Rays vs Red Sox

Post #1 » by **craig01** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:19 pm

Rays drop game one 2-0.

Bats "untimely" last night....lol

Great game by Dice K.

Francona must have been out of his mind leaving K in the 8th......oh well, it worked.

That's baseball.

Game 2 tonight.

Post #2 » by **craig01** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 11:55 am

Rays take game 2, 9-8. Longest playoff game....geez.....2 am.

Thank you Boston for adding Mike Timlin to the roster.

Post #3 » by **craig01** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:17 am

Rays win game 3 in a rout.....9-1

Game 2 Beckett gets hammered, and Lester gets beaten soundly today.

Sox fans must be worried, and the Rays must guard against a letdown.

Next is Wakefield against Sonnanstine in a game of slow pitch.

This series is far from over, and the Sox will be scrapping on tuesday.

vonclay · Post #4 » by **vonclay** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:46 am

craig01 wrote:Rays win game 3 in a rout.....9-1

Game 2 Beckett gets hammered, and Lester gets beaten soundly today.

Sox fans must be worried, and the Rays must guard against a letdown.

Next is Wakefield against Sonnanstine in a game of slow pitch.

This series is far from over, and the Sox will be scrapping on tuesday.

Its a beautiful thing!!

I'm hoping we can jump on Wake early and steal game 5.

Post #5 » by **craig01** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:47 pm

I worry that the dead bats for the Sox awaken (Ortiz, Tek, Ellsbury). Their slumps are bordering on impossibility statistically speaking.

Shootdabull · Post #6 » by **Shootdabull** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:07 pm

craig01 wrote:I worry that the dead bats for the Sox awaken (Ortiz, Tek, Ellsbury). Their slumps are bordering on impossibility statistically speaking.

Just score nine runs again and it should be no problem and never wake the sleeping giants. Interesting matchup I'd take my chances with Sonnanstine over Wakefield. Hopefully Wakefield is not on top of his game, as it would be a nice one pull out. I'll be rooting for you.......

Post #7 » by **craig01** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:48 pm

Ratings are waaaaaaay up, so I guess the curiosity factor is here.

MLB is making the Rays pull off the tarps if there is a game 6/7.

They better be selling those tickets as walkups and not to brokers, it's about 6000 seats.

Post #8 » by **craig01** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:27 pm

Shootdabull wrote:
craig01 wrote:I worry that the dead bats for the Sox awaken (Ortiz, Tek, Ellsbury). Their slumps are bordering on impossibility statistically speaking.

Just score nine runs again and it should be no problem and never wake the sleeping giants. Interesting matchup I'd take my chances with Sonnanstine over Wakefield. Hopefully Wakefield is not on top of his game, as it would be a nice one pull out. I'll be rooting for you.......

I guess the 9 run theory is a good one.

Wakefield made last night look like an over 40 softball game.

Shootdabull · Post #9 » by **Shootdabull** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 2:28 pm

Wow what a game - I just can't get over how many runs the Rays are scoring. Wakefield is one of those pitchers that could have a great game or he could get bombed. I had a great feeling about this one after the first inning. Three down one to go. I have feeling Dice K is going to have a another great game, this next one is going to be very tough. I'm thinking Ray's in six............

Post #10 » by **craig01** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:02 pm

I fully expect the Red Sox bats to liven up.

Also expect the Rays to calm down.

Maybe we'll see a 4-3 game.....

BTW- Kazmir is getting the nod for game 5. It's a "tryout" start I believe.....Jackson may replace him in the rotation should the Rays advance and Kazmir pitch poorly again.

Shields gets game 6.

Post #11 » by **craig01** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:34 pm

Uh oh, rain in the forecast.

Clearing later

Post #12 » by **craig01** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:55 pm

Here are some other tidbits to consider about Kazmir;

Since 1975, there are 76 visiting pitchers that have thrown for 50 innings or more at Fenway. Kazmir ranks 4th among those pitchers in ERA at 3.04, and 1st among all left handers.

Shields on the other hand, is one of 106 pitchers to make at least three starts in Fenway this decade. He ranks 97th in ERA at 8.90, and is winless (0-3) there.

Post #13 » by **craig01** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:36 am

Just review the 7th and 8th innings.

Maddon = knucklehead

Shootdabull · Post #14 » by **Shootdabull** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:44 pm

Wow I think I jinxed you with my Rays in 6 prediction. The good news is that you get to win the next one. I could not beleive the way the one finished. Hopefully you guys can put this one behind you and get ready for the finally. Shields has look good in the playoffs, and i think he has another one in him.

Post #15 » by **craig01** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:43 pm

Yeah, you're to blame!

I think the Rays bounce back fine, I just worry that the Boston bats have now arrived.

Shields is one helluva battler though.

Post #16 » by **craig01** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 1:11 pm

Showtime tonight.

The Rays have been resilient all year, no reason to think that would change now.

superjay779 · Post #17 » by **superjay779** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 9:16 am

Yankee fan here. Just want you guys to know that I have your back. Even though things are looking a little bleak I'm behind you guys beating the Red Sox and letting them lose the way they deserve.

Post #18 » by **craig01** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 1:46 pm

Thanks,

What the Rays need now is to get aggressive again, stop trying to jack em out on every AB.

And, of course, a well pitched game.

Lconte17 · Post #19 » by **Lconte17** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 6:22 pm

AS a yankees fan living in New England i hope to god the rays win game 7.
I hope if they have the lead in the 7th that the rays wont be afraid to use David Price out of the Pen.
I hope Garza can give u 7 good innings like the other night.

cause trust me there is nothing worse then watching your team blow a 3-1 lead

Post #20 » by **craig01** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:13 pm

I'm a former Orioles fan, converted to the Rays 5-6 years ago.

Birds lost to Pitts after holding a 3-1 lead.

It's painful.