AL East 2010
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Opening DAY
Finally, we move on to the actual OPENING DAY
We've had WAY too long of a Spring Training .......
I still don't know why the Reds didn't start thier game at 1:05 so they could still
start the season first .... that should happen EVERY year, it was tradition, should stay that way and everyone else move to 1:10 if they have to.
That should be like the Thanksgiving set up.
fwiw, ESPN can keep the Sunday night deal as long as it's Opening NIGHT, not Opening DAY
Finally, we move on to the actual OPENING DAY
We've had WAY too long of a Spring Training .......
I still don't know why the Reds didn't start thier game at 1:05 so they could still
start the season first .... that should happen EVERY year, it was tradition, should stay that way and everyone else move to 1:10 if they have to.
That should be like the Thanksgiving set up.
fwiw, ESPN can keep the Sunday night deal as long as it's Opening NIGHT, not Opening DAY
The team has some heart but we gave up SEVEN RUNS!!! We can't win a WS giving up that many. Great Pitching shuts down great bats and I didnt see Any of it last night. Man that was a long game. I also didnt realize the Yanks had totally revamped their outfield.
And that kind of thinking is exactly why we will go nowhere in the playoffs. We paid 11 million dollars to give up 5 runs in 4.2 innings. PLayoffs are won by great pitching. Epstien stresses run prevention by hiring new fielders? What a moron. We have no dominating starter in the dug out IMO.
You've got it wrong.
Red Sox fans are not obsessed with Sweat Caroline.
They are obsessed with Sweet Caroline.
(Bill, what's the story behind the Red Sox and this song, BTW?)
Really?? Beckett has an off start and you're quitting on him?? What about Lester and Lackey??We have no dominating starter in the dug out IMO.
This should make vurbano happy:
[ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/mlb/news/story?id=5057186"]Boston Red Sox announce four-year extension for Josh Beckett - ESPN Boston[/ame]
[ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/mlb/news/story?id=5057186"]Boston Red Sox announce four-year extension for Josh Beckett - ESPN Boston[/ame]
Red Sox drop two of three to the Yankees, but there was some positive news from the Fens:
*the three new everyday players (Beltre, Cameron and Scutaro) all had some good looking AB's, and the defense is a HUGE improvement over last season (Scutaro's error Tuesday night notwithstanding)
*Pedroia, Youkilis and Martinez all got off to good starts
*John Lackey as a #3 starter? Are you kiddin' me??!!
*the three new everyday players (Beltre, Cameron and Scutaro) all had some good looking AB's, and the defense is a HUGE improvement over last season (Scutaro's error Tuesday night notwithstanding)
*Pedroia, Youkilis and Martinez all got off to good starts
*John Lackey as a #3 starter? Are you kiddin' me??!!
He must be pissed because he's getting back to the hotel too late for the all-you-can-eat buffet.
[ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5066650"]Umpire Joe West blasts Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees for slow play - ESPN[/ame]
He must be pissed because he's getting back to the hotel too late for the all-you-can-eat buffet.
Umpire Joe West blasts Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees for slow play - ESPN
That's okay, Joe............we'll be sure to assign you to the Royals-Orioles series instead!
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Bill, how come baseball teams dont get off to roaring starts like in hockey or basketball?
Teams almost never rocket out of the gate in baseball (other than the Atlanta Braves of 1982).
Teams almost never rocket out of the gate in baseball (other than the Atlanta Braves of 1982).
That's a very good question, but unfortunately I don't have an answer.
I saw a stat the other night that the last time the Red Sox started 2-0 was 1999.
When you think of the good teams the Sox have had over the last decade (including two championships), that's a rather startling stat.
I recall the Milwaukee Brewers start something like 10-0 in (I think) 1987.
That's a very good question, but unfortunately I don't have an answer.
I saw a stat the other night that the last time the Red Sox started 2-0 was 1999.
When you think of the good teams the Sox have had over the last decade (including two championships), that's a rather startling stat.
I recall the Milwaukee Brewers start something like 10-0 in (I think) 1987.
Just looked it up, the '87 Brew Crew started 13-0.............
1987 Milwaukee Brewers Schedule, Box Scores and Splits - Baseball-Reference.com
And who can forget the 1988 Orioles starting 0-21?
1988 Baltimore Orioles Schedule, Box Scores and Splits - Baseball-Reference.com
1988 Baltimore Orioles Schedule, Box Scores and Splits - Baseball-Reference.com
I think that Milwaukee team finished fourth, with a losing record.
Detroit started about 40-10 one year in the 1980s when they won the pennant.
In baseball, it is almost impossible to win a lot in a row or lose a lot in a row because there are no heavy favorites. If the worst team in baseball is playing the best team, the worst team will be favored if their #1 starter is going against the other teams #5 starter and the game is being played at home. There is no situation comparable to that in any other sport.
Detroit started about 40-10 one year in the 1980s when they won the pennant.
In baseball, it is almost impossible to win a lot in a row or lose a lot in a row because there are no heavy favorites. If the worst team in baseball is playing the best team, the worst team will be favored if their #1 starter is going against the other teams #5 starter and the game is being played at home. There is no situation comparable to that in any other sport.
