4/27: Boston (15-11) at RAYS (13-11)
by Patrick L. Kennedy on Apr 27, 2008 12:00 PM EDT
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PrintBoston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays, Apr 27, 2008 1:40 PM EDT
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Pitching Matchup:
| IP | ERA | + | K/9 | BB/9 | K/BB | HR/9 | OPS | WHIP | G/F | P/IP | ||
| BOS | RH J. Beckett | 200.2 | 3.27 | 145 | 8.70 | 1.79 | 4.85 | 0.76 | .663 | 1.14 | 1.28 | 15.45 |
| RAYS | RH J. Shields | 215.0 | 3.85 | 117 | 7.70 | 1.51 | 5.11 | 1.17 | .696 | 1.11 | 1.08 | 14.78 |
RH Josh Beckett, Boston-After being dominated through 7.2 shutout innings last night by Red Sox RHP Clay Buchholz, the Rays go back out today to face yet another steady arm in the Boston rotation. To call Beckett "steady" is an understatement, given his second place finish last year in the Cy Young voting. After a 2006 adjustment to the AL that saw him post an ERA above five for the first time in his career, Beckett came out in 2007 and was the staff ace the Sox needed as they charged to their second World Series title in four years. His strikeout rates increased back up to the level he maintained with the NL's Florida Marlins, and his walk rate plummeted to an all-time low. His superb pitching in one of the AL's most hitter-friendly ballparks last year was entirely in keeping with his peripherals, as well as the talent which Beckett clearly has. He proved that he could pitch away from the National League and the friendly confines of Joe Robbie Stadium, and he gives the Sox an excellent one-two punch with RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka.
He's gotten off to a rather slow start to his 2008 campaign, having struggled in his season-opening start on April 6th against Toronto, but he has rebounded to post two very solid outings against the New York Yankees. He has only started twice at Tropicana Field over the course of his career, although those two starts have resulted in a cumulative 2.77 ERA. He has a 4.26 ERA in 31.2 innings all-time against the Rays.
RH Jamie Shields, RAYS-Fresh off of a solid seven inning outing against the Toronto Blue Jays at Disney, Jamie Shields takes to the hill for the Rays this afternoon in search of a series sweep. Though Shields gave up four runs in his last outing, only two of them were earned thanks to porous defense from the Rays. That's unfortunately been a theme in Shields' last three starts, as he has surrendered 14 runs over his last three starts, yet only seven have been qualified as "earned runs". The shoddy defense still hasn't stopped Shields from amassing a 3.30 ERA this year, even despite peripherals that are actually worse than he posted a season ago.
To be sure, his rate stats are still very much within reason. A 6.30 K/9 and 2.40 BB/9 are excellent, but his K:BB is nearly half of what it was in 2007. He's allowing more baserunners than he did last season, to the tune of a 1.40 WHIP, and he is giving up far too many base hits. On the positive side, he has nearly halved his home run rate from last year through his first four starts. If he can avoid the three run homer, the rest of Shields' game should still take care of itself.
So while Jamie hasn't had an ideal start to the season, he has done more than enough to keep the Rays in the games he starts. With the absence of RHP Matt Garza and LHP Scott Kazmir from the rotation, he has picked up the slack and really taken on the ace's mantle for a team that desperately needed it.
LET'S SWEEP BOSTON!
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Go Rays
Won’t be able to watch the game, as I will be at the UF/UGA game…..but, I’ll get some scouting on Gordon Beckham…
"I'd hate to leave right when the getting is good." -CC
You’ll be drunk by the first pitch.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
MVP: Shields
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
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"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely!
I love that 30 speed and 40 power!! He’s my hero!
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Aki’s likely tired of Ortiz/Manny doing it to us, he’s one of those types who respects the game and the opponent.
That or he’s turning American.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Either way
Hitting him with a pitch is childish and doesn’t cover the fact that really they’re just sour over losing.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Aki HR
http://youtube.com/watch?v=UITO56mjoko
There are a few bat flips in this compilation.
Mhhmmm....
Double plays are great.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
Week from today is Kazmir day!
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
This fellow is throwing GAS
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“I looked at everybody and I felt the power from everybody and that’s why probably the ball carried that way,” Iwamura said through an interpreter. “I came back to the dugout and everybody was happy. And I made myself happy, too.”
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
Aki's got a little Ichiro in him.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Greek God of Whine
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
I love Joe Magrane!
Jason Bartlett!!!
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BARTY!
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JD Drew
threw that ball like he was Eric Hinske!
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Ouch.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
There's probably 20,000 or so of them in the stands.
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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I can only assume..
You are saying the Red Sox Nation is full of bastard childs.
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Bastard is the nice way of saying it, yes.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Pena!!!
He is clearly limping
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A big, beautiful horse.
