Friday, June 06, 2003
Boston Americans 4
Pittsburgh Pirates 5
John Burkett looked right at home in the 1903 style uniforms worn last night as the Pirates kicked the Sox out of town with a loss. John did have a Quality Start, however, by the statistical definition (6+ IP, 3 or fewer ER). Guess who got the loss however? Give up? It was Secret Agent 55 Ramiro Mendoza. I'm convinced he's working for the Evil Empire. The Sox did make a valiant effort at coming back and it is VERY good to see Allan Embree pitching like the Embree Red Sox Nation fell in love with last year. The pen doesn't seem so bad with a solid lefty out there.
Now it's time to award the Man of the Game. I adopted this from soccer where they elect a Man of the Match, the player who was above all others during the game. Unlinke an MVP type award, the player's team does not have to win. The very first MOTG is Trot Nixon who went 2 for 4 with a single and a 2 run HR off Sauerbeck in the 7th.
The Y*nkees (remember, it's a curse word like sh*t, or Bucky f*ckin Dent) were able to salvage a victory from their visit to the Great American in Cincinatti. They crushed the Reds 10-2.
Interleague fun continues as the Sox go to Milwaukee for the first time since the Brewers were in the AL. Steinbrenner's gang of thugs and mercenaries (like the Iraqi Info minister reference there?) go to Wrigley to play the Cubbies. The Sox definately have the easier Interleague schedule however I would've loved to see the Cubs take on the Sox for two reasons...
1. Pedro vs. Sosa. This probably wouldn't happen anyway with Pedro DL'ed and Sosa facing inevitable suspension.
2. The last time the Sox faced the Cubs in a real game was Game 7 of the 1918 World Series. That was the last World Series Game 7 the Sox ever won. The Cards beat us in 46 and 67 in seven, we lost to the Reds in 7 in 75 and the Mets beat us in 7 in 86.
Because I've just established this blog, this post will ramble on forever. Now for my thoughts on the Hillenbrand trade. Frankly, Shea is overrated. the Boston sports fan falls in love with individual players especially if their first few games feature game winning homers and diving catches. Shea is a notorious quick starter so RS Nation fell in love with him quickly. But let's face it, he was less than average offensivley past May 15th in his three years here, and he couldn't throw! He also played two positions that the Sox have tremendous depth at. So good riddance to an average player. Now BHK. I like Kim cuz he has a "rubbah ahm" His versatility will come in handy especially if the Sox make it to the playoffs.
By the by, I love the throwback jerseys! If the Sox brass have any brains, they'll sell some replica jerseys, and hats for like $250.00 and $25.00 respectively. After all, it's about revenue maximization!
Finally, tomorrow's game. 4-4 Casey Fossum takes his 5.86 ERA to Milwaukee against Wayne Franklin who is 3-4 with a slightly lower 5.27 ERA. This game should be high scoring. The big hitter on the Brewers is Richie Sexson. This guy is a crushah, simply a crushah. Thus far he's scored 44 runs, and knocked in 42. His average is low but his power makes up for it. He has 18 HRs already. The brewers are not that good beyond a few good players here and there. I predict a sweep but I'd be satisfied with 2 out of 3 for the Sox.
Comments, questions? Email me at: rawbeezeitz@yahoo.com
Pittsburgh Pirates 5
John Burkett looked right at home in the 1903 style uniforms worn last night as the Pirates kicked the Sox out of town with a loss. John did have a Quality Start, however, by the statistical definition (6+ IP, 3 or fewer ER). Guess who got the loss however? Give up? It was Secret Agent 55 Ramiro Mendoza. I'm convinced he's working for the Evil Empire. The Sox did make a valiant effort at coming back and it is VERY good to see Allan Embree pitching like the Embree Red Sox Nation fell in love with last year. The pen doesn't seem so bad with a solid lefty out there.
Now it's time to award the Man of the Game. I adopted this from soccer where they elect a Man of the Match, the player who was above all others during the game. Unlinke an MVP type award, the player's team does not have to win. The very first MOTG is Trot Nixon who went 2 for 4 with a single and a 2 run HR off Sauerbeck in the 7th.
The Y*nkees (remember, it's a curse word like sh*t, or Bucky f*ckin Dent) were able to salvage a victory from their visit to the Great American in Cincinatti. They crushed the Reds 10-2.
Interleague fun continues as the Sox go to Milwaukee for the first time since the Brewers were in the AL. Steinbrenner's gang of thugs and mercenaries (like the Iraqi Info minister reference there?) go to Wrigley to play the Cubbies. The Sox definately have the easier Interleague schedule however I would've loved to see the Cubs take on the Sox for two reasons...
1. Pedro vs. Sosa. This probably wouldn't happen anyway with Pedro DL'ed and Sosa facing inevitable suspension.
2. The last time the Sox faced the Cubs in a real game was Game 7 of the 1918 World Series. That was the last World Series Game 7 the Sox ever won. The Cards beat us in 46 and 67 in seven, we lost to the Reds in 7 in 75 and the Mets beat us in 7 in 86.
Because I've just established this blog, this post will ramble on forever. Now for my thoughts on the Hillenbrand trade. Frankly, Shea is overrated. the Boston sports fan falls in love with individual players especially if their first few games feature game winning homers and diving catches. Shea is a notorious quick starter so RS Nation fell in love with him quickly. But let's face it, he was less than average offensivley past May 15th in his three years here, and he couldn't throw! He also played two positions that the Sox have tremendous depth at. So good riddance to an average player. Now BHK. I like Kim cuz he has a "rubbah ahm" His versatility will come in handy especially if the Sox make it to the playoffs.
By the by, I love the throwback jerseys! If the Sox brass have any brains, they'll sell some replica jerseys, and hats for like $250.00 and $25.00 respectively. After all, it's about revenue maximization!
Finally, tomorrow's game. 4-4 Casey Fossum takes his 5.86 ERA to Milwaukee against Wayne Franklin who is 3-4 with a slightly lower 5.27 ERA. This game should be high scoring. The big hitter on the Brewers is Richie Sexson. This guy is a crushah, simply a crushah. Thus far he's scored 44 runs, and knocked in 42. His average is low but his power makes up for it. He has 18 HRs already. The brewers are not that good beyond a few good players here and there. I predict a sweep but I'd be satisfied with 2 out of 3 for the Sox.
Comments, questions? Email me at: rawbeezeitz@yahoo.com
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