Game 2 of the ALCS -- More Problems For Beckett

I think you're on the money with these observations, Ian. A pitcher of Beckett's ability & class doesn't turn in the season he has without some underlying problems. If he's at his best tonight, it will be a long way back for the Rays.

I was slightly surprised by Papi's comments, &, in truth, even more surprised at Maddon's endorsement...except that, from the TV coverage, what they were saying was clearly right. The hang-dog expressions in the Rays dug-out in the late innings was both surprising & revealing.

A small question - do you think Dice-K is the most underrated player in the Sox team at the moment? His season numbers have been excellent, & his post-season performances, especially last night, have been strong. But, as you pointed out last night, everyone grumbles. Fact is, he's delivered, big-time, &, when everyone was questioning Tito's wisdom (yet again) in turning to Dice-K for the Game 1 start, it turns out Tito was absolutely right (yet again). Could it be that Dice-K in fact pitches in a completely different way to the vast majority of US pitchers, & we just haven't quite adjusted to his different modus operandi?

jambo:Isn't it quite late there already??? Glad to see that you're hanging in with us and I didnt scare you off!! LOL!! I do think that DiceK is the most under rated pitcher on the staff. But I think it's not so much that he is under rated but that we all drink alot more and sweat and swear alot more when he's on the mound because he seems to ALWAYS load the bases and then pull his MATSUZINI, part Matsuzaka and part Houdini(cudo's to Kramer for that one)!!
Ian, you hit the nail on the head regarding our JOSHUA. But I do think that his head is wrapped ALL around tonight and that he WANTS this win!!! Being the MVP of what was it 01??, with the Marlins, and his inpeccable performance last year, he has what it takes in the POST!!! I pray that he's been forthcoming about his fitness, which he probably has, so that he can give his all for the RedSox and the RedSox NATION tonight!!! YOU GO JOSH!!!!!!
According to the preview, the big bats this season against Kazmir are Petey, Papi and Coco... Do we have the lineup yet??? I'm willing to bet that Crisp is in there.
Anyway... It's early yet for my "stuff" so I'll check back in in a little while..
For Arnie: making chicken fajitas tonight with (packaged, but improved) spanish yellow rice and refried beans (much inproved!!!!).... got any rice recipes?? YOU need to do a cook book.......

Time for my stuff...
IDOBELIEVE IDOBELIEVE, IDO, IDO, IDO, IDO BELIEVE!!!!!
LET'SGOREDSOXLET'SGO!!! CLAPCLAPCLAP!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Hey Brian!!! You haven't been my co-cheerleader in awhile... I think I need some help tonight!!!! Go BRIAN!!!

7 minutes. Let's go and get a huge 2-0 lead. My annual WOOOOOO!!!!!! is back! (LOL)

hey RS015:::: LET'SGOREDSOX!!

He he he. Yeah. LETSGOREDSOX!

No offense intended, but HOLY J-sus, where in the hell does he get these outfits?? all he need is a fedora with a feather in it to look like freakin pimp!!!!

You go JBAY bayBAY!!!! wooooooooooo!!!!

JB! No doubt he doesn't havany 1st postseason jitters

Got to like the silence! So - how will Josh pitch?

Well, guess that's my question answered...That looked like a poor pitch, hanging out over the plate...could be a long night - offense needs to give Beckett plenty of cushion

This guy announcing barely has an expression when the sox get a lead and it sounds like he's in the Rays dugout when they tie it??? That is just stupid. I don't care if they are the Cinderella team this year, you should have the same expression when each team scores. And when they tie it? Even less. Now that is me criticizing the announcer.

Hey you guys... I've got the start of a really nore than classic MIGRANE... can you guys please keep going and my husband is going to read your texts to me!!, PLEASE??!!
I'm going to try to be back before the 9th// but I never now how long these things will last..
IDO BELIEVE, IDO BELIEVE, IDO, IDO, IDO, IDO BELIEVE!!
GO-OOOOOOOOOOOOO REDSOX!!!!!
WOOOOOOOO-FREAKIN'-WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

No question - the announcers are all for the Rays. When the preposterous Buck (?!) chuckles, he sounds like the baddie in the Perils of Penelope Pitstop...the Hooded Claw, if I recall aright. That must make toupe-boy Dick Dastardly...no, must make him Muttley...heh heh heh!

