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6/3: RAYS (35-23) at BOS (36-25)

Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox, Jun 4, 2008 7:05 PM EDT


RAYS at Boston

7:05; RAYS TV/ION, ESPN
RAYS RADIO/1250 AM

Pitching Matchup:


IP ERA + K/9 BB/9 K/BB HR/9 OPS WHIP G/F P/IP
RAYS RH E. Jackson
65.2 3.70 111 6.44 4.39 1.47 0.69 .716 1.45 1.20 16.71
BOS RH J. Beckett
67.0 4.30 101
10.07 1.88 5.36 1.48 .665 1.09 1.00 15.27

RH Edwin Jackson, RAYS-The enigma that is Edwin Jackson takes the hill for the Rays this evening, as they attempt to even up the series against Boston on national TV. He struggled last time out on Friday against the Chicago White Sox, having given up ten hits and two walks in six innings of work. He surrendered four runs in the outing, a number that surely would have been higher had it not been for his luck at getting double plays in critical situations.

Simply put, Jackson still gives up too many baserunners to sustain success. His K:BB is very much in line with the 1.45 total that he put up last year in a full season of duty with the Rays, and his G:F is actually lower than it has been in his past two seasons as a Devil Ray. The only stark difference for Jackson this year is that he has been giving up far fewer home runs. He has given up just 0.69 per nine innings this year, as opposed to 1.06 in 2007, despite him inducing fewer groundball outs.

Opposing teams just aren't plating as many runs against Jackson as they should be, and this trend was personified in his last start. Chicago had numerous opportunities to knock Jackson out of the game early, but in a problem that the Sox had all series, they just couldn't get runners in scoring position to the plate. Some would give Jackson credit for stymieing the Sox from getting more, but that ignores the greater trend that will pose problems for him in the future. He isn't getting out of these jams based on some intangible ability that he possesses, he is getting out of them due, in large part, to luck. Similarly, he isn't giving up as many home runs as he was last year for the same reason. You simply don't see your groundball rate drop, and then see your home run rate cut by 30% at the same time, at least in any long-term sample size.

The lesson here is simply that Jackson needs to tighten things up with regards to allowing baserunners, and he needs to induce more ground balls. The unfortunate news for Jackson is that he has to start doing that in Fenway Park, where he has an 8.47 ERA in 17 career innings pitched. That includes a May 2nd outing in Fenway, where he gave up six runs in four innings of work. To his credit, however, Jackson has shown the ability to tame the Red Sox's lineup before. That May 2nd start in Boston was his second straight against the Red Sox, and he surrendered just one run in seven innings at home in the first one, so maybe it was just a matter of the Sox being well-acquainted with him in a short period of time. No matter the reason, Jackson can take a big step forward towards making me a believer by having a successful, peripherally-sound start within the unfriendly confines of a division rival.

RH Josh Beckett, Boston-Don't let the ERA fool you, last year's runner-up for the Cy Young is just as dangerous as ever, and the Rays get to face him this evening at Fenway. Almost the entireity of Beckett's problems this year can be traced to his troubles with the long ball, as his strikeout rate is currently at a career-high. Couple that with a walk rate under two, and you have a pitcher that is just not getting any luck. Hitters aren't even really teeing off on him for a high average: his opponents' batting average of .238 this year is actually lower than the .250 mark he put up last year. Pitchers with 1.09 WHIPs don't usually find themselves with an ERA north of four, and yet that's exactly where Beckett finds himself.

So what's the problem? Gopheritis. Beckett is surrendering 1.48 HR/9, a total that hearkens back to his 2006 season, when he allowed 1.58 HR/9 en route to a 5.01 ERA in his first campaign with the Red Sox. Beckett just is allowing too many home runs, and in a league where the teams collectively live and die on the three run homer, you can't do that. He has an even G:F, so you can see where the problem has its roots.

The tendency is crystal-clear for Beckett: limit the long ball, and see tremendous success. In his masterful 2007 season, he gave up just 0.76 HR/9. Nearly double that rate, as in 2006, and you have a sub par performance. This problem has got to be especially frustrating for the Red Sox, since he is excelling in nearly every other statistical category by which you evaluate pitchers. He doesn't allow too many baserunners, but opposing teams have been able to take advantage of the instances in which he does via the home run. With men on, Beckett is being hit to the tune of .320/.366/.560, which is where his problems are. It's all situational.

