No one wants to admit it, but Tampa is a worse matchup for the Yankees in the playoffs. I hate the Sawx and want them to miss the postseason, but the Yanks will have real trouble with the Rays’ pitching.
Not to mention the fact that the Rangers would give the Sawx all they could handle in the ALDS.
Yeah! Beckett, Lester, and Bedard would be incredibly easy in the playoffs! I would much rather face Boston and their team wRC+ of 117 than Tampa Bay’s incedibly destructive team wRC+ of 100! Also, if the playoffs ended today we would be the ones facing Texas in the first round.
Hey now, what about me? I’d be great for our playoff rotation, after all I have 200 career wins and it only took me eight tries to get #200!!
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Jim Leyritz's Cellmate September 19, 2011 09:44Reply
Who cares about matchups right now? The wonderful devastation that would be a September Red Sox collapse is just too much fun to watch. And, let’s face it, we might not go deep in October – but a collapse like this we’ll remember forever!
You also used to be able to hit extra base hits. Your wRC+ of 87 is not very good. Even Eduardo Nunez is a better hitter than you, and that’s saying something. Although your defense is still much appreciated.
The Red Sox are so far ahead in the standings that they can afford to rest their starters. Having clinched the division in March, manager Terry Francona can now explore options on his 40 man roster and doesn’t have to worry about filling in his rotation for the stretch run while trying to clamor for rest amongst his top guns. When you have a team like this you don’t have to really manage. It all kind of just works itself out.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona has his team so loose that he decided to have a pizza party in the clubhouse after the Sox clinched the WS crown on Friday. Amongst the pizza they served chips, pretzels, soda, and of course Kool-Aid! When reached for comment Red Sox star slugger David Ortiz, no relation, had this to say: “Man, wen yor dis goood, you can do stuff like pizza party in middle of pennant race. We so far up ahead, we can take our time gettin’ to de playoffs.”
The Red Sox stroll into lowly Baltimore to face Buck Showalter and his O’s. The O’s might as well not even show up to the park because they have nothing to play for mean while young Red Sox phenom, they’re all phenoms, Kyle Weiland can cruise on in to his 1st career victory. This would make the Sox 129th victory on the season.
It’s just sad because this post SHOULD be the actual situation. Instead, we have to go about our business. If you posted this next week? Then it would be relevant…little premature, Brett Pedroia style.
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Guy That Normally Doesn't Post September 19, 2011 09:46Reply
No Mauer, No Morneau, No Delmon Young. Uhhh he’s right they will probably beat us 20-4. Honestly between Joe giving guys days off & this teams lack of killer instinct this is frustrating. Funny thing is they are 10-7 month while Tampa is 11-6.
Fat Ass put this in his blog about how the Sox can still right the ship and storm into the playoffs as the rightful favorites they were in February, you know before the season was played:
“The 2000 Yankees were 3-15 in their final 18 games, losing seven in a row to end the regular season. They then won the World Series in five games. Good teams sometimes go through horrible stretches.”
Hey Fat Ass the Yanks at that point were two time defending champions with a wealth of knowledge on what it took to be a champions. Something this collection of pussies & check cashers know nothing about.
More importantly, the 2000 Yankees were not really in danger of missing the playoffs because they had such a big lead on the Red Sox. The 2011 Red Sox are running scared because they could be tied with the Rays in a few days.
Also, making the playoffs will not cause all of the Red Sox’ injuries to magically heal.
Agent for Curtis Granderson September 19, 2011 13:39Reply
Beats the hell out of me why my man sat out the game when he showed signs of shaking his slump the day before and the YANKEES need to win games. Maybe I am missing something, but are we trying to keep Ramiro Pena sharp for the playoffs?
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@jeansinatra September 18, 2011 22:32
hilarious!
Brett Gardner September 18, 2011 22:34
Gene Monahan would hit better than me.
Pedro Martínez September 19, 2011 09:57
I hit better than Don Zimmer!
The Yankees September 19, 2011 10:49
We’re your daddy!
Manny Ramirez September 19, 2011 11:33
I closed the case. I am the Protagonist!
George Mitchell September 19, 2011 11:57
Put a cork in it Manny, if you keep running your yap people might start to ask why you only started failing steroid tests once you left my team.
David Ortiz September 19, 2011 14:29
Steroid users should get one year suspension.
Pedro says September 19, 2011 15:29
I hit Don Zimmer too.
Manny Ramirez September 20, 2011 18:41
I hit well too, as my wife will tell you
DormantUlcer September 18, 2011 22:51
Not for nothing, but with like 15 games coming up in the next 6 days, they have to rest sometime.
