A Change Is Gonna Do Me Good
Change is important. The prospect of change is what led to Barack Obama becoming our 44th president. And when it came to the off-season for the Boston Red Sox, change was very good.
I love the improvements that Theo Epstein made to his lineup. Say goodbye to Jason Bay, Billy Wagner, Takashi Saito, and Alex Gonzalez. Au revoir to seeing Mike Lowell and Jason Varitek as everyday players. It’s time to say hello to the new guys that are going to lead the Red Sox to the 2010 World Series.
John Lackey
The best available pitcher on the market is now locked up for five years in Boston. Lackey is a bulldog that will give the Sox another #1 pitcher that will win 15+ games and throw 200 innings. A trio of Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, and John Lackey has to scare the crap out of the New York Yankees. Great move.
Marco Scutaro
Here’s a guy that defends his position well, hits for average, steals a few bases, and solidifies the shortstop position until Jose Iglesias is ready, hopefully in two years.
Mike Cameron
37-year-old centerfielders aren’t usually my cup of tea, but the word around MLB is that Cameron is a great clubhouse guy, plays Gold Glove defense, and has a swing tailor-made for smacking doubles off the Green Monster. He’ll be another bridge for the Sox young outfielders.
Adrian Beltre
This guy didn’t hit his weight last year, fractured one of his testicles (doesn’t wear a cup), and was rumored to be asking for a 5-year, $65 million free-agent contract. Boston landed him on a 1-year, $10 million deal. He’ll be a huge improvement defensively over the aging Mike Lowell. He plays a sick 3rd base and has a laser-rocket arm. I think he’ll hit 25 homeruns, bat .270 and win the Gold Glove.
The great thing about these moves is that it didn’t cost Boston any of its prospects. If these moves falter, Theo Epstein still has the resources to make a significant deal at the trade deadline.
Pitching and defense wins championships. Boston is poised to win another one.
March 15th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
First thefoulline.com post with 100 comments! WOOT!
March 16th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Lets go Red Sox!!!
Hey hey gentlemen, any room left for a crazy Canadian in the pool this year?
March 16th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
we should kick your canadian ass out after the HOCKEY GAME ..but you got my VOTE mr ZERO
March 16th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
I agree with bostonbadboys. U-S-A! U-S-A!
March 16th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
I’m going to post the league info in the morning. There might be more than 10 teams interested this year, so everyone get in there as early you can to make sure you get a spot.
Hey, LTZ. We were wondering if you’d be back around. Check back in the morning and grab a spot.
March 16th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
YES DEAR..
March 16th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Oh wow I’m glad you brought up that hockey game! That was one of the most beautiful things i’ve ever seen. haha I think at least 1/3 of Canada would of ended themselves had we lost that game.
March 17th, 2010 at 1:42 am
I was never really into hockey, but that USA team got me into it. Epic tournament that was, Zach Parise is a great player.
March 17th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Ok here it is. You need to log in, create your team, and search for our league. The league is called thefoulline.com and the password is igotbeatbyagirl. I kept it simple by using something that you’re all very familiar with.
March 17th, 2010 at 10:22 am
If you’re having trouble with the password, take off the “irl” on the end. My smartass wife used too many letters.
March 17th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Holy crap, only 2 spots left. Signup quickly!!!
March 17th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
thefoulline.com baseball league is the best in the nation, everyone knows that.
March 18th, 2010 at 10:17 am
Yeah Zach Parise is a gun, so is Ryan Kessler, that guy is the Canadian killer. Oh and that Ryan Miller fellow isn’t too shabby either. I’ve never been that into hockey as well, (in comparison to anyone else in Canada) But you’ve gotta love the international tournaments.
March 18th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
HEYZERO DO YOU HAVE A (GREEN CARD) or did you slip across at nite..or.. skate across . hey lets see it alien … cough up the GREEN CARD…KEEP THIS UP AND YOU WILL HAVE TO BE DAN THE TAMPA KIDS FRIEND.. HIT A NERVE HUH ? Next bus leaves at 6 pm be under it … (jokeing) THE YANKEEHATERS “”! Said you where a good guy,not to smart but a good guy…..” PS dan the kid loves the FOULINE because not one else will let him on theirs….
March 18th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Where are the McLaughlins? Cmon guys fill those last two spots!
March 18th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
Where are the McLaughlins?? There’s only two spots left!!!
March 19th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Dan,
in the event that the Mclaughlins remain MIA do you have anyone that want to join our league?
March 19th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
I dont think so… this is a crisis!
March 19th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
I have backups. The mclaughlins have until 7 pm to join or they’re out.
Mark my words… Thefoulline.com will be drafting tomorrow night!!!
March 19th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Thats only 3 hours dave! Your only giving them 3 hours!! Red Sox fans are brutal. lol
March 19th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
We only have until midnight or we’re disbanded. I don’t know what else to do??
March 19th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
We only have until midnight? I didnt know that. Your right, your doing the right thing. We must draft, not drafting is not an option.
March 19th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
where the hell is chip pulaski when you need him… wendolin can always join … she is all most as smart as ginger.. … but she thinks baseballs go in corn flakes…
March 19th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Settle down… We’ll be ok
March 19th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Well, we have ten… It’s going to be weird without the Mc family. Let’s hope the new blood is ready for a fun and exciting season
March 19th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Im sure this well be the best season yet.
March 19th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
hey yankeehater BITCH you had us sweating it out that means we all want to kick your FAT ASS THIS YEAR see you all sat nite…
March 20th, 2010 at 2:35 am
Draft positions have been posted on CBS
1Chefdick
2.Yankeehaters
3.Boston badboys
4.Redrays
5.Team one
6.LTZ
7.Love Boats
8. Haitian Hammer
9. Rays those Cowbells
10.Unsportsmalike Mike
March 20th, 2010 at 2:56 am
I got the worst spot in the whole draft! At least if you pick 10th you get two picks in a row, I dont even get that. lol
March 20th, 2010 at 6:04 am
I’ll trade you!! Lol… I’m not too excited about #2
March 20th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
But you get a great player.
March 21st, 2010 at 2:39 pm
damn auto draft.. ready to make some changes
March 21st, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Welcome aboard Mike we’re happy to have you in our league.
I’m always up for a trade if you’re looking to deal
March 21st, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Hey I see that we are not invited to the draft whats up with that <<<<
March 21st, 2010 at 7:27 pm
We’ve been trying to get ahold of you guys for the past 10 days. Check out the comments, we were waiting..
March 21st, 2010 at 9:20 pm
I thought Matt was setting it up, and I hope it all goes well this year. Good Luck all ..
March 21st, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Sorry Dave Mc, It wont be the same without you.
March 21st, 2010 at 10:18 pm
You should still join a league Dave Mc, Your a good fantasy baseball player, you should still play.