The good news, so to speak, for Beckett and the Sox is that he has given up just four runs over his last two starts against Oakland and Baltimore. That follows a disastrous home start against the Milwaukee Brewers in which he gave up four home runs. The unfortunate news for Beckett is that he has struggled mightily in three home starts this season, posting a 5.40 ERA in 21.2 innings of work. His last "successful" home start at Fenway came against the Rays on May 3rd, when he gave up four runs in eight innings to earn a win. That followed what is, to date, his best start of the season at Tropicana Field, when he struck out 13 Rays in seven innings while surrendering just one earned run in an eventual loss.

So the Rays, having been tamed by Beckett before, know very well the pattern for success. When you get runners on base, you absolutely have to take advantage of them. If the Rays put up anywhere close to their usual total in the 'LOB' column, they will lose. Beckett simply doesn't allow that many baserunners, so you need to take advantage of the instances in which he does.

Starting Lineups:

RAYS
2B Akinori Iwamura
LF Carl Crawford
CF B.J. Upton
DH Cliff Floyd
3B Evan Longoria
C Dioner Navarro
1B
Eric Hinske
RF Gabe Gross
SS Jason Bartlett
Boston
LF Jacoby Ellsbury
2B Dustin Pedroia
RF
J.D. Drew
DH Manny Ramírez
3B
Mike Lowell
1B Kevin Youkilis
C Jason Varitek
CF Coco Crisp
SS Julio Lugo

With 1B Carlos Peña having been placed on the 15 Day DL due to a fractured index finger, the Rays have a different-looking lineup heading into tonight's game. Cliff Floyd moves into the cleanup spot in the lineup, while Dioner Navarro moves up a spot into the No. 6 hole. Gabe Gross takes over as the starting right fielder in place of Eric Hinske, who slides over to first base to take Peña's place. Hinske moves up in the order to take the No. 7 spot, while Gross will occupy the No. 8 hole.

Boston Manager Terry Francona throws out the same lineup today as he did for last night's game, with the exception of a swap between 1B Kevin Youkilis and RF J.D. Drew. Francona's rationale in making the switch was that Youkilis has struggled against Jackson, while Drew is starting to get hot. He is correct on both counts, with Drew hitting .412/.500/.824 since May 26th and Youkilis hitting .091/.286/.182 in 14 career plate appearances against Jackson.

GO RAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Edwin time!

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 6:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Not as good as Dickey time.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

MVP

Cornelius Clifford Floyd

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 6:05 PM EDT reply actions  

I guess Ruggs hasn't made it to Boston yet

Wouldve love to have seen him penciled in RF tonight

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 6:07 PM EDT reply actions  

My Prediction

Game rains out and I successfully turn this thread into a UF football hijack. Oh wait, that was the Pena thread.

I’ll take Bartlett.

by GomesSweetGomes on Jun 4, 2008 6:07 PM EDT reply actions  

It is the Tampa one...

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Refresh then.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

There

The lineups, data, and text should all be correct now. We had a technical snafu (aka R.J. screwed up) to begin with.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

AKA Patrick takes forever.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

HOLY FUCKING SHIT!! WE'RE ON NATIONAL TELEVISION!!!

MVP = Jackson. Ed-win comes out of nowhere to out-duel Beckett.

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Are you drunk?

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

No

But if bad E-Jax shows I just might be. I’ll watch the ESPN broadcast (if I can) so I can be amazed at how little the commentators know about us.

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hoosiers moment here...

Let’s go mesure the basepaths.

“It’s 90 ft from home to first just like at the trop!”

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope you eat crow tonight

Though I’m sure you hope you eat crow too. I can’t really disagree. I definitely felt an ominous feeling last night, even when we were in the lead.

by GomesSweetGomes on Jun 4, 2008 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was at the last series we played up there-

the one were Shields and Kazmir got rocked, and they just didin’t have it… not sure if was weather or nerves or Fenway, but it just seems like a mental thing…

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Might be just Fenway

The Red Sox home/road splits are insane.

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thier joke of a stadium

They give the Trop crap, but Fenway is just as much of a joke.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

EJax...

My magic 8-ball says EJax will have great game. Granted it was my second time asking. The first time the 8-ball said “ask again later.”

