Would you have as many dimes as Eck had career saves?
Just maybe. I was present at Fenway when Eck won his 20th game in 1978 against the Blue Jays. I've always been a big Eck fan- both on and off the field. :up
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Just maybe. I was present at Fenway when Eck won his 20th game in 1978 against the Blue Jays. I've always been a big Eck fan- both on and off the field. :up
The Yankees-Rangers game I went to today was awful. The Rangers should have had a promotion to let some fan come in and pitch to the Yankees because the guys they had did not get it done. And someone should test A-Rod for steroids again because he already admitted he juiced when in Texas. Well A-Rod was back in Texas and he went 5-5.
The Yankees-Rangers game I went to today was awful. The Rangers should have had a promotion to let some fan come in and pitch to the Yankees because the guys they had did not get it done. And someone should test A-Rod for steroids again because he already admitted he juiced when in Texas. Well A-Rod was back in Texas and he went 5-5.
I didn't know you took a trip down to the Lone Star State.
FYI
When Eck pitched his no-hitter, Jerry Remy was in the on-deck circle in the bottom of the ninth. With the count on the first batter 0 and 2, Eckersley saw Remy looking his way and pointed at him and yelled, "Your next, a$$hole!". Both Remy and Eckersley have confirmed that story.
I've heard conflicting accounts of what happened during the last at bat. Eckersley was giving a load of crap to the final batter, who kept stepping out of the box, and according to Eckersley, he just yelled to him that the crowd wanted to get this over with, but an unconfirmed version I once heard was that the umpire stepped out from behind the plate to warn Eckersley, who seemed about ready to melt down, and according to that version, Eckersley yelled back at him, "Hey fatso, get back behind the plate. Do you think these people are all cheering for you?"
When Eck pitched his no-hitter, Jerry Remy was in the on-deck circle in the bottom of the ninth. With the count on the first batter 0 and 2, Eckersley saw Remy looking his way and pointed at him and yelled, "Your next, a$$hole!". Both Remy and Eckersley have confirmed that story.
I've heard conflicting accounts of what happened during the last at bat. Eckersley was giving a load of crap to the final batter, who kept stepping out of the box, and according to Eckersley, he just yelled to him that the crowd wanted to get this over with, but an unconfirmed version I once heard was that the umpire stepped out from behind the plate to warn Eckersley, who seemed about ready to melt down, and according to that version, Eckersley yelled back at him, "Hey fatso, get back behind the plate. Do you think these people are all cheering for you?"
I actually live here. NC is where I grew up. It was a fun weekend. Took in the Byron Nelson yesterday and the Rangers today.
Since you're a NC guy living in Texas, do you think you'll be able to attend the Panthers/Cowboys Monday Night Football game?
Don't know about that yet. FYI The Cowboys Stadium is nearly done and looks awesome. It's right next to the Rangers Ballpark. The game I really want to see is when Roy Williams brings the National Champion Tar Heels out here to play Texas. They're supposed to play in the Cowboys Stadium this Dec.
The Red Sox have dropped David Ortiz to sixth in the batting order, with J.D. Drew moving up to the struggling Ortiz's familiar third spot.
Also, Mike Lowell is out of the lineup tonight, with Kevin Youkilis moving across the diamond to third base.
Red Sox
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. J.D. Drew, RF
4. Kevin Youkilis, 3B
5. Jason Bay, LF
6. David Ortiz, DH
7. Jason Varitek, C
8. Jeff Bailey, 1B
9. Julio Lugo, SS
-- Jon Lester, LHP
Okay, NOW we're talkin'! :up
They were speculating on 'EEI this morning that a simple Papi-Drew switch would make the most sense (leave Youk, Bay and Lowell alone).
As far as Youk playing 3B for the second straight game, I just think Tito is being rightfully cautious with Lowell on the turf. The Sox play seven straight on the fake stuff this week.
John Smoltz to start for Sox on June 16th?
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2009/05/27/patient_progress_for_smoltz/
If Smoltz continues on this course, it will be very interesting to see who gets dropped from the rotation (barring injuries or a trade).
Josh Beckett is obviously a lock to stay in the rotation.
Jon Lester isn't the lock that he once was, but IMO, he would really have to hit rock bottom to be demoted in three weeks.
Daisuke Matsuzaka is making his second start since coming off the DL tonight, so we'll see about him.
Tim Wakefield has been the Sox best starter through the first quarter of the season.
Brad Penny is 5-1 with an almost 6 ERA, but he has pitched much better of late.
My guess is the Sox are trying to move Penny. We shall see.
This doesn't even count Clay Buchholz or Michael Bowden, both of whom have been lights out down in Pawtucket.
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2009/05/27/patient_progress_for_smoltz/
If Smoltz continues on this course, it will be very interesting to see who gets dropped from the rotation (barring injuries or a trade).
Josh Beckett is obviously a lock to stay in the rotation.
Jon Lester isn't the lock that he once was, but IMO, he would really have to hit rock bottom to be demoted in three weeks.
Daisuke Matsuzaka is making his second start since coming off the DL tonight, so we'll see about him.
Tim Wakefield has been the Sox best starter through the first quarter of the season.
Brad Penny is 5-1 with an almost 6 ERA, but he has pitched much better of late.
My guess is the Sox are trying to move Penny. We shall see.
This doesn't even count Clay Buchholz or Michael Bowden, both of whom have been lights out down in Pawtucket.
Tonight's lineup:
Ellsbury-CF
Pedroia-2B
Drew-RF
Youkilis-1B
Bay-LF
Ortiz-DH
Lowell-3B
Kottaras-C
Green-SS
Matsuzaka-SP
Papi still sixth, Tek takes the night off with an afternoon game tomorrow....
Ellsbury-CF
Pedroia-2B
Drew-RF
Youkilis-1B
Bay-LF
Ortiz-DH
Lowell-3B
Kottaras-C
Green-SS
Matsuzaka-SP
Papi still sixth, Tek takes the night off with an afternoon game tomorrow....
Jason Bay get the day off today:
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. J.D. Drew, RF
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
6. David Ortiz, DH
7. Jason Varitek, C
8. Jeff Bailey, LF
9. Julio Lugo, SS
-- Josh Beckett, RHP
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. J.D. Drew, RF
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
6. David Ortiz, DH
7. Jason Varitek, C
8. Jeff Bailey, LF
9. Julio Lugo, SS
-- Josh Beckett, RHP
That umpire is terrible. Why do more and more umps look to become part of the action??
Ellsbury needs some help to get a chance to keep the streak alive...
