OWNED

Man can we just skip over the ALDS first round match up with the Angels? I mean do we even need to play these games?

After another devastating loss can the Halo fans even root for a team that is destine to be the Red Sox whipping boy? Last nights game proves the Red Sox might not be the better team but they certainly have a mental edge over the Angels. I mean that pitch was boarder line, if not a big strike out, but for your manager to start the violins with his sob story you know the Angels were devastated. Sounds to me like someone is making excuses for their team when we all know Juan Rivera could have ended that one with a little hustle. Did he think this game was being played at the Polo Grounds? Jesus that was a can of corn pop up and he doesn't even dive. You got to be kidding me pal. Make a play this is a big statement game. If you want any chance against the Sox you have to make that play.

I guess that just shows why the Sox always beat the Halos. When it comes down to it winners step on the gas while losers fold like a card table. See you in September BITCHES!

Devil Ray Fans I'm Calling You Out

WTF is up with the god damn Devil Ray fans? This is your last shot at the AL Wild Card leading Red Sox and you can't fill that dump of a stadium? Where the hell are your little cow bells now hunh? What Hulk Hogan and Brian Nobbs couldn't make this one? Where the hell is Dickey V when you need him? What the hell is up with this piss poor showing you pansies. To think we were one Josh Beckett injury away from sweeping the Phillies. Ha come on you call yourself a team. I'd give you half a chance if Longoria's Batting Average was above the Mendoza line. All the hype from last year and you can't get a capacity crowd when the real champs are in town. What do those seats cost $20? $25?

Don't Do This To Me Again!

After last nights preseason masterpiece. Again, Pats fans are to wonder if Tom Brady is healthy. Albert Haynesworth decides late in the second half to take it to postseason level and take Brady down like a McRib at the drive-though at McDonald's. All of New England collectedly flashed back to the first drive of 2008-09 and headed for the hard stuff while gasping for air. Now it looked like he was alright on the bench. I would say, having had my collar bone broken, he didn't break anything, but that is one god damn important shoulder right there. The team took precaution in holding him out, but that was the biggest "OHH Shit!" moment. Of course it was the biggest since Tommy went down last year and we all know how painful that was after the Superbowl that never happened. So I'm on my knees begging you please don't be hurt Tommy, please don't be F'ing hurt.

Otherwise the night wasn't a total loss. Defense had some flashes of what it can be. The bright spot was the Sox taking a big game to stay up in the wild card. What a huge block by Tek to save the lead. Those god damn Yankees better cool the F off though. Although we all know who C.C. Sabathia turns into when the money's on the line...

Back Jack Do It Again

Big Papi where have you been all this season? What happened to all the talk before the All-Star break about Papi's HR over-under being 17??? Well consider this guy H-O-T-T! Muy Caliente.

David Ortiz decided to dust off the cape last night and send Ozzie Guillen off with a hard-on. I can't wait for Ozzie's late season killing spree of his bullpen. That wild card is looking awfully tasty right now. Plus, Tazawa is on the hill tonight in a big game. Man I love Baseball in late summer. It actually means something.

Sox need to WAKEfield up!

What the hell is going on with this team. One day they're the champs the next they can't get a friggen run. Maddening I tell yah.

Two positives from this weekend Fridays unbelievable comeback in the 9th and Franky Viola burning up the booth. I mean I have enjoyed Eck, Roberts, and the plethora of other randomly Sox-related broadcasters, but Franky V was magnificent. Orsillo couldn't contain himself with some of the gems V was laying on him. I mean this is a guy who sounded like he was sitting at the corner of the bar telling old war stories to whoever would listen. Hopefully we get much more Viola in the final months of the season, because if the Sox keep squandering their leads it'll be a long October.

Orsillio has proved he can work with every style of broadcast partner from cards like Viola to stiffs like Macha. Forget the talk about Youk, Orsillio is my MVP.

Youk Gotta Fight! For Your Right!

The tipping point was reached last night. Youk had enough of being the target of opposing pitchers retribution. Can I blame the Tigers for throwing at Youk? No.

I personally met Youk in a bar before and wasn't impressed with his demeanor even as a bench warming utility man on the 2004 squad he had a cockiness about him. Granted being cocky in professional baseball works out in your favor it doesn't do much for your fan base. Now I'm not saying my buddy wasn't wrong in offering Youk shots that night, but the piss poor response from a guy who hadn't even cracked the starting lineup was uncalled for. So I don't really blame Porcillo or the Tigers for hitting Youk. I'm a fan of the Sox and I don't even like him.

What I do like is the fact that this may be the shot in the arm a desperate Sox team needs to get back on a roll for the September stretch run. Winning the wild card won't be easy and taking the division back from the Yanks will be even tougher. This team hadn't really shown any balls over the last two series vs. the Rays and Yanks and Youk decided enough was enough. You could tell the Sox were going to win the game after the fight. Tazawa settled down and the Sox offense decided to awake from its collective slumber. Bay finally added to his team leading RBI total after a month plus of sleep walking his way to the plate. Even Youks replacement, Mike Lowell, was back on track hitting two shots to give the Sox the win. Do I like that the Sox had to fight to get it going, Yes! It reminded me of the 2003 Pedro vs. Zimmer type of spark the team needed. It also reminded me of Bill Meuller's big shot of Mo Rivera...Some what. When it is all settled the Sox showed they were not going to lay down and take it any more. We'll see if it can carry over to October.