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:10 PM EDT reply actions  

hey....

you do things like my head master at my high school. (sorry he made his graduation speech about how he makes decisions with a magic 8 ball)

Hopefully the magic 8 ball is right

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey I used to love abuse my Magic 8 ball as a kid.

“will I throw you against the wall?” the magic 8-ball said “yes” so I did.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is tonight's game blacked out on ESPN?

If so, brighthouse dame sure better give me an HD option.

by GomesSweetGomes on Jun 4, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes

It is a local blackout in the New England and Tampa Bay TV markets.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

So...

This game better be on Brighthouse HD, right?

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

its on ion in orlando (brighthouse) i know that

by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dammit,

I set my TV on record. Where is the intelligents to black out a market that can’t make it to a sold out game?

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think its also an attempt to protect ION

Not that I agree with it. If anything, a national telecast could facilitate interest in the team that could later show up in local TV ratings.

by GomesSweetGomes on Jun 4, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I mean, I see their point

if the game was not sold out. “You want to see the game. Go to the game.” But, bloody hell man, this is a sold out game that i would love to see the Bristol beanheads totally mock the Rays.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll shit if EJax has a good game

This exact same weather owned Shields and Kazmir last time we were at Fenway, so my hopes aren’t really up for this one.

by Vin on Jun 4, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Realistically speaking

I think you’re going to be dropping feces soon one way or the other.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're probably right.

I’ve been having some terrible gut rot lately.

by Vin on Jun 4, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wish that was it man...

but I’m not yuppy/gay enough to drink Starbucks.

by Vin on Jun 4, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

7-11 works better

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lineups?

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:21 PM EDT reply actions  

ah ha!

Rays:
Iwamura, 2B
Crawford, LF
Upton, CF
Floyd, DH
Longoria, 3B
Navarro, C
Hinske, 1B
Gross, RF
Bartlett, SS

Jackson, P

Red Sox:
Ellsbury, LF
Pedroia, 2B
Drew, RF
Ramirez, DH
Lowell, 3B
Youkilis, 1B
Varitek, C
Crisp, CF
Lugo, SS

Beckett, P

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I learned how to look up...

sorry.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Peña hit a double and a homer last night after breaking a finger on a HBP?

Break out the Carlos Peña Facts. He’s so manly he makes Chuck Norris cry.

And if you don’t include the “ñ” in Carlos Peña’s name, he will kill you with a mere touch.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Levitra commercials in HD are not a good idea

Especially without good makeup.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 6:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Correct.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

AAAARGFGG!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Must Admit

Staats, Magrane and Kalas bore me

by GomesSweetGomes on Jun 4, 2008 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

FAIL

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

They do say quite a few ridiculous things as well

Such as last night, when Staats lauded Hinske, who is pretty much a dead pull hitter (save a few flyouts to LF and groundouts to SS) on his ability to stay inside the ball. Great tihng to say for Longo or BJ…not so much for Hinske

by GomesSweetGomes on Jun 4, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd agree with that.

They probably have some wiggle room with me simply because somehow they’ve survived 11 seasons of this stuff.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

ANTI-FAIL

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

me too

If I was Todd Kalas I would be trying to find Erin Andrews and holla! mmmmmm Erin Andrews….

by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

You act like he hasn't all ready.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nothing wrong with his arm though.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rec'd for truth

Unrelated, but I’m beginning to think the Marlins pulled a fast one on them, dumping a declining D-Train and Miggy on them.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

D-Train's decline was obvious.

Cabrera is still hitting well, just not at his previous levels.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

And they signed him for eight figures anyway

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not Rick Porcello though.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

as I said

just HALF of their farm system

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just wait

Brian Stokes is at AAA for the Mets. Wait until he gets called up…

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Then there's McClung yesterday

6 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, as a starter for the Brewers.

You just never know.

There is a bright side to the '08 season.
Barry Bonds & Roger Clemens are out of baseball.

by maris61 on Jun 4, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

McClung will be fine.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope so.

He’s in good hands, and Seth’s a good guy.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Even bad pitchers have good days

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just realized last night that Erubiel Durazo fell off of the planet.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Nobody finds this interesting, stupid.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Carl Everett's OBP is like .600 in the Atlantic League.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

(coughs)

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

... I mean, ...

