April 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 03:54 PM) I agree with this and I'm sure Milkman does as well. I was happy to bring AJ back because he's still a legit catcher who can handle a pitching staff quite well but there's no doubt in my mind that he's going to be the major weak link in the offense this season. Yes, sir. Just give Castro a few more starts.
April 7, 201114 yr All credit to Jackson. He was locked in throwing strikes and fooling guys with his slider which was just filthy. Now lets pound the ball these next three games and give the Rays an even worst start than the Red Sox. Hopefully with Dunn in the lineup.
April 7, 201114 yr Edwin Jackson with any sort of control is scary. This was the Edwin we got in the second half of last season.
April 7, 201114 yr You forgot: Greg Walker! Sorry, couldn't resist. I just noticed you live by me, too...I live in Clearing. Well at least you're a decent troll!
April 7, 201114 yr There were alot of people here that didn't like the Hudson/Jackson trade, especially because Hud was cheap and EJ's big contract but I loved that trade...EJax has Ace stuff and Hudson, well, doesn't IMO... EJax
April 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (TheBigHurt @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 04:01 PM) Well at least you're a decent troll! Decent? If there were troll awards I'd be a contender every season!
April 7, 201114 yr First Opening Day game I couldn’t watch but according to Gameday Jackson had his slider working to his advantage and managed to allow the bullpen to only work one inning.
April 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 01:55 PM) I missed the game except the 8th-9th inning. So I guess Edwin was dealing today huh? Resign him before he gets too expensive Kenny!! EJax being a free agent next year with Boras as his agent is a main reason we are All In this year.
April 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 03:03 PM) There were alot of people here that didn't like the Hudson/Jackson trade, especially because Hud was cheap and EJ's big contract but I loved that trade...EJax has Ace stuff and Hudson, well, doesn't IMO... EJax Not to be a downer but that trade is still quite the loss for us.
April 7, 201114 yr Jackson was godlike. But I could shutdown this Tampa offense. Let's not get crazy.
April 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 04:04 PM) EJax being a free agent next year with Boras as his agent is a main reason we are All In this year. No dout. We can only hope he really likes it here.
April 7, 201114 yr Decent? If there were troll awards I'd be a contender every season! I dunno... you're gonna have to show a lot more than THIS to make THAT bold a statement! And hey... no Frank for pre/post game this year???
April 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 02:05 PM) Jackson was godlike. But I could shutdown this Tampa offense. Let's not get crazy. Are you a lefty or righty ?
April 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 03:05 PM) Jackson was godlike. But I could shutdown this Tampa offense. Let's not get crazy. Tb's offense sucks but all you had to do was watch this game to realize he would have shutdown pretty much any offense around today. Not saying he's going to do it consistently but today, no one would have stood a chance.
April 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 04:05 PM) Jackson was godlike. But I could shutdown this Tampa offense. Let's not get crazy. His stuff was nasty today, it wouldn't matter if it was the Yankees out there, IMO
April 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 02:06 PM) No dout. We can only hope he really likes it here. And the chances of that with huge money on the line is slim but I'll cling to hope. Best case scenario is also worst case scenario . He has a great year and Sox look outstanding but less chance of keeping him.
April 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 04:06 PM) Tb's offense sucks but all you had to do was watch this game to realize he would have shutdown pretty much any offense around today. Not saying he's going to do it consistently but today, no one would have stood a chance. This
April 7, 201114 yr I would like to tip my cap to two guys I've blasted in the past. Juan Pierre and Edwin. Juan is off to a nice start and Edwin looks like the real deal. Love to see our batting averages so high after last year's pathetic start. Knock on wood.
April 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (TheBigHurt @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 01:55 PM) Jackson! : Pierre! : Alexei! : Santos! : Lot of positives to start this season... with the bullpen overall was one of them. Let's hope it gets better! Where's the Lilly love ?
April 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 04:04 PM) Not to be a downer but that trade is still quite the loss for us. I'm glad the 11 starts Daniel Hudson had in the National League last year with a .241 BABIP convinced you he's the second coming of Christ.
April 7, 201114 yr QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 7, 2011 -> 04:04 PM) Not to be a downer but that trade is still quite the loss for us. I absolutely agree, but I tend to struggle to look at the Sox in the same light if they had Hudson in the rotation compared to Jackson. Jackson could end up being worth 2 more wins overall than Hudson, and that could be what separates the Sox from winning the division and finishing in second.
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