Cheer up Papi. It could be worse.

At least Sox fans don't have to worry about a David Ortiz relapse into a steroid haze. While losing 6 in a row to the Rays and Yanks hurts. It doesn't hurt as much as seeing your rejuvenated born again slugger fall back off the wagon with a couple of tramp stamping booze hounds.

With a big series coming up against Texas for the AL Wild card lead it is good to see they are human too. The Papi scandal hasn't helped the Sox chances either and took a hit to the clean Red Sox Nation image. Is there any baseball player that isn't human after all?

This picture hopefully sums up the way the Sox will be treating the rest of their opponents in August or it will be a long September. Hopefully the Sox can get it going here and apparently Detroit is just what the doctor ordered. I'll drink to that!

Dawg Days of Summer

Here we go again the Rays demolished the Sox hopes of getting the W last night in a "Big" game. Granted it was still early August, but last nights game had a playoff aura about it. Imagine saying that 4-5 years ago about a Sox/Rays game. In all honesty I think it was the most stressful game I've watched all season.

Bard finally showed he was hittable and Longoria established why he shouldn't be pitched two not once, but twice to win the Rays a game they had no business taking. Lester pitched a stunning game as did Garza who is a Sox killer if you recall from last fall's ALCS. Pedroia and Youk continued to carry this team offensively as they have over the past month and Victor Martinez, don't get me started, was another spark plug in the lineup. Got to love the Sox getting another hybrid player like Martinez who can give you better than average defense at two positions and still add a dangerous switch hitting bat to your lineup. Opposing managers are going to be driven nuts with all the options Tito can throw at them. It wasn't enough last night though and leaving men on base happened all too often. In the end the Rays had enough to take a burner and I couldn't make it past the 13th. Hopefully the Sox can take the next game and this isn't the type of lose that puts them on a skid. Something tells me this team is still forming their playoff identity and figuring out where the new guys fit and who is going to be ready when they get put into big spots in the playoffs. What this game showed is the Sox just have not figured out how to beat this Rays squad, maybe they still have the confidence from last October, but the Sox better figure it out quick before they become the third seed in the East.

P.S. Can we keep Josh Reddick up and send down Drew???

Ey Papi

Ortiz and Manny are both listed on the 2003 steroid report for using performance enhancing drugs. Surprised? NO! Shocked? A little. This sucks for any Sox fan for one reason and one reason only. Yankee fans can now toss stones at our 2004 and 2007 Championships. That sucks more than learning a legend was not quit what he claimed to be. The Sox who fought so hard in 2004 to bring the faithful what they longed for are now tainted. Granted all the MLB is tainted due to the rampant steroid era. Really is anyone off limits from this. Even the golden boys like, Ripken? Gwynn? This really opens the door for all these guys to be under the gun. As far as the Hall of Fame is concerned do these guys accomplishments get recognized? So many questions that you had hoped not to have to answer, but is anything off limits anymore. Is there anyone who won't cheat to achieve greatness? What do I tell my kids when I have them watch my idols on DVD or whatever the hell they'll invent to watch highlight tapes by then? Sad day in the nation. Not surprising, but a sad day.

Trade Deadline Thugs

Can't Theo get this kid to rough up the Padre's or Indians GM's to give up V Mart or Gonzalez already??? Word on the street is everyone wants Clay Bucholz. I say what is so wrong with giving him up. If anyone has watched the last few games it is obvious this team is gassed on offense and needs a spark. LaRoche was a nice addition, but is he going to fill the four hole?

RIP Big Pun!

Stay Classy Fenway

How could you even debate whether this would happen? Even the pink hats have the savvy to know their roll when a legend comes back home. Hopefully Theo wakes the F' up and snags Nomes from the A's at the trade deadline. The excitement alone from Fenway reaction to bringing Nomar back would carry the Sox to another World Series victory. Thanks Beautiful!


P.S. Suck it Lucchino

Toying With The Yanks

Yankee fan time to panic? And I thougth this might be the most entertaining early season Yankee vs. Sox series of the past 5 years. Huh. This is getting pathetic. Give em the cheese Paps.

It Takes Two To Make It Outta Sight

Does it get any better than the last couple weeks of Beckett and Lester? I mean the Sox have had some dangerous pitching duos in the past most notably Pedro/Schilling, but never have I seen two guys dominate and go out there and perform the way they should every start no matter the opponent. These guys actually bring it harder the tougher the lineup.

