Are you kidding me? The Red Sox live another day
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11:48 PM
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It Almost Seems like the Red Sox were meant to go down 3-1, just to storm back. Last night, those 'pesky Rays had a chance of a lifetime to shut up the Fenway Faithful. Up 7-0, they blew it. Remind you of Yankees/Red Sox anyone? Except I don't think we will see this swing the Red Sox way.
Josh Beckett takes the mound for the Red Sox, and lets face it, he is one of the best in the game. There is nothing better than knowing as a player, the pitcher that is taking the mound for your squad has some of the best stuff in the game. And when he is on, he is nearly unmatchable pitch by pitch. And with history on their side, it will be tempting to see if the Red Sox can keep this streak alive.
On the other side of the spectrum is bulldog James Shields. He lost in his first visit to the mound, but will look to rebound on Saturday. Shields has added a cutter that has been downright devastating at times. Look for him to work in his change up quite a lot in game 6.
Honestly, I'm sick and tired of seeing the Red Sox in the World Series. How about some new blood? The Rays and Phillies would be a testament to the change in baseball as well. No More big boppin' bats, and ageless wonders making it happen on the field. The Rays are the future, and the Phils are the present.
Quick Hits from around the league:
11:48 PM
Dexter-Sports Inbox
It Almost Seems like the Red Sox were meant to go down 3-1, just to storm back. Last night, those 'pesky Rays had a chance of a lifetime to shut up the Fenway Faithful. Up 7-0, they blew it. Remind you of Yankees/Red Sox anyone? Except I don't think we will see this swing the Red Sox way.
Josh Beckett takes the mound for the Red Sox, and lets face it, he is one of the best in the game. There is nothing better than knowing as a player, the pitcher that is taking the mound for your squad has some of the best stuff in the game. And when he is on, he is nearly unmatchable pitch by pitch. And with history on their side, it will be tempting to see if the Red Sox can keep this streak alive.
On the other side of the spectrum is bulldog James Shields. He lost in his first visit to the mound, but will look to rebound on Saturday. Shields has added a cutter that has been downright devastating at times. Look for him to work in his change up quite a lot in game 6.
Honestly, I'm sick and tired of seeing the Red Sox in the World Series. How about some new blood? The Rays and Phillies would be a testament to the change in baseball as well. No More big boppin' bats, and ageless wonders making it happen on the field. The Rays are the future, and the Phils are the present.
Quick Hits from around the league:
- According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Braves are actively seeking starter Jake Peavy. The Braves could add up to 40 million dollars this off-season in payroll. If I'm Kevin Towers, I want Jair Jurrjens back in this deal. The Article rumors Charlie Morton, among others as a possibility. Jason Heyward is considered to be untouchable, so this deal would also include an infielder of some sorts I would imagine. I would not pull the trigger unless i could get a top pitcher and an outfield prospect to fill one of the biggest voids on this squad.
- As much as I would love to stay away from the Yankees, it appears that the staff has decided to use Joba Chamberlain as a starter next year. According to Big Hank, "The plan as of right now is Chamberlain is going to be a starter, everybody's pretty much in agreement with that." Well yah, I would hope so. Chamberlain is only 23, and could yet again be the anchor of the Yankees staff.
- The Mariners front office cannot catch a break. According to the Chicago Tribune, The Cubs have denied the Mariners the right to talk to GM Jim Hendry about their opening at General Manager. Hendry is considered the winningest GM in Cubs history, since their world series run in 1945. But hey, Brewers scouting director Jack Zduriencik is in the running. I campaigned for Jack in June.
- Brewers beat Writer Tom Haudricourt is doing what he is best at. Haudricourt is speculating who GM Doug Melvin is bringing in to interview for the manager position. Haudricourt mentions Bob Brenly, Buck Showwalter and Ken Macha. I think that Macha fits, but Showwalter and Brenly? Don't reach bud, don't reach. Read further about the Macha bit. It is quite interesting.
- Hal McCoy must of fallen off of his rocker this morning. The Dayton News beat writer has a post today wondering if the Reds can be the, "2009 Philedelphia Phillies." One word explains that Hal. No.