Really? Wow! Yippee!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're a bad dancer.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, I am.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

At least

You’re man enough to admit it

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dude, Durazo was awesome.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Almost game time.

Let’s go Rays!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 6:57 PM EDT reply actions  

And there goes ESPN

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:00 PM EDT reply actions  

So the Mariners game was at 4 today, I'm guessing some LLers may drop in.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Nasty weather

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions  

RAYS TEAM GO!!!!

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions  

BTW draft open thread starting tomorrow at 12

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's go Rays

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lets Go

make me a happy man tonight

by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions  

That's what she...

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

i thought he hit that better

what a nasty looking night … lotta empty seats

Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.

by St Pete Native on Jun 4, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Carl swung first pitch, shocker!

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions  

CC:

“Fuck what R.J. says, I don’t need to see pitches.”

by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

There's no reason he should listen to me.

Otherwise I should be on team payroll.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't imagine the players seeing the ball too well.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow Rays TV cameramen

I dont need a close up of Josh Becketts dick

by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

What type of feed are you watching?

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Floyd's gonna homer

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

FAIL

But I think we’ll take it anyway

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

STFU

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

come on cliff...

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice job, Cliff

C’mon Longo. Now would be a good time to snap out of it.

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

come on Longo!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

2 outs.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tease.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

looks like evans got some chaw in tonight

by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

come on Longo...

find you pitch…

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Pitch blease.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

DAMN

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Even though we didn't score

We’re hitting Beckett hard. That’s always a good sign.

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah

but we haven’t seen jackson yet. it’s a coinflip when it comes to him

by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

and run up his pitch count.

he is up to 15 pitches… not so good.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dear camera man/woman, STOP FLASHING EVERY AT-BAT

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Awesome catch, Navy

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

26 more outs...

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Do not overturn this.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

dude they better not give him that shit

by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

That's a make up call

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

One thing I have to give Edwin.

He’s pretty durable.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Hit rates vary, I guess this could be a flukishly low season, we’ll see. I just wish he’d stop walking people.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good point.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Aw, not this again.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

God dammit, E-Jax...

In his defense, Pedroia is really good at getting on base.

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Most of the Sox lineup is.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Overrated earned that BB

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

come on DP...

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

J.D. Drew is a pretty good baseball player.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

GOD DAMMIT

Just strike out already!

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I love hearing the pink hats cheer every pop up.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

just got home and heard CPain on the DL…how long?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

2 weeks

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whifffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Long inning.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

2 weeks for a broken finger?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

15-day DL

Shortest he can be gone.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

yea, i know, but, players go on the 15 day DL for months

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Navarro wasn't gone for months

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

i thought the game was supposed to be on ESPN

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Local blackouts

Only on ION in Florida, only on NESN in New England

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

It is

Just not in Boston or Tampa Bay.

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another stake in the heart of Boston

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

ha, gameday says hinske flied out

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

SB for Hinske

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

lol

http://stuporduck.com/sounds/DS239.wav

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

You do realize, you've become a part of our culture as Rays fans.

That’s pretty impressive.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really don't know how to react to that idea.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Embrace it, my guess.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

so, fellas, Posey or Beckham?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

who do you want

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I say Posey

We already have Bartlett and Brignac for SS in the organization.

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

yea when posey is ready 2010, Navi will be in his 5th year and trade time

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn

Good pitch by Beckett

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Our defense has become choice.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

BOSSMAN!!!

One ill turn deserves another…

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Torii Hunter on reputation alone.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was about to say the same thing

But the Angels probably won’t play him enough in CF for him to qualify.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

And they cheer, and fall silent when Beej catches it.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

nor sure i ever saw Youk go down on three straight pitches

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Fossum pitched last night for the Tigers.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

only 1 run in one third of an inning…he was always 2 run/inning pitcher

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good Edwin is on the mound tonight

Now get him some fucking run support!!!

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

come on rays!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Shit

Beckett appears to be settling down. C’mon Edwin, lock it down.

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

These have been some long innings.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

E-Jac needs a couple economical innings

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

key word, appears...

lets knock his SOX off muhahahahahaa

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn

There goes the no-hitter : (

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

by request

Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.

by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

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 Jun 4, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

not too many

I vowed to stop with the /b/ on LL it isn’t funny anymore

Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.

by PhilKenSebben on Jun 4, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

FAIL

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, let's keep the shut out...

