The Super Terrific MLB Thread - Part 4

[Headache in a Suitcase]

can we just all hope that the series goes 7 games, so that dane cook will look even stupider when he screams "there's only one october" as the game is being played on november 1st?

pretty please?

 

[powerhour24]

People actually think the Rockies could sweep?? No way. The ALCS pretty much decided the World Series, the Rockies were fun to watch but they're NL on a weak year, and running on momentum (which will be hard to carry into Fenway after an 8 day break) instead of developed talent.

 

[DaveC]

Originally posted last year
People actually think the Cards could sweep?? No way. The ALCS pretty much decided the World Series, the Cardinals were fun to watch but they're NL on a weak year, and running on momentum (which will be hard to carry into Detroit after a break) instead of developed talent.

 

[Varitek]

I think it's either Rockies in 5 or Sox in 7. Obviously I'm hoping for the latter.

Game 1 - sox
Game 2 - sox or rockies
Game 3 - rockies
Game 4 - rockies
Game 5 - sox or rockies
Game 6 - sox
Game 7 - sox

 

[phanan]

So you think Beckett wins Game 1 but then only has a 50/50 chance of winning Game 5?

 

[Varitek]

Wakefield will probably start Game 3 this time, and therefore, Game 7.

Becket will start game 7 if there is one. I don't trust DiceK or Wake out there for the game to win it all, and it's the last game of the season, so Becket can do it.

And yes, I think it's possible the bullpen implodes in game 5. I am shaking scared of our pitchers pitching in Colorado, humidor or not. (Especially Wakefield)

But I think it's probably going to follow the exact same win pattern as the ALCS.

 

[phanan]

Beckett won't start Game 7 if he starts Game 5, although he'll be available in the bullpen.

I don't think pitching in Colorado will have any effect on Beckett, and I find it highly unlikely he loses Game 5.

 

[phanan]

And it was just announced that Wakefield is off the roster, so I guess his back is acting up again.

So now you've got a rotation like this...

Beckett
Schilling
Dice-K
Lester or Tavarez
Beckett
Schilling
Dice-K, with all hands on deck

 

[Varitek]

Looks like Wake really was hurt.

Lester is my game 4 starter.

 

[Varitek]

Also, this http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2007/10/curt_in_the_car.html
is hilarious. Schill rear ended someone before his start. If I was the driver he rear ended, I'd take his card and tell him to get his ass to the park. I'd love to see an interview with the guy he rear ended.

 

[powerhour24]

Francona has to forget the fourth starter, let Beckett do it. But they won't, and it's obviously gonna be Lester, advantage is they haven't faced him.

 

[Varitek]

Ellsbury is starting game 1. Tavarez should get Wake's roster spot. Sadly, this means Gagme will probably remain on the roester.

 

[zoney!]

I think it's either Rockies in 5 or Sox in 7. Obviously I'm hoping for the latter.

Just a dumb fact (one of those "I think he just like to hear himself talk" type facts):

The last team to win game seven on the road....Pirates in 1979. I think it looks good for the Sox if they go seven games. I am hoping we do not see baseball in November though.

 

[tpsreports2424]

Oh yeah, I am so excited for the Red sox... love shoving this in my friends face who is a yankee fan..

we gonna win it

 

[gherman]

Well, I got my tickets for game 5. This will be the only time I say "I hope the Rockies lose a game."

 

[gherman]

If Wake is OK I think he might actually do well in Coors. Seems like the humidor would help the knuckler.

Less resistance = less effective knuckle ball

 

[speedracer]

Ellsbury is starting game 1. Tavarez should get Wake's roster spot. Sadly, this means Gagme will probably remain on the roester.

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/

Tim Wakefield out, Kyle Snyder in.

Sucks for Wakefield, but he hasn't been fully healthy for the last third of the season, and Jon Lester is a better option as a starter than a banged-up Wakefield.

 

[Varitek]

Well, I got my tickets for game 5. This will be the only time I say "I hope the Rockies lose a game."

So you can see Beckett school the Rockies.

 

[Hewson]

Well, I got my tickets for game 5. This will be the only time I say "I hope the Rockies lose a game."

Should have gotten tix for game 3 or 4. When the Sox sweep you'll at least get your money back.

 

[CTU2fan]

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/

Tim Wakefield out, Kyle Snyder in.

Sucks for Wakefield, but he hasn't been fully healthy for the last third of the season, and Jon Lester is a better option as a starter than a banged-up Wakefield.

Saw that. I don't get Snyder over Tavarez, at all. Maybe JT is nicked up somewhat? I've been surprised 3 series in a row now that he wasn't on the roster, I've got to think something is up. I'd take JT over Gagne anyway...

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

i'd have to think that the red sox are just gonna roll right over the rockies but who the heck thought the rockies would be here in the first place.



whoever wins game 1 will win the series.

 

[CTU2fan]

I think that's probably true. I think winning game 1 would give the Rox a huge lift, beating Beckett.

Now I hear Rudy Giuliani is rooting for the Red Sox? WFT??? Is he that pissed about his boy Torre getting bounced, or just stumping for votes in Massachusetts?

 

[phanan]

More like stumping for votes in New Hampshire.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

my friend and i are planning a trip to boston soley to go to the Eagles Deli to take the Burger Challenge.

5 pounds of beef, 20 slices of cheese, 20 pieces of bacon and 5 pounds of fries, $50 bucks. Finish it? Free.

 

[Hewson]

^ and one small diet coke please.

 

[DaveC]

Oh yeah, I am so excited for the Red sox... love shoving this in my friends face who is a yankee fan..

we gonna win it

Red Sox fans in 2007 = Yankees fans in 1997.

Yeaaaaaaaah

 

[randhail]

my friend and i are planning a trip to boston soley to go to the Eagles Deli to take the Burger Challenge.


5 pounds of beef, 20 slices of cheese, 20 pieces of bacon and 5 pounds of fries, $50 bucks. Finish it? Free.

Thanks for making sure that doctors will always be gamefully employed.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

you got it

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

something to think about, especially if colorado is able to split at fenway...

assuming that boston wants both ortiz and youkilis in the lineup, that means that boston will be fielding, in the huuuuuuge outfield of coors field, either
a) manny, dinggleberry, youkilis
or worse
b) manny, drew, youkilis.

either way it's not exactly going to be a gold glove outfield out there, with manny and youk occupying the cornet spots and having to cover a gynormous amount of ground.

 

[speedracer]

Youkilis plays 3B as well, so they can take Lowell out. My guess is that each of Lowell, Youkilis, Ortiz takes a game off in Colorado and they leave Drew in RF.

There might be a game or two where Manny comes out for Crisp/Ellsbury late as well.