Hard to compare calls of a two run double with a two run home run!

Papi ought to take a page out of Pina's book and go to the opposite field. Particularly on Kazmir, who pitches him away.

WOOOO===== petey!!!! way to go BUBBA!!

Well, he did it again with Pedroia's homerun!

This reminds me of Beckett's last game. He has nothing on the ball. Tito should have someone warming up and don't hesitate to pull him.

Tito didn't see it last time maybe he should open his eyes this time. Pull Beckett before the game gets out of hand and it's too late. Bringing Lopez in is a sign of surrender.I'd rather see Byrd. If Byrd gets banged up then it would be time for Timlin .

Wow,
That did not sound like the double that Longoria hit. It is very obvious. I want Remy and Orsillo if we have to listen to obvious favorites!

I'm going to try the radio with the TV.

Wake up Tito. Try to start managing for a change. How long does it take for you to see what's happening????

Hmm, looks like the offense might have to pick up slack in this game as it stands. but still a decent amount of innings left to play. Anything can happen, hehe.

Kazmir is not exactly at his best either.

Nice homer, Pedroia.

Sheesh...& still folk come on here to moan about Tito. He knows his ball club inside out. He knows Beckett isn't quite there yet. Say he brings in Byrd, or whoever, & Sox still lose - what's gained? But Beckett needs to pitch, most of all. He needs innings under his belt, so he gets that pop back on his fast ball. If he gets a long work out tonight, he might just be able to deliver a strong outing in Game 6, &, even beyond...Still, why not just moan about Tito...

Meanwhile, welcome back Petey

I'm with you Jambo...Tito is trying to pace the team and not wear everyone down when it's only game 2 of the ALCS. he also know Kazmir is struggling. Go Sox. Jambo....do you live near Felixstowe or Ipswich?

Nice, in the lead!

Sox came to play.....Chip must be PO'd!!!!

Did spend some time in that neck of the woods, mr farnham, but I'm of Scottish descent...so I'm particularly looking forward to seeing Grant Balfour getting his comeuppance! Thank you Jason :-)
Meanwhile, Youk just has so much speed in his hands - that last homer was such a wicked swing
Oh my

I can see Beckett holding the lead now.

I don't particularly like to rant on Tito. I wish I didn't have to. I just want to win the ballgame. We can go back to Fenway with two wins. The playoffs is not the time to give Beckett some work. I hate to waste the runs thhat Pedroia, Youk and Bay generated.

WOOOOOOO!! (Told you it would be here, LOL). Now that is what i'm talkin' about!

H.R. derby in St. Pete. A battle of the bullpens tonight in game #2!

I'd give anything to do some golfing in Scotland!!!!! Looks like the Sox are using Tropicana Field for a driving range in this inning!!!!

Hang in there Pangelotti.....it looks like it's going to be one of those out of control games.....

This is classic!

I think it's time for even the people that are making excuses for Tito te get smart. We are letting a game that we should win slip away from us. If he wants to give Beckett a pitch count let him have the bullpen sit down until he reaches that count. Why waste their strength.

I think Beckett is out of gas....88 MPH fastball is BP. Not his night.

Finally, Tito makes a move. The only reason that this game is getting out of control is because Tito is letting it.

Anything you get out of Beckett for the rest of the post season will be gravy because his velocity and location have not been very good.

It took Tito a long time to realize it's not his night. He did the same thing his last outing.

It's nothing to do with making excuses for Tito - it's about respecting the fact that he's managed the Red Sox to 2 World Series in 4 years, & coaxed a crocked & disturbed team into the post-season this year.

Now what Pangelotti?????? The lefty on lefty did not work..

cfarnham - no question Beckett is a long way from full fitness. Can he come back, either in this series, or beyond? The real management question for Tito is not whether or not he should have pulled Beckett sooner or later, but how he manages the rotation during the rest of this series.

