Red Sox

[mixwell]

Very frustrated these days. Have a feeling that it is going to come down to the last series with the Yankees. If we get bumped it will suck. I know that there are many fans here, so discuss

[xlr8ted]

Hansen Looked good, topped out around 97 or so, 1,2,3 inning for him... Ortiz is still hitting the long ball late... Papalbon didn't look to strong and Renteria needs smarten up, that was an almost rountine ground ball w/ a bad hop that he should have had... and when he missed it he just gave up, he needs to get out there and be the cut off, not just feel bad for himself...


as for the rest of the season... cant wait till they get back home, the road is killin em... Next weekend is gonna be a crazy time in Boston w/ the Yanks in town...

[basicmike]

Done, Over, Fini.

Too tired, too hurt, too many people slumping. Starting pitching has gone from great to shit in a week. Bullpen is shit. Save Hansen and Papelbon's arms for next year. Can't complain because of last year though. It's time to focus on Sunday at Pittsburgh. Still think Ortiz is MVP.

[residentalien]

we all know that when its all said and done it will be the yankees vs soxs in the playoffs......it will be a week w. no sleep for all involved again

[-chewbacca-]

Originally Posted by residentalien

we all know that when its all said and done it will be the yankees vs soxs in the playoffs......it will be a week w. no sleep for all involved again

Vyto House

[lolahotass]

Originally Posted by mixwell

Very frustrated these days. Have a feeling that it is going to come down to the last series with the Yankees. If we get bumped it will suck. I know that there are many fans here, so discuss

I'm coming up for that series.. i sorta hope it does as it will be beyond exciting.. and of course, i hope the Sox win

[vyto]

I heart Chewbacca...

ROOOOAARR...

[nomembername]

Originally Posted by basicmike

Still think Ortiz is MVP.

you're buggin

[phatbastad]

I dont know the exact numbers this year but the Sox always struggle against the O's. That series scares the bejesus out of me....

[basicmike]

Originally Posted by nomembername

you're buggin

naw just really biased...

Whose your MVP?

[nomembername]

Well I'm not biased since I'm a Mets fan but I'd have to go with A Rod...I could not see giving it to Ortiz because his numbers don't blow A Rod's out of the water and considering how great a 3rd base A Rod has played, I think that has to be used as a factor as well

[xlr8ted]

Baseball sux, bring on college f-ball...

[basicmike]

Good point.

I think Ortiz has better numbers with RISP and in more pressure situations.
Plus he is a million times more likable.

[phatbastad]

Originally Posted by nomembername

Well I'm not biased since I'm a Mets fan but I'd have to go with A Rod...I could not see giving it to Ortiz because his numbers don't blow A Rod's out of the water and considering how great a 3rd base A Rod has played, I think that has to be used as a factor as well

I disagree, IMO the definition of an MVP is making a difference in the clutch. And Ortiz certainly has demonstrated that. Who cares how many homers you wallop when your team is up 8-2. I am not saying Ortiz is going to win it but he is certainly clutch and I think the writers who vote will take that into consideration.

[xlr8ted]

Tell that to the baseball writers(voters), to them DH is not a real position... Its more of a position for someone who is getting over the hill and can only hit, or someone with below average fielding skills.. Who would vote for someone who is only one dimentional, like Ortiz, when you can vote for someone who make a difference on the field and with his bat.. I feel the same way was you phatty, MVP means who has contributed directly to multiple wins when you have already marked a loss in the book..someone who single handedly turned the game around.. Ortiz has done it about 7-8 times this year..