Archive for May, 2006

Patience Key To Sox Victory In Bronx

Thursday, May 11th, 2006

After leaving 15 runners on base, and the bases loaded twice, the Red Sox managed enough offense to come back and beat the Yankees. It was looking to be a very frustrating night, and another one on Wakefield’s watch.

Wakefield threw very well, as did all the Sox pitchers combining for something like 12 strike-outs. But […]

Nothing Spoils A Run Like A Loss

Thursday, May 11th, 2006

After 5 wins in a row, the Sox couldn’t get it together against Mussina, and Schilling was unable to deliver the Sox a 6 win in a row. The Red Sox defeat to the Yankees by such a gap in runs (7-3) is a bit dissappointing, to say the least.

Schilling never seemed to really have […]

Walks + Errors Keep Sox Offense Rolling

Tuesday, May 9th, 2006

Hopefully I’m not writing this too early, seeing that there is still half an inning left to play at Yankee Stadium, but the Sox appear destine to win this first game of a three game series. Hyped as a possible pitching duel, it was anything but. Randy Johnson left in the 4th inning and Beckett […]

Rotation Juggle Presents Potential Gem In The Bronx

Sunday, May 7th, 2006

The starting rotation has been shuffled a bit, and Lenny DiNardo will take the ball today against the O’s. I know, I’m probably not suppose to look too far ahead, but when I start envisioining a Beckett, Schilling, Wakefield front against the New York Yankees, I may not be as focused on this afternoons game […]

I Hate Writing About Losses

Thursday, May 4th, 2006

Last night was a bleeder. In more ways than one.

Neither Beckett or Halliday were themselves, and how could they be on such a drizzily night? The hits from both teams seemed rather weak, but often got the job done.

Paps finally gave up a run, and unfortunately it was the winning run for the Blue Jays.

Ah, […]

More Money Than Should Be Spent

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006

I just read that the Houston Astros offered Roger Clemens $18mm to return for the rest of the season. If this is actually the case, the Red Sox could, and probably should, let the effort to sign the Rocket pass.

Don’t get me wrong, I know he’s good. But, at $18 million a year being offered […]

Triumphant Return To Fenway

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006

Ok, both former 2004 Red Sox players (Doug Mirabelli and Johnny Damon) returned to Fenway and were unable to get a hit. But, the Sox beat the Yankees for the first game of a 19-game season series with the bombers.

I’ve heard and read many things about Damon’s first at bat, and perhaps the rendition […]

Huh, Doug Mirabelli To Return To Sox

Monday, May 1st, 2006

WOW! If this is true, it’s a bit surprising, but certainly a very needed move. Reports or rumors are swirling that Doug Mirabelli has been traded for by the Sox in exchange for Josh Bard and Cla Meredith.

If this deal has gone down, I think it exemplifies the Sox frustration with Bard and their realization […]