Mandingo September 18, 2011 22:53
Loved it!
Cody Ransom September 18, 2011 22:57
I smelllllll comeback!
Car September 19, 2011 11:12
Quit jumping me!
The Guy that posts the best Youtub videos that you are dying to watch! September 18, 2011 23:27
i think its time to rest everyone!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZuK_wYrqp8
Brian S. September 18, 2011 23:46
Let’s beat the Twins first.
AJ Burnett September 19, 2011 10:02
With three inadequate performances in a row by CC, Colon and Garcia, it is time for the Big Stoppa, myself, to right the ship!
Brett Gardner September 19, 2011 10:24
I should be in the lineup everyday!
I’m white!
Jarrod Saltalamacchia September 19, 2011 10:24
Yeah!
Dennis Hopper September 19, 2011 11:58
What are you cheering for, you’re Sicilian!
Pete C. September 19, 2011 14:35
You forgot your lines again Mr. Hopper, it’s supposed to be; “your an eggplant.”
Mr. Beer September 19, 2011 00:44
No one wants to admit it, but Tampa is a worse matchup for the Yankees in the playoffs. I hate the Sawx and want them to miss the postseason, but the Yanks will have real trouble with the Rays’ pitching.
Not to mention the fact that the Rangers would give the Sawx all they could handle in the ALDS.
Brian S. September 19, 2011 02:02
Yeah! Beckett, Lester, and Bedard would be incredibly easy in the playoffs! I would much rather face Boston and their team wRC+ of 117 than Tampa Bay’s incedibly destructive team wRC+ of 100! Also, if the playoffs ended today we would be the ones facing Texas in the first round.
Kevin S. September 19, 2011 09:15
Right, because there aren’t major health questions about Beckett and Bedard.
Josh Beckett September 19, 2011 10:17
Yeah, I don’t know if my sprained vagina will be healed come playoff time…
John Lackey September 19, 2011 10:36
Fuck your sandy pussy! I’m ready to go!
John Lackey's mom September 19, 2011 10:44
You clearly got your looks from your father
Ugly Stick September 19, 2011 14:04
And me!
Brian S. September 19, 2011 14:51
Beckett just pitched a few days ago and he’s pitching this Wednesday.
Tim Wakefield September 19, 2011 10:58
Hey now, what about me? I’d be great for our playoff rotation, after all I have 200 career wins and it only took me eight tries to get #200!!
Jim Leyritz's Cellmate September 19, 2011 09:44
Who cares about matchups right now? The wonderful devastation that would be a September Red Sox collapse is just too much fun to watch. And, let’s face it, we might not go deep in October – but a collapse like this we’ll remember forever!
Eric Chavez September 19, 2011 01:44
Why you giving me shit ?
Brian S. September 19, 2011 02:03
Maybe because you can’t hit.
Eric Chavez September 19, 2011 03:02
I’m a career .267 hitter hitting .266
Lets see you do better muthafucka
Brian S. September 19, 2011 04:43
You also used to be able to hit extra base hits. Your wRC+ of 87 is not very good. Even Eduardo Nunez is a better hitter than you, and that’s saying something. Although your defense is still much appreciated.
Eric Chavez September 19, 2011 09:44
I have a wRC+ of 169 with your mother.
Eduardo Núñez September 19, 2011 13:58
U WHITEY NO HAVE LATIN FLAVOR MOTHERFOCKER
Núñez Time to shineeeeeeee!
Laura Posada's Tits September 19, 2011 03:14
No rest for me.
Jorge Poboysandwich September 20, 2011 13:20
I’m all over those funbags like pollo on arroz!
Eric Ortiz of NESN September 19, 2011 05:07
The Red Sox are so far ahead in the standings that they can afford to rest their starters. Having clinched the division in March, manager Terry Francona can now explore options on his 40 man roster and doesn’t have to worry about filling in his rotation for the stretch run while trying to clamor for rest amongst his top guns. When you have a team like this you don’t have to really manage. It all kind of just works itself out.
Pete C. September 19, 2011 05:26
Keep drinking the Kool-aid, baby.
Eric Ortiz of NESN September 19, 2011 06:47
Red Sox manager Terry Francona has his team so loose that he decided to have a pizza party in the clubhouse after the Sox clinched the WS crown on Friday. Amongst the pizza they served chips, pretzels, soda, and of course Kool-Aid! When reached for comment Red Sox star slugger David Ortiz, no relation, had this to say: “Man, wen yor dis goood, you can do stuff like pizza party in middle of pennant race. We so far up ahead, we can take our time gettin’ to de playoffs.”