Jambo,
I agree with Pangelotti....he should have pulled Beckett sooner....but it does no good to be negative on this blog...no one really wants to read it. Tito does things for a reason that none of us will understand....that's why we all have day jobs. I am still just a fan watching this game not trying to read too much into it and hoping for a comeback.

If you read my prior comment, bringing in Lopez is a disaster. Further, if Tito wanted to bring in the lefty-- it should have been against Pena if not sooner. Let's be honest Tito is doing a miserable job by letting Beckett stay in. If it is true that Beckett needs some more work - and he continues to not perform then I guess I agree that the question is whether Tito should count on Beckett at all. Maybe he should consider his options without Beckett.

At least Pedroia is getting good looks and stringing some consistent at bats together. They need him to be himself to have any chance to advance. Keep it up Petey!!!

Lucky for you it's not your job.

You've got to remember you're dealing with the ego of your ace also. Beckett will always go a minimum of five innings unless he's being shelled big time!

Welcome to the mess Kramer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm wondering if Tito wanted to let Beckett get some work for the rest of the series. I mean, he may know that Josh is just a little off and needs some pitches to get right. So, in a game that is not crucial and far from over with the Sox hitting well, he may see this as a chance to get Beckett ready because he knows he'll need him down the line.
I was as surprised as anyone that Beckett came out again. Did anyone not know he was going to cough up the lead? But Tito has shown time and again he knows his players and knows the game. I have faith.

I agree, that Tito does things that no one can understand. Further, if I had that job. at least today, it would be a different ballgame. And your right, I am lucky- I don't need that job.

CF.
Advancement is expected, not just a chance to! If Pedroia did not step up, someone else would!

Jason Bay!!!! One run game now!!!

CF
I've been here all night, just kind of quiet.

As far as today's game is concerned, if we win- and I hope we do- it will be despite Tito not because of him.

Pangelotti,
I am trying not to be a dork....I just have seen this team do things for 49 years and have given up trying to guess why Edie Kasko, Don Zimmer to Grady little or any of the other Sox managers before Tito did what they did. I am just glad Tito took care of business before I took the big dirt nap. I always give him the benefit of the doubt no matter how bad it gets. My biggest weakness I guess. I agree....that job belongs to someone who is tolerant for ulcers.

I find it hard to question a manager in his fifth year with a team. The first or second year are a completely different matter!

Hey everybody! This is a one run game in the 7th. Lots of time yet. Don't get down. The Sox can come back and I think they will. Delcarmen did his job, let's go SOX!!!

Arnie,
The Sox will come back!!!

I'm glad that you saw this team for 49 years- but I've seen them for at least sixty years. No matter what the time frame- Poor management is still poor management.

I agree....plenty of time...if the Sox can pull this one out the Rays will have to wonder what it takes. That's the kind of mind-set you need to put them in.

You win. Back to the game for me.

I'm inclined to leave the quality of management to the front office to determine.

Go get 'em, Okaji!

Back to the game. Let's hope they pull it out!!!

Time to get this youngster out.

Okay Pangelotti,
We are back in the same boat now....I'll paddle if you'll steer.

Nice, a ten pitch inning. So far so good with the bullpen.

cfarnham04
Sounds good!! Let's try to bring the ship in.

I think once it's all over we will find out in the off-season that Ortiz' wrist needs attention. I hope he strenghthens it over the off season.

Not even close Chip....

Way to steer Pangelotti...

Upton pulled a ZAZU.

JE is due!

First, I am glad I'm in central time and it's 11:35 where I am despite what the blog clock says.
Second, Beckett and Ortiz have some serious issues as of late. Beckett is throwing like Mike Timlin right now. It's sad.
Third, I won't question Tito. I'm not with him and not privy to the situations or the meetings.
Fourth, Beckett cannot continue to start like this. If that continues, Paul Byrd will do a better job. It's just depressing.
Finally, Can't the Sox win a non-stress game in the playoffs?

