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***ausbacker*** · 08-11-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bigcountry75

I am curious about Salta...Whatever.....who we got in the trade from Texas....He is a very good offensive player when healthy but i don't know anything about his defense....He is only like 25-26 years old so maybe he will turn into something down the road.....

Saltnpeppershaker? Yeah me too...

bigcountry75 · 08-11-2010, 09:41 AM

If you told me the Sox would have all these injuries and only be 5 games out in the division and 4.5 back in the WC at this point in the season I would have told you that you are full of shyt.....This is incredible to have been able to more than tread water and actually gain some games on our division foes during this time......Pedroia might be back next week they are saying and as soon as ellsbury gets comfortable again that will add more speed and another dimension to our game....Our pitching continues to be really good and our bullpen has been solid enough to not blow a ton of games......I really hope Varitek comes back in the next couple of weeks because his game calling is second to none.....Plus cash is garbage....Let's sweep the Jays, then the Rays and see where we are at.....

The rays are starting to get hit with the injury bug now and that is bad timing for them.....We will see what happens....

***ausbacker*** · 08-11-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bigcountry75

If you told me the Sox would have all these injuries and only be 5 games out in the division and 4.5 back in the WC at this point in the season I would have told you that you are full of shyt.....This is incredible to have been able to more than tread water and actually gain some games on our division foes during this time......Pedroia might be back next week they are saying and as soon as ellsbury gets comfortable again that will add more speed and another dimension to our game....Our pitching continues to be really good and our bullpen has been solid enough to not blow a ton of games......I really hope Varitek comes back in the next couple of weeks because his game calling is second to none.....Plus cash is garbage....Let's sweep the Jays, then the Rays and see where we are at.....

The rays are starting to get hit with the injury bug now and that is bad timing for them.....We will see what happens....

What I want to know is what Bill Hall's been eating for breakfast lately. He's been balling on both sides of the plate after a few demeaning posts towards his production. Red Sox are right in the thick of it which is no mean feat given these injuries.

What interests me the most is the Red Sox mentality behind the plate against the Blue Jays compared to the Yankees. Against the Yankees it looked like they were trying to hit every ball for a home run whereas against the Blue Jays it looks like they are hitting to get on base... then the home runs come.

***KontradictioN*** · 08-11-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ausbacker

What I want to know is what Bill Hall's been eating for breakfast lately. He's been balling on both sides of the plate after a few demeaning posts towards his production. Red Sox are right in the thick of it which is no mean feat given these injuries.

What interests me the most is the Red Sox mentality behind the plate against the Blue Jays compared to the Yankees. Against the Yankees it looked like they were trying to hit every ball for a home run whereas against the Blue Jays it looks like they are hitting to get on base... then the home runs come.

Agreed. Hall's been playing some absolutely lights out defense.

Disco Volante · 08-11-2010, 10:51 PM

Red Sox are tied for the 3rd best record in the MLB and have a better record than the new sexy pick, Texas Rangers.

Rays lost tonight, putting us 3.5 behind in the WC. Closest we've been since July 24th.

bigcountry75 · 08-12-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ausbacker

Saltnpeppershaker? Yeah me too...

We get to see him with the start today....

***ausbacker*** · 08-13-2010, 11:15 PM

******* Wakefield. I guess we can safely assume that this season is going to be one of missed opportunities for the Red Sox.

You shouldn't lose a game from a 6 run lead.

Pessimistic Pete · 08-23-2010, 01:12 PM

Wow, I got trolled for no reason in this thread just because I stated a fact.

When I made this topic, Red Sox were 6.5 out of first place.

As I type this, they remain 6.5 out of first place.

***ausbacker*** · 08-23-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pessimistic Pete

Wow, I got trolled for no reason in this thread just because I stated a fact.

When I made this topic, Red Sox were 6.5 out of first place.

As I type this, they remain 6.5 out of first place.

You stated opinion not fact.

Disco Volante · 08-26-2010, 08:26 AM

Big three game series with the Rays coming up.

At best we can end up 2.5 behind, at worst 8.5 behind.