The Red Sox stroll into lowly Baltimore to face Buck Showalter and his O’s. The O’s might as well not even show up to the park because they have nothing to play for mean while young Red Sox phenom, they’re all phenoms, Kyle Weiland can cruise on in to his 1st career victory. This would make the Sox 129th victory on the season.
Pete C. September 19, 2011 12:36
As far as that Kook-aid goes, I have a special additive for you. A friend of mine sent it up from a place called Guyana.
Eric Ortiz of NESN September 19, 2011 18:15
The Red Sox lost minimal ground today in their chase to be the only team on Earth that matters.
The Truth September 19, 2011 07:40
Hey Joe can you rest the regulars after clinching a postseason berth. Thanks.
The Binder September 19, 2011 09:47
My prescription – More sacrifice bunts and more intentional walks.
Hector Noesi September 19, 2011 10:51
Don’t forget, I’m the 12th inning guy!
Joe September 19, 2011 08:35
Got to give the regulars a little blow. Just think its time they had a blow
Brett Pedroia September 19, 2011 11:31
That’s a FINE idea!!!
Nick Social September 19, 2011 12:17
Settle down, Brett.
We’re not talking about cub scouts.
Foolish loses September 19, 2011 09:01
when you blow 2 games to BAL, ANA, & TOR of late, you can’t afford to rest your team to fuck the Sox only up 4.5 games…fools
Sense of Humor September 19, 2011 09:14
Would you like to meet me?
No September 19, 2011 09:55
It’s just sad because this post SHOULD be the actual situation. Instead, we have to go about our business. If you posted this next week? Then it would be relevant…little premature, Brett Pedroia style.
Guy That Normally Doesn't Post September 19, 2011 09:46
Freaking hysterical.
Eduardo Núñez September 19, 2011 09:52
Is it my time to shine yet?
No, seriously, is it my time to shine?
Eduardo Núñez September 19, 2011 14:00
SHOT UR FACE MOTHERFOCKER POOPYFACE TOMATO NOSE
Dellin Betances September 19, 2011 10:20
Oh you’ve gotta be kidding me! Seriously Joe, you left me off again?!
Andrew Brackman September 19, 2011 10:23
Amen, brother! Joe, are you gonna let us pitch one fucking inning or what?!?
Scott Proctor September 19, 2011 10:27
Shut the fuck up!
Joe Torre September 19, 2011 10:47
Don’t worry, I’ve got plenty of work for you.
Brian McNamee September 19, 2011 10:30
You guys need any strength and conditioning help? I got some needles, err, plans all ready to go. It will be just like the old days.
Ron Gardenhire September 19, 2011 10:32
The Twins victory today is going to make up for the 35 times the Yankees have beaten us in the playoffs!
The Metrodome September 19, 2011 10:52
Do ya miss me?
The Truth September 19, 2011 10:38
No Mauer, No Morneau, No Delmon Young. Uhhh he’s right they will probably beat us 20-4. Honestly between Joe giving guys days off & this teams lack of killer instinct this is frustrating. Funny thing is they are 10-7 month while Tampa is 11-6.
AJ Burnett September 19, 2011 10:54
I wouldn’t be so sure of our victory just yet! Remember, I’m pitching! today!
AJ Burnett September 19, 2011 11:10
Yeah? I’ll still only go 5 innings!
Kei Igawa September 19, 2011 11:11
I can pitch and give AJ the day off…
The Truth September 19, 2011 12:20
Fat Ass put this in his blog about how the Sox can still right the ship and storm into the playoffs as the rightful favorites they were in February, you know before the season was played:
“The 2000 Yankees were 3-15 in their final 18 games, losing seven in a row to end the regular season. They then won the World Series in five games. Good teams sometimes go through horrible stretches.”
Hey Fat Ass the Yanks at that point were two time defending champions with a wealth of knowledge on what it took to be a champions. Something this collection of pussies & check cashers know nothing about.
Rich Mahogany September 19, 2011 15:22
More importantly, the 2000 Yankees were not really in danger of missing the playoffs because they had such a big lead on the Red Sox. The 2011 Red Sox are running scared because they could be tied with the Rays in a few days.
Also, making the playoffs will not cause all of the Red Sox’ injuries to magically heal.
David Ortiz September 19, 2011 21:39
Dominican milkshake, baby!
Agent for Curtis Granderson September 19, 2011 13:39
Beats the hell out of me why my man sat out the game when he showed signs of shaking his slump the day before and the YANKEES need to win games. Maybe I am missing something, but are we trying to keep Ramiro Pena sharp for the playoffs?
Ramiro Pena September 19, 2011 14:28
Look at my stats and cower in fear, asshole!
The Truth September 19, 2011 16:23
Believe me I do?