Sure it was a shaky start to April for both, but as the mercury has risen so have the strike outs and shutout innings. It seems like the last few starts for each guy you can count on a possible no-no or 20 K performance. I mean is it possible to have two Aces? As Sox fans we need to count our lucky stars that the days of loading up on over-the-hill sluggers is over and the front office has caught on to the "pitching wins championships" theory. I mean I used to be jealous that the Yankees had the Clemens, Pettite, Cone, Wells, etc. during their big runs. Why couldn't the Sox do that. It was obvious then and has now become the reality that the Sox have become the premier franchise in baseball. With the likes of Beckett and Lester and the emergence of Masterson, Bard, and Bowden the future looks bright. I'm just basking in the dominant sunshine that is the Sox rotation right now.

Bottom Line the Sox have too much pitching and you can't beat the Balls on the duo of Beckett and Lester. Sorry C.C. Sabathia and Burnett ain't cutting it Cashman try and explain it to your headwarmer.

Napoleon BARDynamite

Just Throwing it out there with the recent call up. Could this be the heir-apparent to Paps??? Do the chickens have Large Talons??? Is this the most overrated movie ever??? YES!

Can the Sox bullpen get anymore loaded??? NO!

By the way how bad do you wish the Sox had signed Aubrey Huff after "The Fist Pump"???

Thaaaaaaaaaaa Yankees SUCK!

Yankees just face it we're better than you at everything. You can't even get the new stadium thing right. You use tax payers money then gouge your loyal fans with absurd prices in a booming economy, let alone the recession toilet we're in right now. Even when you try to send a message by Plunking Jay Bay you just get the professional tip of the cap and business as usual approach from the Sox. Face it the table have turned and you are not very good at being the underdogs. I think it's time to admit you have a problem and you're living off memories and reputation from 10 years ago. This ain't the late 1990's Paul O'Neil ain't walking through that door. Literally. Just take your beating and fight for 4th place with the Orioles.

Psssst Joba you're mother's a crack-hoe.

Van Every Day I Do

The Sox did it again the young guys pulled them out of a hole and fought back to get another late game win. Mainly Jonathan Van Every (who's not so young) hitting his first major league home run a blast in the 10th to put the Sox ahead. Honestly when guys like Van Every and Jeff Bailey are producing this early in the season things are going good. When the Vets like Tek and Lowell (13 game hit streak) are getting into the act it just isn't fair for opposing pitchers.

Honestly Cleveland how much more can you get beat down by the Sox. This is getting pathetic. And while I'm at it the Yanks have news break about A-Rod's steroid use spanning over a decade. Really A-Rod steroids in high school. This guy is officially the biggest fraud in the history of sports. Cashman has to be taking the Sox farm system successes the hardest. I mean who else can the Sox throw out there next that will perform and get them wins? Andy Dominique...Devern Hansack...Izzy Alcantara? What do you have Cashman Phil Hughes? Really is that it? Really?

Fathers Lock Up Your Daughters!

Look out because Ellsbury-mania is going to erupt. Good was there a girl in the crowd that didn't wet themselves or throw their undies onto the field last night. What a weekend for the Sox.

FYI - Yankees your just got a sweep closed out on your asses by the 2006-07 AA Portland Seadogs. It might be time to start earning your paychecks. With the win streak at 10 and the bats on fire, even without a Papi-jack yet, look out American League the Sox are on a mission.

The Balls Are Back In Towwwwwwwwwn!

If there were any questions about Josh "BALLS" Beckett coming back with a monster year they were certainly answered yesterday. Cy Young here he comes. I just hope the Rays don't think they can just cake-walk back to the World Series again. How about Pedroia coming back with a bang as well. Hey it may be game 1 of a 162 game season, but in a division with two legit contenders the Sox & Rays and the reloaded Yanks, every game counts. By the way I'm not buying C.C. sucking it up all season, but good luck to him getting his fat ass out of the grave the N.Y. Media are going to begin to dig for him.

Blame It On The Rain. Yeah Yeah

Well looks like the Sox opener has been called. I'm surprised Fenway Incorporated didn't drag out a 6 hour delay in order to sell some suds then call it, but hey a 4 p.m. start is fine by me. Plus I get to save the sick days.

Anyway Take it away Paps and MDC...

Frankly My Dear

What the hell is this??? The Sox are shopping out our beloved Fenway Franks to Kayem. This is the biggest change at Fenway since the Monster seats. Well I have news for the wiener makers over at Kayem. Don't F with my Dogs.

When I go to the game I don't care about the color or taste of the Fenway Frank. To me it is more about the experience that goes along with the dog then the taste or nutritional value. Fenway Franks could have been filled with cow dung and I still would have had my 2 dog quota every visit. No other hot dog ever lived up to the hype like the Fenway Frank. Even when I would cook the packed ones at home they couldn't match the delicious steamed goodness of those that the men and women in yellow shirts dished out at baseball's cathedral. So Kayem don't mess this one up. So far I'm wary since those things look way to long for the bun and are not fat and plump like the old Sara Lee or whatever company used to make em. Kayem you've been warned. Don't blow it! ...Go Sox!