Ben Wyatt
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Apr 5, 2012 12:19:21 GMT -5
*sigh* I wanted to break up with the Red Sox, but they've managed to beg me into a second chance. I just hope they realize they're on thin ice Yeah, these four years without a World Series is just unacceptable. So, Im not allowed to be angry that they completely quit last September? Im not allowed to be pissed that Sox ownership seems more intrested in selling $25 Fenway bricks, promoting Liverpool soccer than the success of their baseball team? Im a Sox fan through and through, but Im absolutely disgusted by the way this team has been run for the last few years
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Post by Steveweiser on Apr 5, 2012 12:20:02 GMT -5
Having problems with MLB.tv, audio works fine, but I can't see the video. Anyone know what's up?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2012 12:31:29 GMT -5
Having problems with MLB.tv, audio works fine, but I can't see the video. Anyone know what's up? Probably having difficulties. Can't get video on blu ray and quality not great on my iPad. That said, nice first inning for Johan and nice hit by Murph.
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Post by Steveweiser on Apr 5, 2012 12:34:10 GMT -5
Looked further - works fine on Firefox, but not on Chrome.
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Post by Insomniac on Apr 5, 2012 12:39:10 GMT -5
Yeah, these four years without a World Series is just unacceptable. So, Im not allowed to be angry that they completely quit last September? Im not allowed to be pissed that Sox ownership seems more intrested in selling $25 Fenway bricks, promoting Liverpool soccer than the success of their baseball team? Im a Sox fan through and through, but Im absolutely disgusted by the way this team has been run for the last few years No one ever said you can't be pissed. But if a shaky couple seasons is all it takes for you to consider abandoning the team, then that says something. If you're a fan "through and through", then why would you want to break up with them and say they're on "thin ice"? Did Jeremy Jacobs or Paul Gaston push you to stop rooting for the Bruins or Celtics? Red Sox ownership is spending over $170M on payroll. I'm guessing they care at least a little bit. As far as the team quitting last season goes, they were hammered by injuries and a lack of depth in the rotation, and the offense just went dry. How can you be so sure that they gave up and didn't give any effort? As the ship was sinking, were the players thinking to themselves "Eh, this isn't worth fighting for, bring on the offseason"? Shit happens, it was a terrible, flukey month that was brought on by a whole shit load of circumstances. People love to point to crap like "chicken and beer" as the culprit, and that's laughable. Chicken and beer was in the clubhouse when they were the hottest team in baseball for four months. The collapse happened, it's over with, and today is a fresh start. This is as good a time as ever for people to start to move on and look forward to a new season.
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Post by mysterydriver on Apr 5, 2012 12:39:11 GMT -5
The Pirates' season begins with Bedard throwing a strike. Go Pirates!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2012 12:39:47 GMT -5
Top 5 most popular jerseys sold in 2011 according to MLB/MLBPA
1 Derek Jeter 2 Cliff Lee 3 Albert Pujols 4 Josh Hamilton 5 Roy Halladay
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Post by BRV on Apr 5, 2012 12:57:12 GMT -5
The new NESN sideline reporter, Jenny Dell, is quite attractive. She should consider herself lucky that Jason Varitek is no longer on the active roster, though.
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Post by Vampiro138 on Apr 5, 2012 13:20:54 GMT -5
yay cubs baseball!! Bill Murray threw out the first pitch, but decided to run the base's first and slide into home.....Bill is a better baserunner than 90% of the cubs...
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Post by Insomniac on Apr 5, 2012 13:26:06 GMT -5
Damn, Cody Ross just came real close to going opposite field off Verlander.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2012 13:30:08 GMT -5
Damn, I was just about to type Santana is on fire and now he's running of steam.
COME ON JOHAN!
Edit: HE GOT HIM! That should do it for Johan. Other than that hiccup, great first outing back from elbow surgery.
Edit 2: f*** you Jason Bay, I hate you.
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Post by Insomniac on Apr 5, 2012 13:46:21 GMT -5
Lester works out of a 2 on, 0 out mess to end the 5th. His velocity is on the low side and his control has been erratic, but with some luck he's still managed to pitch five scoreless. Verlander's just cruising, though. Outside of a leadoff double in the 2nd, Boston has had no opportunities.
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Post by Beast Army Ass on Apr 5, 2012 13:59:42 GMT -5
And the first run of the day goes to the Mets. It only took like 20 collective innings between these four games...