Lugo, you no good money grubber… ground out to a GIDP!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn

Oh well. Lugo still fails hard.

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

ARGHHHHHHH!

Protect the Trop: Keep northerners out.

by St Pete Native on Jun 4, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Pena has that ball

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

E-Jac, don't let it go any further

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

over rated is down!

Yes! Come on EJax… 1 more out…

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Jack has looked alright

We should have some dammmn runs ourselves…

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Do not mess with the mojo turning comments.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

ya i have

and we haven’t won in fenway yet, it’s not looking good tonight either

by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

we might need to do something about Garza/Jackson/Sonnanstine pitching 3 out of every 5 days

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Still better than

Fossum/Seo/Jackson 3 out of 5 days

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, let's get out of this

THIS IS NOT OVER… come on… it’s like team scoring 10 points int eh first quarter of a football game. Over, give me a break.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Some girl shrieked at that foul

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

He'll K Manny

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, look, those hits are catching up.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fail

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fail

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hard hit after hard hit after hard hit…and don’t forget that loud out Beej caught

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jun 4, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Evan saves us

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Our turn...

let’s make a memory here… come on Rays.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Jackson and bullpen

would make beautiful music together

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

he didn't we he was in the bullpen in 06...

not so good there…

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm starting to think

That the damage the Dodgers did is permanent

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hasn't hurt a number of their other arms.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

LONGO!

NOW LETS SCORE SOME FUCKING RUNS, NOW!

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

No he wasn't

you can see it on replay

by SuperB on Jun 4, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously?

Did you expect Ryan Braun? He’s a stud. 22 year old rookies don’t dominate the league. It just doesn’t happen. It might take some time, but he’ll get it.

As he hits it 415 feet

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Evan

is 2 years younger than Braun. Even if you think they’re similar (there approaches aren’t that similar), this would be like seeing Braun in the big leagues in 2006 rather than 2007. Keep that in mind when comparing them.

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, I agree with you

If I were high…. I guess I see your perspective If I only looked at his average for a second… and never watched him play a single inning. I could see your point.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok ok,

Ive watched him frozen ropes to people all season, but never thought he’d only hit in the .240 area

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

he will be fine.

The honestly, he should be hitting 7th… but, he is doing a damn good job for a rookie… to come in spots that he has. He is going to go on a streak where he will get really hot.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope you complain about Crawford too.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

LONGO!

NOW BRING HIM HOME!

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

LonGLORIOUS!

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Moved the runner

But now we need a base hit here

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate that angle

that ball looked like it was going up the middle… And if Navarro could run the play out,that would be nice too…

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Why are we so happy?

I thought the game was over? Let’s go rays!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Chisel away

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

They have Ed timed

I wonder if he’s tipping his pitches. They’re hammering everything he throws

Tools Whore

Sign Bonds!

by Tyler on Jun 4, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I wish they quit jerking Francona off

seriously, if Varitekmisses that Youk is dead meat

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

inside slider here...

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

bye bye

first place. will we ever see it again?

by dropkicknu on Jun 4, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes...

because we deserve… it head’s up…. come on…

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Upton's arm is a freaking rocket launcher.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Why didn't Tek go to second?

He may regret that one

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Or whoever, I've lost track

Just got back from getting a snack

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope so.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh shit

The TV crew got another foul ball xD

Anybody got video of the time a foul ball destroyed someone’s computer? I know it was at the Trop…

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

That was Andy Freed

And it happened when he was on the air. I don’t have a clip, but it was LOL.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oddly he's actually throwing strikes tonight.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

However, like Sonny

He’s missing WITHIN the strike zone

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clearly Jackson is too hittable.

He doesn’t have the stuff to be a major league player.

Now let’s see how long until some dumbass doesn’t catch the sarcasm, and yes, I actually feel the need to include this line.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I look at it this way

Price + McGee >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Jackson + Sonny

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Definitely.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

He relies way too much on his fastball.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kackson Sonny and Garza

all run so hot and cold… never really know what your getting, kinda scary…

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

here we go... stil plenty of time.

let’s score some runs here…

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Todd, you lucky dog.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Kalas is on the prowl.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Both.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

At once.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is such bullshit

and WHY THE FUCK IS JACKSON STILL PITCHING?????

