Comments on: Dylan’s Red Sox Report

By: MaticusNineO

MaticusNineO — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:07:00 +0000

I just wanted to throw this out there, but “Gag(ME)” Gagne for David Murphy, our Up and Coming number one prospect that Texas has been ridding the hell out of since he got there. David Murphy may be added to that “Allstars that started with the Sox” list before Ellsbury when they screw him over, as Red Sox Nation is so use to them doing to our babyfaces.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:45:00 +0000

I agree with you completely about timlin and Pap, but with Manny, his numbers are great, not good, but great, but, how much of it is when we need it? I personally think we put up with Manny being Manny because of these numbers, but how much does he help the team? that I really don’t know the answer for, how hurt he is right now I don’t know, and how much he needs to bench himself I don’t know either, but I do know that I’d rather have someone who just flat wants to win every game out there. Thanks for your comments -Dylan

By: Christian McCrory

Christian McCrory — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:35:00 +0000

Dylan thats one hell of an article and i agree with you threw most of it. But are we really tired of Man ram being man ram? I personally think that as long as he puts up .300, 30 hrs, 100 rbi theres a spot for him in the line up. I also think Jacoby Ellsbury is the new face of the franchise. But lets hang on to man ram for another year or two. Lets find away to get rid of JD Drew. Think he would look good in pinstripes? HAHA.Also we need to adress a problem at short stop. Lets face it since the departure of Nomar it’s been a revolving door of AAA calibur talent. I think A-rod would be more comfortable back at short. Then we can hang on to Mikey L, which they have to do just for his presence in the dug out. Finally with the lead at 2.5 it might be time to hit that panic button!!! Keep the ball out of Gagne’s hand and lets go back to doing what we did right. Timlin in the 8th Pap in the 9th. Stop playing around and lets get this done. COWBOY UP!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:58:00 +0000

the passion for the game is making a comeback for sure……A great example of this was a week or so ago I believe it was Sox’ vs. D’Rays, could be wrong. But, with the Sox heavily in the lead by 6 or 7 runs, a sharp ball was hit up the middle on the 2nd base side, we’re up by a large margin, but, Pedroia still dove, made an incredible stop, didn’t get the guy on the throw, but got the stop none the less. That’s the passion that is coming back.
I feel that Varitek is the one who gets that going on this team. His numbers can stager at times, and his in the clutch hitting is questionable, but, he’s the leader that gets the guys going, laying out in the dirt on ground balls, and putting out 110%….

By: MaticusNineO

MaticusNineO — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:56:00 +0000

I had a conversation with a friend’s father about passion in the game. I just thought that I would share my points of the conversation.

The question was asked, “Has the game lost it’s passion and if so why?”

My response was that the game went through a period in the late 80’s, into the 90’s where guys were playing the game, cheeting to get the edge and it was all about the buisness of getting money for playing. Guys from this era have continued into todays game and cast a disparity in the way the game is played. Guys like Clemens, Bonds, Manny, Thome, Thomas, or any other guy who was playing the game from about 88-99. There has been a change though. Near the end of that time there was a reemrgence of the passion for the game guys that would play the game for the game. Hate to be cliche but guys that would play “for the love of the game.” Im talking Jeter, Nomar, Cal Ripkin and the record, Alex Rodriguez and other guys that people wanted to see because of the passion they brought to the park every day.

That passion has started to show itself again just on a more at home level, meaning the Red Sox are more about the small ball and the game now than before. What really sold it for me was the fact that they have been playing the Rookies and younger guys and have been making the game interesting to watch again. I try to watch everynight, a friend and I subscribed to the MLB.TV online broadcast, and the games have gotten interesting not monotonus and drab. The passion is back, I just wish the winning was.

I just wanted to get other people’s take on the topic, if Im wrong or if its a returning trend or what.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:23:00 +0000

I like where your head is at. Unloading of Drew and Lugo would be nice. Ellsbury will make a great lead off guy someday too. If we can only figure out where to put those “idea guys” applications into Theo and his crew we’d be set.
-Dylan

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:12:00 +0000

This is in response to Dylan’s article. I agree with most of what you said about loosening up some of the salary to bring in A-Rod to Boston. But, Ive had this discussion with various people over the last few months and Im just going to throw a few things out there. Maybe we can have our cake and eat it too.
If we can unload JD Drew, a guy who has had a subpar season in Boston and in my estimation is the next on the Renteria list, and we deal Lugo who for in Boston .239 at short hasnt cut it for the past at least 15 years, its not cutting it at .239 in Boston. We see Jeter trot up to the plate with his gay looks and weird faces, batting over .300 and we, as we do, feel a little more let down by Lugo. Lugo needs to go back to Tampa Bay. Now by unloading Lugo and Drew, I think there is enough space to keep Manny, and get A-Rod. Now the question is, A-Rod plays 3rd? No no no, A-Rod plays Short. The Yankees made him into a 3rd baseman. Lowell Gold Glove, ARod GoldGlove, Pedroia its only time, and Youk if he doesnt win it this year Ill be pissed. That leaves Manny, Coco and Ellsbury in the out field. I think that Ellsbury has the hustle in the outfield that he can provide the rough and tumble style that we were so use to with Trot that fans may actually like who is in right again. Im going to this friday’s game in Tampa, looking forward to Beckett’s quest for 20 since he is starting. $13 sit where you want. Its Tampa.

Pedroia for Rookie of the Year.