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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Josh Johnson, QB, SDSU
I love this guy. He ran a West Coast Offense, Ran a 4.4, Has a cannon for an arm, and only threw 1 INT.
Strengths
Possesses adequate height and enough room on his frame to add necessary bulk. Excellent athlete for the position. Has quick feet, gets set quickly and is agile enough to avoid pressure on a consistent basis. Buys a lot of second-chance passing opportunities with his feet and is a legitimate running threat when he breaks contain. However, he is not a run-first QB. He shows good patience in the pocket and will go through his progression reads. He can throw on the run with good velocity and accuracy. Has a quick release and above-average arm strength. Gets good zip on deep out throws and can fit the ball into some tight spots. Seems to be most comfortable throwing vertically. He gets good air under his deep throws and shows good touch as a vertical passer. Very good ball skills. Has long arms and big hands. Does a great job of selling play fakes.
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Weaknesses
Lacks ideal size. Height is adequate but not good and he must add bulk in order to hold up at the next level. He’s a streaky passer that can be accurate at times but will lose the strike zone at other times. He needs to learn to change up his velocity on some of his throws; he tends to put too much zip on shorter throws. Seems to struggle with his accuracy on underneath throws (screens, flares, dump offs, wheel routes, etc.) more than he does on intermediate-to-deep throws. He’s a small-school quarterback (non-scholarship DI-AA) that will undoubtedly have a severe learning curve in the NFL. Still telegraphs too many of his throws and gets away with a lot of questionable decisions that he will pay for in the NFL.
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Overall
Johnson played 44 games in four seasons at San Diego (2004-’07), moving into the starting lineup in 2005. In his first three years, he completed 518 of 764 attempts (67.8 percent) for 6,711 yards, 70 touchdowns and just 14 interceptions. He also rushed for 1,138 yards and 17 touchdowns on 206 carries (5.5 average) in that span. As a senior, he may have been the most efficient and prolific player at any position in college football. He completed 205 of 300 attempts (68.3 percent) for 2,976 yards, 42 TDs and just one interception, finishing with an astounding 197.19 passer rating. He also ran for 674 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson is one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2008 class. He needs to add bulk to his tall but lanky frame and he still has much room to improve in terms of reading coverage and making his progressions. However, he is a confident player with underrated passing skills and outstanding mobility. He answered some questions regarding his ability to make the leap from a non-scholarship FCS program to the NFL when he stood out as the most electrifying playmaker in the East-West Shrine game. Most importantly, he proved that he’s not just a running quarterback by remaining patient in the pocket and going through his progressions before opting to run as a final option. Johnson is still very much underrated in our opinion and he’s worth the investment in Round 3.
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I do too.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Dang it
If that throw was 14 more inches he’s gunned.
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Come on Shieldsy
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I love this team
And this guy!
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We're like one team or something.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
SIT DOWN!
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
2 to 1 strikes to balls ratio
look edwin, thats what its suppposed to look like
Geno Hayes, LB, FSU
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Booooooooo
I like Geno, I hate the Bucs
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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
First time ever.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, Kevin Stocker could pick it!
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SHIELDS!
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
LONGONE!
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
EVAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
He’s really really good at baseball!
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Talk about adjustment
Strikes out his first two times against Beckett and then comes back to HR. That’s pretty awesome…
by Steve Slowinski on Apr 27, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions
Note: Longoria can hit the breaking ball.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
Television crew mentions ponies, you show up, that's no coincidence.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
If I can just find a Sonnanstine jersey then my mind will be seriously conflicted
by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 27, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd give you my spot.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I was simply moving closer is all.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
He is owning...
stupid Prom I was up till 6am last night so i let my mom and little bro go.
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Atta-boy!
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
90 pitches!
Finish them Sheildsy!
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Better pitching performance v. the Sox than Kaz?
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by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
That is tought..
Kaz has put up a couple of starts like this against them. Wow this is really exciting. FINISH THEM!
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He's not in town yet...
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
At the card shop in my town..
they have a Cannizaro rookie signed. It makes me think of RJ.
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"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Lets get back at them...
by scoring more runs.
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Carl's gonna hack this chance away.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Well then. I stand corrected.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Shields at 92, he's going 9
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
Barty has done well this series
Made nice grabs in the field and been important when he gets on base.
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Sweep the leg!
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
im so glad we didnt have to face papelbon
or much of ortiz
FINISH THEM!
Lets have a fatality.
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I am bringing my broom tomorow to school.
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CG SHO!!!!
Glad I didn’t start him in one of my fantasy leagues…
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BALLGAME
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
We could look back at this...
and see this last week as a major turning point for this team
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That was the best kind of F U to Boston.
"I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return, and so will I. So will I." - Carlos Pena
by R.J. Anderson on Apr 27, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
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