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

So he can maintain his 4 BB/9 ratio, duh!

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let me remind u

Jackson>Fossum
Jackson>Seo
Jackson>Stokes
Jackson>Camp
Jackson>Glover
Jackson>Dohmann
Jackson>Rupe
Jackson>Sturtze
Jackson>Waechter

by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jackson>McClung

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

So he's better than only one of our other pitchers?

You’re not a fan at 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 Jun 4, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hammer time, please.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Kaz sucks even worse at Fenway

This was the right call.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why? James Shields is fine.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate to admit it, but maybe we ARE NOT ready for the big time.

This was supposed to be the road trip that defines us as a team. So far we look like crap

by Rays Rule on Jun 4, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

It's June.

They are good.
We are good.
We swept them at home.
They might sweep us on the road.
Home teams win nearly 60% of the time.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

completely agree

this season is about turning the ship, anything else is icing… I am plenty happy to be watching this team lose in Boston… Everyone else does….

We just need to beat them in St. Pete and play .500 ball on the road, we will be ok

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

We rock at home, less than .500 on the road. We got swept already at Fenway

And so have aloty of teams, but if we are to be one of the elite, we HAVE to win these games. If Boston takes our division, are chances are slim to be the wild card

by Rays Rule on Jun 4, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, we don't.

We HAVE to win one more game than Boston over 162 games, we don’t have to beat them in every road game.

This season was about breaking .500, they’ve been nothing but a pleasant surprise that we’re actually bitching about this season when we’re in first and 13 games over .500 in June.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well

Pretty much everyone that plays at Fenway this year looks like crap. Except for Boston.

by SuperB on Jun 4, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

We look like dogsh1t

ON an unrelated note, the sox announcers are pretty funny. They’ve been talking smack about people in the stands for 2 nights in a row now.

by gatorbait on Jun 4, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Who?

Remy and Orsillo? They are funny together. I got the chance to meet Orsillo at the Trop a few years ago; he seems like a pretty cool guy.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Beej is awesome

Now score some fucking runs!

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Cmon Rays!

just got back from dinner. Lets have a rally baby!

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Fo sho

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

We rock at home, less than .500 on the road. We got swept already at Fenway

And so have aloty of teams, but if we are to be one of the elite, we HAVE to win these games. If Boston takes our division, are chances are slim to be the wild card

by Rays Rule on Jun 4, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

we aren't elite

not yet, and that’s ok… the best has yet to come my freind… we aren’t supposed to be elite yet…

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously

almost everyone on the team has underachieved offensively, and we are still winning games… Imagine if we got the production BJ and ‘los did last year??? CC isnt hitting .300, Barty typically a high .280’s hitter No one thought Longoria would be under.250…. the offense will wake up, and we will be scary shit…

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

B.J. has been fine.

His OPS is higher than Justin’s now, which is pretty impressive, considering Justin Upton eats wordls.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

That would be the only thing missing from his game right now.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed

looks like he has cut his K rate some… or am I wrong

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're right.

Down from 32.5% to 24% .

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know I know

Why the hell am I down and out anyways? We got some ball left to play.

by Rays Rule on Jun 4, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

That's what we're wondering.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah Rays Rule

chill out. Go hang out with Kaz a little.

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's only one series

Not time to jump off the Sky Way yet

by SuperB on Jun 4, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

One series...

we’re not DONE YET!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Beckett nearly got Charlie Browned there.

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn

He almost decapitated Beckett, there

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

I've also noticed that

Navi is starting to suck again…

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Regressing to the mean.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

OT: Some good news

Durham lost, but Brignac hit 2 doubles, bringing his season total to 22. :P
Montgomery is up 6-0 in the top of the 3rd
Vero is down 2-1 in the 8th- Jennings has walked 3 times, and Struck out once
And Columbus actually won a game for once

by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

OT: but wondering

Price’s next start will be saturday? correct. Wanting to make sure because I am gonna go over and see it.

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Second to last I'd assume.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

You'd like to slide BJ to RF.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ive suggested that

but get murdered for suggesting it alot

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

By who?

Logistically speaking B.J. in CF and Desmond in RF/LF equal out, but if B.J. isn’t around, then ideally Desmond plays center, assuming he doesn’t go on a power surge.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why the hell would you move him?

