98yanks,
Also, how did they get a highly touted prospect for a 43 year old who pitches well in a couple games in a row
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Padres are desperate, that’s how. They want to put the race to bed.

98yanks,
Also, how did they get a highly touted prospect for a 43 year old who pitches well in a couple games in a row and you really cant count the game against us since just about anybody can pitch well against us. (Come on, we got shut down earlier this year by Scott Baker) BECAUSE THEY ARE THE RED SOX and THEY GET WHATEVER THEY WANT. I hope they end up not giving adam stern to the orioles at the end of the year so Ill have another reason to despise them when they backstab the O’s and end up trading w/ them again (this is facetious, but perhaps a Miggy for Manny trade in the offseason when, again facetiously, it has been deemed that Manny can no longer play baseball due to his knee)

Orioles Response: “Sure, well give up one of the best players in the league in a prime defensive position for a higher paid outfielder who can no longer play. Anything to help you beat the Yankees, Theo.”

Garcia,

You make it sound like its such a stupid idea. I know and appreciate that Mr. Steinbrenner is willing to lose money to win. But if you are going to go that far, you might as well go the extra mile and pay 4-6 million for a second manager and get a GM who isnt “constantly looking to cut payroll” and whos stated dream job is wanting to get the Red Sox their 1st WS in 9 decades. Basically, Joe Torre is like Bobby Cox. Except for the fact that we got lucky with 4 while Cox only got 1 w/ his stupidity. I dont know who would be a good strategic manager, everyone in the world seems to jump on the Scoscia bandwagon (though he only knows how to manage versus us). Our only advantage is our money and one day that will be gone. There eventually will be a salary cap to hurt the NYY like they did to try and hurt the NY Rangers. Though the Rangers did well this year, it was in spite of a salary cap, and due to 2 men.

98 yanks,

i get the Directv and MLB.TV too, i just watch the games on ESPN if there on b/c the satellite and computer are behind. ALso, when a game is on espn, i Keep the volume off if we are losing or tied so i dont have to get even more angry. Speaking of ESPN, did anyone hear the Jon Miller call of Giambis 3 run homer v Schilling and David Ortiz’ homer later in the game. If that wasnt enough evidence of his bias. Also, does anyone remember our 4 run comeback v Billy Wagner on FOX. Joe Buck the entire 10th inning was saying “we shouldnt even be here right now, etc.” b/c he just wanted us to lose. LOL

And that ad pops back up:
“Gee A-Rod, only one home run today?”

“Tough town”

Come on guys. A-Rod had a HR and a 2B – and a gift bloop single.

It’s not like he had 3 HRs and 10 RBI in this game. And, given all the other Yankees who had great days at the plate, I have to assume that the Tigers pitching was not that good in this game.

Let’s see on A-Rod before we say that he’s “back” or playing like an All-Star.

I can’t help but chuckle at how SL buries Alex’s huge game into the middle of that sentence with other guys who had “nice days at the plate.”

At least SL is consistent in his bias against Alex…you can’t take that away from him!!

Goodbye Red Sox of 2006.

btw, how the hell did they get such a highly touted prospect as Kottaras (rumored) for Wells?! I know Wells has been good lately, but he’s still 43!

nysupremacy, I’m sure glad I live in NY, so I dont have to watch the Yanks on ESPN. I might kill myself. Michael Kay ain’t great, but I love Kaat, Singleton & O’Neill.

for the record, I agreed with letting Randy start the 9th. If he suddenly didn’t have control problems – which were frankly unforseeable, we would be praising him for giving the pen a full day off with a great game.

And loser Don orsillo and jerry remy said the red sox deserve some luck. Like they didnt get everything to go their way in 2004 including the perfect time for a rainout.
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Given the way things are going, they could use a little luck…

Well, with the Wells trade, I guess the Sox are admitting they’re looking to next year?

Every baseball blog I go to the writers of the blog and the people that comment all think their manager sucks at strategy.

Which manager is the best tactician that would make you happy, nysupremacy? I’d like to know. I agree that Joe Torre isn’t perfect, but guess what….despite Tore being the manager of the most successful franchise in American sports history, he’s still a part of the human race and that means he’s going to make mistakes like we all do at our jobs, personal lives, families, etc. Torre can go 162 – 0 and some of you will still find something to be pissed about.

Yeah….two managers seems like the best solution. Maybe we can have a robot and Torre, the robot runs the strategy aspect and Torre handles the human element – like massaging egos, talking to the press, keeping the club-house under control, etc.

Steve is right about Joe. The thing is, he is a great manager of egos and people. When he is gone, I can only hope that our clubhouse doesnt turn into basically a bunch of cliques with one hated guy like Curt Schilling. Ive maintained for the past few years that we should have two managers, one for strategy and Joe to maintain a family atmosphere.

BTW, what a way for the red sox to win a game. Alex Rios just ran back to the warning track lost the ball out of his glove and knocked it five feet out for a home run w/ his hand. Even though the loss shouldnt be his fault b/c he battled, the good old Doctor couldnt get Mike Lowell out with 2 outs. And loser Don orsillo and jerry remy said the red sox deserve some luck. Like they didnt get everything to go their way in 2004 including the perfect time for a rainout.