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Comment on Red Sox could be close to full Starting 9 by greg1969

greg1969 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:26:47 +0000

Sounds like Papi is about to come off the DL, roughly in a week. I hope his heel will allow him to play, and won’t either nag at him or lead to other injuries.
I hope this will be the occasion for Jackie Bradley to get a little more seasoning in the minors. He’s close, but he can use the AAA time.
I don’t have much faith in Dempster, either, but if he can keep us in games, like he did last night, that will be a help. Hanrahan, on the other hand…
I think you’re about right, Brian, with your projection of 83-87 wins. If we do that, regardless of where we finish in the standings, I’ll be happy. We’re not there yet, I think we’re headed in the right direction!
GO SOX!

Comment on Iglesias to start Home Opener by greg1969

greg1969 — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:47:42 +0000

It looks like Iglesias is really making great strides this year. I hope he doesn’t get dinged on the forearm too often, as we can really use a consistent glove on the field! In a way, as much as I feel for Drew (head injuries are nothing to mess with– been there…), I am hoping that Iglesias gets the majority of the playing time. When Bogaerts is ready to come up to the bigs (whenever that may be), it would be nice to have to choose between Iglesias and Bogaerts! If Bogaerts progresses as we anticipate, and he turns out to be the real deal we think he is, the choice between them may be obvious. To have that choice, though, will be nice!

Nice job by Lester today, and great game by Will M! Keep going!

GO SOX!

Comment on Red Sox could be close to full Starting 9 by Brian

Brian — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:57:52 +0000

Wow, the Red Sox are trailing for the first time in 2013. Life is still good, they’re in first place.

Victorino tried scoring from second base and was out, but I love when players are aggressive. As long as they don’t get too crazy out there.

I have confidence in Lester and Buchholz, but Dempster, Doubront, and Lackey I have little faith in that trio.

I watched the Indians the other night and it was weird to see Francona in the Cleveland dugout. His Tribe are off to a 2-0 start and it was great watching Masterson get the win vs Toronto.

I know it’s early but the Yankees are going nowhere in 2013. I’m thinking 5th place for NY when it is all said and done. They might finish above .500 but they’ll miss the playoffs this year.

I’ll say Boston wins anywhere from 83-87. I think their bullpen will be solid but I’m skeptical when it comes to their starting pitching.

As I’m writing this Dempster just served up a HR to Gardner. Dempster got roughed up in the AL last year when he was with the Rangers. In 69 innings with Texas he allowed 10 longballs.

Comment on Red Sox could be close to full Starting 9 by greg1969

greg1969 — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:24 +0000

I like what I see from these 2013 Red Sox! (except for Aceves…) Two out of three against the Yankees on the road to start the year! YAY!(Yes, a depleted roster, but a good start, nonetheless.) I like what I see from Jackie Bradley! I hope Lester and Buch keep up the good work! Keep going! GO SOX!

Comment on Lester gets the nod for Opener by greg1969

greg1969 — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:49:49 +0000

Glad Jon will start the year for us again! Way to go, Jon! Go get em! GO SOX!

Comment on Another key test aced by Bradley by cfarnham

cfarnham — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:51:10 +0000

I’d like to see this kid do something special this year. That’s waht it’s going to take. Something the Sox did not figure on. Go Sox.

Comment on Another key test aced by Bradley by greg1969

greg1969 — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:43:05 +0000

I sure hope, Brian, that Jackie Bradley, Jr. will be in a Sox uniform his entire career, with that HOF cap! A commenter on another site compared Bradley to Kirby Puckett. (If that isn’t praise high enough!) I’m looking forward to seeing how he does handle that pressure of playing in Boston, whenever he comes up. With Jacoby injured, that might be sooner than later, esp. if the injury lingers. He should provide plenty more excitement for Sox fans in the not-too-distant future!
(I can’t quite wrap myself around the JBJ nickname, yet anyway– reminds me too much like Jon Bon Jovi. Shows ya how old I am…) Go Get Em, Jackie! GO SOX!

Comment on Another key test aced by Bradley by Brian

Brian — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:08:03 +0000

When Jackie Bradley, Jr. makes the hall of fame, what cap will he be wearing?

Comment on Another key test aced by Bradley by 07bosox

07bosox — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 17:01:50 +0000

Hope he doesn’t put too much pressure on himself…reporters seem to do an excellent job of that for him!

Leave the kid alone…he may just surprise us all with continued success!

Comment on Aceves throws inning, talks philosophy by Arnie

Arnie — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:39:40 +0000

Carl, let me see if I have this straight….. you think Aceves thinks that he is possessed?

You might be on to something.
In case that is true, there is an easy fix:
One part wolfbane, two parts white sage and sweet grass, one part coltsfoot, two parts sandalwood and camphor, one part cedar. Mix this together and burn it on a full moon night after a purifying bath and sweat. Let the smoke waft around you.
After you have done this send the ash to Aceves with the instruction that he put a pinch under his tongue the night before he pitches.
Listo!!