Hes atleast top 5 in defense for CF’s, and hes got a cannon for an arm. I don’t see why you woud move him. Desmond is like a CC clone, and he could easily play RF

by Cory Alexander on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

He makes flashy catches.

That doesn’t mean he’s top five.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also Desmond's arm would be exposed in the corners.

Just as Carl’s is. Really I’d love to see B.J. take over in RF, Carl move to CF, and us fill in the blank in LF, but Carl doesn’t want to play center.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

see told ya

everyone says the same crap, Upton has the arm needed for RF and Jennings is a natural CF

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agree

with Hazleton Jason

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Draft coverage begins at 12 tomorrow.

We’ll have a presence at the 2:15 press conference.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I might be going to the draft

idk yet. I need a friend to go up for the ride.

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Strikeout

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

3-2 counts aren’t.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

STOP

Hammer time!

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

nice Hammeltoe

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

DAMN!

Really missing C-Los, now

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

For the Nay sayers...

WE HAVE THE SAME NUMBER OF HITS… the Rude Sux have struck out as much as we have… we are STILL in this thing. come on… head out of the sand…

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

We're not done.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you!

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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

agree

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Black Jesus

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

@%@$%

damnit

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

You can't let that happen.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

You know who throws him out?

Posey.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Buster or Bust

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Some guy on The Heater said:

“I wanted Buster, but with Pena being out we should take Alvarez.”

Pedro Alvarez: coming to first base Friday night.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why wait till Friday night?

Get him out there minute after we draft

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

That would be pretty ballsy.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

That wasn't a tagging issue...

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Of course not.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Bad baserunning

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's amazing that most of our roster actually can't do those commercials.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

It's amazing Kaz can

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by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

he don't smoke

tobacco….

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Jun 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

He doesn't do tobacco.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I miss Carlos.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

I've seen many, many blue skies turn gray, but the sun will eventually return and so will Carlos.

So will Carlos.

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's a prophet.

I remember saying he was on weed when he said that he saw himself as our first baseman last year, in fact I wanted Hee Seop more than Pena.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, I miss $1 seats @ the beach ... and free parking...

and $.99 gas per gallon… but, you know what? I move on… not as much as I used to (gas)

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I miss my blumpkin cake....

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love the cheap Rockpile seats in Colorado

I went to three Rockies games last summer, and boy was it cheap to go. Concessions bit you in the ass, but I bought a $4 Rockpile seat, or however much it cost, and I found some awesome old dude usher right behind the Rockies dugout that let me sit in the section. Awesome experience. I wish we had a budget section like that.

by Patrick L. Kennedy on Jun 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hinske bomb time.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

I had a shitske

a couple minutes ago after a bloomin’ onion

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Erin Andrews

Has been the only thing good about the game tonight

by SuperB on Jun 4, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Not for us that are watching ION

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hopefully we can win 4 games on this road trip..

by matthan on Jun 4, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

You know your offense is struggling when...

Manny Freaking Delcarmen strikes out the side…

by matthan on Jun 4, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

He's got good stuff.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

tools whore

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

Our offense fails…

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Offense

has done this all season- anyone noticed???

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

If we win 4 on this road trip we'll play with the average this year of road times winning 40% of the time.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

So... I got the Rookie on blu ray

and Cloverfield… who wants to watch?

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

That scene with the McGriff jersey gets me everytime.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, and Steve Cox's character being black.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cloverfield Rocks...

I don’t care what anyone says… that was a fun movie… The Rookie was good. standard disney stuff…

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really liked Cloverfield also

and The Rookie is good along with the likes of Remember the Titans.

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

We need to come back here.

by matthan on Jun 4, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I like that Hammel/Glover are the ones pitching well this series.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

His career OBP is just shy of .400

That’s pretty amazing. Only ~20 players have retired with career OBPs over .400.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

come on boys...

DP gets us out of this…

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Hammel's trying to edge his way past Glover in the DFA line.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Hammel time =/= Dickey time

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on boys...

get it started…

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

6:05

"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

cool I like Shields to rebound

from that garbage start I was in attendance for in May

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lester?

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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Burkholtz...

the cryer…

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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

EPIC COMEBACK COMMENCES

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Come CC... wake up!

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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Can we please get a rally going?