Oh ya,
The Red Sox are like 100 minutes of torture and 1 minute of excitement because you know they won and it's finally over.
Oh ya,
Next year the Sox need a bullpen, a power hitter or David Ortiz back and Beckett needs to be fixed. They have an incredible team. I do believe.

Dave,
The playoffs are all about stress!

Dave, I agree...Beckett is having some issues and I think we may hear about them soon. He is not the Beckett we know. It may be time to try another option. That's the beauty of the Sox this year....there are other options. I sure hope I am wrong about Beckett....I would love for him to make a liar out of me and shut teams down the rest of the post season. Go Sox!!!!

This is going into Extra's. Papelbon can't survive forever. We'll have to see what happens but for me...the morning will be fine.

This is THE inning!

Oh ya -- you guys are terrific.

Kramer,
You are up late.

Wheeler has pitched well.

Craig,
Nothing unusual. I rarely hit the sack before 2:30 AM Eastern!

Your name should be RobertGGamer!!!! Ha Ha!!!

Nice!

Hey Dave, look on the last thread earlier today. I posted a breakfast idea for your kids.

Arnie,
Dave went to bed....hope he wakes up to some sweet headlines!!!!

Wonder if we'll see Byrd?

G'night Dave.

Cross your fingers.....

He's got velocity but his location is scary. He's catching a lot of the plate.

You can do it, Timlin.

Need a sinker ball.

See you in Boston DEVILRAYS.

Foo! Now we have a best of five series with home field advantage!!!

Well its back to Fenway. I'm sorry that the Sox made some serious comebacks for naught. A game we should have won but we didn't. Let's hope their morale doesn't suffer. They have to go forward. I feel sorry for Timlin- he got a real bad call. I think the umpire wanted to get it over with. He also blew a call on Kotsay. But, that's water under the bridge. Monday is another day.

Good god Terry. Why Timlin ? This is like Lopez in Game 3 against the Halos. Why not keep Pap out for one more ? Grabbing this game from them was too big to put in Timlin. I do not feel Terry has managed the pitching staff well in the late innings in this postseason. Thus far, I hang the two postseason losses thus far squarely on Francona's head. Get it together Terry !

Yeah, Timlin got one bad call...a ball that should've been a strike. Long story short, they scored a run without a hit ! That's Timlin's fault...which is really Terry's fault.

Every time Timlin comes in he blows it!! Please don't re-sign him next year as a player, maybe he can be a coach. His tank is all empty. I think they should have taken Beckett right out after they were ahead 6-5 also.

I find that Tito's management of some of his starting pitchers leaves a lot to be desired. He has a tendency to leave them in too long, particularly if the Sox have the lead, to try and make them qualify for a win with five innings under their belt. He obviously did that with Beckett these last two starts; he continually does it with Wakefield as well as DiceK. DiceK , however,does seem to struggle through those innings but somehow turns it around;, but Becklett and Wakefield only get worse. Too bad, this last game the clutch long ball hitting by Pedroia, Youk and Bay went for naught. The DEVILRAYS now have the momentum that the Sox have to try and to turn around. I still feel that Ortiz should go to the opposite field more often. Pitchers , especially left handers, continue to go to the outside and Papi continues to try and pull the ball. Ellsbury also has to come around. When he gets up he seems to just want to make contact with the ball. Admittedly they are different types, but he may want to check out Pedroia and notice how he takes his cuts--with aggressive conviction. Ells has the power to drive the ball but not the way he is swinging of late. We have to make a come back tomorrow and get things rolling again.We really blew a golden opportunity. We should have come back to Fenway, not only two games up, but the momentum in our favor. Let's hope Lester can pick us up.

Beckett got shelled and that is a BIG concern. Francona definetly left Beckett in too long, that is very clear to me. Having Timlin on the roster was a foolish move, said it before the series started. Timlin should only pitch when the Sox are up big or down big. Byrd should have been pitching. Then again Boston was screwed either way I think. Boston did what they wanted to do, split against the Rays. Now they turn to there ace. After a tough loss, who else would the Red Sox want on the hill. None other than Lester. He has been dynamite in the playoffs. During the season, Lester owned the Rays. I expect Lester to pitch great yet again. Garza has troubles on the road. He fights himself on the mound. A lack of maturity for sure. Garza has the best stuff on the staff but lacks experience. Fenway on Monday might be too much for Garza.

