2013 MLB Postseason

[AntAltMike]

Er...why is Lackey pitching relief?

Back in the 1960s and early to mid 1970s, maybe half of the top starting pitchers pitched once or twice a year on what was called their "throwing day", a day half way between scheduled starts when they normally threw at about full force.

 

[Bodo Fenrirsson]

I'm curious,the part of Fenway Park where the fence is around the bullpen,is it possible to raise it so players don't crack their ribs,or nearly kill themselves like Torii Hunter,when they go up to catch the ball?

I'm mean obviously during the offseason.

 

[SabresRule]

Well, after last year's dud of a series, we're getting our money's worth this fall.

 

[dantheman77]

For the first time since the Big Red Machine in 1975, the World Series trophy will be won at Fenway Park!!

Are you 12 years old??

 

[BillD1984]

For the first time since the Big Red Machine in 1975, the World Series trophy will be won at Fenway Park!!

Are you 12 years old??

Huh?? WTF is that supposed to mean??!!

 

[Rey]

Huh?? WTF is that supposed to mean??!!

I'd like to know as well......

 

[raoul5788]

I missed the cluster F*** that ended the game last night but I saw the ending of this one.

Actually, you saw the replay. Fox really sucks.

 

[BillD1984]

Actually, you saw the reply. Fox really sucks.

Exactly! They're too busy with their in-game interviews when there's action on the field. Frankly, I don't understand why the teams allow these interviews during play. As far as the pickoff play goes, I didn't realize it happened until Joe Buck told me it did.

 

[BillD1984]

Monday- World Series Game 5
Red Sox (Lester) at Cardinals (Wainwright)- 8:00pm ET (FOX)

 

[whitewolf8214]

This has been the craziest World Series Games I have ever seen and some good games!!

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Looks like David Ross will probably start again tonight...

The Sox are now 4-1 in the starts where Ross (who was 0-for-4 on Sunday) has started at catcher, including 2-1 with Lester.

“[Ross is] ready to go [Monday], and likely will be back there as he’s paired up with Jon Lester,” said Farrell. “Good game caller, as he’s always been known for. Very good at framing pitches. And ran a very good game once again tonight.”

DAVID ORTIZ, DAVID ROSS EXPECTED TO START AGAIN ON MONDAY

 

[BillD1984]

Looks like David Ross will probably start again tonight...



DAVID ORTIZ, DAVID ROSS EXPECTED TO START AGAIN ON MONDAY

And he'll more than likely be in there Wednesday night, with Lackey pitching.

 

[Hart5150]

Are you 12 years old??

I always assumed he was around 60-65?

I guess I was way off.

 

[BillD1984]

I always assumed he was around 60-65?

I guess I was way off.

Gee, I guess 12 sounds better!!

In the interest of full disclosure, I'm 47.


Still don't understand the original 12 comment, within the context of this discussion.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

I loved Pedroia's comment about Papi's inspirational dugout speech:

"I couldn't understand a thing he said,'' cracked Pedroia.

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/9891678/world-series-2013-boston-red-sox-shrug-long-odds-yes-again

 

[riffjim4069]

For the first time since the Big Red Machine in 1975, the World Series trophy will be won at Fenway Park!!

That's what I'm hoping for...but nothing is a given in this series. To be honest, I think the winner of Game 5 will win the Series...just like 84% of the other winners.

 

[riffjim4069]

That's what I'm hoping for...but nothing is a given in this series. To be honest, I think the winner of Game 5 will win the Series...just like 84% of the other winners.

Never mind...the World Series Championship WILL BE won at Fenway Park regardless if it's the Cards or Sox. I'm so stupid.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

No Napoli tonight starting,that's surprising.

Where would you play him though?

Nothing against Ortiz,but 1st base.

Even with Ortiz's .727 average in this series??

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Look who's batting cleanup tonight for the Sox:

RED SOX (2-2, 97-65 regular season)
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Dustin Pedroia 2B
David Ortiz 1B
Jonny Gomes LF
Daniel Nava RF
Xander Bogaerts 3B
Stephen Drew SS
David Ross C
Jon Lester LHP (3-1, 1.67 in postseason; 15-8, 3.75 in regular season).

CARDINALS (2-2, 97-65 regular season)
Matt Carpenter 2B
Shane Robinson CF
Matt Holliday LF
Carlos Beltran RF
Yadier Molina C
Matt Adams 1B
David Freese 3B
Pete Kozma SS
RHP Adam Wainwright (2-2, 2.25 postseason; 19-9, 2.94 regular season).

 

[BillD1984]

Look who's batting cleanup tonight for the Sox:

RED SOX (2-2, 97-65 regular season)
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Dustin Pedroia 2B
David Ortiz 1B
Jonny Gomes LF
Daniel Nava RF
Xander Bogaerts 3B
Stephen Drew SS
David Ross C
Jon Lester LHP (3-1, 1.67 in postseason; 15-8, 3.75 in regular season).

CARDINALS (2-2, 97-65 regular season)
Matt Carpenter 2B
Shane Robinson CF
Matt Holliday LF
Carlos Beltran RF
Yadier Molina C
Matt Adams 1B
David Freese 3B
Pete Kozma SS
RHP Adam Wainwright (2-2, 2.25 postseason; 19-9, 2.94 regular season).

Love, love, love this lineup!! It potentially gives both Pedey and Papi an extra at bat, and I think that could prove to be huge in the late innings!