by shawn medeiros | Oct 4, 2008 | David Ortiz, Francisco Rodriguez, J.D. Drew, Jonathan Papelbon, Los Angeles Angels
Make that 11 in a row. Tied at 5-5, J. D. Drew smacked a two-run homer off of Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez giving the Boston Red Sox the lead for good at 7-5. In his second inning of relief, Jonathan Papelbon closed the door for his first post season win. Boston...
by evan brunell | Oct 3, 2008 | Game Threads
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (1-0) @ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (0-1) Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-0, 0.00) @ Ervin Santana (0-0, 0.00) 9:30 PM EDT | Angel Stadium (Anaheim, CA) TV: TBS RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: …two to go. A win tonight would put the Rally...
by tim daloisio | Oct 3, 2008 | 2008 ALDS, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Poll
The previous poll asked: With Lowell and Drew spending so much time out due to injuries, should the Sox leave them off the first round roster for healthy but less experienced bats? No to both 42% of all votes No Lowell but try Drew 25% of all vote No Drew but pray for...
by samara pearlstein | Oct 3, 2008 | Uncategorized
Nothing complicated behind this one. Six things to worry about in the playoffs right now. 1. Jonathan Papelbon loses his voice from screaming so much and thus cannot effectively scream after pitches. 2. Mike Lowell’s hip. 3. Jason Bay suddenly realizes that...
by evan brunell | Oct 2, 2008 | Josh Beckett
Once a week, you’ll hear from numerous Red Sox bloggers on the Internet on a Red Sox related issue, and we’ll aggregate the answers here. Answers are placed in the order they were received. Thanks to everyone for participating! How will Josh...
by evan brunell | Oct 2, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Bay, Jon Lester, Justin Masterson
The kids were the story last night. Yeah, Jason Bay paced the offensive game with a pivotal 2-run home run in his playoff debut, definitely the story of the night. But… Anyone want to bet that without Jon Lester, Jacoby Ellsbury and Justin Masterson, we’re...
by shawn medeiros | Oct 2, 2008 | Jason Bay, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Los Angeles Angels
Welcome to the playoffs Jason Bay. After striking out in his first two at-bats Bay lined a two-run home run to left field to put Boston ahead for good in the 4-1 victory over the Angels. Jon Lester 7 solid innings only allowing one run, on six hits, one walk, and...
by tito crafts | Oct 1, 2008 | 2008 ALDS, Game Threads
Prev. Gm: Boston Red...
by evan brunell | Oct 1, 2008 | Uncategorized
First, some interesting news about the ALDS roster. Mike Lowell and J.D. Drew are apparently healthy enough to be included. The Sox also put catcher David Ross on, which I have to think is to protect their catching depth if/when Tim Wakefield pitches so either Varitek...
by tito crafts | Oct 1, 2008 | 2008 ALDS, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Ervin Santana, Francisco Rodriguez, Jered Weaver, Joe Saunders, John Lackey, Jon Garland, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Teixeira, Torii Hunter, Vladimir Guerrero
This is not 1986. This is not 2004. This is not 2007. The 2008 Halos are 100-62 and, on paper, the most complete team in baseball. Orange County limped into last year