What happened to Ellsbury? Did the layoff hurt Ellsbury? Pedroia.....Youkilis....Bay...Drew and Crisp are the only guys I have confidence in when they are up at the plate! Ortiz is really hurting out there and is swinging at pitches that aren't even in the strike-zone!

Thank heaven the game will get over at a decent hour on Monday.

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Arnie..
LOL!!
I thought Dave was our crazy guy on here. I think the torch might have been passed from Nashville to the Denver area.
I have tried pressing the buttons but nothing seems to help me. LOL! I could be beyond help anyway. I will keep trying and hope for the best!

What button would best fit Timlin? Is there a number for pitchers that should be retired but still continue to pitch? lol.

I think Timlin might be delusional. That would be #7. Sorry, Mike.

Don't give me too much credit, Brian, my sister sent me that.

Not yet everyone. I saw a really dumb horror film last night...and came up with another spoof. This is multiple parts.

“Rest Stop”

Terry Francona felt it was best to offer a bus ride camping trip to the entire group after the disaster that was the ALCS. It was setup by Boras and everything was going great. The old school bus while having problems was running great and the driver, a bit psychotic John Lackey seemed to be over the playoffs.
“John, are we lost?”
John said nothing but flickered a smile at Terry. They drove to a remote rest stop with a dingy mobile home, a ranger station and a remote outdoor toilet.
“Restroom break, “said Lackey.
Ellsbury went up and said, “out here?”
“Lackey’s right. Hey, I’m the manager and I have never steered you guys wrong. Everyone out, hit the restrooms.”
Groans followed. Lackey’s smiled grew in size. They stepped out. The grass was overgrown and the wind howled.
“Nice place, “said David Ortiz sardonically to Terry.
Terry looked around and said the Jacobe, “this feels wrong.”
Jacobe said, “I say that every time Timlin takes the mound.”
Terry ignored the statement and soon the entire crowd walked away from the bus and formed a line to the restroom. Nobody seemed to notice the fact that the bus took off.
Terry went inside. He noticed graphic writing such as “everyone who enters dies” or “I will kill you all.” The dingy place and drips of blood everywhere. He did his business and went outside.
“Looks OK guys. I a little grimy but you can trust me.”
Jacobe nodded and said, “you say that every time Timlin takes the mound.”
One after one went inside exiting with glassy eyes and frightened expressions.
“Terry, “screamed Coco Crisp. “Where’s Kevin Cash. He’s gone…but I found a bloody phone and it’s his.”
Terry nodded. “OK, let’s find the driver. He’ll know what to do.”
Everyone looked around. The wind howled and the light moved down into the trees.
“The bus is gone, “screamed Terry.
“Ya, I was wondering when someone was going to notice that, “said Josh Beckett.
“It’s a trap, “said Lugo. “That’s what all the writing was about in the restroom. Why didn’t I figure it out?”
“Lugo, you think you’re a good ball player, “asked Dustin Pedroia.
“Ya, ‘said Lugo.
“That’s why you couldn’t figure that out, “replied Dustin.
“OK, “shouted Francona. What about that bulletin board over there?”
They all walked over single file to the bulletin board. Hundreds of posters of missing baseball players littered the frame pinned up with missing pins.
Terry looked at it and said,”why is this happening to us?”
Jacobe looked at Terry and said,”and yet you continue to put Timlin back on the mound again.”
Terry ignored the comment.
“The next rest stop is 60 miles away and all our cell phones are out of range, “shouted Youk!
“It’s like a bad horror film, “said Terry.
He waved his hands and decided to walk to the ranger station. Terry noticed the door was locked.
“Terry, “said Jason Bay. “That abandoned camper has a strobe light flashing on and off. Could that be danger?”
Terry looked and said, “I’m sure it’s just a broken T.V. Nothing to worry about.”
“Nothing to worry about. Isn’t that what you said…”
“Shut up Jacobe!”
Terry struck the window with his fist before letting David Ortiz do it.
“Ow…I broke my wrist!”
J.D. Drew said, “I can put my back into it!”
“Please don’t, “ snapped Terry Francona.
The walked into the station. Terry nursed his arm after opening it up but forgetting about the large chards of glass against the door frame. They saw a bottle of wine.
Terry looked around and said, “this is creepy.”
“You say that every time after Timlin gives up three runs without giving up an out, “said Jacobe.
A large yellow truck drove into the parking lot and then drove off again. Terry looked at the truck. Something was terribly wrong.

