AL EAST 2009

[BillD1984]

How prophetic you were.

IMO, when Smoltz and/or Dice-K come off the DL, Penny is outta here.

As far as Lopez goes, I don't know why he made the team out of preseason to begin with. It's not like he's a Tony Fossas (lefty specialtist), he's about the same against righties and lefties.

The Sox have 6 one inning (two tops) guys in the bullpen already, I think Lopez' spot should go to a long reliever/mop-up guy.

 

[HD MM]

That Underwood sure can scream, can't he? And I see "Archie" has his patented John Wayne imitation in mid-season form already...PILGRIM!!!

Underwood and Manning are a great duo.

It sometimes comes off like Manning can't stand Underwood, but for some reason this awkward relationship works. Kind of a love/hate relationship.

 

[KCK_Halo]

Underwood and Manning are a great duo.

It sometimes comes off like Manning can't stand Underwood, but for some reason this awkward relationship works. Kind of a love/hate relationship.

Underwood has a patented PBP sports voice...not baseball...not football...it is pleasant but generic. I enjoyed Manning and the older gentleman (John?) who got canned when STO took over.

 

[HD MM]

Underwood has a patented PBP sports voice...not baseball...not football...it is pleasant but generic. I enjoyed Manning and the older gentleman (John?) who got canned when STO took over.

John Sanders? Yeah, he was classic too.

For a little bit when they were on FSN, they tinkered with a 3 man booth of Sanders, Manning and Mike Hegan.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

During his weekly appearance on WEEI's "The Dale and Holley Show," manager Terry Francona said that first baseman Kevin Youkilis and right fielder J.D. Drew were questionable to play tonight. If Youkilis doesn't start, Jeff Bailey would take over at first base, while Jonathan Van Every would get the nod in right field in place of Drew.

Youkilis, who was hit in the back with a pitch by Cleveland starter Anthony Reyes last night, is experiencing some soreness, according to Francona. Youkilis remained in the game after getting hit, delivering a two-run double in the second inning.

Drew is again feeling tightness in his left quadriceps, according to Francona. Drew did not start Monday because of the soreness -- he eventually pinch hit in the ninth inning -- and returned to the starting lineup last night.

Drew, Youkilis questionable - Extra Bases - Red Sox blog

 

[HD MM]

Yankees to "Adjust" Ticket Prices

Amid the worst economic crisis in decades and with swaths of empty seats visible in the first six regular season games at the new Yankee Stadium, the Yankees will lower the ticket prices -- by half in some cases -- for some of their most expensive seats this season.

"There are a few hundred suite seats in our premium locations that have not been sold on a full season basis," Hal Steinbrenner, Yankees managing general partner said in a statement Tuesday. "As a result, and for many of our fans who have already purchased full season suite seats in such premium locations, the Yankees are announcing today a program that adjusts certain prices and benefits affecting such suite seats."

Yankees 'Adjusting' Ticket Prices -- MLB FanHouse

 

[BillD1984]

Drew, Youkilis questionable - Extra Bases - Red Sox blog

It's official:

Drew, Youkilis Out of Red Sox Lineup, 4/29
By: Alex Speir
There's quite a bit of turnover from last night's Red Sox lineup, as J.D. Drew (quad), Kevin Youkilis (back) and Julio Lugo (knee) will all get a night of rest against Indians starter Fausto Carmona. Jason Bay moves up to the cleanup spot, and the bottom third of the order will feature Jeff Bailey, Jonathan Van Every and Nick Green.

RED SOX LINEUP
Ellsbury, 8
Pedroia, 4
Ortiz, DH
Bay, 7
Lowell, 5
Varitek, 2
Bailey, 3
Van Every, 9
Green, 6
SP - Lester

INDIANS LINEUP
Sizemore, 8
Cabrera, 4
Martinez, 2
Choo, 9
Garko, 3
Peralta, 6
DeRosa, 5
Francisco, 7
Shoppach, DH
SP - Carmona

 

[HD MM]

Interesting. Shoppach usually doesn't catch Carmona, Vic does. Expect Pronk to be available in the late innings as a pinch hitter.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

There's quite a bit of turnover from last night's Red Sox lineup, as J.D. Drew (quad), Kevin Youkilis (back) and Julio Lugo (knee) will all get a night of rest against Indians starter Fausto Carmona. Jason Bay moves up to the cleanup spot, and the bottom third of the order will feature Jeff Bailey, Jonathan Van Every and Nick Green.

What, are we back at City of Palms Park??

 

[BillD1984]

Interesting. Shoppach usually doesn't catch Carmona, Vic does. Expect Pronk to be available in the late innings as a pinch hitter.

Matt,
Kelly is in there as the DH tonight.

 

[BillD1984]

What, are we back at City of Palms Park??

LOL!! I almost expected to see Devern Hansack as the starting pitcher.

 

[HD MM]

Matt,
Kelly is in there as the DH tonight.

Woops. You're right my friend. And Kelly as a DH? I think this explains everything...

Breaking Tribe News: Hafner to the DL | WaitingForNextYear

 

[BillD1984]

Woops. You're right my friend. And Kelly as a DH? I think this explains everything...

Breaking Tribe News: Hafner to the DL | WaitingForNextYear

Sorry about Pronk, he was off to a good start too.

Do the Indians carry three catchers on their roster?

If they don't, having one of your two catchers as the DH is very risky.

 

[HD MM]

Sorry about Pronk, he was off to a good start too.

Do the Indians carry three catchers on their roster?

If they don't, having one of your two catchers as the DH is very risky.

We just have 2. We have a few more in the minors though, that if needed will be called upon.

 

[BillD1984]

Indians 2, Red Sox 0..............bottom of the 1st.

It could've been worse had Sizemore not get picked off first base.

 

[BillD1984]

A-Rod could return in ten days

Doctor: A-Rod could return ahead of May 15 target date - MLB - CBSSports.com Baseball

 

[HD MM]

Indians 2, Red Sox 0..............bottom of the 1st.

It could've been worse had Sizemore not get picked off first base.

Happy Birthday Kelly Shoppach! The former Red Sock went yard.

5-0 Tribe.

Fausto is cruising through 6.

 

[HD MM]

Doctor: A-Rod could return ahead of May 15 target date - MLB - CBSSports.com Baseball

I'm going to have some tough roster decisions for my fantasy team when A-Rod comes back.

 

[BillD1984]

Red Sox beat the Indians, 6-5 on a 10th inning homerun by former Indians draft pick Jonathan Van Every.

It was JVE's first major league HR.

 

[HD MM]

Red Sox beat the Indians, 6-5 on a 10th inning homerun by former Indians draft pick Jonathan Van Every.

It was JVE's first major league HR.

Van Every couldn't have scripted a better scenario for his first professional HR. Hats off to Jon-Jon.