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

CC anytime

no, seriously, whenever you feel it

by Anteater on Jun 4, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

ehhhhh

just not seeing it, shoulda jumped on Beckett when he looked shitty in the 1st n 2nd

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

If he is in so much pain

Then why the hell is he playing

by SuperB on Jun 4, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

MY POINT EXACTLY!

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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

It is good to see they are all really into the baseball game

chanting Beat L.A.

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Upton know his strike zone

good for him to get tossed, he has gotten screwed all night

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

He has?

The Team has since the third…

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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think that we’re aren’t going to win this. Gomes should take any opportunity to tackle

by gatorbait on Jun 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

EPIC COMEBACK FAILS.

FUCK YOU, UMPS. FUCK YOU

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

still got one inning.

Keep it close see what happens…

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

now ESPn is blowing the Sox pitching

its easy to K and hard to walk, when the Strikezone moves

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

glad

I am now glad that I didn’t get to watch the espn broadcast of this game.

by Anteater on Jun 4, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

If nothing else, at least we saved our pen.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

we need to win tomorow

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here's some good news

We’ve only used two pitchers, so our bullpen isn’t getting completely burned

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

god he looks like a douchebag

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sarcasm....

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

sigh...

this fucking sucks

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

you have been out of the game since about the third...

shouldn’t you be over it by now? Come on… let’s wait till the end to get down.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Elijah Dukes is a rapist

and he started many games here, so to say just xuz Ruggs may have a chip on is shoulder is bullshizz

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

That's wildly inaccurate.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't remember Dukes raping anyone.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I knew Dukes personally

He is not even close to the “psycho” people say he was.

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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

He had sex with willing women. Seems normal.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pretty much.

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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

A bunch of u said earlier that Ruggs doesnt get a look cuz he is a "dick"

all I am saying is we have had garbage idiot players here who got more than one shot…

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

You seem to think we're approving of this Ruggiano situation.

We’re not.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

As in

We want him on our team.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, Hammel

Can you throw something remotely close to the strike zone?

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

what happened?

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by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Coco went in hard to second, tackling Aki essentially.

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by R.J. Anderson on Jun 4, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

no...

I wish Aki went samurai warrior on him.

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by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

What a fucking dirty slide.

Coco needs to get one in his ear tomorrow.

www.citadel-insurance.com

by SeanDubbs on Jun 4, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

He is a Red Sox...

Classless…

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bench Clearing brawl

Tomorrow. check your local listings

by Anteater on Jun 4, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not 100% sure, but I saw BS I think.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

i <3 Maddon

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

That a boy Maddon

protect your team. Don’t take that kind of crap from that punk

by Anteater on Jun 4, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

EPIC COMEBACK TIME

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

God i love tivo

you can rewind Kaz saying “I don’t smoke” and it still is funny

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

What'd Maddon say?

"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 Jun 4, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

idk I can rewind.

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

idk i am not a lip reader...

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait...

"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 Jun 4, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

he said

“that was fking bullshit, that was bush league asshole”

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

god I <3 Maddon

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rec'd

"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 Jun 4, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Go Maddon!

Coco Crisp is a little bitch!

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's Boston and in the 9th.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rally Caps boys!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

This is the navarro we’ve come to know and love.

by matthan on Jun 4, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

EPIC COMEBACK COMMENCES

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

EPIC COMEBACK FAILS

Oh well. lets get ‘em back tomorrow

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

the Wild card

is what we should be worried about

by Hazleton Jason on Jun 4, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck that noise...

it’s ONLY JUNE… you go for the EAST until someone tells you can’t win… WE CAN WIN! Bottom Line.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

So, the only problem with rally caps is...

if your team doesn’t win… you look like a dick with a inside-out cap… just a little FYI.

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Draft Thread tomorrow?

12p

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

I get off work around 330ish... I am in bed by about 8a, 9a...

that’s like waking up @ 3 in the morning… we’ll see maybe I will do something productive while watching the draft… like build a bar!

In the name of Sinji Mori, we shall win!

by thebaddancingraysfan on Jun 4, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I understand

I used to work overnights. I was in bed by 10a and didn’t wake up till 5p.

by JMB on Jun 4, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

our first pick is @ 2

right?

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls

BELIEVE in 08!

by SRQman on Jun 4, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Draft thread tomorrow, noon.

To repeat the obvious.

"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 Jun 4, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

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