TO BE CONTINUED

Hey folks, haven't posted much. I guess I've just been too engrossed in the games as they are being played and by the time they are over, I need to get some rest. You know how it is for us old guys.

I thought there were a couple of keys to game 2. Obviously, we did not get from Beckett what we needed. On the bright side of the pitching situation, the bullpen was excellent. In the long run, the Rays pitching staff just outlasted the Sox.

I thought another key was zero production from Ellsbury. If he gets on a couple of times the Sox probably win. He also left some runners in scoring position.

Ortiz has to give it up and start thinking about using the whole park. He can't let that shift continue to beat him. He has to bang a couple down the left field line to get on base, and make the defense honest. He's killing the Sox in the middle of the lineup. He, like Howard for the Phillies, and Pena for the Rays are very capable of hitting long balls to the opposite field. I hate to say it, but Buck Martinez was right on about Papi when he said he was too pull conscious.

Drew's throw from right field acted very strangely when it hit the artificial turf. I thought it was a good throw but when it hit the turf, it just died. I couldn't believe it, the play wasn't even close. That was weird.

Back in action today. See you later this afternoon.

Hey guys, I'm back from the brink of what felt like death!!! This was the Mother of ALL MIGRAINES!!!! I didnt move or look out my bedroom door yesterday..
I'm at work and on the common computer as mine in still a piece of ....... I don't know when I'll be able to get back so I'll do this now... Hope nobody minds, and if you do???? Oh well!!!,get over it!!! lol
IDOBELIEVE, IDOBELIEVE, IDO, IDO, IDO, IDOBELIEVE!!!!
LET'SGOREDSOXLET'SGO!!!! CLAPCLAPCLAP!!!
(this part you havent seen in a while!!!)
JUST GET YOU R COLLECTIVE A++S=SES ON THAT FIELD AND KICK THE LIVING **CRAPP** OUT OF THOSE DEVILRAYSDEVILRAYSDEVILRAYS!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Later, Ellen!!!

Dave, I wont read that one til later because of the 1st line.... We arent DONE with the ALCS yet!!!!!!
But I'm not superstitious or anything... Hey who let that black cat out in my office????? and get that ladder out of here!

It is Lester's time to shine!

Ellsbury needs to get on base and Ortiz needs to at least try to go the other way. Ortiz----swing at strikes!

Ellen,
Glad to have you back! I guess there will be a break as you drive home!

We discovered a new candidate for elder statesman on Staturday, it's Pangelotti! Say's he's been watching the Sox for over 60 years!

Great 1st 5 pitch inning for Lester - but what a great 1st pitch - 96 mph searing in over the plate. It's just what we came to expect from Beckett! It's also given the Sox batters the chance to change the momentum, just like that.

Fair enough listening to Beckett & the management claiming it was all a matter of location...but the difference with Lester is "striking" - it's all about the pop on the fast ball

Is this Pedroia or Jimmy Foxx??????

Kramer...

I'm feeling very young on here! I am liking it! I just got out of high school 3 days ago. LOL!!

Pedroia is on fire! When he is hot..... nobody can get him out!

jambo..

I agree with you totally. Power pitchers win this time of year!

Brian,
Just don't look in a mirror! That's the only time I feel old!!!

That pitch looked out :/

Kramer...

Quite true...Very true. Just a number.

Let's go Youk...time to drive in a run...2 out damage has been the theme for the Red Sox in the playoffs.

Foo!

He's saving the run for later

Something about Aybar scares me!