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Post by Renslayer on Apr 5, 2012 14:00:11 GMT -5
It only took 2 hours, but somebody finally scored a run today in MLB. Wright RBI single puts the Mets up 1-0 & knocks out Cyborg Hanson
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Post by Beast Army Ass on Apr 5, 2012 14:05:06 GMT -5
Yay, offense! Feel free to get more than 1 run however.
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Ben Wyatt
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Apr 5, 2012 14:10:09 GMT -5
No one ever said you can't be pissed. But if a shaky couple seasons is all it takes for you to consider abandoning the team, then that says something. If you're a fan "through and through", then why would you want to break up with them and say they're on "thin ice"? Did Jeremy Jacobs or Paul Gaston push you to stop rooting for the Bruins or Celtics? Red Sox ownership is spending over $170M on payroll. I'm guessing they care at least a little bit. As far as the team quitting last season goes, they were hammered by injuries and a lack of depth in the rotation, and the offense just went dry. How can you be so sure that they gave up and didn't give any effort? As the ship was sinking, were the players thinking to themselves "Eh, this isn't worth fighting for, bring on the offseason"? s*** happens, it was a terrible, flukey month that was brought on by a whole s*** load of circumstances. People love to point to crap like "chicken and beer" as the culprit, and that's laughable. Chicken and beer was in the clubhouse when they were the hottest team in baseball for four months. The collapse happened, it's over with, and today is a fresh start. This is as good a time as ever for people to start to move on and look forward to a new season. Answer this: Can you honestly tell me you're fine with what went down? How do you feel about the absolutely disgusting smear job they did on Francona on the way out? The ownership has had their collective heads up their asses as of late. That said, I have mostly put last year behind me. Im behind them but I'd be an idiot to just forget and blindly clap along with every move this team has made. Im sorry, but until I see that this orginization is committed to actually winning, Im not gonna dig into my wallett and throw my cash at them.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2012 14:13:06 GMT -5
Well Torres probably just put himself on the DL if that is a calf injury again.
Guessing Loewen or Rottino will be up.
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Post by HMARK Center on Apr 5, 2012 14:16:12 GMT -5
No one ever said you can't be pissed. But if a shaky couple seasons is all it takes for you to consider abandoning the team, then that says something. If you're a fan "through and through", then why would you want to break up with them and say they're on "thin ice"? Did Jeremy Jacobs or Paul Gaston push you to stop rooting for the Bruins or Celtics? Red Sox ownership is spending over $170M on payroll. I'm guessing they care at least a little bit. As far as the team quitting last season goes, they were hammered by injuries and a lack of depth in the rotation, and the offense just went dry. How can you be so sure that they gave up and didn't give any effort? As the ship was sinking, were the players thinking to themselves "Eh, this isn't worth fighting for, bring on the offseason"? s*** happens, it was a terrible, flukey month that was brought on by a whole s*** load of circumstances. People love to point to crap like "chicken and beer" as the culprit, and that's laughable. Chicken and beer was in the clubhouse when they were the hottest team in baseball for four months. The collapse happened, it's over with, and today is a fresh start. This is as good a time as ever for people to start to move on and look forward to a new season. Answer this: Can you honestly tell me you're fine with what went down? How do you feel about the absolutely disgusting smear job they did on Francona on the way out? The ownership has had their collective heads up their asses as of late. That said, I have mostly put last year behind me. Im behind them but I'd be an idiot to just forget and blindly clap along with every move this team has made. Im sorry, but until I see that this orginization is committed to actually winning, Im not gonna dig into my wallett and throw my cash at them. The RED SOX aren't committed to winning?! On what planet?!
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Post by mysterydriver on Apr 5, 2012 14:17:31 GMT -5
Final line on Erik Bedard-- 7 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 SO 81 pitches, 58 strikes.
Pirates down 1-0 in the 8th.
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Post by Insomniac on Apr 5, 2012 14:23:44 GMT -5
Answer this: Can you honestly tell me you're fine with what went down? How do you feel about the absolutely disgusting smear job they did on Francona on the way out? The ownership has had their collective heads up their asses as of late. No, I didn't like how everything unfolded. I'd be happier if Francona was still around because I think he unfairly took the fall for a flukey collapse that was caused by a whole lot of factors. But does that make me want to stop rooting for the team and its players to win? No f***ing way. Why would it? Is a $170-180M payroll not large enough of a commitment to you? I have no idea how you can say they aren't trying to put a championship contender out on the field. You can be upset with the moves they've made, sure. They've made some questionable free agent acquisitions over the last couple years to say the least. But the intent is there, and it's clear: They want to win. The RED SOX aren't committed to winning?! On what planet?! If you aren't spending as much money as the Yankees, you aren't committed to winning. Duh.
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